Environmental Advisor

Environmental Advisor Location: Wisbech, Cambridgeshire Salary: £40,000 per annum + excellent benefits Hours: Full-time, days, 40 hours per week About the Role We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Environmental Advisor to join a leading food manufacturing organisation with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and sustainability. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about environmental management and continuous improvement to make a real impact within a high-performing site. You will play a key role in ensuring ongoing compliance with environmental and energy management standards, driving sustainability initiatives, and promoting environmental awareness across the business. Key Responsibilities Compliance and Management Systems Maintain and develop ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 management systems. Support external and internal audits, inspections, and certification processes. Monitor and interpret environmental and energy legislation, advising management on required actions. Environmental Management Monitor site emissions, effluents, waste streams, and resource use (water, materials, packaging). Oversee environmental monitoring programmes, including air, noise, wastewater, and soil sampling. Manage waste contractors, ensuring proper segregation, recycling, and disposal in line with legislation. Support environmental incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions. Develop and implement initiatives to reduce environmental impact. Energy Management Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to identify and deliver energy efficiency projects. Monitor energy consumption and prepare regular performance reports. Support energy audits and maintain compliance with ISO 50001 requirements. Promote energy awareness and sustainable practices across the site. Reporting and Data Management Prepare and submit environmental and energy performance reports for internal and external stakeholders. Maintain environmental records, permits, and documentation. Track and analyse environmental KPIs to support sustainability goals. Training and Awareness Deliver environmental and energy awareness training to employees and contractors. Promote a strong culture of environmental responsibility across all site operations. What We’re Looking For Proven experience in an environmental or sustainability role within manufacturing, engineering, or a related sector. What’s on Offer Salary: £40,000 per annum Pension: 9% matched contribution (4.5% employee / 4.5% employer) Monthly staff recognition incentives 20 days holiday Supportive, sustainability-focused working environment