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

Role: Environmental & Sustainability Manager

Salary: 35 000 - DOE

Location: Perth

Hours: Monday to Friday 07 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

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.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to really develop their career within the Environmental sector working for a leading progressive organisation.