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Environmental Manager - Newcastle upon Tyne - An esteemed global manufacturer of polyethylene battery separator material, recognised for its innovation and excellence, is seeking an Environmental Manager to join its dynamic team in Newcastle upon Tyne. This permanent, office-based role offers a competitive salary of 50,000 to 54,000 per annum, alongside a comprehensive benefits package.

Why Consider This Role?

Joining this forward-thinking company means becoming part of an award-winning team that values sustainability and environmental stewardship. The role offers a structured Monday to Friday schedule from 8am to 5pm, ensuring a balanced work-life dynamic. The benefits package includes a company/personal performance bonus, a robust pension scheme with a 7% company contribution, life assurance, a 100% attendance reward scheme, and 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.

Role Overview:

As the Environmental Manager, you will be an integral part of the management team, overseeing the environmental management of a site that operates 24/7 with four operating lines and 136 employees. Your responsibilities will encompass:

• Ensuring compliance with all site permits and permissions, including Environmental Permits, Trade Effluent Consents, REACH authorisations, Climate Change Agreements, and Packaging Obligation reporting.
• Maintaining ISO14001 and ISO50001 Management Systems, and supporting other systems such as ISO45001 (H&S) and ISO9001 (Quality).
• Designing and delivering environmental training programmes.
• Managing emergency preparedness, spill response, and pollution prevention audits.
• Overseeing chemical management, including solvent consumption and emission troubleshooting, and maintaining a solvent consumption improvement register.
• Conducting data analysis and managing carbon bed maintenance.

Ideal candidates will possess:

• A degree in Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Professional qualifications in Environmental and Safety management.
• Experience in a 24/7 production operation, particularly within the process or chemical industry.
• Expertise in ISO14001 systems management and Environment Agency permit control.
• Knowledge of ISO45001 (H&S), ISO50001 (Energy), and ISO9001 (Quality) systems.
• Familiarity with REACH regulations and lean tools principles (5S, TPM, etc.).
• Strong supervisory and people management skills.

For those with a passion for environmental management and a drive to contribute to a globally recognised manufacturer, this role offers a compelling career path. Apply today or contact us for more details about this exciting position.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.