Sustainability & Innovation Technologist

Trapeze Recruitment Services Ltd; Westgate-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Life assurance (1 year’s salary)

Online GP access

Benefits Hub discounts

Medicash

Enhanced parental policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee appreciation events

Subsidised company events

Job summary

Trapeze Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking a Technologist to join the Technical team, focusing on Sustainability and Innovation. The role will assess and reduce environmental impact across the business and its supply chain, while supporting strategies for resource efficiency and regulatory compliance.

This is an office-based role, 40 hours, Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm. Due to the rural location, you need access to your own vehicle.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of environmental regulations and standards.
• Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g., Manufacture 2030, CDP, Wrap) is advantageous.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office products, particularly Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical, investigative approach.
• Methodical, organised and able to deliver results to agreed timescales.

Responsibilities

• Support the ongoing delivery and development of our sustainability strategy to meet current and future requirements.
• Coordinate the internal sustainability programme, action plans, meetings and stakeholder reporting.
• Support environmental activities across the site, including LEAF standards, grower engagement, data collection, reporting and liaison with local organisations.
• Monitor and maintain the environmental risk assessment process across the supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and stay up to date with UK, EU and international regulations.
• Research and recommend innovative technologies and initiatives to enhance sustainability across the business and supply chain.

Skills

Environmental regulations

Sustainability reporting

MS Office / Excel

Analytical problem-solving

Organised / methodical

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Trapeze Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking a Technologist to join the Technical team, focusing on Sustainability and Innovation. The role will assess and reduce environmental impact across the business and its supply chain, while supporting strategies for resource efficiency and regulatory compliance.

This is an office-based role, 40 hours, Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm. Due to the rural location, you need access to your own vehicle.