EHS Graduate
Kronospan · Maesgwyn Farm
Company Description
Kronospan is a world-leading producer of wood-based panel products - including particleboard, MDF, OSB and laminate flooring - supplying materials used across furniture, flooring, construction and timber-framed buildings worldwide. Operational excellence, safety and sustainability sit at the heart of everything we do.
We have an exciting opportunity for an EHS Graduate to join our Environment, Health & Safety team at our Chirk, Wrexham site. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands-on experience across waste management, environmental compliance and site auditing within a fast-paced, global manufacturing business. The role will focus mainly on supporting waste collections and administration, alongside wider EHS duties.
Job Description
- Coordinate and support scheduled waste collections across site, working closely with contractors and internal departments
- Carry out internal waste audits, weekly waste ticket reviews and waste sampling, helping to drive continuous improvement in waste segregation and minimisation
- Support environmental monitoring activities, including borehole dip readings, quarterly residue sampling
- Assist with the weekly environmental audit checker and support wider EHS audits and site inspections
- Help prepare monthly KPI reports and maintain accurate environmental records
- Support the investigation and response to noise, odour and dust complaints from the public and regulators
- Provide general administrative support to the EHS team, along with other ad-hoc duties as required
Qualifications
- Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related technical/scientific discipline (candidates from other disciplines with a genuine interest in environmental compliance and waste management will also be considered)
- No prior work experience required - full training will be provided
- Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Well organised, with strong attention to detail
- Good communication skills, comfortable liaising with contractors, regulators and members of the public
- A full UK driving licence is beneficial
Additional Information
What we offer:
- Competitive graduate salary
- Structured on-the-job training and development within a global business
- The opportunity to build a career in environmental, health & safety or sustainability within the wood panel manufacturing industry
- A supportive team environment at our Chirk site
To apply, please submit your CV and a short covering letter outlining your interest in the role.
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