Sustainability Lead

Recruit4staff is proud to be representing their client, a leading

Food Manufacturer , in their search for a

Sustainability Lead

to work at their facility in

Leeds .For the successful Sustainability Lead, our client is offering :

Starting salary of up to £50,000 per annumMonday – Friday, Days rolePermanent contractAnnual salary reviewEmployer pension matched up to 6%X4 annual salary life assurance coverFlexible benefits, including additional holiday purchase and retail discountsStrong career development opportunities, with both internal and external trainingThe Role – Sustainability Lead :

Develop and lead the site's 5-year sustainability roadmap, including cultural initiatives, process optimization, and technical projects aligned with company sustainability goals.Promote a culture of environmental stewardship across the site, supply chain, visitors, and contractors, focusing on waste, energy consumption, and resource efficiency.Collaborate with senior stakeholders, including operations leaders, central engineering, and sustainability teams, to drive strategic sustainability initiatives.Analyze sustainability data, conduct feasibility studies, and develop capital and non-capital projects that optimize resource usage.Implement digital monitoring solutions such as Power BI, PI Vision, and Seeq to enhance site metering and resource tracking.Develop and execute energy reduction projects, including renewables, CHP, steam, effluent treatment, boilers, HVAC, and refrigeration system optimization.Engage with industry leaders, local communities, and other sites to introduce innovative sustainability solutions and market the company's environmental leadership.Manage and prioritize employee-led sustainability initiatives, providing education and support to drive behavioral change.What our client is looking for in a Sustainability Lead :

Degree in an Engineering or related discipline –

DESIRABLEProven experience in developing, leading, and implementing sustainability and energy initiatives in a manufacturing or industrial setting –

ESSENTIALStrong knowledge of environmental regulations, sustainability standards, and best practices –

ESSENTIALExcellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple sustainability projects effectively.Experience in engineering improvements to reduce energy and resource consumption, including renewables, boilers, cooling towers, HVAC, motors & VFD, and electrical distribution.Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to inspire sustainable practices across all levels.Key skills or similar Job Titles : Environmental & Sustainability Manager, Energy & Sustainability Lead, Carbon & Energy Reduction Manager, Utilities & Energy Manager, Sustainability Project Manager

Commutable From : Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, York, Huddersfield, Sheffield

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