Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability (Multiple Roles and Locations) Industrial Placement, 2027

Choose Wisely, Apply Confidently
 

To maximise your opportunities at securing an Industrial Placement with us this year, we strongly advise that you apply to no more than 3 adverts. (For clarity, multiple roles within a single advert are considered one application.) 

  

We encourage you to concentrate your efforts on the roles that best align with your skills, interests and university experience, as this will strengthen your application and give you the best chance of success. 

 

Roles Available in Location: Worthing, Montrose, Ware 

 

Education required: See individual roles for degree requirements 

Pre-application activity: Before applying, you'll need to obtain an application code by completing a short activity in Connectr, our candidate engagement platform.

This activity is designed to encourage considered applications. Once completed, you'll receive your unique application code required to proceed with your application. 

 Other requirements:  You will have completed a minimum of 2 years of your undergraduate degree but will not have graduated at the start of your placement. You must be enrolled at a UK (United Kingdom) or ROI (Republic of Ireland) University for the duration of your placement. 

 

If you have already graduated with a bachelor’s degree and are currently studying a postgraduate Masters, you are not eligible for this programme. 

 

Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English  

 

Expected Start date: July 2027  

 

Duration: 1 year (approximately) 

 

Salary:  A salary of £26,400 plus a bonus.  

 

Workplace Arrangements: Full time on site required 

 

 Application Closing:  Roles are expected to close on 22/10/2026, however, candidates will be reviewed regularly, and the advert may close at any point. Please ensure you review and complete the application stages below.

 

Are you looking to gain valuable real world work experience and help positively impact the lives of others?  

 

A GSK internship offers you the opportunity to kickstart your career – to take on a real role with genuine impact. You’ll take on challenging tasks within live projects or assignments.  You’ll also get to learn from others in your team and other parts of GSK whilst developing your skills and gaining valuable experience for wherever the future takes you.  

 

What do we offer you?  

• A competitive salary, with an annual bonus based on company performance. 

• Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements. 

• Access to our cutting-edge wellbeing platform: personalize your experience, help reduce stress, increase focus, build connections and resilience. You will also have access to a confidential helpline 24/7, mindfulness, health screenings and financial wellbeing support.   

• Access to Private Healthcare Insurance, including 24-hour access to an online GP. 

• Optional Support: Includes identity protection, long-term care insurance, home, auto, and pet insurance  

• Opportunities to work with Employee Resource Groups, providing opportunities to network, gain mentorship, and develop personally and professionally.  

• Access to IPUnite which is a community of Early Careers programme participants offering development, networking and social connections to help you make the best of your programme. You will also be invited to join LinkedIn groups and pre-joining webinars, to enable you to connect and network with new students.  

• 2 volunteering days per year 

 

Typical skills you can expect to learn on this placement will include:  

• Teamworking through working with multidisciplinary teams 

• Communication (written & verbal) 

• Time management 

• Problem-solving 

• Networking 

• Data analysis and management 

• Technical skills (detailed within each role description) 

 

The Roles (3 available) 

 

Role 1 – Environment, Health & Safety Associate - Worthing
 

Degree requirements: Engineering related disciplines: Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering or other relevant degree subject. 

 

Workplace Arrangements: Full time on site required 

 

Overview of the Department 

The Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Placement offers experience within a cross-functional team supporting the safety, health, and environmental performance of a manufacturing site. The role provides exposure to a wide range of site operations, enabling students to develop practical experience in risk management, safety improvement, sustainability initiatives, data analytics, and project delivery. Working with stakeholders across the business, students contribute to creating a safe and sustainable workplace while developing valuable technical, analytical, and project management skills. 

 

Key Placement Activities  

• Conducted risk assessments and supported risk management activities to identify hazards and implement effective control measures.  

• Supported the development and implementation of safety programme, promoting a strong culture of health, safety, and compliance across the site.  

• Analyzed EHS performance data and utilized digital analytics tools to identify trends, create reports, and support data-driven decision-making.  

