Environmental Compliance Manager in Milton Keynes

About Makita

Makita is a leading global manufacturer of power tools, recognised for a century of experience in delivering high-performance, high-quality products. The company is committed to supporting the development of society and global communities by providing tools that enable innovation and progress. Makita integrates strong environmental responsibility, evolving safety measures, and advanced design and manufacturing practices into its operations. Through these initiatives, the organisation seeks to contribute to a better today while investing in a more sustainable future, offering team members the opportunity to participate in meaningful, forward-looking work.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly experienced Environmental Compliance Manager to take responsibility for ensuring that our European operations comply with all applicable environmental legislation. This role sits within the UK business but carries pan-European responsibility, with a core focus on monitoring, interpreting, and implementing regulatory requirements, supporting subsidiaries, and minimising legal and regulatory risk. A key aspect of the role is to coordinate, consolidate, and report environmental compliance information to both European headquarters and Global HQ in Japan — providing clear visibility of compliance status, risks, and actions across multiple jurisdictions. This is a critical position for a professional who thrives on regulatory precision, structured coordination, and legal compliance excellence, with a clear mandate focused on minimum necessary actions required by law. If you thrive on regulatory complexity, enjoy working across jurisdictions and cultures, and want to make a tangible impact on how a global business manages its compliance obligations, this is the role for you.

Why Join Makita?

• A Brand You Can Trust: Join a global leader in high-performance power tools and outdoor equipment.
• Career Development: We believe in developing our people. With Makita, you’ll have access to ongoing training, career growth opportunities, and support to help you reach your full potential.
• Work-Life Balance: We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and the opportunity to work with a team that values collaboration and flexibility.
• Be Part of the Team: Our culture is innovation, and a commitment to excellence—everything we do is driven by our commitment to our customers and products.

What You Would Be Doing

• Regulatory Monitoring & Compliance: Monitor and assess environmental legislation and reporting requirements across the EU and relevant national jurisdictions; Identify regulatory developments impacting products, operations, facilities, and the supply chain; Interpret and translate regulatory requirements into clear, practical guidance for local entities; Support implementation of legally required environmental measures; Participate in European trade associations on environmental and sustainability topics.
• Internal Coordination: Act as the central point of contact for environmental compliance across European subsidiaries; Coordinate with designated environmental representatives in each local entity; Establish structured processes for sharing regulatory updates and compliance data; Support local management in understanding obligations, responsibilities, and reporting deadlines; Facilitate communication between European entities and headquarters.
• Risk Assessment & Legal Compliance: Assess risks associated with new and evolving environmental regulations; Recommend proportionate, legally required actions to ensure compliance; Maintain compliance tracking systems and regulatory action plans; Support preparation for regulatory inspections and audits; Contribute to the reduction of regulatory risk exposure across the organisation.
• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate records of applicable regulations and compliance status; Coordinate mandatory environmental reporting across European operations; Prepare internal reports and compliance summaries for senior management; Support documentation required for regulatory submissions.
• Customer & Business Support: Support business units in responding to customer enquiries related to environmental compliance; Assess whether customer requirements are legally mandatory or commercially driven; Escalate non-regulatory requests with significant business impact; Provide clear, reliable compliance input to support commercial activity.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience in environmental compliance, regulatory affairs, or EHS.
• Strong experience with EU environmental legislation and industrial compliance.
• Experience working in a multinational organisation, supporting multiple jurisdictions.
• Working knowledge of key EU regulations, including: REACH, RoHS, WEEE, Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), EU Batteries Regulation.
• Understanding of national environmental regulations across key European markets.
• Strong regulatory interpretation and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to translate legal requirements into practical business actions.
• Effective stakeholder management and cross-country coordination.
• Ability to work independently across multiple jurisdictions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to produce clear, structured reports and compliance summaries.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you succeed in your role.
• A supportive and dynamic working environment with the chance to work alongside a passionate and experienced team.
• The opportunity to represent a market-leading brand in a growing sector.

Ready to Apply?

If you are ready to make a difference and contribute to reducing regulatory risk and ensuring legal compliance at scale, apply now by sending your CV and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you! We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.