Environmental Health & Safety Placement 2026 - Melksham, Wiltshire

Environmental Health & Safety Placement 2026 - Melksham, Wiltshire

In the early 1800s, British engineer Richard Trevithick (1771-1833) constructed the first railway steam locomotive that travelled at 8 kilometres per hour. Today in Asia trains travel at maximum speeds of up to 260 kilometers per hour. By 1850 Britain had more than 6,000 miles of railroad track, today in the UK there are 20,277 miles (32,186 kilometres) of track.

Rail is growing… grow with it!

Do you want to be a part of the next revolution?

More than a billion people worldwide rely daily on Knorr-Bremse systems. Knorr-Bremse is the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles. As a technology pioneer, for over 100 years Knorr-Bremse has been a driving force in the development, production and sale of modern braking systems for a variety of applications in the area of rail and commercial vehicles.

Knorr-Bremse is growing… grow with us!

Key Environmental Responsibilities:

• Support the KBRS UK business to achieve its carbon reduction targets through energy improvement opportunities
• Assist with the completion of monthly Environmental reports for group
• Involved with developing the annual emissions report for internal and external purposes
• Provide staff engagement by developing and producing periodic Environmental newsletters, presentations, training information and legal updates using differing methods of communication
• Support with internal and external audits to meet the criteria required within the ISO14001 standard
• Assist in developing a robust employee Environmental training program for the UK facilities

Key Health & Safety Responsibilities

• Organise and assist in producing quarterly Environmental and H&S meetings
• Analysis of all accident, near misses, safety concerns and damage events and production of reports and information for different teams within the business
• Facilitate the scheduling and maintenance of the internal risk assessment program
• Assist with maintaining a comprehensive safety programme covering recognition, evaluation, and control of occupational safety hazards
• Maintain the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) register
• Facilitate the continual improvement of the KBRS UK safety performance through conducting display screen equipment assessments, safety inspections and tours whilst also assisting in the development of internal risk assessments and accident reports
• Assist with EHS safety tours and inspections at the KB facilities, external suppliers premises and customers depots
• Interact closely with the Operations management team and staff, facilities, and other KB personnel to achieve both compliance and continuous improvement of the EHS management systems at Knorr Bremse

Competencies:

• Creative with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to demonstrate versatility within a small team
• Resilience, flexibility and adaptability
• Able to Engage with all areas of the business from senior management to external customers
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Not afraid to make suggestions, challenge or offer new ideas and must be comfortable challenging the status quo
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise multiple projects
• Passionate, enthusiastic with a can-do attitude

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Flexible working
• Fantastic site facilities
• Subsidised Canteen
• Great employee Benefits package

Get on board and start your journey with us….We would love to hear from you!

How to apply

If you are looking for a 12-month placement from July 2026 to July 2027 and wish to apply, please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability to placements@knorr-bremse.com Please ensure the department you are applying for is included in the subject of the email.