Environmental Advisor

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Environmental Advisor to support and enhance this company's environmental and energy performance for a leading manufacturing site based in Selby, North Yorkshire. Reporting directly to the Head of EHS, you will undertake environmental monitoring, manage the consents, permits, and statutory compliance requirements such as emissions testing and regulatory interface.

Working with all departments on site to deliver environmental excellence, consistency in performance and compliance with both the EA permit and the environmental (ISO14001) and energy (ISO50001) management systems. Implementing continual improvement initiatives and striving for best practice (BAT). This is a key role in a growing business that requires a strong compliance background combined with good environmental knowledge and experience with the environment agency, EA permits and improvement conditions.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage all EHS systems and processes, training and supporting all departments
• Own, maintain and develop policies in line with legislative requirements and best practice
• Ensure compliance with all relevant ISO standards management systems (ISO14001 and ISO50001) and any new ISO standards deemed appropriate
• Ensure the site is compliant with legislation, maintaining a working knowledge of all relevant environmental legislation
• Maintain all relevant environmental records in accordance with legislation and management system requirements and support the energy management record keeping
• Support departments in creating and updating environmental risk assessments and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Investigate major environmental incidents, report breaches of the environmental permit to the environment agency, and advise on improvements to reduce similar incidents
• Support departments with incident investigations within their areas
• Manage the waste disposal compliance aspects of the site and ensure records are kept
• Advise on specialist areas such as environmental permitting, statutory testing/inspection requirements, concession limits and improvement conditions (IC's)
• Drive the environmental culture and good practices, monitor and review staff behaviours, challenge poor environmental behaviours/practices
• Undertake internal audits and assist with external audits to demonstrate compliance with relevant ISO Standards
• Create and manage good relationships with regulatory bodies to ensure ongoing legal compliance (HSE, Environmental Agency, Local Council, etc.)
• Facilitate/chair/attend Environmental, Health and Safety meetings throughout the business and relevant meetings with EHS topics or require support
• Ensure environmental training requirements are understood and met, supporting delivery via internal or external methods, including toolbox talks
• Assist with conducting EHS inductions
• Ensure compliance with all construction-related regulations supporting project teams
• Undertake other reasonable duties as requested

Qualifications & Experience

• NEBOSH Environmental Diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge and understanding of environmental legislation and application in practical terms
• Ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels, driving all environmental aspects
• Detailed understanding of environmental permitting, consent and compliance requirements
• Experience conducting a variety of environmental impact assessments
• Experience with ISO, leading external audits and conducting internal audits
• Good IT skills competent with Microsoft software
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan, prioritise, and respond to issues quickly

Desirable

• Experience in a GMP, or HACCP-compliant manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with energy efficiency initiatives and sustainability practices
• ISO50001 (energy management) experience
• Experience managing borehole applications/licenses

Working Conditions

• Based on-site at a manufacturing facility
• Split between office-based and site/plant-based activities
• Working within an EHS team consisting of Health and Safety Advisers/Administrator

Benefits

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Length of Service Bonus

If you would like to apply for the role of Environmental Advisor then please email your CV to or call Deb. Closing date is subject to suitable applications.