• Assisted with EHS audits, compliance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain high safety and environmental standards.  

• Developed and supported engineering and sustainability solutions to address safety, environmental, and operational challenges.  

• Managed and contributed to EHS projects and wellbeing initiatives, promoting environmental sustainability alongside physical and mental health awareness. 

 

Role 2 – Environmental Health, Safety Montrose 
 

Degree requirements: Health & Safety, Environmental Science or related life sciences/engineering degree. 

 

Workplace Arrangements: Full time on site required 

 

Overview of the Department
 

This Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Placement provides practical experience supporting safety, health, and environmental compliance within manufacturing and laboratory operations. The role involves working closely with operational teams to promote a strong safety culture, support regulatory compliance, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Students gain exposure to risk management, incident investigation, auditing, training, environmental activities, and project delivery while developing a broad understanding of EHS practices in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. 

 

Key Placement Activities  

• Supported day-to-day EHS compliance activities, including risk assessments (COSHH), safety inspections, audits, and maintenance of EHS records.  

• Assisted with incident and near-miss investigations, analyzing findings and contributing to actions that improve workplace safety.  

• Supported the implementation and continuous improvement of EHS programme, including waste management, chemical handling, permit-to-work systems, and environmental monitoring.  

• Analyzed EHS performance data and trends to support reporting, compliance monitoring, and data-driven decision-making.  

• Prepared safety documentation and delivered EHS training, inductions, and toolbox talks to promote awareness and a positive safety culture.  

• Contributed to EHS projects and environmental compliance initiatives, engaging with stakeholders across manufacturing and laboratory operations to drive continuous improvement. 

 

Role 3 – Environmental Health and Safety Support – Ware
 

Workplace Arrangements: Full time on site required 

 

Overview of the Department 
 

The site EHS team at Ware are responsible for the safety of staff, contractors and visitors on site. The team specialize in different fields including engineering activities, ergonomics, manual handling, noise, COSHH and high-risk activities. 

 

Key Placement Learnings 

• Organizing and running site meetings, understanding of site safety requirements and implementing standards, point of contract for contractors and staff on safety concerns. 

• Undertake Risk Assessments and develop the site Machinery Safety improvement program. 

• Own elements of the Contractor safety improvement program. 

• Improve EHS training methods to include new technologies/methods by keeping up to date on health, safety, and environmental laws and regulations. 

• Use EHS data analysis to improve EHS performance by understanding the impact of the workplace on the environment and how to minimize negative effects. 

• Analyse procedures and standards to both simplify and improve our approach and implement preventative measures, as well as deliver training programmes to staff. 

• Gain skills in emergency response planning by preparing for and responding to workplace emergencies. 

 

Apply now! 

These placement opportunities have the following recruitment stages – you must successfully pass each stage to be offered a placement year with GSK for 2027: 

 

1. Complete Connectr activity – obtain your personal code - please follow this link to complete

2. Eligibility Form – enter your personal code

3. GSK Digital Assessment

4. Some technical roles may require a short technical assessment

5. Virtual Assessment Centre or Virtual Interview

Note: Your Connectr application code is unique and must not be shared. Using someone else's code, or sharing your own, may result in your application being withdrawn.

 

You can find hints and tips on our recruitment process and get guidance from real GSK mentors on our Early Careers Hub here. 

 

We’re 100% open to all talent. We want to recruit the right people for GSK from the widest possible backgrounds, so we can better serve the inclusion of our patients and because it’s the right thing to do. You can learn more about Inclusion at GSK here. 

 

For more information about GSK and our careers please visit our website here.  

 

Need help with your application? Please email us at UK.InternRecruitment@gsk.com or call us on 01582 692870 and let us know how we can help you. 

 

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Skills

Data-Driven Decision Making, Data Integrity, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Incident Investigations, Influencing Without Authority, Lean Management, Problem Solving, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Assessments, Risk Awareness

 

 

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