Blue Arrow are currently recruiting an Environmental Advisor to work for an established, growing business in the Thornton and Leyland area.
Key Details
* Job Title: Environmental Advisor
* Salary: Up to £39,873.90 per annum
* Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-16:30pm)
* Location: Leyland or Thornton Facility, with regular travel between sites
* Reimbursement of reasonable business expenses (including mileage at HMRC rates)
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Environmental Advisor to support our Safety, Health, Environmental & Quality (SHEQ) Manager in driving exceptional standards across environmental management and compliance. This role is ideal for a detail‑focused professional with strong environmental, regulatory, and auditing experience within industrial, waste, manufacturing, or similar environments.
You will take a proactive role in implementing environmental best practice, supporting internal audits, managing documentation, and advising operational teams on compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Environmental Compliance
* Work in accordance with SHEQ policies and internal procedures.
* Monitor and report on environmental management activities across the facilities.
* Lead environmental permit reporting and notifications.
Documentation & Quality
* Update environmental management documents and support staff environmental awareness training.
* Liaise with regulators and service providers to collate and maintain compliance records.
* Use internal business systems such as CODA, SharePoint, and EPRAIS.
Audits & Inspections
* Lead environmental audits, produce reports, and manage corrective actions.
* Support external audits (EA, HSE, BSI, etc.).
Projects & Continuous Improvement
* Contribute to environmental management projects.
* Lead the Waste Audit Team and support quarterly sampling requirements.
Stakeholder Engagement
* Provide environmental guidance to site teams.
* Attend business meetings, briefings, and operational sessions.
Team Leadership
* Line‑manage a team of Waste Auditors.
About You
Essential Qualifications & Experience
* CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 (Medium Risk Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment & Transfer).
* 3-5 years' experience in a similar Environmental Advisor role.
* Experience working with regulators (EA, HSE, etc.).
* Strong communication skills and ability to work across multiple teams.
* Good knowledge of audit processes, environmental reporting, and quality systems.
Skills & Attributes
* Strong organisational and documentation skills.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Ability to problem-solve and manage multiple priorities.
* Confident communicator with leadership capability.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and data management systems.
Desirable
* Project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2).
* NEBOSH or IOSH qualifications.
* Experience with business systems like Mainsaver, TMS, EPRAIS, and CODA.
Benefits
* 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (additional leave awarded after long service)
* Company pension (up to 5% matched)
* Death in Service cover (4× basic salary)
* Sick pay in line with company policy
* Paid overtime (time and a half Mon‑Sat, double time Sundays/Bank Holidays)
Blue Arrow is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
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