Environmental Engineer

About the Role 

We’ve committed to some exciting sustainability goals, and so we can achieve those targets, we are now looking for an Environmental Engineer to join us on a permanent basis. This role is based in our Bulmers Site, Clonmel, Tipperary.

So what’s involved?

As Environmental Engineer you will become integral to our sustainability goals and, through collaboration & engagement, help us continue to develop towards our targets – you can read more about them here: https://candcgroupplc.com/esg/

• Reduce our footprint
• Sustainably procure our products & services
• Ensure alcohol is consumed responsibly.
• Enhance Health, Wellbeing & Capability of colleagues
• Build a more inclusive, diverse and engaged C&C
• Collaborate with Government & NGOs

Our site in Clonmel has a strong record of sustainability projects including Carbon dioxide recovery, anaerobic digestion, solar technology, the introduction of heat pump technology and our iconic returnable pint bottle

This role will report into our Group Head of Engineering, and will see you work with a range of stakeholders simultaneously to continue to push forward existing projects whilst identifying (then evaluating) further potential opportunities to improve our environmental impact.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Taking the lead on our environmental agenda, with a focus on the sustainability targets we have set as a company
• Project management of our sustainability program, in partnership with key internal departments (particularly across production) & external contractors to meet expectations
• Lead the environmental & sustainability elements of our CI and CAPEX initiatives Improving our use of resources, embracing the circular economy.
• Manage all site-based KPI’s relative to sustainability & environmental performance. This includes reporting metrics/ tracking indicators such as utilities & waste as well as progress & business reports.
• Collaborate with the EHS Manager on deliverables and regulatory authorities' requirements, including any improvement recommendations
• Ensure optimisation of our Waste Water Treatment Plant  & CO2 recovery through metrics & measurement
• Become the subject matter expect (SME) on our environmental deliverables, in collaboration with the Group ESG Committee
• Communicate our sustainability work to all levels of our business including board level reports
• Support the site with fault-finding on day-to-day environmental issues
• Whilst the role will be based on Clonmel site, there will be other sustainability activities within the Group that the individual will support/develop e.g. supply chain decarbonisation, with particular focus on the Island of Ireland

What we’re looking for:

This is an opportunity to come into a newly created role that will grow as the business & sustainability/ environmental agenda grows. We’re looking for an Environmental Engineer to join our team that has some previous experience in a similar-type role. Ideally you’d be degree educated in a relevant discipline (such as environmental science or similar).

Other key experience you’ll need includes:

• Working to deliver sustainable solutions & outcomes throughout operational activities (we are an FMCG business)
• Working knowledge of current environmental compliance requirements applicable to a manufacturing site
• Chartered membership, or working towards chartered membership of a relevant professional institute (desired)
• Health and Safety application  in a manufacturing environment(desired..
• Ability to drive strategy through tactical delivery.

About Us 

Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent’s and Bulmers Ireland brands, the Group has a market leading range, scale and reach including an intimate understanding of the markets it serves. 

From grass to glass, and everything in between, we grow, brew, manufacture, market, and deliver some of the world’s favourite drinks. C&C Group’s portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include: Bulmers, the leading Irish cider brand; Tennent’s, the leading Scottish beer brand; Magners the premium international cider brand; as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig. 

We seek to champion and embed sustainability in everything that we do at C&C. While delivering joy to customers, we always shine a light on people and the planet. We have a clear ESG vision delivering to a better world. We respect, support, and develop all our people to be their best, with a focus on results by creating a culture of winning together.

We also recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to delivering on our mission. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

C&C Group (and inclusive companies) do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to any of our roles. For help, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at careers@candcgroup.com. All applications need to come through the candidate portal https://careers.candcgroupplc.com/vacancies/