Requisition ID9741-Posted -United Kingdom-Wyke-Manufacturing
Are you an environmental professional with a passion for driving sustainable waste management practices and ensuring regulatory compliance? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where your expertise can make a real impact? If so, we invite you to consider an exciting opportunity at Nufarm, where your contributions will support our environmental goals and help shape a greener future.
Nufarm. Evolving Ag.
Nufarm is a global crop protection and seeds technologies company that helps farmers and businesses meet the global challenges of food, feed, fibre and food production.
Whether it’s commercialising the world’s first plant-based omega-3, launching precision agricultural solutions, unlocking biomass oils for more sustainable fuels and fast-moving consumer goods, launching innovative new crop protection solutions or delivering the crop and seed solutions farmers depend on every day, Nufarm is evolving with agriculture to drive value for customers .
Your Future, Fuelled by Innovation
In the role of Waste Manager, you’ll be integral to the success of our site operations. Your responsibilities will include managing all aspects of site waste in line with regulatory and corporate sustainability goals, maintaining accurate records, and driving initiatives to reduce hazardous waste at source. You’ll work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant waste management. This role places you at the heart of our environmental performance—championing continuous improvement, upholding ISO 14001 standards, and shaping long-term waste strategies that align with Nufarm’ s global environmental commitments.
How You’ll Help Us Grow
* Ensures HSE adherence and compliance within areas of influence. Promotes ‘safety first’ culture.
* Management of the inventory of waste at R2, including arranging waste collections and working with the Effluent Plant Manager to manage wastes that can be treated via the Effluent Plant.
* Manage relationships with waste suppliers and regulatory bodies where required.
* Provide accurate and timely waste data to Operations Leader to support generation of waste budget.
* Responsible for the accurate maintenance of the Waste Management Database to satisfy all legal requirements, maintain the site’s ISO 14001 accreditation, and provide information at a Regional and Corporate level for Nufarm’ s sustainability reporting responsibilities.
* Providing training for Operations staff on correct use of the waste management system.
* Reviewing potential to remove/reduce volumes of waste at source – Corporate target of 20% hazardous waste reduction.
* Carry out waste supplier site audits as part of Nufarm’ s Duty of Care responsibilities.
* Review Nufarm’ s Pollution Inventory on an annual basis to determine whether better environmental outcomes can be found for waste streams to satisfy Nufarm’ s responsibility to apply the waste hierarchy.
* Assist in long term strategic planning for considering potential significant increases in waste volumes under Project Transcend
* Ensure site complies with all legislative requirements related to waste, including the requirement to remove all hazardous waste from site in less than 6 months (prevention of legacy waste accumulation)
Could This Be You?
We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive individual with a strong background in waste management and environmental compliance. You’ll have proven experience working with hazardous waste streams and a solid understanding of UK waste regulations and legislative requirements. Familiarity with ISO 14001 standards and sustainable waste reduction strategies is essential. You’ll be confident managing supplier relationships, maintaining accurate data systems, and conducting audits. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset are key, as you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and meet corporate sustainability targets. We require candidates to have a WAMITAB qualification.
What’s in it for you?
* Growth and development opportunities across our global organisation
* Enhanced holiday entitlement of 28 days per year (plus bank holidays)
* A boosted pension scheme – we will match 1.25% to every 1% you pay (up to 8%)
* Free canteen
* Health Cash Plan
* Long service awards
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* A friendly and supportive team where you're encouraged to be yourself and come as you are!
Nufarm is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all Nufarm employees.
Apply today and be part of our journey to shape the future of agriculture!
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