Water & Energy Program Lead
Refresco – Kegworth, England, United Kingdom
About the role
We’re looking for an experienced Energy & Water Program Lead to drive impact across our UK operations. As the UK lead, you’ll spearhead the local Energy & Water Reduction Program, collaborating with our European Engineering Team to deliver sustainable results across six sites. Hybrid working (Monday‑Friday) and a regional role covering all six UK Refresco sites.
Responsibilities
* Lead the UK Energy & Water Program: Drive implementation of energy and water saving strategies, working with local teams to identify and act on efficiency opportunities.
* Collaborate Across Europe: Engage with our European expert network, ensuring consistency, sharing best practices, and shaping continental strategies.
* Partner with Plant Teams: Work closely with plant managers and site teams to roll out tailored initiatives.
* Deliver Projects: Lead projects from concept to execution, ensuring results are delivered on time and within budget.
* Analyze & Report: Monitor progress, produce actionable insights, and support ESOS compliance and benchmarking efforts.
* Coach & Train: Act as a subject matter expert, empowering teams with knowledge and tools for sustainable operations.
* Champion Innovation: Continuously seek new technologies and methods to optimize energy and water usage.
Qualifications
* Engineering degree in Mechanical, Environmental, Industrial or related field.
* 10+ years of experience in energy and water management, ideally within bottling, manufacturing or similar industries.
* Deep knowledge of energy/water saving technologies and sustainability frameworks.
* Strong project‑management skills with ability to lead across multiple stakeholders and geographies.
* Data‑driven mindset, skilled in using data and analytics to drive decisions and performance.
* Excellent communicator, fluent in English and comfortable working across teams and cultures.
Benefits
* Competitive pay.
* 12.5% annual bonus.
* Car allowance £6,400.
* Personal Bupa health care.
* 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
* Option to purchase an additional 3 days annual leave.
* 6% company pension.
* Life insurance.
* Access to the employee benefits platform – Cheers, offering flexible benefits such as healthcare cover, healthcare cash plan, dental insurance, car scheme, activities pass, financial services, will writing services, etc.
* Unlimited online GP appointments with Unum for you and your family.
About Refresco
Refresco is the world’s largest independent bottler of soft drinks and fruit juices. With 12 billion litres produced from 78 plants in 15 countries, we’re committed to reducing our environmental impact and driving innovation in energy and water efficiency. Our UK business operates six manufacturing plants and employs 1,800 people, delivering soft drinks and branded drinks to leading supermarkets.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
EEO Statement
Refresco is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are fully committed to diversity and inclusion.
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