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About the Role

This is a hands-on, project-focused role where you will play a key part in delivering climate and environmental ambitions across the Group. You will work across multiple manufacturing sites and markets to identify, develop, and implement sustainability initiatives that create measurable impact, focusing on improving energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions, optimizing water usage, and minimizing waste.

Responsibilities

Support the delivery of decarbonisation and resource-efficiency projects across manufacturing sites, including capital investment programmes.
Identify opportunities to reduce energy, water, and waste consumption through engineering and process improvements.
Assist with the implementation of renewable energy projects and low-carbon technologies.
Work alongside Procurement and suppliers to support sustainability initiatives, including packaging and Scope 3 improvement projects.
Contribute to sustainability assessments and integration activities for new acquisitions.
Collect, analyse, and interpret environmental performance data to track progress against targets.
Develop project plans, business cases, and performance reports to support investment decisions.
Collaborate with site engineering and operations teams to embed sustainable practices into day-to-day activities.
Support Group sustainability reporting requirements and data submissions, including ESRS, TCFD, EcoVadis, and the annual Sustainability Report.

Requirements

A background in engineering, operations, sustainability, or a related field.
Experience as a Project Engineer in a similar environment.
Experience working in manufacturing or FMCG environments.
A track record of delivering environmental or continuous improvement projects across multiple sites.
Strong organisation and stakeholder management skills.
Comfortable working across functions and geographies.
A practical, results-focused mindset.

Skills

Project management
Stakeholder management
Data analysis
Environmental reporting
Engineering
Operations
Sustainability
Process improvement
Renewable energy
Low-carbon technologies
Packaging initiatives
Scope 3 emissions reduction

Location

Holborn, London

Work Type

Hybrid
International travel

Experience Level

Project Engineer experience

Education Level

Degree in engineering, operations, sustainability, or a related field

About the Company

Valeo Foods Group is one of Europe’s fastest-growing food companies, specializing in sweets, snacks, and treats, with over 90 brands.
Operates in over 100 countries, serving major retailers, discounters, e-commerce, convenience stores, wholesalers, and foodservice operators.
Achieved revenues exceeding €1.8 billion, employing over 5,400 people across more than 30 facilities in the UK, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Ireland, Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Canada.
Owned by Bain Capital.
Upholds five core behaviors: Accountability, Agility, Discipline, Transparency, and Teamwork.
Committed to building a sustainable future, reducing environmental impact, investing in health and safety, enhancing training and development, and nurturing an inclusive workplace.