Environmental Advisor

Lancashire Renewables; Leyland; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company contributory pension scheme up

27 days annual leave

Death in Service 4x Salary

Free on-site car parking

Sick pay up to 26 weeks

Cycle to work scheme

Role-specific training

Benefits portal

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

PPE supplied

Job summary

Lancashire Renewables Ltd in Leyland and Thornton is seeking an Environmental Advisor to support the SHEQ Manager in achieving industry-leading environmental performance and compliance across our waste treatment facilities.

You will bring an IEMA Foundation Certificate or CIWM Level 4 qualification, with experience liaising with the Environment Agency and reporting on environmental permits; enjoy a pension, generous leave, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management (or equivalent).
• CIWM/WAMITAB Level 4 in Medium Risk Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment and Transfer.
• Relevant experience in waste, manufacturing, chemical, or comparable operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to the SHEQ Manager to achieve industry-leading environmental performance and compliance.
• Liaise with Environment Agency, prepare reports and resolve resulting actions; maintain environmental permit reporting requirements.

Education

IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management

CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 qualification in Medium Risk Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment and Transfer

Job description

Environmental Advisor

Salary: Up to £41,070.12

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 16:00pm

Benefits

• Company contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%.
• 27 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays – increasing to 31 days after 5 years.
• Death in Service cover – 4x Salary.
• Free on-site car parking.
• Company sick pay scheme– up to 26 weeks dependent on length of service.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• We provide role-specific training to equip employees with the knowledge and skills required to perform their roles effectively.
• Benefits portal including lifestyle savings.
• Wellbeing support for mental health.
• All required PPE and other relevant equipment supplied.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the Operations team at Lancashire Renewables Ltd. working across our Leyland and Thornton facilities. The role can be based at either site but travel to the other site will be required on a weekly basis.

What you’ll be doing

The Environmental Advisor will be responsible for providing direct support to the SHEQ Manager to achieve industry leading levels of performance in terms of environmental management and compliance in accordance with the company quality systems and all legislative requirements.

What you will bring

To succeed in this role, you will hold an IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management (or an equivalent qualification), or a CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 qualification in Medium Risk Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment and Transfer.

You will also bring the following essential knowledge and experience:

• Relevant experience gained in the waste, manufacturing, chemical or a comparable operational environment.
• Experience of liaising with and reporting to the Environment Agency, including preparing reports and resolving resulting actions.
• A good working knowledge of environmental permit reporting requirements and Environment Agency notifications.

What we offer you

• Competitive salary.
• Company contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%.
• 27 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays – increasing to 31 days after 5 years.
• Death in Service cover – 4 x Salary.
• Free on-site car parking.
• Company sick pay scheme– up to 26 weeks dependent on length of service.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Role-specific training.
• Benefits portal including lifestyle savings and discounts.
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• All required PPE and other relevant equipment supplied.

Who are we?

Lancashire Renewables Ltd was established for the operation and management of the two waste treatment facilities built for the Lancashire Waste Contract.

Our two facilities in Thornton and Leyland are manned 365 days a year. Both sites can process over 5,000 tonnes of residual (black bin bag) waste per week and divert 95% of this material away from landfill.

Our aim is to achieve a sustainable future for Lancashire by providing services to process biodegradable and non-biodegradable household waste and our people are vital in helping us achieve this.

Our employees work in a variety of operations, maintenance, logistics and support roles across our two sites in Leyland and Thornton, actively encouraging internal growth through development and training programmes.

We are dedicated to providing a positive, supportive work environment with a strong focus on the health, safety, and wellbeing of all our employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer:

Diversity and inclusion are important to us at Lancashire Renewables, and we encourage a culture where everyone can be themselves at work. We value and actively seek out a richly diverse range of talent and our policies ensure that every job application and employee is treated fairly, with equal opportunity to succeed.

Candidates should apply with an up-to-date CV by Friday 6th November 2026.

All roles are subject to the following:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory completion of a Company medical which includes testing for drugs and alcohol. The Company operates a zero-tolerance policy regarding the taking or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol whilst on duty and carry out periodic random tests