Environmental Coordinator

conAK; Beccles; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food manufacturing business in Beccles is seeking an Environmental Coordinator for a permanent position. This is a hands-on role, fully site-based, where you will take responsibility for environmental functions across two factories. Ideal candidates are either recent Environmental graduates or experienced professionals in industrial settings. The position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 along with various benefits, providing an excellent opportunity for ownership and growth.

Benefits

Benefits package

Permanent opportunity

Stable working environment

Qualifications

• Environmental or Sustainability graduates with limited industry experience are welcome.
• Candidates with prior Environmental experience in manufacturing or industrial environments will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the environmental function on site.
• Work closely with Health & Safety and operational teams.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Ownership of environmental matters

Education

BSc in Environmental or Sustainability

Job description

We are working with a well-established food manufacturing business to recruit a site-based Environmental Coordinator for a permanent position at one of their flagship UK operations. This role has been created following the departure of the previous post-holder and presents an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to step into a role with genuine ownership and visibility. The site has been supported in the short term by interim HSE resource and external environmental consultancy, with key environmental audits now complete. The focus now is on securing a long-term hire to take responsibility for the function moving forward.

The position is fully site-based at a manufacturing facility operating across two neighbouring factories, working closely with onsite Health & Safety and operational teams including Engineering, Hygiene, and Production. You will be the sole Environmental representative on site. This is a practical, hands‑on role suited to someone comfortable operating at site level while being supported by a broader group framework.

Environmental Coordinator

Location: Near Becles (site based)

Salary: £35,000 + benefits

Employment Type: Permanent

Candidate Profile

• Our client is open to a range of backgrounds and will consider:
• Environmental or Sustainability graduates (BSc or similar) with limited industry experience, or
• Candidates with prior Environmental experience gained within manufacturing, industrial, or regulated environments.
• The successful individual will be organised, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of environmental matters on site.

Working Pattern

• Fully site-based (5 days per week)
• 40 hours per week
• Typical hours: 8:00am–4:30pm with a 30-minute lunch
• Reasonable flexibility on start and finish times.

Package

• Salary: £35,000

Why Consider This Role?

• Permanent opportunity with clear accountability and scope
• Strong support network despite being the sole site Environmental lead
• Stable, well-invested manufacturing environment
• Suitable for both emerging and experienced Environmental professionals.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please apply or contact us directly.