Environmental Manager

Michael Page; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering and manufacturing business in Sheffield seeks an Environmental Manager. This role focuses on ensuring compliance and implementing sustainability practices among operations. Candidates with a strong background in environmental management and previous manufacturing experience are encouraged to apply. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive pension package

25 days holiday + stats

Private healthcare

Onsite gym facilities

Electric vehicle charging stations

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as Environmental Manager or similar in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of regulations like REACH and COSHH.
• Ability to work independently and implement sustainability practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and manage the EMS.
• Implement sustainability strategies and engage with external bodies.
• Define competencies related to environmental and sustainability practices.

Skills

Environmental Compliance

Sustainability Practices

Team Leadership

Regulatory Knowledge

Problem Solving

Education

Related qualification in Environmental Science or similar

Job description

Environmental & Sustainability Manager opportunity at a well–established engineering and manufacturing business in Sheffield.

Client Details

I'm currently working with a well–established engineering and manufacturing business in Sheffield to support them in finding a Environmental Manager to strengthen their HSEQ department.

My client is a prestigious organisation based in South Yorkshire who design, manufacture and distribute a range of heavy industrial products, both across the UK and internationally.

Given a recent restructure following some market growth the business is wanting to improve their Environmental operating procedures, processes and sustainability compliance across the entirety of the manufacturing operation. As such this role would be a brilliant opportunity for someone who has experience of managing change through a business, and implementing processes from scratch.

Description

The Environmental Manager will be responsible for ensuring compliance with legislation, delivering & implementing the company's sustainability strategy and operating an effective environmental management system (EMS) throughout the business.

Day to day responsibilities will include:

• Implementing policies and strategies to ensure adequate resource and competence is in place for the company to meet all legal obligations
• Maintain, review and operating the company environmental management system (EMS) and sustainability management system (SMS)
• Define all environmental and sustainability competencies and work with training department to provide delivery of this across the business
• Engage with external consultants, auditors and government bodies as required
• Acting as an expert on REACH and COSHH, supporting the business to fulfil its legislative responsibilities.

Profile

Successful candidates will have a strong Environmental and Sustainability background, and am ability to lead and manage a small team of people.

You will also have:

• Experience in an Environmental Manager role or similar within the manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of sustainability practices and how to implement these into business operations through the use of an EMS
• Sound working knowledge of regulations/requirements such as REACH, COSHH, waste management, environmental permitting and other related compliance
• Ability to work independently, seeking out solutions and act upon your own initiative
• A related qualification in a relevant field would be advantageous, but it not essential

Job Offer

• 55–65k salary, depending on experience
• Extremely competitive pension package
• 25 days holiday + stats, with the option to buy 5 additional days after probation
• Private health care, onsite gym facilities, electric vehicle charging stations, cycle to work scheme and much more