Environment Assistant

Sofidel; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private Health care and life assurance

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Staff shop

Free onsite car parking

Job summary

Sofidel UK is seeking an Environment Assistant to work with the Environmental Manager in Leicester, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation and standards across our sites. You will support environmental initiatives, engage with plant managers, and promote sustainable practices in daily operations.

The role emphasizes collaboration, governance, and adherence to corporate environmental objectives, including audits and regulatory communications.

Qualifications

• Experience of undertaking internal audits and participating in audits by external parties (Certification Bodies, Environment Agency, Customer Audits).
• Working knowledge of waste legislation and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of legionella controls and cooling systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Environment Manager for environmental management systems and forest certifications.
• Manage communications with authorities on environmental protection matters.
• Support maintenance of environmental permissions and regulatory approvals.
• Assist other corporate departments on operational environmental issues.
• Support communication with clients on environmental topics from the Environmental Dept.
• Promote a safety-bound corporate culture within the site.
• Adhere to and promote Sofidel's Corporate Principles and Values.

Skills

Audit experience

Environmental legislation knowledge

Legionella knowledge

Job description

The Sofidel Group

Sofidel, headquartered in Porcari (Lucca), is a global leader in tissue paper production. With operations in 12 European countries and 12 U.S. States, we employ over 9,500 people dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity. Our products—such as toilet paper, paper towels, and napkins—are distributed in more than 50 countries. We own well-known brands including Regina, Nicky, Sopalin, Le Trèfle, Hakle, Softis, Nalys, Cosynel, and KittenSoft, and also produce for private-label retailers. Through the Papernet brand, we serve the Away-from-Home sector, providing quality solutions for businesses and public spaces. Wherever you are, Sofidel is there, bringing comfort, quality, and sustainability to everyday life!

THE ROLE

Sofidel UK is looking for a confident and ambitious Environment Assistant to join our team in Leicester. Working closely with the Environmental Manager, you will play an important role in ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, regulations and the environmental standards established by our Corporate Department.

At Sofidel, sustainability is at the heart of what we do. We are committed to continuously improving our manufacturing processes through innovative practices that promote efficiency, minimise environmental impact and support responsible resource management.

In this role, you will work collaboratively with Plant Managers across our Leicester sites, supporting environmental initiatives, promoting best practice and helping to drive progress towards Sofidel’s wider sustainability objectives.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the Environment Manager for the maintenance and implementation of systems in matters of environmental management and forest certifications
• Manage the communication flow with the relevant authorities in matters of environmental protection
• Collaborate with the Environment Manager for the maintenance of the granted environmental permissions
• Support, assist and collaborate with the other corporate depts. on operational aspects related to environmental issues
• Support the corporate Environment Dept in the management of the communication flow towards clients on environmental topics
• Promote a safety-bound corporate culture
• Apply the Corporate Principles and Values

ADDITIONAL SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS

• Experience of undertaking internal audits and participating in audits undertaken by external parties e.g. Certification Bodies, Environment Agency, Customer Audits
• Working knowledge of waste legislation
• Working knowledge of legionella and cooling systems

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Private Health care and life assurance after succesful completion of probation
• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising up to 25 each year)
• Staff shop
• Free onsite car parking