Sustainability Champion

Position: Sustainability Champion (Permanent)
Location: Trench

Sustainability Champion

We are looking for a driven and hands-on Sustainability Champion with ISO
50001 experience to lead energy and sustainability strategy for an established advanced manufacturing site in Telford.

If you are passionate about energy efficiency, carbon reduction, and delivering measurable environmental improvements within a manufacturing environment.

Contract:

Permanent | Full-Time | 37.5 hours per week (Days)

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Sustainability Champion, you will take a hands-on leadership role in driving our energy efficiency and sustainability agenda.

Energy Leadership

Identify and deliver energy-saving projects with clear ROI
Lead ISO compliance and continuous improvement initiatives
Analyse and monitor energy consumption (electricity, gas, water, compressed air, etc.)
Develop cost-saving strategies and utilities planning
Drive MAFACT Energy Reduction targets
Promote renewable energy opportunities where viable
Lead energy awareness training and “Energy Walks”
Sustainability Strategy & Delivery

Lead site sustainability strategy aligned with corporate carbon neutrality goals
Support life cycle assessment development
Ensure compliance with OEM sustainability requirements
Drive waste, water, and carbon reduction initiatives
Manage sustainability KPIs and reporting
Lead MAFACT Sustainability Improvement activities
Develop business cases for sustainability investments
What We’re Looking For

You’re a proactive and confident engineering professional who enjoys driving measurable change. You will have current or recent experience working in similar role such as:

Sustainability Manager, Sustainability Lead, Energy & Sustainability Manager, Energy Manager, Energy & Carbon Manager, Environmental & Sustainability Manager, Environmental Manager, ESG Manager (Environmental, Social & Governance), Decarbonisation Manager, Carbon Reduction Manager, Net Zero Manager, Energy Efficiency Manager, Utilities & Energy Manager, Energy Optimisation Engineer, Energy Engineer, Sustainability Engineer

Essential

Engineering qualification (HNC or above)
Experience delivering energy-saving or sustainability projects
Project management experience
Knowledge of ISOor energy management systems
Experience in a safety-critical manufacturing environment
Strong analytical and organisational skills
Desirable

Degree in Engineering, Energy, or Sustainability
Knowledge of electrical, gas, and water efficiency technologies
The Return?

You’ll be joining a global manufacturing organisation committed to innovation, operational excellence, and achieving carbon neutrality.

Competitive salary of 50K and good overall remuneration package
Ownership of high-impact energy and carbon reduction projects
Exposure to global sustainability networks and benchmarking initiatives
Real autonomy to influence change and challenge the status quo
A visible leadership role driving measurable business impact
Ready to Lead Sustainable Change?

If you want to take ownership of energy and sustainability performance within a global manufacturing environment - Apply today and help drive the future of sustainable manufacturing.

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