DescriptionAbout UsBreedon is a leading construction and materials group in Ireland and Great Britain with a group turnover of c. £1.6 billion PA. We operate 2 cement plants, over 100 quarries, 50 asphalt plants, 170 ready-mixed concrete plants, as well as a range of contract surfacing and other essential products to help our customers build the places where we all live, work, and play.Our People are our passion, by working as One Breedon, with shared goals and a common purpose, we are making a material difference.We are keeping it simple; we are making it happen, we are striving to improve, we are showing we care.Overview:We are currently seeking a Graduate Environmental Officer to join our team at Breedon Cement, Kinnegad.As a Graduate Environmental Officer you will be responsible for:Assisting in the daily running of the environmental department and monitoring of key environmental indicators.Key ResponsibilitiesEnsuring on-going compliance with the site's Industrial Emissions license.Assisting in the maintenance of the site's environmental management systems (ISO 14001, BES 6001).Undertaking field sampling and conduct laboratory analysis on surface and groundwater samples.Undertaking land surveying.Assisting in regular site environmental inspections.Assisting with environmental complaints, incidents and non-compliances.The preparation of environmental reports and records, as required.Ensuring the compliance with the Company Health and Safety Regulations and policies.Demonstrating flexibility and the ability to undertake any other reasonable duties as required to meet the daily business needs on matters arising.Effectively managing the working week to meet reporting and task completion deadlines.Traveling to various sites within the Group (Cavan and Laois) regularly, as required.Skills, Knowledge & ExpertiseA degree/diploma in the environmental field.Strong written and communication skills.High attention to detail and organisation.Full, clean driving license is required.1-2 years' experience is preferred but not a pre-requisite.Job Benefits35 days per year annual leave (including bank holidays)A tailored, competitive salaryCompany pension schemeLife Assurance SchemeHoliday buy scheme1 day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice (fully paid) and fund-matching up to £200 for charitable eventsMake a Material Difference AwardsEmployee Assistance Programme providing a wide range of health and wellbeing support 24/7Enhanced parental leave policyOption to participate in our ShareSave schemeAccess to our employee benefits platform, giving you discounts on a wide variety of high street shops and brandsHealth & Wellbeing InitiativesBroad learning opportunities, training, and career progression pathwaysIf you're cycling, we've got you covered on the Bike to Work schemeAbout Breedon Group plcBreedon is a leading vertically-integrated construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland.