Environmental Specialist

McCormick & Company; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food company in Peterborough is seeking an Environmental Specialist to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and lead sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate has a relevant engineering degree and a Nebosh Environmental Certificate, along with experience in driving sustainability in complex environments. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering or sustainability preferred.
• Previous experience as Environmental Engineer, Supervisor, or Coordinator.
• Well-versed with MCP & IPPC Permit and UK compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with statutory duties and lead sustainability agenda.
• Guide Crew Leads to meet local law programs and activities.
• Develop policies and procedures for environmental activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of utility tracking

Diplomacy skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Sustainability

Nebosh Environmental Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

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.

Main 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.

Candidate profile

• 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 delivering 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.

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