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- Act as the on-site Environmental expert, leading the implementation of environmental policies and standards.
- Ensure compliance with legal and corporate requirements, and lead initiatives to deliver the site’s carbon and sustainability targets.
- Proactively seek and lead waste reduction and efficiency projects within manufacturing to drive measurable improvements.
- Coach front-line teams in environmental incident investigations and embed learnings into future practices.
- Serve as the site’s Environmental representative and main contact for the Environment Agency, including managing the Environmental Permit.
- Drive the site environmental plan, conduct internal audits, and manage/report on energy and water budgets.
- Sustain and manage compliance with ISO 14001 accreditation.
- Lead environmental risk management using Aspect & Impact assessments and collaborate with Manufacturing and Distribution teams to mitigate risks.
- Champion and role-model environmental initiatives and behaviours across the site.
- Apply root cause problem-solving to reduce environmental impact.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Environmental Science, or related technical field is desirable (not mandatory); a master’s degree is a plus.
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to engage and influence cross-functional teams.
- Track record of driving behavioural and cultural change in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
- Relevant certifications (NEBOSH, IEMA, or equivalent) are advantageous.
- Demonstrated experience leading waste reduction projects and delivering efficiency improvements.
- The ideal candidate will be hands-on, resilient, and proactive, with the energy and attitude to engage with frontline staff and drive a positive environmental culture.
- While technical knowledge is important, practical problem-solving skills and the ability to lead by example are prioritised over formal qualifications.
- Previous candidates with strong theoretical backgrounds struggled with the practical, people-focused aspects of the role; you are seeking someone who can effect real change on the shop floor.
