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Resource Efficient Operations Co-Ordinator (Environmental Compliance Officer))

McCain Foods


Job Location:

Whittlesey - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 8 August 2026 (20 days ago)
Application Deadline: 12 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Manufacturing

Job Summary

Position Title: REO Co-ordinator

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Position Location: Whittlesey

Requisition ID:43959

Resource Efficient Operations Co-Ordinator

Regional Role - Scarborough Whittlesey Wombourne and Hull.

In every role McCainers are ambitious curious and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset we make doing business with McCain easy.

About the role.

The Resource Efficient Operations Co-Ordinator is integral to ensuring that McCains facilities function in a responsible and sustainable manner. This role is dedicated to maintaining compliance with environmental laws and regulations while advancing McCains broader sustainability objectives. With oversight of regional environmental systems performance metrics and reporting processes the position assists the sites and Group Energy Manager in minimising environmental impact enhancing operational efficiency and fostering environmental awareness within the organisation. The core emphasis is on achieving tangible outcomesupholding compliance realising measurable improvements in sustainability and ingraining responsible environmental practices into routine plant operations.

What youll be doing.

  • Ensure legal and corporate compliance by supporting the development and maintenance of Environmental Management Systems upholding all processes permits and regulatory standards.
  • Enhance environmental performance by managing and continuously improving environmental and energy systems in line with ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 including facilitating audits leading incident investigations and corrective actions and coaching leaders and SHE representatives to embed best practices.
  • Advance McCains local sustainability objectives by implementing resource efficiency initiatives minimising waste energy and water consumption while aligning operational activities with global sustainability targets and continuous improvement programmes.
  • Provide effective governance by developing communicating and maintaining environmental policies procedures and standards to ensure consistent application of best practices across the site.
  • Achieve positive external audit outcomes by coordinating inspections ensuring site preparedness and promptly addressing findings and recommendations.
  • Enable informed decision-making by compiling and presenting accurate timely KPI reports that provide insights into site environmental performance and emerging trends.
  • Support operational growth by providing expert environmental input into new equipment installations process optimisations and site expansion projects.
  • Protect resources and maintain compliance tools through the procurement and management of consumables and equipment required for environmental safeguarding.
  • Contribute to compliance with relevant legislation including ESOS UK ETS Climate Change Agreements (CCA) and Renewable Obligations.
  • Please note that this role requires regular regional travel to support business needs across the region.

What youll need to be successful.

  • A degree in Engineering Environmental Science Sustainability or a closely related field is preferredor equivalent experience.
  • Possession of the NEBOSH Environmental Certificate or an equivalent professional qualification.
  • Demonstrable experience with environmental management systemssuch as ISO 14001 and ISO 50001within the Food Manufacturing manufacturing or comparable industries.
  • Thorough understanding of UK environmental regulations permitting procedures and compliance obligations.
  • A proven track record of achieving measurable sustainability performance improvements.
  • Excellent communication and influencing abilities.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and SharePoint.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data produce meaningful reports and recommend appropriate actions.

Benefits of the role.

  • An excellent pension where we will pay double what you do up to a maximum of 12% of your pay
  • 25 days annual leave including bank holidays
  • Single private health care
  • Flexible holidays where you can buy & sell up to 5 days holiday per year
  • Optional health cash plan
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Chips In Volunteering Day Off - to make a positive impact to the competitiveness resilience and long-term development of McCain communities across the globe.

Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. Were big believers in the power of working together in personit helps us stay connected collaborate more effectively and grow as a team. At the same time we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

About the team.

Based at our Whittlesey plant in Peterborough one of the largest sites in our GB business youll join a team focused on driving resource efficiency and sustainability across operations.

Reporting to the Global Manager of Resource Efficient Operations youll work closely with colleagues across Manufacturing Engineering and Environmental teams to reduce waste optimise resources and support continuous improvement initiatives that make a real impact.

About McCain.

Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.

Leadership principles.

At McCain our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers collaborate as a team and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs driving innovation empowering people and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

The McCain experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here youll find opportunities to learn grow and thrive. Join us and experience why were better together.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse antiracist inclusive merit-based and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business stronger.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Job Family:Manufacturing
Division:GB Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Department:Group Energy
Location(s): GB - United Kingdom : England : Whittlesey
GB - United Kingdom : England : Hull
GB - United Kingdom : England : Scarborough
GB - United Kingdom : England : Wombourne

Company:McCain Foods (G.B.) Ltd


Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority


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McCain Foods | Our purpose - 'Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food'. We supply delicious frozen French fries, potato specialties, and appetizers to retail and foodservice customers around the globe.

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