Environmental Specialist - Waste Managment

Environmental Specialist (Waste Management)

Because you can see how we can be better. Innovate, your way.

What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.

The Environmental Specialist is responsible for supporting the development and execution of Primark’s sustainability strategy across direct operations, ensuring that the strategy enhances business performance and supports the long-term interests of the company.

What You’ll Get

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. Let’s talk lifestyle:

Some of our benefits are:

1. 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more.
2. Avail of our Your Day, Your Way working policy, with an opportunity for an early Friday finish, and a subsidised cafeteria.
3. Primark Perks – Discounts with some local partner business to our offices

What You’ll Do:

In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day:

1. Support the development and rollout of new Waste and Environmental strategies, processes and procedures;
2. Co-ordinate all the relevant operational arrangements associated with new and existing Waste Services to ensure efficiency and cost-effective retail operations
3. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, to improve performance related to Waste management
4. Oversee all the relevant reporting and data requirements associated with waste for a wide range of reports and audiences
5. Support the preparation and monitoring of Environmental budgets; both OPEX and CapEX
6. Support the Group Environmental Sustainability Manager in ensuring that Primark is meeting its global Environmental compliance requirements and achieving best practice in Environmental management where possible;

What You’ll Bring

At Primark, we focus on assisting you in developing your mindset and skillset to you reach your potential. Here’s a more detailed breakdown of the experience you’ll need:

1. Degree in Environmental Science/Engineering or equivalent;
2. Minimum of 3-5 years post qualification experience in the Environmental sector;
3. Good awareness of Environmental legislation and standards;
4. Good interpersonal and communication skills;
5. Competency in all Microsoft systems (Word, Excel, Power Point) essential;

Excited? Good. Because it’s energising to put your skills to work, in a growing global business committed to encouraging people to express themselves – and feel a sense of belonging. Apply to be part of Primark’s future, today… and enjoy career growth, our way.

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business a over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.

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