Environmental Advisor

ES Recruit; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

26 days holiday

Pension up to 10%

Annual bonus

Life assurance

Wellbeing program

Job summary

ES Recruit seeks an Environmental Advisor to join a leading manufacturing and engineering business. You will oversee environmental and energy management, driving ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 compliance while delivering sustainability improvements across the organisation.

The role suits an experienced environmental professional who thrives on stakeholder engagement, data reporting and continuous improvement, with a hybrid work pattern (2–3 days onsite) and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience managing ISO 14001 systems in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Experience supporting sustainability initiatives and energy management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve Environmental and Energy Management Systems aligned with ISO 14001 and ISO 50001.
• Lead internal and external audit activities to ensure certification and compliance.
• Monitor, report environmental and energy KPIs and drive improvement initiatives.
• Support sustainability, carbon reduction and resource efficiency programmes.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and reporting requirements.

Skills

ISO 14001 expertise

ISO 50001 expertise

Environmental management

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Environmental Advisor to join a leading manufacturing and engineering business. This role will provide subject matter expertise across environmental management, energy management and sustainability, supporting the continual improvement of ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 management systems while driving environmental performance and compliance initiatives across the organisation.

This position would suit an Environmental professional with experience managing ISO 14001 systems and supporting sustainability initiatives within a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment. It will appeal to someone who enjoys driving continuous improvement, working with stakeholders across a business and delivering meaningful environmental and energy performance improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve Environmental and Energy Management Systems in line with ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 requirements
• Lead internal and external audit activities, ensuring certification and compliance standards are maintained
• Monitor and report environmental and energy performance data, KPIs and improvement initiatives
• Support sustainability, carbon reduction and resource efficiency programmes across the business
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, reporting requirements and regulatory obligations

In return you’ll receive a salary up to £45k, hybrid working (2–3 days onsite), 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, up to 10% matched pension, annual bonus scheme, life assurance, enhanced family benefits, company sick pay and access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme.