Environmental Officer

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a food production firm on the appointment of an Environmental Officer.As an Environmental Officer, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of all environmental related activities along with a series of environmental and sustainability-based projects.In your new role:Ensuring full compliance with the site EPA licence and managing all related communications with relevant external agenciesOverseeing the operation, performance, cost management, reporting, and staffing of the onsite Effluent Treatment PlantLeading the site energy and resource team to meet energy, water, and carbon reduction targets through measurement, analysis, and reporting activitiesCapturing all pertinent data related to effluent, energy, water, waste, and sustainability measures, and formatting this data to create KPIs for reporting purposesMaintaining and enhancing the ISO50001 Energy Management and ISO14001 Environmental Management systems on siteConducting site energy and environmental audits to identify opportunities for improvement and enhance climate change resilienceCoordinating all waste management practices on site in alignment with group objectivesCollaborating with the wider group environmental team on upcoming sustainability projects and strategiesPromoting and managing excellent relationships with suppliers and other service partners, including contractorsWhat you will need to succeed:A relevant third level Environmental/Engineering qualificationMinimum of two years' experience in a similar roleAudit experience and the ability to interact comfortably with governing bodiesRelationship builder capable of working within a large operational teamStrong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and environmental engineering techniques, managing large datasets, report writing, and relevant legislationExcellent IT skills, including proficient use of the MS Office suite, particularly ExcelAbility to work both independently and as part of a team is essentialDesirable (it would be great if you have this, but don't worry if you don't):Food production experience preferredFor a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Sam Geddis, our Health and Safety Specialist today.