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Job description

As Environmental Officer, you will be responsible for maintaining and continually improving our ISO 14001 certified Environmental Management System. Working closely with our production departments, you will ensure compliance with environmental legislation, customer requirements and company standards. You will also be responsible for promoting sustainable practices across the site.

Responsibilities

• Manage the site's ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
• Coordinate ISO 14001 internal and external audits, ensuring continued certification.
• Monitor compliance with environmental legislation, permits, licences and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain environmental policies, procedures and supporting documentation.
• Monitor site environmental performance, including waste, water usage, energy consumption, emissions and recycling.
• Analyse environmental data and prepare regular reports for the senior management team.
• Investigate environmental incidents and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, waste management providers and external auditors as required.
• Identify opportunities to improve environmental performance and reduce environmental impact.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Experience managing or supporting an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
• Good understanding of UK environmental legislation and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of environmental permitting, waste management, water treatment and energy management.

Desirable Skills

• Degree or qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Sustainability, or a related discipline.
• Experience of working in a food processing / factory environment.

Further Information

Pay is negotiable depending on experience. Please note that sponsorship is not available for this role. The candidate must be living in and have the right to work in the UK.