Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Specialist
📍 Location: UK (with international collaboration) – Ideally within a commutable distance from one of our offices in Milton Keynes or Warrington.
Are you passionate about environmental compliance and sustainability? Jungheinrich UK & Jungheinrich AG are looking for an Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Specialist to ensure regulatory adherence, drive environmental initiatives, and manage compliance reporting across our UK and global operations.
Your Role:
As an Environmental Compliance & Sustainability Specialist, you will:
🌍 Regulatory Compliance & Reporting – Ensure full compliance with UK and EU environmental regulations, including REACH, RoHS, Battery Regulations, and ISO standards. Prepare environmental reports for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability.
📊 Environmental Data Management – Collect, analyse, and manage sustainability data, oversee compliance software (SAP Product & REACH Compliance), and contribute to carbon footprint calculations.
♻ Legislative Monitoring & Risk Assessment – Stay ahead of regulatory changes, assess environmental risks, and support the implementation of best practices to mitigate compliance risks.
📈 Sustainability & Compliance Strategies – Support the development of environmental strategies that align with legal requirements and corporate sustainability goals. Track progress, implement improvement initiatives, and assist in meeting carbon reduction targets.
🤝 Stakeholder & Supplier Engagement – Work closely with internal teams, regulatory bodies, suppliers, and external auditors to ensure compliance across the supply chain. Provide training and guidance on evolving environmental legislation.
🔍 Research & Innovation – Monitor emerging environmental laws, industry standards, and sustainability trends to drive continuous improvement in regulatory compliance and corporate sustainability efforts.
What We’re Looking For:
✔ Experience & Background – Some experience in environmental compliance, sustainability, or regulatory administration, with a strong interest in progressing into an advisory role.
✔ Educational Background – A degree in environmental science, sustainability, regulatory affairs, business administration, engineering, or a related field.
✔ Technical Knowledge – Familiarity with environmental legislation, compliance frameworks, and sustainability standards, such as GHG Protocol, Battery Regulations, REACH, RoHS, ISO 14001, 50001, 14040, 14067.
✔ Analytical & Data Skills – Experience with data collection, compliance reporting, and environmental performance tracking. Knowledge of SAP or similar compliance software is a plus.
✔ Communication & Collaboration – Strong ability to engage stakeholders, deliver training, and communicate technical regulatory requirements effectively.
✔ Technical Proficiency – Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) for data analysis and reporting.
✔ Language Skills – Fluent in English (written & spoken). German language skills would be an advantage.
✔ Commitment to Environmental Compliance – A deep understanding of environmental regulations and a passion for sustainability.
Why Join Us?
At Jungheinrich, we are dedicated to environmental responsibility and regulatory excellence. This role offers a chance to ensure legal compliance while shaping sustainable practices within a leading global intralogistics company. If you’re ready to take on a role where compliance meets sustainability, we’d love to hear from you!
📩 Apply today and be a key player in regulatory-driven sustainability!