Environmental Officer

K.A.G. are looking to recruit an Environmental Officer to join our client, a leading Food Manufacturer and take responsibility for overseeing the environmental performance at their site in Perth, Scotland.  

Role:                 Environmental Officer

Salary:              Up to 45,000 - DOE

Location:          Perth, Scotland (open to relocators with permanent RTW in Scotland)

Hours:               Monday to Friday – 07.30 – 16.00 (flexibility to work on weekends and outside regular hours is required based on business demands)

Purpose of the role: 

You will be responsible for overseeing the environmental & sustainability performance of the site and ensuring the treatment plant is operating within its permitted approved limits.

Duties:

• Coordinate all aspects of pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental health, conservation, and renewable energy
• Lead the implementation of environmental policies and practices including driving efficiencies in utilities, whilst working in collaboration with on-site departments
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and keep up to date with British & adopted European Legislation
• Liaise with relevant bodies such as the EA, local authority, and other public bodies
• Audit, analyse and report environmental performance to management and regulatory bodies
• Promote and raise awareness, at all levels of the organisation, of the impact of emerging environmental issues
• Implement best practice in areas of corporate, ethical, and social responsibility and address any issues arising
• Develop and implement environmental management systems to continually improve the impact of the organisation on the environment.
• Train staff at all levels on environmental issues and responsibilities including the training of WWTP Operator to a high standard and create a training programme
• Participate in environmental education and research
• Effective management of wastewater treatment plant both in and out of hours, through managing of the WWTP Operator
• Maintain ISO 1400 standard active and updated at site level

This fantastic opportunity leads to an Environmental & Sustainability Manager role so will suit someone who is not afraid of a challenge and wants to develop their career within the Environmental sector.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working within a similar role within a Manufacturing environment and be able to demonstrate initiative, self-drive and a positive attitude.

You will possess excellent attention to detail and be a strong communicator both verbally and written with excellent IT skills.

A degree in Environment, Earth Science, Environmental Engineering or related field is highly desirable but not essential.