Environmental Specialist

McCormick; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in flavor is seeking an Environmental Specialist to enhance sustainability at their Cambridgeshire site. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with environmental regulations and lead improvement projects. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and previous experience in similar roles. This is an opportunity to make an impact in a dynamic environment focused on sustainability and growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Environmental Engineer, Supervisor or Coordinator roles.
• Relevant experience in driving sustainability agendas in FMCG or similar environments.
• Well-versed with UK compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Environmental Management System.
• Guide Crew Leads and SHE representatives.
• Develop Policies and Procedures for Environmental activities.

Skills

Strong communication and diplomacy skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of utility tracking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Sustainability

Nebosh Environmental Certificate or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Job description

Environmental Specialist is responsible for supporting the Environment & Sustainability Program at McCormick Peterborough site. The role, which reports to the SHE (Safety, Health and Environment) Lead, involves the review and continuous improvement of Environmental policies, practices and processes to assure compliance with local Environmental regulatory requirements whilst applying engineering knowledge to identify and deliver sustainability opportunities aligned to McCormick PLP (Purpose-lead Performance) Agenda.

The role requires a high level of visibility, influencing, training and coaching as well as desk-based activities. Activities will involve day-to-day tasks as well as longer-term continuous improvement projects, new equipment installation and site expansion in a fast, dynamic environment. Priorities may change from time to time subject to organizational assessments and risks.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Environmental Management System ensuring compliance with statutory duty and on-site leadership of McCormick PLP Sustainability agenda.
• Guide and assist Crew Leads, SHE committee representatives to meet programs and activities required by local law (including workplace audits and incident investigations).
• Follow up implementation of Environment initiatives / provide reports and feedback to regional stakeholders.
• Development Policies and Procedures for Environment related activities and ensures appropriate communication
• Host legislative and compliance audits, ensuring support from cross functional teams to deliver success outcomes.
• Ensure that incident investigations are conducted in a timely manner and follow up action plan
• Prepare daily, weekly and periodic Environmental KPI
• Source and procure site consumables & equipment related to environmental protection

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant Engineering or Sustainability field (Chemical, Food Processing, Mechanical, Industrial or Electrical Engineering) preferred.
• Nebosh Environmental Certificate or equivalent
• Previous experience in Environmental Engineer, Supervisor, Coordinator or similar role.
• Relevant experience in driving sustainability agendas in highly automated process environments - FMCG, pharmaceutical, chemical, oil and gas industry preferred.
• Well-versed with MCP & IPPC Permit, Incident Investigation and UK compliance regulations.
• Previous experience in delivery efficiencies in utility consumption, waste reduction along with designing leading and lagging indicators to drive both physical and cultural behaviours.
• Knowledge of utility tracking and efficiency initiatives.
• Strong communication and diplomacy skills with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Leadership skills with the ability to influence without direct reporting structure.
• Good computer skills - Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint.

At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people, our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.