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.

• Starting salary of up to £50,000 per annum 
• Monday – Friday, Days role
• Permanent contract 
• Annual salary review
• Employer pension matched up to 6%
• X4 annual salary life assurance cover
• Flexible benefits, including additional holiday purchase and retail discounts
• Strong career development opportunities, with both internal and external training

• 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.

• Degree in an Engineering or related discipline – DESIRABLE
• Proven experience in developing, leading, and implementing sustainability and energy initiatives in a manufacturing or industrial setting – ESSENTIAL
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, sustainability standards, and best practices – ESSENTIAL
• Excellent 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.