About this role
R. Plevin & Sons Ltd have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Environmental Compliance Officer to join our busy team based in Crow Edge, (nr Penistone & Holmfirth) South Yorkshire S36 4HG. Working on a full time, permanent basis you will receive a competitive salary.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic market leader in wood recycling and the manufacture of animal bedding. Plevin is a family-owned company with an established reputation in the industry.
As an Environmental Compliance Officer you will provide technical support to the Company in line with environmental requirements, reporting obligations and other legislative requirements.
Your duties will include
- Providing advice and guidance to ensure compliance on statutory legal requirements, company environmental permits and supporting regulatory guidance, assisting with ongoing improvement as required.
- Liaising with regulators and interested parties to process queries, notices and other correspondence in relation to the company's legal obligations.
- Producing accurate data, reports and management information to fulfil the company's environmental and other legal obligations.
- Leading and developing a sustainability project to drive the company towards net zero.
- Overseeing the FSC certification system .
- Preparing and submitting EA returns and other various returns.
- To support external audits.
Key skills, qualifications and experience needed to become our Environmental Compliance Officer:
- Degree in Environmental Science or Quality Management
- Quality Management experience
- WAMITAB qualification is desirable
- Must be computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft office packages, including intermediate to advanced Excel skills
- Business acumen – commercial awareness
- Open communication skills with all levels of personnel
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Be focussed on continuous improvement
- Able to work to tight deadlines
- Have meticulous attention to detail
Training and mentoring support will be available to the successful candidate.
Hours of Work
37.5 hours per week
Monday – Friday : 09:00 -17:00 (half hour lunch)
The benefits
- A competitive salary will be offered
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Company Pension Scheme
- Long service awards
- Free parking
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: £35,000.00 per year
Benefits
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Experience
- environmental compliance: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
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