Company Overview
Leo Group Ltd is a leading specialist in animal by-products and renewable energy in the UK. Established in the 1970s, we have grown to employ over 800 people across our operational sites in the UK, Europe, and South Africa. Our commitment to sustainability drives us to process over 1.25 million tonnes of waste material annually, producing high-quality protein meals and purified fats while investing in renewable energy solutions.
A site-based role with emphasis on driving environmental awareness and ensuring compliance with the monitoring requirements of the site Environmental Permit and Environmental Management Systems.
Please note, this is a role at our Penrith site.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- On-site and off-site checks, monitoring, and reporting as required by the Environmental Permit and the Environmental Management System (EMS).
- Ensuring site adherence with all environmental procedures, regulatory standards, and impact management controls.
- Reporting and advising the site team on environmental risks, issues, and impacts.
- Investigation, root cause analysis and effective reporting of complaints, incidents, and near-misses.
- Supporting the environmental training process across site colleagues.
- Production of accurate and timely data analysis, written / verbal communications, and reports.
- Preparation of information for meetings, site visits and management reviews.
- Maintenance of records and documentation in a clear, compliant, and systematic way.
Person Specification:
- Previous experience of environmental systems beneficial but not essential (full training provided).
- Ability to accurately analyse datasets and information to ensure correct conclusions.
- Understanding of the principles of root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
- Clear understanding of site KPI’s and how to contribute to achieving targets and objectives.
- Proficient with Excel, Word and Power Point, and other software systems.
- Full driving licence essential.
- Strong written and verbal communications, able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people.
- Practical hands-on approach to physical tasks and activities is essential.
- Able to methodically approach trend analysis, root cause analysis and problem solving, collaboratively creating effective solutions.
- Able to engage, educate and influence in a diplomatic and respectful manner.
- Strong organisational skills, able to effectively deliver numerous activities and deadlines concurrently.
- Able to show initiative and to work under pressure, and support others to do the same.
- Able to complete and maintain documentation in a clear and systematic way.
- Have a passion for the environment and for inspiring a similar passion in others.
- Have a degree of flexibility in working hours as and when required.
Measures of Success:
- Compliance with all components of the site Environmental Management Systems.
- Permit / legal compliance, no breaches of permit / legislation.
- Audit passes, with minimal or no non-compliances.
- Site KPI’s, objectives and targets.
- Personal KPI’s. objectives and targets
Key Relationships:
- Site teams, inclusive of Operations, Health & Safety, Quality, Engineering and Administration.
- Site Management team.
- Group Environmental / Technical team.
- Utility & Service providers, inclusive of Yorkshire Water, Northern Powergrid and external contractors.
- External auditors and regulatory bodies.
- Local communities and businesses.
Benefits:
In return we offer a competitive salary, 28 days holiday, pension and free onsite parking and refreshments; plus, the opportunity to grow and develop in a dynamic and continually growing company with a proactive approach to training and development.
By applying for this role and forwarding your CV to us you have given your permission to process your personal data for the purposes of assessing your suitability for the role. This includes permission to forward your CV to the relevant hiring manager for consideration.
Working hours:
40 hrs per week -Monday to Friday from 8.30am until 5pm (30mins unpaid break daily).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Penrith CA11: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- How far from site are you currently based? If an unreasonable commute distance also please answer: will you be planning on relocating to the Penrith area?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
