Environmental Operations Supervisor

Encirc; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Free onsite gym

Health insurance options

Pension scheme

Employee wellbeing benefits

Discount platform

Life cover

Professional development planning

International organisation

Job summary

Encirc is seeking an Environmental Operations Supervisor to lead daily environmental activities at Elton, part of the Vidrala group. You will manage waste streams, drive continuous improvement, and supervise a small team while ensuring compliance with environmental permits and Duty of Care requirements.

You will coordinate contractors, audit processes, and contribute to sustainability projects as part of our Zero Harm strategy on site in Cheshire.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising operational teams in manufacturing, industrial or logistics.
• Background in environmental operations or waste management.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and waste compliance.
• Experience managing contractors and conducting audits.
• Strong organizational skills with leadership and relationship-building.
• Proactive mindset capable of solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an Environmental Operatives team, keeping them safe and motivated.
• Own waste management activities across site from segregation to disposal.
• Coordinate waste contractors and ensure timely collections.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, permits and Duty of Care.
• Carry out audits, inspections and monitor environmental performance.
• Identify greener, cost-effective ways of managing waste.
• Support environmental projects and our Zero Harm strategy.
• Use data and KPIs to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Supervising teams

Waste management

Environmental legislation

Audits

Contractors management

Organisational skills

Proactive mindset

Education

ISO 14001 knowledge

IEMA / NEBOSH Environmental qualification

WAMITAB / COMAH experience

Job description

We're looking for an Environmental Operations Supervisor to take the lead in keeping our site environmentally compliant, operationally efficient and continually improving. If you're someone who enjoys leading people, solving problems and driving real environmental change, this could be the perfect next step.

Environmental Operations Supervisor | Elton | Permanent | Salary- £36,000 - £42,000

What you'll be doing:

As our Environmental Operations Coordinator, you'll be the driving force behind our day-to-day environmental operations. From managing waste streams and leading a small team to working with contractors and supporting site-wide sustainability projects, no two days are the same.

You’ll:

• Lead and develop our Environmental Operatives, keeping the team safe, motivated and performing at their best.
• Take ownership of all waste management activities across site-from segregation through to disposal.
• Coordinate waste contractors and ensure collections run like clockwork.
• Keep us compliant with environmental legislation, permits and Duty of Care requirements.
• Carry out audits, inspections and monitor environmental performance.
• Identify smarter, greener and more cost-effective ways of managing waste.
• Support environmental projects, awareness campaigns and our ambitious Zero Harm strategy.
• Use data and KPIs to help drive continuous improvement across the site.

What we're looking for:

• Experience supervising operational teams within manufacturing, industrial or logistics environments.
• A background in environmental operations or waste management.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and waste compliance.
• Experience managing contractors and conducting audits.
• Great organisational skills with the confidence to lead, influence and build strong relationships.
• A proactive mindset-you don't just spot problems, you solve them.

It would be great if you also have ...

• Experience working with ISO 14001 management systems.
• Environmental qualifications such as IEMA, WAMITAB or NEBOSH Environmental.
• COMAH, heavy industry, food & beverage or glass manufacturing experience.
• Experience managing environmental permits and waste contracts.

At Encirc, we make, fill and move glass

Part of the Vidrala group, we are a market leader in glass container design, manufacturing, bottling and logistics solutions for the UK, Irish and European food and beverages industries.

With over 2,000 employees, we operate from our three purpose-built sites: Derrylin, Co Fermanagh; Elton, Cheshire and Bristol. We produce around 3 billion glass bottles and other containers annually and can fill up to 500 million litres of bulk shipped beverages every year. Our collective purpose is to deliver and uphold world-leading sustainable innovation, with great people and a great workplace collaborating on a great future.

Joining Encirc means you will be joining a business with a bespoke, 360-approach to the beverage supply chain, spanning filling, warehousing, and logistics. Reducing the road miles and carbon footprint of our customers' products, we are conscious disruptors prioritising sustainability and modern technology. As a forward-thinking and sustainable business, we are committed to achieving zero emissions by 2030.

The Benefits and Perks

• Annual leave package, additional days holiday awarded for long service
• Free onsite gym for all employees
• Mybenefits Reward Platform with 100s of discounts at restaurants and retailers
• Employee Well-being benefits
• Social Club
• Pension scheme
• Employer Funded Health cash plan for claiming back money on routine treatments
• Health Insurance Options
• Dental Insurance Options
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Life cover for self and partner
• Professional Development Planning with onsite HR team
• International organisation with plenty of opportunities

Encirc is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Every applicant will be evaluated according to skills regardless of age, gender, identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or religion.

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Thank you for your interest.