Environmental Advisor

Lamb Weston; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned food processing company in Wisbech is seeking an Environmental Advisor to ensure compliance with environmental legislation and promote sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate will have expertise in ISO 14001/50001 standards and experience in a manufacturing setting. The role includes managing audits, monitoring resource use, and delivering training on sustainable practices.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Good understanding of environmental and energy legislation.
• Ability to work collaboratively across functions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the site’s ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 management systems.
• Monitor and report on site emissions and resource use.
• Prepare and submit environmental and energy performance reports.

Skills

Knowledge of ISO 14001

Strong data analysis

Excellent communication

Education

Qualification in environmental management

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Environmental Advisor (£40,000 per annum)

Department: Safety, Health and Environmental

Reports to: Safety, Health and Environmental Manager

Overall Role Purpose

The Environmental Advisor will support the site in ensuring compliance with environmental and energy legislation, ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 standards, and company sustainability goals. You will provide technical expertise, promote best practice in environmental and energy management, and drive continuous improvement in reducing environmental impact and energy use across the manufacturing plant.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Compliance and management systems

• Maintain and develop the site’s ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 management systems, ensuring ongoing compliance and readiness for certification/renewal audits.
• Monitor environmental and energy-related legislation, regulations, and company requirements, advising management on implications and required actions.
• Support external and internal audits, inspections, and reporting activities.

Environmental management

• Monitor and report on site emissions, effluents, waste streams, and resource use (water, materials, packaging, etc.).
• Manage environmental monitoring programs including air quality, noise, wastewater, and soil sampling.
• Oversee waste management contractors, ensuring proper segregation, storage, recycling, and disposal in line with permits and legislation.
• Develop initiatives to reduce environmental impact, including minimisation of waste, emissions, and use of hazardous substances.
• Support environmental incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning.

Energy management

• Work with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to identify and deliver energy efficiency projects.
• Monitor energy consumption and performance indicators, preparing regular reports for management review.
• Support the site’s energy audits and ensure compliance with ISO 50001 requirements.
• Promote energy awareness among staff, supporting behavioural change programs and training.

Reporting and data management

• Prepare and submit environmental and energy performance reports for internal stakeholders, regulators, and corporate sustainability teams.
• Track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) for environment and energy.
• Manage environmental records, permits, and documentation.

Training & Awareness

• Deliver environmental and energy awareness training to employees and contractors.
• Provide guidance on sustainable practices and compliance obligations.
• Promote a strong culture of environmental responsibility across the site.

Role Factors

Key attributes

Proactive, with a hands-on approach to problem solving.

Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.

Passion for sustainability and continuous improvement.

Ability to work collaboratively across functions (production, engineering, maintenance and SHE).

Job Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Qualification in environmental, sustainability, energy management or related field (or equivalent experience).

Strong knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 standards.

Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Good understanding of environmental and energy legislation/regulatory requirements.

Strong data analysis and reporting skills.

Excellent communication skills and ability to influence at all times.

Company Values

• Integrity — We do the right thing every time, even when no one is looking
• Inclusion — We embrace differences and make it safe to be ourselves because we all count
• Empowerment — We think like leaders and act like owners
• Teamwork — See the bigger picture and become stronger by putting our heads together
• Drive for results — We challenge ourselves and each other to find better ways to do things, raising the bar for what’s possible