Environmental Technician

Caterpillar; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking an Environmental Technician to join their Stockton facility, focusing on improving environmental standards and compliance. The role involves tracking carbon emissions, maintaining waste reporting, and conducting audits to ensure adherence to environmental laws. Candidates should possess strong administrative skills and a basic understanding of environmental regulations.

Benefits

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Up to 10% bonus

Flexible Buy in Benefits

Share Scheme (50% Company Matched)

Contributory Pension Scheme

Free Car Parking

Qualifications

• Good record keeping skills are paramount for compliance.
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft applications.
• Self-motivated individual able to manage administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Establish a way to track carbon emissions.
• Maintain compliant waste reporting.
• Conduct environmental audits and ensure compliance.

Skills

Record keeping

Microsoft applications

Self-motivation

Communication

Knowledge of environmental laws

Education

Environmental IEMA / ISEP qualification

Job description

Career Area:
Environmental Health and Safety

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

The local environment and sustainability of the facility has grown in importance over the last 5 years. As such Caterpillar are now in a position where we require a full time individual at the Stockton facility that is hardworking and dedicated to improving and maintaining the environmental standards of the Stockton facility, promoting good environmental practices, and helping with the development and coaching of others.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• A project that, with the support from the Environmental Manager, establishes a way for the facility to gain an understanding of the facilities' carbon emissions and track these emissions.
• Submission of monthly corporate environmental metrics.
• Maintain compliant waste reporting through the waste carriers Stockton engages with.
• Maintain Stockton's certification to ISO standard 14001.
• Ensuring the facility stays environmentally compliant by working to the BCP UK Compliance calendar and conducting weekly checks of environmental compliance.
• Either hosting or being present in all environmental meetings.
• Co-ordinate and undertake environmental audits to ascertain the level of compliance across the site and engage with managers on actions to ensure closure
• Working alongside the UK Environmental Manager and Desford & Stockton's leadership team to support the facilities environmental aims.
• Assisting teams that work on or around the environment to raise awareness of their impacts and ensure compliance and best practice is followed.
• Work with Environmental Manager and site leads to drive our Multi-Generational Project Plan for sustainability (MGPP).
• Conducting contractor audits to ensure waste is handled correctly and individuals are following site rules.
• Audit completion of site planned maintenance's (PM's) for equipment that directly impacts the environment.
• Organise with the training and development team / deliver in house developed Environmental training / Tool Box Talks (TBT's)
• Complete environmental Duty of Care visits with waste carriers.
• Engage with support functions to deliver their environmental aims as they align to the facilities objectives.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

Candidates will have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:

• Good record keeping skills are paramount in this role for ensuring compliance.
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft applications
• The role requires a self-motivated individual that can balance a lot of administrative tasks and a large workload whilst working to strict deadlines.
• The successful candidate must have the ability to speak to leadership members in a clear and collaborative manner.
• Have a basic knowledge of environmental laws and be prepared to gain an environmental IEMA / ISEP qualification.

Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Job Title: Environmental Technician

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £34,450-£42,000 depending on experience

Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, Up to 10% bonus, Flexible Buy in Benefits such as Private Medical, Healthcare, Vison & Dental schemes, and more, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking, Caterpillar Advantage website

Location: Stockton

Travel: No travel

Closing Date: 26th May

Job Reference: R0000302859

About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.
For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers
succeed.

Your Impact Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we
are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

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Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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