Environmental Advisor

Environmental Advisor

Location:

Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £40,000 per annum + excellent benefits,

Hours:

Full-time, days, 40 hours per week

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Deliver environmental and energy awareness training to employees and contractors.
• Promote a strong culture of environmental responsibility across all site operations.

Proven experience in an environmental or sustainability role within manufacturing, engineering, or a related sector.

• 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