Environmental Protection Officer

Gist Ltd.; Oakley; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking an Environmental Compliance Specialist based in the United Kingdom. The successful candidate will manage environmental legal registers, conduct audits, and provide training on waste management regulations. The position requires expertise in ISO 14001 principles and environmental legislation. An attractive salary and additional perks such as annual leave and discounts on health care are offered for this role, which supports a culture of inclusion and individuality.

Benefits

20% M&S discount

33 days annual leave

Discounted healthcare rates

Auto-enrolment pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with ISO 14001 principles (internal auditor qualification desirable).
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and compliance requirements.
• Ability to conduct audits and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Update and manage environmental legal registers as per ISO 14001.
• Conduct bi-annual environmental audits to monitor compliance.
• Provide training on waste segregation and disposal.

Skills

Experience with ISO 14001 principles

Knowledge of environmental legislation

Audit preparation skills

Organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Understanding of waste-management practices

Job description

About the Role

Salary: £35,000
Location: Flexible due to regular travel across our network; commutable to one of our Gist sites as a base location.
Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours a week.

What You’ll Do

• Update and manage the Environment Legal Register and Aspects & Impacts Register, ensuring alignment with ISO 14001 principles and current legislation.
• Conduct bi‑annual environmental audits and site checks to monitor compliance and identify improvement opportunities; prepare audit reports and support corrective actions.
• Perform duty‑of‑care audits on relevant contractors to verify compliance with waste and environmental obligations.
• Provide training and guidance on waste segregation and disposal to sites to ensure compliance with waste‑management regulations.
• Monitor environmental incidents and support root‑cause analysis and corrective actions where needed.
• Support initiatives to enhance environmental performance and develop improvement plans.
• Stay informed on environmental legislation and industry best practices.
• Be embedded within the operation; at peak times assist at site where needed.

What You’ll Need

• Experience working with ISO 14001 principles (internal auditor qualification desirable).
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and compliance requirements.
• Ability to conduct audits and prepare reports.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Understanding of waste‑management practices.
• An eagerness to learn and keep up to date with environment legislation.

What’s In It For You

• 20 % M&S discount on most things (furniture, fashion, food).
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
• Discounted rates on healthcare (cash plan).
• Auto‑enrolment pension or competitive Defined Contribution Pension Scheme and life assurance (up to 4 × salary).
• Amazing perks and discounts via our App to major restaurants and retailers.
• Access to a wide range of wellbeing support – including our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Plus much, much more.

Why work for us?

Gist is an inclusive, dynamic, exciting, and evolving business built on our core values. We value, celebrate, and believe in the power of individuality and strive to create a work environment where everyone can be themselves. We want you to join us, bring your authentic self to work and unlock your full potential.

We are committed to inclusion and welcome candidates who may require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process. Please let us know your requirements when you apply.

We may close our role early, so don’t delay – apply today. Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis.