Environmental Compliance Lead

Job Title: Environmental Compliance Lead
Location: Newton Aycliffe, County Durham
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package
Working Hours: Full-Time, Permanent
Benefits: Pension scheme, annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, health & wellbeing initiatives, career development support

The Company:

Join a pioneering and rapidly growing name in the compound semiconductor space. With a 25-year track record and over 1.5 billion devices shipped globally, this high-tech manufacturer is entering an exciting new phase of innovation and growth, backed by significant UK government investment. The company operates from a world-class 10,000 m² manufacturing facility and is a key player in the emerging Northeast semiconductor cluster. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a cutting-edge industry shaping the future of technology.

Job Description:

As the Environmental Compliance Lead, you will be at the forefront of promoting a robust culture of environmental responsibility across the organisation. You will act as the expert advisor on compliance with environmental legislation and company policy, ensuring operations meet or exceed all relevant standards.

The Environmental Compliance Lead will collaborate closely with regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders to manage environmental permits, emissions, waste streams, and chemical compliance. You will lead audits, oversee ISO14001 and ISO45001 systems, and drive continuous improvement in environmental performance.

Your responsibilities will include working with contractors and agencies, managing effluent processes, implementing emergency protocols, and contributing to the development of a positive HSE culture across the site.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior environmental compliance role within a manufacturing or production setting

• Proven experience on a COMAH site

• Strong understanding of ISO14001/45001 systems, environmental permitting, chemical safety (COSHH/CHIP), and waste management

• Degree in Environmental Science, Health & Safety or a related discipline

• Accredited Lead Auditor (ISO14001 / ISO45001)

• Experience with emergency response protocols and incident control

• Excellent communication, reporting, and PC skills

• Flexible, proactive, and confident working with regulatory agencies and internal teams

Why Should You Apply?

• Be part of a high-growth, future-focused tech sector

• Work in a state-of-the-art facility with a forward-thinking, inclusive company culture

• Take on a pivotal role as Environmental Compliance Lead with high visibility and impact

• Support from leadership committed to environmental excellence and innovation

• Attractive benefits and real career development opportunities

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, and we are committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive recruitment process.

If you have the expertise, drive and ambition to thrive as our Environmental Compliance Lead, we encourage you to apply – even if you don’t meet every single qualification.

Let’s shape the future, together.

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