Sustainability Engineer

Location: Hellendoorn

About the Company
Life tastes better with ice cream

With 19,000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.

We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.

What Truly Sets Us Apart Is How We Work.

We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done. We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

Role
Sustainability Engineer  – In the Ben & Jerry’s factory in Hellendoorn, you will be responsible for developing and implementing the sustainability strategy, focusing on reducing total environmental impact and energy costs for the European market.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement the sustainability roadmap for the Hellendoorn location in line with the Magnum Ice Cream Company objectives.

Lead projects to reduce energy, water and waste consumption across all production lines and utilities.

Monitor and report environmental KPIs such as CO₂ emissions, energy use, water use and waste streams, and drive continuous improvement.

Collaborate with Engineering, Operations and SHE to identify and implement cost‑saving and environmentally friendly technologies.

Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and internal standards.

Engage and train employees to strengthen a sustainability culture on site.

Represent Hellendoorn in sustainability forums and share best practices within the network.

Qualifications

Completed training in Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability or a related field.

Proven experience with sustainability or utilities management in a production environment.

Demonstrated project management experience.

Strong analytical and project management skills.

Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Knowledge of energy‑efficient technologies and environmental regulations.

Benefits

Project role for 2 years with possible extension depending on strategy and results.

Dynamic role within a company committed to social and ecological justice.

Opportunity to make tangible impact on sustainability and cost efficiency.

Collaborative and inclusive environment at one of Europe’s most iconic ice‑cream factories.

Why Join Us
We attract people passionate about ice cream and growth‑obsessed—both for the business and for themselves. You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, appreciate low hierarchy, and enjoy continuous learning and challenge. Roles feature real accountability and visible impact, freedom to move fast, experiment, and challenge status quo, continuous learning and development, and rewards linked to performance.

Application
If this sounds like the place where you’d thrive, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We’ll review your application and be in touch next steps. If you need assistance during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.

Equal Opportunity
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

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