Environmental Advisor

Environmental Advisor

Location: Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £40,000 per annum + excellent benefits
Hours: Full-time, days, 40 hours per week

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Environmental Advisor to join a leading food manufacturing organisation with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and sustainability. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about environmental management and continuous improvement to make a real impact within a high-performing site.

You will play a key role in ensuring ongoing compliance with environmental and energy management standards, driving sustainability initiatives, and promoting environmental awareness across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance and Management Systems

• Maintain and develop ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 management systems.

• Support external and internal audits, inspections, and certification processes.

• Monitor and interpret environmental and energy legislation, advising management on required actions.

Environmental Management

• Monitor site emissions, effluents, waste streams, and resource use (water, materials, packaging).

• Oversee environmental monitoring programmes, including air, noise, wastewater, and soil sampling.

• Manage waste contractors, ensuring proper segregation, recycling, and disposal in line with legislation.

• Support environmental incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.

• Develop and implement initiatives to reduce environmental impact.

Energy Management

• Collaborate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams to identify and deliver energy efficiency projects.

• Monitor energy consumption and prepare regular performance reports.

• Support energy audits and maintain compliance with ISO 50001 requirements.

• Promote energy awareness and sustainable practices across the site.

Reporting and Data Management

• Prepare and submit environmental and energy performance reports for internal and external stakeholders.

• Maintain environmental records, permits, and documentation.

• Track and analyse environmental KPIs to support sustainability goals.

Training and Awareness

• Deliver environmental and energy awareness training to employees and contractors.

• Promote a strong culture of environmental responsibility across all site operations.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in an environmental or sustainability role within manufacturing, engineering, or a related sector.

What’s on Offer

• Salary: £40,000 per annum

• Pension: 9% matched contribution (4.5% employee / 4.5% employer)

• Monthly staff recognition incentives

• 20 days holiday

• Supportive, sustainability-focused working environment