Environmental Advisor

VANRATH is proud to partner with a well-established supply firm in the search for an experienced Environmental Advisor. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organization with a strong commitment to workplace safety and employee well-being.

The role is based in either Lisburn or Strabane and operates on a Monday to Friday schedule. The company offers a stable, supportive environment with long-term career prospects. Travel to other sites is involved.

Salary

Highly Competitive + Career Development + Excellent Benefits Package

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day compliance of all licences and permits across the Group.
• Carry out scheduled environmental compliance audits.
• Maintain internal and external water sampling schedules in line with consents; monitor and report any non-compliance.
• Support site teams with the completion of preventative maintenance systems.
• Assist the Group ESHS Senior Manager with sustainability initiatives and project support.
• Prepare quarterly and annual waste and packaging data returns.
• Ensure contractor documentation is received and permits to work are issued as required.
• Maintain and communicate an up-to-date database of approved waste contractors and their authorisations.
• Support ISCC annual audit requirements for waste oils, including documentation, declarations, and classifications.
• Assist the Group H&S Manager with incident investigations and reporting (RTIs, spills, injuries), including weekly data reporting.
• Respond to customer queries and manage compliance-related online systems.
• Attend monthly EHS meetings, providing data and evidence to support health & safety reporting.
• Help promote regular health and safety campaigns across the Group.

Essential Criteria:

• Hold an environmental management qualification and/or CIWM/IEMA accreditation with proven competency in the field. NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) is desirable.
• Experience in waste compliance, licences, permits, and audit processes.
• Qualified or experienced in delivering training.
• Willingness to travel to all Group sites.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general IT systems.

For further information on this opportunity, or any other jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves via Vanrath.

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