Environmental Specialist (12 month FTC)

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food producer is seeking an Environmental Specialist to ensure compliance and drive sustainability initiatives across sites. The role requires a strong background in Environmental Science and knowledge of UK environmental legislation. Responsibilities include leading audits, maintaining environmental systems, and coaching colleagues on environmental practices. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including an achievable bonus and a solid pension scheme.

Benefits

Achievable yearly bonus

Strong pension contribution

Flexible holiday options

Health cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

'Chips In' Volunteering Day Off

Qualifications

• Background in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability or similar.
• Solid experience with environmental management systems in FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Environmental Management Systems.
• Lead audits, inspections, and investigations.
• Drive sustainability initiatives to reduce waste and energy use.

Skills

Environmental Science background

Knowledge of UK environmental legislation

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Education

NEBOSH Environmental Certificate

Job description

Position Title: Environmental Specialist (12 month FTC)

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Position Location: Scarborough

About McCain

At McCain, we're feeding the world: from French fries to Smiles, we contribute to the important role food plays in people's lives. That's why we're dedicated to ensuring our core values-Family, Authentic, Trusted, and Quality-shine through every day.

Why join the McCain family

Your Life - we're here to help you fulfil your potential, flourish, and thrive in work and life. Your Success - work alongside passionate individuals who are committed to supporting your career ambitions, drive, and success. Your Impact - we want you to make a meaningful, lasting impact for you, for your colleagues, and for the business.

About the role

We're looking for an Environmental Specialist to play a key role in ensuring our sites run responsibly, stay compliant, and continue to push forward our ambitious sustainability goals.

This isn't just about maintaining standards - it's about creating real, measurable impact. You'll help us reduce waste, cut energy and water use, and embed environmental best practice across our plants.

What you'll do

• Ensure legal and corporate compliance, maintaining Environmental Management Systems and keeping us aligned with ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 standards.
• Lead audits, inspections and investigations, making sure findings are actioned and improvements embedded.
• Drive sustainability initiatives focused on reducing waste, energy and water use, aligned with McCain's global goals.
• Coach and guide leaders and colleagues so environmental responsibility becomes part of daily operations.
• Develop clear reporting and KPIs, giving the business insight into performance and future opportunities.
• Provide expert environmental input into new equipment, process changes and site expansion projects.
• Build strong relationships with regulators, auditors, waste providers and community stakeholders.

What we're looking for

• A background in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability or similar.
• NEBOSH Environmental Certificate or equivalent qualification is a plus.
• Solid experience with environmental management systems in FMCG, manufacturing or a similar industry.
• Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation and compliance frameworks.
• Analytical and data-savvy, with the ability to turn insights into action.
• Confident communicator and influencer, able to work across functions and levels.

Location

You will be based either from Scarborough or Whittlesey and will also cover our other plants; Hull and Wombourne occasionally too.

The benefits of working for McCain

• An achievable yearly bonus based on personal performance.
• An excellent pension where we will pay double what you do, up to a maximum of 12% of your pay
• Flexible holidays - where you can buy & sell up to 5 days holiday per year
• Optional health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• 'Chips In' Volunteering Day Off - to make a positive impact to the competitiveness, resilience, and long-term development of McCain communities across the globe

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace.