ABP UK is part of ABP Food Group, one of Europe's leading consumer food producers. With over 60 - years of experience. ABP has a reputation for quality and innovation. Our food business specialises in supplying and developing award-winning British beef and lamb products for retail, food service and wholesale customers worldwide.
We work across a number of markets to maximise returns for our farmer suppliers and offer efficiency and value for our customers. From the core of our business in consumer food production, we have companies as diverse as pet food manufacturing to renewable energy, giving our colleagues a broad range of opportunities for progression throughout our group.
Role Definition.
You will play a key part taking responsibility for the environmental performance of the site and ensure compliance with British and EU environmental legislation. An excellent opportunity for the right candidate to take on an Environmental role previous experience is preferred but we will support you in achieving further training.
Hours: Monday to Friday 7.30am to 4.00pm including breaks
Reporting to: Site Manager
Benefits:
• Salary £35,000 to £40,000 dependant on experience
• Plus, a KPI bonus on achievement of targets
• Free parking on site
• Subsidised staff canteen on site offering both hot meals and snacks
• Monday to Friday working
• Group Life Assurance Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Mobile Phone discount
• Car leasing discount scheme
• Computer discount scheme
• Training and Development
• Employee Assistance Scheme
The role involves:
• Always ensure compliance with legislation British/European and the site EA permit
• Keep site up to date with current ISO 14001 standard
• Lead and manage environmental projects and improvements
• Manage along with site management team on all aspects of pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental initiatives , conservation and energy and water efficiencies
• Complete and submit weekly, bimonthly and annual ISO 14001 reports
• Liaise with the relevant bodies such as EA, Water and local authorities, and public bodies
• Audit analyse and report environmental performance to management and regulatory bodies
• Actively contribute and work towards achieving the ABP Environmental Targets by 2030 with site management team
• Implement best environmental practice
• Prepare reports as required
• Educate all staff on environment issues and responsibilities
• Maintain group environmental management systems,
• Participate in environmental education and research
• Support and drive the environmental community engagement activities such as tree planting
• Manage sites surrounds including grassed areas and plant borders
• Take responsibility for all site relating to environmental spend,
• Overall management responsibility for the operation, efficiency and compliance of the on-site wastewater treat plant, include management of the wastewater treatment operator .
• Understand and report on the overall costs of utilities in the business
• Complete Bill of Materials for all products despatched and update any changes
Leadership Principles
• You have a relentless drive to succeed
• You create a results-driven environment
• You live Our Way
Skills
• Attention for detail
• Strong IT skills within Microsoft Excel and Word
• Prior knowledge of working with ISO 14001 system or other compliance systems such as ISO 45001 or 50001 preferred but not essential
• Self motivated
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Evidence of an environmental qualification or relevant experience
• Show a keen interest in sustainability and the environment
• Able to work under own initiative
• Team Player
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to follow detailed operating procedures with a high degree of attention to detail