Environmental Manager

isepglobal; Melton Mowbray; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned food manufacturer in Melton Mowbray seeks an Environmental Manager to lead sustainability initiatives, ensuring compliance with ISO 14001. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in environmental management, particularly in the food manufacturing sector, alongside a passion for sustainability. Responsibilities include driving improvements in energy, carbon, and waste performance, as well as managing ethical sourcing and sustainable packaging. Join a collaborative culture dedicated to environmental responsibility and ethical practices.

Benefits

Enhanced pension scheme

Private health scheme

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Profit-related pay

Training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in environmental management, preferably in FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks and environmental legislation.
• Ability to influence cultural change and manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain Environmental Management System (EMS) compliant with ISO 14001.
• Drive energy, carbon, water, waste, and emissions performance improvements.
• Manage recycling partnerships and ensure compliance with waste streams.

Skills

ISEP Practitioner or Member

ISO 14001 audit knowledge

Experience in environmental management

Knowledge of environmental legislation

Strategic thinker

Passion for sustainability

Job description

About The Role

Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family!

At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations:

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private health scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Experience annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about creating a positive impact for people and the planet? Do you want to lead initiatives that drive environmental responsibility and ethical practices in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment?

At Samworth Brothers Meals, we're committed to doing GOOD things with GREAT food - and that includes protecting natural resources and reducing our environmental footprint. We're looking for a Environmental Manager to champion our sustainability strategy and embed responsible business practices across our operations and supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain our Environmental Management System (EMS) and ensure compliance with ISO 14001 and environmental legislation.
• Drive improvements in energy, carbon, water, waste, and emissions performance.
• Deliver projects that support Net Zero and circular economy ambitions.
• Manage waste streams and recycling partnerships, ensuring compliance with effluent discharge consents.
• Partner with procurement and supply chain to ensure ethical sourcing and sustainable packaging.
• Represent the business to customers, regulators, and community groups on sustainability matters.
• Inspire and engage colleagues to build a culture of responsibility and continuous improvement.

The Ideal Candidate

We believe that success is built upon collaboration and diverse perspectives. At Samworth Brothers, we welcome candidates who are passionate about working together to achieve greatness. As a valued member of our team, you will bring the following skills and experience:

• ISEP Practitioner or Member and ISO 14001 audit knowledge
• Strong experience in environmental management (FMCG or food manufacturing preferred)
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and compliance frameworks
• Strategic thinker with hands‑on project management skills
• Passion for sustainability and ability to influence cultural change

We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role.

Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member - you'll be an integral part of our thriving family. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us!

About Us

We are a fourth-generation family business producing high‑quality own-label products for many of the UK's best-known retailers along with our own brands including Ginsters, Soreen, Higgidy, Dickinson & Morris, Urban Eat, West Cornwall Pasty Company and Walker & Son. We employ over 10,000 people in well-invested modern food manufacturing sites around the country.

At Samworth Brothers we take pride in our family feel within our businesses and work together to make things happen. We can offer you the stability of a wider group as well as the opportunities that that offers if you wish to progress your career with us. We are family and we would like to invite you to be part of that and support our teams in delivering great products to all of our customers.

Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt, please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.