Environmental Compliance Lead

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Compliance Lead to join our HSEQ team, supporting Safetykleen branches across the UK and Ireland as a trusted expert in hazardous waste compliance, environmental regulation, and operational best practice. Working cross-functionally with operations, fleet, commercial teams, and senior leadership.

This is a high-impact, business-critical role where you will own and influence end-to-end strategic planning and operational delivery across hazardous waste activities. You will ensure robust forecasting, legislative compliance across UK, Ireland and relevant EU regulations, and drive continuous improvement across diverse hazardous waste streams.

• Lead hazardous waste compliance and environmental strategy across UK & Ireland operations
• Ensure compliance with UK, Irish, and relevant EU environmental legislation
• Manage waste permits, regulatory relationships, and compliance audits
• Maintain and improve ISO 14001 & ISO 9001 environmental management systems
• Oversee waste classification, disposal routes, and treatment partnerships
• Analyse performance data and drive cost and sustainability improvements
• Support environmental incident response and risk management
• Deliver executive reporting and compliance insight

You’re an experienced environmental or hazardous waste professional with a strong understanding of waste legislation, classification requirements, and regulatory compliance. Comfortable working with data and complex regulations, you can assess risk, prioritise effectively, and drive practical operational improvements that deliver real results.

You build strong relationships with stakeholders and regulators, communicate confidently at all levels, remain calm and solutions-focused, and bring a calm, positive energy when tackling challenges. A CIWM, WAMITAB, or similar qualification is desirable, and a full UK driving licence is required.

• £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
• Monday to Friday - No weekends
• Excellent work-life balance
• 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• 5% contributory pension & life assurance (3x salary)
• Private healthcare from day one
• Enhanced maternity, paternity & sick pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing discounts including Virgin Active, Gymflex, Tastecard & retailer cashback
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee recognition & referral rewards
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

At Safetykleen, we provide essential parts cleaning, waste collection, and environmental advisory services that help customers reduce environmental impact while improving operational performance.

Operating in 15 countries and delivering over 1 million services each year, we are a stable and growing organisation offering a fast-paced, high-impact environment where sustainability and long-term customer partnerships sit at the heart of everything we do.