Environmental Compliance Lead

Job DescriptionEnvironmental Compliance Lead Location: Newton Aycliffe, UKSector: Semiconductor ManufacturingJob Type: Full-TimeAre you ready to play a key role in an organisation at the forefront of next-generation semiconductor technology? Join a pioneering company operating in the mission-critical defence and commercial sectors. With over 25 years of successful manufacturing and more than 1.5 billion devices shipped globally, our client are now entering a bold phase of expansion backed by significant government investment. Located in Newton Aycliffe, UK, our client occupies a 10,000 m2 purpose-built Class 100 manufacturing facility fully equipped to produce state of the art compound semiconductor product. We are seeking an Environmental Compliance Lead To promote a positive environmental awareness and compliance culture within the workplace and throughout the business by having an ever presence to advise, guide and mentor the workforce from managers to operators in matters of Environmental Management. This will include ensuring legislative and operational expectations are fully met. Ensure the Company Policies and Legislative Environmental requirements are implemented and fulfilled by practical application of an in depth working knowledge of the topic.you will ensure the site its process plant, employees and contractors operate in line with current legislation, guidance and procedures. The primary function of the role is to work closely with the environmental agencies and specialist consultants to ensure the plant and equipment are designed and operated in a manner that ensures our licences to operate are fully adhered to and complied with.Main Tasks:Apply working knowledge and experience to build good working relationship with environmental agency and ensure compliance with IPPC Permit and other Operating licencesSolid application and practical application of skill set on ISO14001 Environmental StandardsWork closely with internal and external monitoring and analytical companies/ contractors and ensure corrective actions are taken based on test results. E,g Legionella Control in Cooling Towers and Facility Water Supplies, Monitor and Maintain Environmental Consents in accordance with IPPC Permit in terms of discharge to atmosphere, ground, drainage and rivers. This will include areas such as the Plant Effluent Processes, Scrubber Systems, Trade Test Pit and Out of Specification Tank ControlWork effectively with offsite waste and chemical analysis companies to ensure corrective actions are taken with plant effluent control system based on outcomes of test result. Ensure on and offsite laboratories and test facilities operate within ISO accreditation standards; ISO 14001, ISO9001.Rationalize and reorganise the waste monitoring programmes carried out onsite with a view to developing a centralised approach with KPI and DashboardsManage site waste streams in a safe efficient and cost effective manor e.g 01/02WRT, Trade Test Pit, West Sewer Sump, Out Of Spec Tank , Hazardous and Solvent Waste Collections Streams. AD Treatment Stages Collect and control all required waste transfer documents and work closely with external bodies to ensure waste is safely and effectively managed and disposed of Ensure site teams are supplied with systems and information required to protect themselves against chemical hazards as detailed in Chemical Hazards and Information Packaging (CHIP 2002)Develop and apply working systems and processes associated with Chemical usage and storage as detailed in Control of Substances Hazardous to Heath Regulations (COSHH 2002)Compile and implement robust health monitoring and screening systems in order to demonstrate adherence to site requirements for Registration, Evaluation and Authorisation of Restricted Chemicals ( REACH)Perform a lead role in the processes used to introduce and use new chemicals and raw materials used across the site and within the processing plants.Develop and implement strategies and processes to in still Positive and Robust HSE Culture including a Behavioural Safety Element Liaise with Occupation Health Provider, set up and provide recommendations for onsite health screening Develop and implement Safe Effective and Efficient Site Emergency Response Protocols and Procedures Coach and mentor the Incident Controller Functions and measure their effectiveness in dealing with the chemical and chemistry aspects of sit emergenciesPerform off site audits of waste contractors facilities and maintain waste stream mappingResponsible for the control and reporting of site pollution and waste transfer notesMaintain and update the significant aspect register to ensure compliance with ISO14001 standardInternal lead auditor performing regular ISO14001 and OHSAS45001 auditsCreate reports for the monitoring data to ensure compliance to the EA operating permitting conditionsMonitor and reporting of CO2 emissions and monthly water and energy usageReview safety data sheets and ensure COSHH requirements are reflected in the chemical risk assessmentsMeasure, monitor, assist department managers to investigate incidents and accidents in their area of responsibility Develop and implement an improvement plan site waste and effluent treatment processesCompletion of Environmental returns and other EHS compliance related requirements Liaising with the facilities control room and reporting of non-compliance events to the EAEngaging with the Health & Safety Executive, Environment Agency & other government appointed bodies as requiredJOB REQUIREMENTSExperience and Key SkillsGreater than 5 years experience Environment role with associated responsibility. High volume production/manufacturing environment Experience of working on a COMAH site Involvement with Emergency Response TeamsTrain the TrainerWorking knowledge of environmental monitoring and waste management principalsExcellent PC skills to generate documentations and implement systemsPrepared to be flexible in working additional hours to suit business needs.Decisive, accurate, creative and forward thinking.Motivate, persuade and negotiate with othersEducation/Qualifications Degree in Environmental or Health & Safety related discipline Accredited lead auditor ISO14001/45001If you dont meet all listed qualifications but feel this role aligns with your skills and career aspirations, we encourage you to apply.For more information please contact Travis Townsend at Major Recruitment.

Created: 2025-07-04