Environmental Sustainability Specialist

Jungheinrich UK Ltd is seeking an Environmental Sustainability Specialist to ensure compliance with environmental legislation and manage sustainability initiatives. The role involves data analysis, sustainable procurement, stakeholder engagement, and contributing to sustainability strategies. Candidates should have relevant experience, a degree in a related field, and strong communication skills. The position is full-time and located in Greater London, requiring proximity to offices in Milton Keynes or Warrington.
Environmental Sustainability Specialist

Location: UK (with international collaboration) - Ideally a commutable distance from one of our offices in Milton Keynes or Warrington.

Are you ready to take the next step in your sustainability career? Jungheinrich UK & Jungheinrich AG are seeking an Environmental Sustainability Specialist to play a key role in ensuring compliance, driving sustainability initiatives, and managing environmental data across our UK and global operations.

Your Role:
• Compliance & Reporting – Ensure adherence to UK and EU environmental legislation and prepare sustainability reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Data Analysis & Management – Collect, analyze, and manage sustainability data, maintain compliance software (SAP Product & REACH Compliance), and support carbon footprint calculations.
• Sustainable Procurement – Assist in embedding sustainability into procurement processes and supplier assessments.
• Sustainability Strategies – Contribute to the development and implementation of sustainability initiatives, tracking progress and identifying areas for improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Collaborate with teams across the UK and HQ, communicate with suppliers, conduct training sessions, and support CSR-related inquiries.
• Research & Innovation – Stay ahead of industry trends and evolving regulations to drive continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For:
• Experience & Background – Some experience in a sustainability or environmental administration role, with a desire to progress into a specialist/advisory position.
• Educational Background – A degree in data science, environmental sciences, sustainability, business administration, engineering, or a related field.
• Technical Knowledge – Familiarity with carbon footprint analysis, reduction strategies, and environmental legislation (e.g., GHG Protocol, Battery Regulation, REACH, RoHS, ISO 14001, 50001, 14040, 14067).
• Data & Analytical Skills – Experience in data collection, compliance reporting, and strong problem-solving abilities. SAP knowledge would be a plus.
• Communication & Collaboration – Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Technical Proficiency – Confident in using MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, for reporting and presentations.
• Language Skills – Fluent English (written & spoken), German language skills would be an advantage.
• Passion for Sustainability – A genuine interest in environmental issues and corporate sustainability.

Why Join Us?

At Jungheinrich, we are committed to building a sustainable future. This role offers a unique opportunity to work internationally and make a tangible impact within a leading global intralogistics company. If you're ready to step up and help shape our sustainability strategy, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and be part of the change!

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

General Business, Science, and Analyst

Industries

Engineering Services, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Robotics Engineering
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