Exciting Career Opportunity as a Sustainability Manager for KION ITS UK&I

Are you ready to take the next step in your career as a Sustainability Manager?
KION ITS, a global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, is seeking skilled Sustainability Manager to join our QHSE team.

This is a new role which has been created to drive sustainability initiatives across our industrial trucks operations, ensuring environmental compliance, reducing our carbon footprint, and integrating sustainable practices into our products, supply chain, and workplace.

At KION ITS, we offer a competitive benefits package, which includes:
• A competitive salary based on your experience
• 25 days of annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• A company pension scheme with a 6% employer contribution and a minimum 4% employee contribution
• Eligibility to participate in Employee Incentive Schemes

Come and join us and be part of a team dedicated to QHSE and Sustainability excellence, driving stakeholder engagement and continual improvement.

We offer:

Sustainability Strategy and Compliance

·         Develop and implement a sustainability roadmap aligned with corporate objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices

·         Ensure compliance with all environmental laws, regulations, and ISO standards (e.g: ISO 14001)

·         Conduct environmental impact assessments (EIA) and life cycle analyses (LCA) for operations, and supply chain

·         Monitor and report on CO₂ emissions, energy efficiency, water usage, and waste reduction efforts via Cority and communicate status to internal stakeholders

·         Complete environmental audits on sites to identify best practice and opportunities for improvement

 

Operational & Environmental Initiatives

·         Develop and manage waste management metrics and circular economy projects, promoting recycling and material reuse

·         Align sustainability with workplace safety and well-being initiatives

Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting

·         Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and regulatory bodies to drive sustainable practices across the supply chain

·         Prepare sustainability reports, maintain ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) metrics, and contribute to corporate disclosures (e.g., GRI, CDP, TCFD)

·         Promote sustainability awareness among employees through training, workshops, and internal campaigns

·         Represent the company in industry associations, sustainability forums, and certification programs

  

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

·         Identify and implement new technologies that enhance sustainability in manufacturing, logistics, and fleet operations

·         Research and apply for grants, incentives, and funding opportunities related to green initiatives

·         Monitor industry trends, competitor sustainability practices, and emerging regulations to keep the company ahead in sustainability leadership

Tasks and Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Minimum of ISEP Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management
• Ideally Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability or related field
• 5+ years of experience in sustainability, environmental management, or a related role, preferably within an industrial, manufacturing, or logistics environment
• Experience working within QHSE frameworks, particularly ISO 14001 and ISO 45001

Key Competencies

• Passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and driving impact in sustainability
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, sustainability reporting, and ESG frameworks
• Ability to analyse carbon footprint, energy usage, and sustainability metrics
• Project management skills with the ability to drive sustainability initiatives from strategy to execution
• Gravitas combined with agility
• Personal accountability and resilience
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to interact and build relationships at all organisational levels (including matrix)
• Able to develop and execute strategies, plans and budgets in line with overall business objectives
• Advanced IT skills including Microsoft, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Vision for strategic and conceptual issues and recognise the interrelationships while keeping an eye on day-to-day operations