Environmental & Sustainability Officer

ABP UK; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in West Midlands is seeking an experienced Environmental & Sustainability Officer. This role focuses on ensuring environmental compliance and managing sustainability projects at the Kingswinford site. Candidates should have strong IT skills and an environmental qualification. The position offers opportunities for further career development and includes a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension scheme

Free parking

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Prior knowledge of working with ISO 14001 system or other compliance systems preferred but not essential.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow detailed operating procedures with a high degree of attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with British/European legislation and site EA permit.
• Lead environmental projects and improvements.
• Audit, analyze, and report environmental performance.

Skills

Strong IT skills within Microsoft Excel and Word

Strong problem-solving skills

Self motivated

Team Player

Education

Environmental qualification or relevant experience

Job description

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Client:

ABP UK

Location:

West Midlands, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

ABP Food Group is a food business that specialises in the supply and development, producing award-winning British and Irish beef and lamb products for retail, foodservice and wholesale.

ABP Kingswinford is part of the ABP UK division within the ABP Food Group aiming to provide quality lamb to thousands of customers across the world.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental & Sustainability Officer at our Kingswinford site. Working Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (a degree of flexibility is required).

Details about this role:

You will play a key part taking responsibility for the environmental & sustainability performance of our site at Kingswinford and ensure compliance with British and EU environmental legislation. An excellent opportunity for the right candidate to take on an Environmental role, previous experience is preferred but we will support you in achieving further training.

Duties:

Always ensure compliance with legislation British/European and the site EA permit

Keep site up to date with current ISO 14001 standard

Lead and manage environmental projects and improvements

Manage along with site management team on all aspects of pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental initiatives , conservation and energy and water efficiencies

Complete and submit weekly, bimonthly and annual ISO 14001 reports

Liaise with the relevant bodies such as EA, SEPA ,Water and local authorities, and public bodies

Audit analyse and report environmental performance to management and regulatory bodies

Actively contribute and work towards achieving the ABP Environmental Targets by 2030 with site management team

Prepare reports as required

Educate all staff on environment issues and responsibilities

Maintain group environmental management systems,

Participate in environmental education and research

Support and drive the environmental community engagement activities such as tree planting

Take responsibility for all site relating to environmental spend,

Overall management responsibility for the operation, efficiency and compliance of the on-site wastewater treat plant, include management of the wastewater treatment operator.

Understand and report on the overall costs of utilities in the business

You have a relentless drive to succeed

Skills:

Strong IT skills within Microsoft Excel and Word

Prior knowledge of working with ISO 14001 system or other compliance systems such as ISO 45001 or 50001 preferred but not essential

Self motivated

Strong problem-solving skills

Evidence of an environmental qualification or relevant experience

Show a keen interest in sustainability and the environment Able to work under own initiative

Team Player

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to follow detailed operating procedures with a high degree of attention to detail

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension scheme

Free parking

Loyalty, Recognition & Length of Service Scheme

Cycle to work scheme hire a bike and accessories, saving on tax and national insurance

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