Environmental Advisor
| Posting date: | 04 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | up to £39,874.90 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 August 2025 |
| Location: | Leyland, PR26 6TB |
| Company: | Lancashire Renewables Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 141 |
Summary
Job Advert
Environmental Advisor
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the SHEQ team at Lancashire Renewables Ltd. working acoss our Leyland
and Thornton facilities.
What you’ll be doing
The Environmental Advisor will be responsible for providing direct support to the SHEQ Manager to achieve industry leading levels
of performance in terms of environmental management and compliance in accordance with the company quality systems and all
legislative requirements.
The Environmental Advisor will be responsible for supporting the SHEQ Manager in achieving high standards of environmental
management and compliance in line with company quality systems and legislative requirements. The role involves working in
accordance with the company’s Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality policies and procedures, and leading on the monitoring and
reporting of site activities related to environmental management and the MRF code of practice. The advisor will also assist in
updating environmental management documentation, deliver staff awareness training, liaise with external service providers and
regulators, and ensure the effective use of business systems such as CODA, SharePoint, and EPRAIS. Key duties include conducting
environmental audits and inspections, preparing reports, managing permit reporting and EA notifications, and supporting external
audits. The role also encompasses contributing to project work as directed by the SHEQ Manager, supporting the delivery of project
activities, and leading the Waste Audit Team in implementing the quarterly sampling programme in accordance with the MRF code of
practice. The Environmental Advisor will provide professional advisory support to site teams and participate in business meetings
and safety briefings as required.
What you will bring
To be successful in this position, it is essential that you hold an IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management or
equivalent, or CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Medium Risk Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment and Transfer. Knowledge and experience in the
following areas is also critical for this role:
* Relevant experience of environmental advisor in waste, manufacturing, chemical or similar working environments.
* Experience in interacting, reporting to the Environment Agency.
Whilst training and development opportunities are provided and encouraged for our roles, the following skills and knowledge are
desired:
* A good standard of education.
* Strong team player, self-motivated with the capacity to work without close supervision.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels within the business and with external
agencies.
* Ability to follow, understand and interpret systems of work and procedures.
* Accuracy in completing pre-use checks on mobile plant.
* A safety conscious approach with the desire to develop & embrace change to promote continuous improvement
What we offer you
* Competitive salary.
* Company contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%.
* 26 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays – increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
* Death in Service cover – 4x Salary.
* Free on-site car parking.
* Company sick pay scheme– up to 26 weeks dependent on length of service
* Cycle to work scheme.
* We offer training and personal development programmes to our employees to provide opportunities to develop and progress.
* Wellbeing support for mental health.
* All required PPE and other relevant equipment supplied.
Who are we?
Lancashire Renewables Ltd was established for the operation and management of the two waste treatment facilities built for the
Lancashire Waste Contract.
Our two facilities in Thornton and Leyland are manned 365 days a year. Both sites can process over 5,000 tonnes of residual
(black bin bag) waste per week and divert 95% of this material away from landfill.
Our aim is to achieve a sustainable future for Lancashire by providing services to process biodegradable and non-biodegradable
community waste and our people are vital in helping us achieve this.
Our employees work in a variety of operations, maintenance, logistics and support roles across our two sites in Leyland and
Thornton, actively encouraging internal growth through development and training programmes.
We are dedicated to providing a positive, supportive work environment with a strong focus on the health, safety, and wellbeing of
all our employees.
We are an equal opportunity employer:
Diversity and inclusion are important to us at Lancashire Renewables, and we encourage a culture where everyone can be themselves
at work. We value and actively seek out a richly diverse range of talent and our policies ensure that every job application and
employee is treated fairly, with equal opportunity to succeed.
Candidates should apply with an up-to-date CV by Friday 25th July 2025.
Please note that the advert may be closed early if we receive sufficient applications.
For Enquiries: careers@lancashirerenewables.co.uk [careers@lancashirerenewables.co.uk]
All roles are subject to the following:
* Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
* Satisfactory completion of a Company medical which includes testing for drugs and alcohol. The Company operates a
zero-tolerance policy regarding the taking or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol whilst on duty and carry out
periodic random tests.
