University Intern - Environment Health & Safety

This is a 12-month paid internship starting September 2026. This role is fully site based requiring 5 days a week in Pirbright.

Salary: £26,000 per annum

Closing Date: 16th November 2025

WHY CHOOSE BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM FOR YOUR PLACEMENT YEAR?

Boehringer is a global company that has a strong purpose; positively impacting the lives of millions, the planet, our communities and of course, positively impacting the health of people and animals. But how will it positively impact you?

As an intern at Boehringer, you won’t be alone! Joining in September 2026, you will be part of a sizeable cohort of talented students, spanning across our entire business. From day one, you will be supported by your team, your manager and by HR. You will be doing real work, contributing to our success and building your depth of understanding in your chosen area. You will also be supported to succeed with a range of learning opportunities that go beyond your specific role development. Learning moments cover personal development such as organisation and effectiveness in the workplace, building your confidence, networking and building effective relationships. There is also a focus on career development including company-wide ‘look and see’ tours, lunch and learns and workshops that overview the array of roles to be found in a leading global pharmaceutical organisation. And if all of that isn’t enough… there is a competitive salary, great benefits, a collaborative office / production site experience (although most roles also offer hybrid working) and a truly passionate culture!

POSITION

Boehringer Ingelheim’s Global Environment Health and Safety vision is to ‘aspire to be one of the safest and most environmentally friendly pharmaceutical companies in the world. Our People, Our Company, Our World – Our Responsibility.’

At Pirbright, the EHS team works with colleagues across the site and occasionally the UK and Ireland region to advise and support them to work safe, stay healthy and look after the environment from the activities they are conducting, whilst ensuring compliance with UK legislation and corporate requirements.

Every day is different for the team and there will be opportunities to learn new skill sets to support different aspects of environment, health and safety management which include the softer personnel skills required to influence and roll out the management systems.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the EHS team with the environment management programmes including waste management and trade effluent
• Support the Site’s Be Green team to implement and educate colleagues regarding green behaviour initiatives
• Support the Site’s sustainability initiatives such as zero waste to landfill and water stewardship
• Support the EHS team to conduct EHS inspections and topic specific audits in departments across site
• Support the Site’s ongoing safety programmes, including incident investigation
• Support the EHS and Biosafety teams with campaigns and educational training
• Support wellbeing activities across UK&IRE

REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants will be studying for a BSc in Environmental Sciences, BSc in Environment and Sustainability, BSc in Safety, Health and Environment Management or BSc in Occupational Safety and Health Management or a similar degree.
• 3 A levels at grade ABB (minimum) with at least one grade coming from a science subject.
• Applicants must have the ability for independent travel to work and other sites.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

WHY CHOOSE THIS PLACEMENT

• Gain knowledge and familiarity of EHS matters in the pharmaceutical industry by working in an experienced cross functional team
• Be able to influence and support implementation of new initiatives in relation to Green behaviours and sustainability
• Enhance understanding of EHS legislation and how corporate organisations translate that into practice
• Enhance personal skill set in both subject matter and soft skills such as influencing techniques, active listening and questioning techniques.

KEY COMPENTENCIES

• Strong verbal communication skills within a business environment, able to speak clearly and fluently, expressing opinions information, and key points of an argument with clarity and simplicity.
• Strong written communication skills, able to write clearly, succinctly and correctly, writes convincingly in an engaging, structured and logical manner, avoiding unnecessary use of jargon or complicated language.
• Experience with Microsoft Office essential with the ability to adapt knowledge to use Boehringer’s local systems/platforms/technology.
• Sets clear objectives, plans activities well in advance, manages time effectively, identifying and organising resources needed to accomplish tasks, monitoring performance against deadlines.
• Able to work as team member, establishing good working relationships, adapting to the team as required; also, able to work as an individual contributor with minimal supervision. Must be highly motivated and have the ability to deliver both within a team environment and independently.
• Follows instructions from others without unnecessarily challenging authority. Follows procedures and policies, keeping to schedules but remains flexible to changing priorities.
• Professional approach to work that upholds Boehringer’s values and behaviours and complies with all legal obligations and HSE compliance requirements.

FUNCTIONAL COMPENTENCIES

• Awareness of safety documentation, or experience writing risk assessments (desirable)
• Experience running or publishing an event or campaign (desirable)

WHY THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

Boehringer Ingelheim has been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK. Being certified as a Top Employer confirms our dedication to a better world of work, delivered through excellent HR policies and people practices. To learn more visit: https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.co.uk/careers/uk-careers/why-great-place-work