- Support the Company’s commitment to protecting the environment as the subject matter expert for all things relating to Forterra’s ISO 14001 management system.
- Provide functional support and work with responsible managers and their teams to ensure the business is legally compliant, maintains its certification to ISO 14001 and does not cause harm to the environment.
- Work with other departments to ensure the business maintains its certifications to ISO 50001 and BES 6001.
- Assist with the creation of the internal and external environmental audit schedule for the business, working with the IMS Coordinator.
- Plan and conduct internal audits across Forterra to verify implementation of the management systems in accordance with ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 requirements.
- Be the primary point of assistance for external ISO14001 audits, attending sites to support as necessary.
- Report the findings from audits to the site and senior management teams.
- Ensure that all external audit findings are added into the relevant database on the behalf of the sites, chase through the actions to completion and send discharge notices back to the certification bodies for formal close out.
- Provide functional support and advice to operational managers in all aspects of environmental management and protection, by being a visible presence on sites.
- Investigate significant permit breaches, providing an ‘independent’ view on behalf of management. Act as the leading expert for all Panel of Investigation’s after any serious breach.
- Support the management and further development of the environmental elements of the IMS, specifically looking at sharing best practice from within the business, as well as from the wider industry sector and other manufacturing sectors.
- Support operational managers in the formulation of action plans with defined objectives, targets and responsibilities as part of Forterra’s manufacturing excellence program.
- Promote awareness on environmental issues across the business, through targeted campaigns or formal training courses.
- Represent the company at trade associations on appropriate Environmental forums.
- Support internal and external communications and visibility as a Company spokesperson on environmental issues. Support communications strategies to publicise the Company’s environmental efforts and promote broad awareness of environmental initiatives internally and externally.
- Develop and communicate environmental policies and procedures with operational management.
- Identify cost savings where possible and work with the procurement team to help them be realised.
- Work with the IMS Coordinator to maintain the company’s legal registers (in support of the ISO management systems) and oversee the aspects and impacts registers for the business.
- Create and issue a monthly environmental management report for the business.
Back to searchEnvironmental Advisor
Executive Network Group
Posted 14 hours ago, valid for 6 days
Swadlincote, Leicestershire DE127LQ, England
£28,000 - £33,600 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position of Environmental Advisor is available in the Midlands, requiring travel, with a salary range of £50,000 - £55,000.
- This role focuses on implementing environmental requirements, conducting audits, and promoting sustainability within a UK manufacturing business.
- Candidates must have experience with ISO 14001 management systems and hold an Internal Auditor qualification, along with an IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management or equivalent.
- The role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure legal compliance, support environmental initiatives, and report audit findings to management.
- Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration or refer others who might be interested.