Environmental Advisor
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the SHEQ team at Lancashire Renewables Ltd. working acoss our Leyland
and Thornton facilities.
What you’ll be doing
The Environmental Advisor will be responsible for providing direct support to the SHEQ Manager to achieve industry leading levels
of performance in terms of environmental management and compliance in accordance with the company quality systems and all
legislative requirements.
The Environmental Advisor will be responsible for supporting the SHEQ Manager in achieving high standards of environmental
management and compliance in line with company quality systems and legislative requirements. The role involves working in
accordance with the company’s Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality policies and procedures, and leading on the monitoring and
reporting of site activities related to environmental management and the MRF code of practice. The advisor will also assist in
updating environmental management documentation, deliver staff awareness training, liaise with external service providers and
regulators, and ensure the effective use of business systems such as CODA, SharePoint, and EPRAIS. Key duties include conducting
environmental audits and inspections, preparing reports, managing permit reporting and EA notifications, and supporting external
audits. The role also encompasses contributing to project work as directed by the SHEQ Manager, supporting the delivery of project
activities, and leading the Waste Audit Team in implementing the quarterly sampling programme in accordance with the MRF code of
practice. The Environmental Advisor will provide professional advisory support to site teams and participate in business meetings
and safety briefings as required.
What you will bring
To be successful in this position, it is essential that you hold an IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management or
equivalent, or CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 Medium Risk Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment and Transfer. Knowledge and experience in the
following areas is also critical for this role:
* Relevant experience of environmental advisor in waste, manufacturing, chemical or similar working environments.
* Experience in interacting, reporting to the Environment Agency.
Whilst training and development opportunities are provided and encouraged for our roles, the following skills and knowledge are
desired:
* A good standard of education.
* Strong team player, self-motivated with the capacity to work without close supervision.
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels within the business and with external
agencies.
* Ability to follow, understand and interpret systems of work and procedures.
* Accuracy in completing pre-use checks on mobile plant.
* A safety conscious approach with the desire to develop & embrace change to promote continuous improvement
What we offer you
* Competitive salary.
* Company contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%.
* 26 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays – increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
* Death in Service cover – 4x Salary.
* Free on-site car parking.
* Company sick pay scheme– up to 26 weeks dependent on length of service
* Cycle to work scheme.
* We offer training and personal development programmes to our employees to provide opportunities to develop and progress.
* Wellbeing support for mental health.
* All required PPE and other relevant equipment supplied.
Who are we?
Lancashire Renewables Ltd was established for the operation and management of the two waste treatment facilities built for the
Lancashire Waste Contract.
Our two facilities in Thornton and Leyland are manned 365 days a year. Both sites can process over 5,000 tonnes of residual
(black bin bag) waste per week and divert 95% of this material away from landfill.
Our aim is to achieve a sustainable future for Lancashire by providing services to process biodegradable and non-biodegradable
community waste and our people are vital in helping us achieve this.
Our employees work in a variety of operations, maintenance, logistics and support roles across our two sites in Leyland and
Thornton, actively encouraging internal growth through development and training programmes.
We are dedicated to providing a positive, supportive work environment with a strong focus on the health, safety, and wellbeing of
all our employees.
We are an equal opportunity employer:
Diversity and inclusion are important to us at Lancashire Renewables, and we encourage a culture where everyone can be themselves
at work. We value and actively seek out a richly diverse range of talent and our policies ensure that every job application and
employee is treated fairly, with equal opportunity to succeed.
Candidates should apply with an up-to-date CV by Friday 25th July 2025.
Please note that the advert may be closed early if we receive sufficient applications.
For Enquiries: careers@lancashirerenewables.co.uk [careers@lancashirerenewables.co.uk]
All roles are subject to the following:
* Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
* Satisfactory completion of a Company medical which includes testing for drugs and alcohol. The Company operates a
zero-tolerance policy regarding the taking or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol whilst on duty and carry out
periodic random tests.