Environmental Advisor

Environmental Advisor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the Operations team at Lancashire Renewables Ltd. working across our Leyland and Thornton facilities. The role can be based at either site but travel to the other site will be required on a weekly basis.

What you’ll be doing

The Environmental Advisor will be responsible for providing direct support to the SHEQ Manager to achieve industry leading levels of performance in terms of environmental management and compliance in accordance with the company quality systems and all legislative requirements.

What you will bring

To succeed in this role, you will hold an IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management (or an equivalent qualification), or a CIWM (WAMITAB) Level 4 qualification in Medium Risk Non-Hazardous Waste Treatment and Transfer.

You will also bring the following essential knowledge and experience:

• Relevant experience gained in the waste, manufacturing, chemical or a comparable operational environment.
• Experience of liaising with and reporting to the Environment Agency, including preparing reports and resolving resulting actions.
• A good working knowledge of environmental permit reporting requirements and Environment Agency notifications.

What we offer you

• Competitive salary.

• Company contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%.

• 27 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays – increasing to 31 days after 5 years.

• Death in Service cover – 4 x Salary.

• Free on-site car parking.

• Company sick pay scheme– up to 26 weeks dependent on length of service.

• Cycle to work scheme.

• Role-specific training.

• Benefits portal including lifestyle savings and discounts.

• Health Cash Plan

• Employee Assistance Programme

• All required PPE and other relevant equipment supplied.

Who are we?

Lancashire Renewables Ltd was established for the operation and management of the two waste treatment facilities built for the Lancashire Waste Contract.

Our two facilities in Thornton and Leyland are manned 365 days a year. Both sites can process over 5,000 tonnes of residual (black bin bag) waste per week and divert 95% of this material away from landfill.

Our aim is to achieve a sustainable future for Lancashire by providing services to process biodegradable and non-biodegradable household waste and our people are vital in helping us achieve this.

Our employees work in a variety of operations, maintenance, logistics and support roles across our two sites in Leyland and Thornton, actively encouraging internal growth through development and training programmes.

We are dedicated to providing a positive, supportive work environment with a strong focus on the health, safety, and wellbeing of all our employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer:

Diversity and inclusion are important to us at Lancashire Renewables, and we encourage a culture where everyone can be themselves at work. We value and actively seek out a richly diverse range of talent and our policies ensure that every job application and employee is treated fairly, with equal opportunity to succeed.

Candidates should apply with an up-to-date CV by Friday 6****th November 2026.

Please note that the advert may be closed early if we receive sufficient applications.

For Enquiries: [email protected]

All roles are subject to the following:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory completion of a Company medical which includes testing for drugs and alcohol. The Company operates a zero-tolerance policy regarding the taking or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol whilst on duty and carry out periodic random tests.