Environmental Advisor

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions; Selby; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Environmental Advisor for a well-established manufacturing company in Selby. The role involves managing EHS systems, ensuring compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 standards, and providing training across departments. Ideal candidates will hold a NEBOSH Environmental Diploma and possess strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including a company pension scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Length of Service Bonus

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of UK environmental legislation and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with environmental permitting, consents, and statutory testing.
• Background in ISO 14001 management systems and audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop EHS systems providing training across departments.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 standards.
• Conduct and support environmental risk assessments and incident investigations.

Skills

Knowledge of UK environmental legislation

Communication and influencing skills

Organized and adaptable

Competent IT skills

Education

NEBOSH Environmental Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Environmental Advisor

Selby, North Yorkshire YO8

Salary is depending on experience but very competitive

Full time office-based role working Monday to Friday

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are currently working with a well-established company based in Selby, North Yorkshire who are looking for a Environmental Advisor to join the EHS team.

The Role

We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Environmental Advisor to join a EHS team and support the ongoing commitment to environmental and energy performance. This role will be central to ensuring compliance with our Environmental Agency (EA) permit and international management standards (ISO14001 and ISO50001), while driving continual improvement and best available techniques (BAT) across the site.

Working closely with all departments, you will provide expert guidance, manage statutory compliance obligations, and foster a culture of environmental excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop EHS systems and processes, providing training and support across all departments.
• Own, maintain, and update environmental policies to align with legislation and best practice.
• Ensure compliance with ISO14001 and ISO50001 standards, as well as future relevant ISO frameworks.
• Maintain accurate environmental and energy management records.
• Conduct and support environmental risk assessments, SOPs, and incident investigations.
• Manage waste disposal compliance and associated documentation.
• Lead internal audits and support external audits for compliance with ISO standards.
• Build strong working relationships with regulatory bodies (EA, HSE, Local Council).
• Deliver and support environmental training, inductions, and toolbox talks.
• Support construction and project teams with environmental compliance.

What We're Looking For

• NEBOSH Environmental Diploma (or equivalent).
• Strong working knowledge of UK environmental legislation and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience with environmental permitting, consents, and statutory testing.
• Background in ISO14001 management systems, audits, and continual improvement.
• Strong communication and influencing skills at all levels of the business.
• Organised, adaptable, and confident in managing multiple priorities.
• Competent IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office.

Desirable

• Experience in GMP or HACCP-regulated manufacturing.
• Familiarity with sustainability and energy efficiency practices (ISO50001).
• Experience managing borehole applications/licenses.

Working Conditions

• Based on-site at the Selby manufacturing facility.
• Office and site/plant-based activities.
• Collaborative EHS team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Private medical insurance.
• Length of Service Bonus.

If you're passionate about environmental excellence and want to make an impact in a growing, manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you!

If you would like to apply for the role of Environmental Advisor, then please email your CV to or call Deb on (phone number removed)

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