Recruit4staff is proud to be representing their client, a leading Food Manufacturer, in their search for a Sustainability Lead to work at their facility in Leeds.
For The Successful Sustainability Lead, Our Client Is Offering:
* Starting salary of up to £50,000 per annum
* Monday – Friday, Days role
* Permanent contract
* Annual salary review
* Employer pension matched up to 6%
* X4 annual salary life assurance cover
* Flexible benefits, including additional holiday purchase and retail discounts
* Strong career development opportunities, with both internal and external training
The Role – Sustainability Lead:
* Develop and lead the site's 5-year sustainability roadmap, including cultural initiatives, process optimization, and technical projects aligned with company sustainability goals.
* Promote a culture of environmental stewardship across the site, supply chain, visitors, and contractors, focusing on waste, energy consumption, and resource efficiency.
* Collaborate with senior stakeholders, including operations leaders, central engineering, and sustainability teams, to drive strategic sustainability initiatives.
* Analyze sustainability data, conduct feasibility studies, and develop capital and non-capital projects that optimize resource usage.
* Implement digital monitoring solutions such as Power BI, PI Vision, and Seeq to enhance site metering and resource tracking.
* Develop and execute energy reduction projects, including renewables, CHP, steam, effluent treatment, boilers, HVAC, and refrigeration system optimization.
* Engage with industry leaders, local communities, and other sites to introduce innovative sustainability solutions and market the company's environmental leadership.
* Manage and prioritize employee-led sustainability initiatives, providing education and support to drive behavioral change.
What our client is looking for in a Sustainability Lead:
* Degree in an Engineering or related discipline – DESIRABLE
* Proven experience in developing, leading, and implementing sustainability and energy initiatives in a manufacturing or industrial setting – ESSENTIAL
* Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, sustainability standards, and best practices – ESSENTIAL
* Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple sustainability projects effectively.
* Experience in engineering improvements to reduce energy and resource consumption, including renewables, boilers, cooling towers, HVAC, motors & VFD, and electrical distribution.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to inspire sustainable practices across all levels.
Key skills or similar Job Titles: Environmental & Sustainability Manager, Energy & Sustainability Lead, Carbon & Energy Reduction Manager, Utilities & Energy Manager, Sustainability Project Manager
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