Environment Advisor

The Role

We are seeking an Environment Advisor to join our team and take on a critical role in working towards fulfilling the company’s environmental ambitions. This role operates within a stimulating and diverse work area, composed of both desk-based and practical tasks carried out across our expansive manufacturing site, making every day distinct from the next. As part of our experienced environmental team, you will take on various responsibilities that focus on maintaining conformity and safeguarding of the environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee the collection and disposal of hazardous waste.
• Maintenance and review of departmental environmental risk assessments.
• Responding to environmental alerts and spillages
• Collaborating with departments to implement environmental improvement initiatives across the site.
• Providing guidance on environmental matters across the business to ensure consistent application and understanding of policies and procedures.

Expected skills and experiences:

• A degree or equivalent in an Environmental/Science-based subject or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work well in a team and on your own initiative.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage tasks and work to deadlines with good attention to detail.
• A positive ‘can do’ attitude, willingness to learn and get stuck in.
• A passion for the environment.
• A full driving licence.

About the company

Heathcoat Fabrics has been a pioneer in textile manufacturing for more than two centuries, specialising in the development and production of highly engineered technical fabrics within a sustainable manufacturing environment. Our market-leading solutions keep frontline emergency services crews safe, help renewable energy industries combat climate change, protect military forces globally, safeguard the environment, enhance the lifespan and efficiency of road, rail and air transport, and even safely deliver a soft landing on distant planets.