EHS Graduate – Waste & Environmental Compliance

About the role

Kronospan, a producer of wood-based panel products such as particleboard, MDF, OSB and laminate flooring, is looking for an EHS Graduate to join its Environment, Health & Safety team at its Chirk, Wrexham site. The role focuses mainly on supporting waste collections and administration, alongside wider EHS duties, and suits a recent graduate who wants hands-on experience in waste management, environmental compliance and site auditing.

Key responsibilities

• 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 to improve waste segregation and minimisation
• Support environmental monitoring, including borehole dip readings and 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 investigations and responses to noise, odour and dust complaints from the public and regulators
• Provide general administrative support to the EHS team and carry out ad-hoc duties as required

Required profile

• 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, as full training will be provided
• 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

Required skills

• Competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

What we offer

• Competitive graduate salary
• Structured on-the-job training and development within a global business
• The chance to build a career in environmental, health & safety or sustainability within the wood panel manufacturing industry
• A supportive team environment at the Chirk site

To apply, submit your CV and a short covering letter explaining your interest in the role.