Environmental Advisor

Blue Arrow; Leyland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension up to 5% matched

Death in Service cover 4× basic salary

Sick pay in line with policy

Paid overtime (time and a half Mon-Sat

Job summary

Blue Arrow is recruiting an Environmental Advisor to support SHEQ management across Leyland and Thornton facilities, with travel between sites. You will drive regulatory compliance, auditing, training, and data reporting to ensure high environmental standards.

The role demands strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration within industrial environments. Essential qualifications include CIWM Level 4, 3–5 years in a similar role, and experience with regulators.

Qualifications

• CIWM Level 4 (Medium Risk Non-Hazardous Waste) qualification.
• 3-5 years' experience in a similar Environmental Advisor role.
• Experience working with regulators (EA, HSE).
• Strong communication and cross-team collaboration.
• Knowledge of audit processes, environmental reporting and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental compliance activities and reports across facilities.
• Update documentation and support staff environmental awareness training.
• Liaise with regulators and service providers to collate compliance records.
• Lead environmental audits and manage corrective actions.
• Contribute to waste and environmental projects and quarterly sampling requirements.
• Provide environmental guidance to site teams and attend meetings.
• Line-manage a team of Waste Auditors.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Environmental management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CIWM Level 4 (WAMITAB)

Tools

CODA

SharePoint

EPRAIS

Mainsaver

TMS

Job description

Blue Arrow are currently recruiting an Environmental Advisor to work for an established, growing business in the Thornton and Leyland area.

Job Title: Environmental Advisor

Salary: Up to £41,070.12per annum

Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-16:30pm)

Location: Leyland or Thornton Facility, with regular travel between sites

Reimbursement of reasonable business expenses (including mileage at HMRC rates)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Environmental Advisor to support our Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality (SHEQ) Manager in driving exceptional standards across environmental management and compliance. This role is ideal for a detail‑focused professional with strong environmental, regulatory, and auditing experience within industrial, waste, manufacturing, or similar environments.

Key Responsibilities

Environmental Compliance

• Work in accordance with SHEQ policies and internal procedures.
• Monitor and report on environmental management activities across the facilities.
• Lead environmental permit reporting and notifications.

Documentation & Quality

• Update environmental management documents and support staff environmental awareness training.
• Liaise with regulators and service providers to collate and maintain compliance records.
• Use internal business systems such as CODA, SharePoint, and EPRAIS.

Audits & Inspections

• Lead environmental audits, produce reports, and manage corrective actions.
• Support external audits (EA, HSE, BSI, etc.).

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to environmental management projects.
• Lead the Waste Audit Team and support quarterly sampling requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide environmental guidance to site teams.
• Attend business meetings, briefings, and operational sessions.

Team Leadership

• Line-manage a team of Waste Auditors.

About You

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 (Medium Risk Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Transfer).
• 3-5 years' experience in a similar Environmental Advisor role.
• Experience working with regulators (EA, HSE, etc.).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across multiple teams.
• Good knowledge of audit processes, environmental reporting, and quality systems.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong organisational and documentation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to problem-solve and manage multiple priorities.
• Confident communicator with leadership capability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and data management systems.

Desirable

• Project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2).
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualifications.
• Experience with business systems like Mainsaver, TMS, EPRAIS, and CODA.

Benefits:

• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (additional leave awarded after long service)
• Company pension (up to 5% matched)
• Death in Service cover (4× basic salary)
• Sick pay in line with company policy
• Paid overtime (time and a half Mon-Sat, double time Sundays/Bank Holidays)

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