Sustainability Manager
| Posting date: | 30 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £55,000.0 to £60,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £55,000 - £60,000 (DoE) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4766521_1769773727 |
Summary
Your new company
One of the world's leading providers of industrial trucks and supply chain solutions. Their equipment powers operations for global logistics providers, airports, manufacturing plants, automotive giants and major distribution centres.With a strong presence across the UK & Ireland, they're driving an ambitious sustainability agenda across its operations, products, supply chain and people culture. As the business transitions from combustion engines to lithium‑ion and next generation technologies, sustainability is central to their long term strategy.This is a unique opportunity to join a highly respected organisation, known for longevity, internal progression (47% of hires last year were internal), and a supportive culture where people stay for decades.
Your new role
This is a brand new position within the UK&I QHSE team, created to provide strategic leadership across all sustainability topics. Reporting to the QHSE Director, you'll be the go to sustainability expert for the region, working closely with EMEA HQ and cross functional UK&I teams.You'll be hybrid working - typically working from home with 2-3 days a week across Basingstoke, West Bromwich or other UK&I sites.Your first few months will focus on ensuring compliance, completing discovery work, and establishing a clear sustainability roadmap. From there, you will lead the long term strategy and embed sustainability into company culture.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and deliver a UK&I sustainability roadmap aligned with global KION objectives.
- Ensure full compliance with environmental legislation and ISO standards (including ISO 14001).
- Conduct environmental impact assessments (EIA), lifecycle assessments (LCA), and monitor CO₂, waste, energy and water metrics
- Complete on site environmental audits across the UK&I.
- Lead waste reduction, circular economy and recycling projects.
- Align sustainability with health, safety and wellbeing practices.
- Prepare ESG and sustainability reports, contributing to GRI, CDP and TCFD disclosures.
- Promote internal sustainability awareness through training and workshops.
- Support frontline sales and service teams with sustainability based customer discussions.
- Represent the UK&I at EMEA level sustainability forums.
- Identify new technologies that reduce environmental impact in manufacturing, logistics and fleet operations.
- Research funding, grants and green initiative incentives.
- Monitor evolving regulations and industry trends.
What you'll need to succeed
- ISEP (IEMA) Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management (ideal)
- A degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or similar
- Proven experience in sustainability or environmental management within manufacturing, logistics or industrial operations
- Knowledge of ISO 14001 / 45001 within a QHSE framework
- Skilled in carbon footprinting, energy analysis, ESG reporting and sustainability metrics
- Strong communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills
- Resilience, gravitas, and the ability to work strategically while staying hands on
- Advanced IT skills (Excel, PowerPoint, MS Office)
What you'll get in return
- £55,000 - £60,000 Salary (higher considered for exceptional candidates, ask me for more details)
- Car or car allowance
- Potential for annual bonus
- Hybrid working - typically working from home with travel to UK&I sites (mainly Basingstoke or West Bromwich)
- Paid travel to Germany 1-2 times per year to engage with central sustainability functions
- Autonomy, the freedom to build and own the sustainability agenda
- Genuine long term career pathways - upward and edgeways progression encouraged
- A supportive environment with long serving team members and a strong internal network
What you need to do now
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