Environmental Officer Apprentice
ADVANCED PROTEINS UNLTD
LEEK (ST13 7BT)
Closes in 24 days (Sunday 21 June 2026)
Posted on 28 May 2026
Contents
Summary
As an Apprentice Environmental Officer, you will take actions to reduce environmental impact, use fewer resources, and produce less waste. Developing a high level of knowledge and understanding of environmental principles and techniques, you’ll apply this knowledge to complex environmental systems.
- Wage
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£25,000 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Salary increments each year on programme.
- Training course
- Environmental practitioner (Degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 6 July 2026
- Duration
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4 years 5 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
In this role, you’ll be working within our manufacturing site which processes animal by products.
- Over time you will be responsible for collecting samples and monitoring data using various techniques
- Additionally, you will operate and manage a wastewater treatment plant, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
- Engaging with regulators, you’ll submit environmental reports and risk assessments.
- Your responsibilities also include managing your own work with a high level of organisation, responding positively to complex situations, and operating effectively as part of the site team, ensuring good communication and shared responsibilities
Where you'll work
BONES LANE
CHEDDLETON
LEEK
ST13 7BT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UNIVERSITY OF KEELE
Training course
Environmental practitioner (Degree) (level 6)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Apply complex environmental principles and methods to projects that integrate with the built or natural environment.
- Design, develop or manage safe and sustainable environmental solutions, be able to identify challenges these solutions pose, and assess the opportunities to deliver practical solutions that integrate with the built or natural environment.
- Balance views of potentially conflicting drivers related to environmental, social and financial constraints, and demonstrate critical analysis in the design, development or management of environmental projects.
- Apply and comply with policies and regulations, including those relating to the environment, health and safety, legal, planning and equality and diversity, and with their organisation’s formal procedures and practices.
- Determine and manage the collection, analysis, and evaluation of data used in the development or delivery of environmental solutions drawing appropriate conclusions and making practical recommendations.
- Apply, analyse and evaluate a broad range of environmental methods (utilising appropriate software and digital solutions), to inform and enable decision making within the development or delivery of environmental solutions. This includes assessing data suitability, validity, quality, and accuracy relative to its intended application.
- Effectively and safely manage tasks or projects, within environmental, legal, contractual and statutory requirements, to agreed time and resource budgets, and to agreed quality standards, through the application of appropriate project management tools and techniques.
- Deliver high quality accurate, well-structured documents and recommendations for the work for which they are responsible and are appropriate to those for whom they are intended.
- Develop and maintain productive working relationships with stakeholders and colleagues and support and guide team members to enable them to achieve the team’s objectives as well as their own. Actively seek and provide feedback, support decision making processes, and manage any conflicts that may arise in their work with integrity, fairness and consistency in decision making.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing in both formal and informal contexts, and with a variety of stakeholders. Listen actively to ensure the views of others are considered appropriately.
- Manage their own work independently within the limits of their ability, authority and responsibility, making use of support and specialist expertise when appropriate. Seek feedback on their performance, looking for ways to improve it.
- Develop their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD records and develop an extended network to support their professional development and maintain the required standard of, ethical behaviours and codes of conduct, associated with the environmental profession.
- Apply complex environmental principles and methods to projects that integrate with the built or natural environment.
- Design, develop or manage safe and sustainable environmental solutions, be able to identify challenges these solutions pose, and assess the opportunities to deliver practical solutions that integrate with the built or natural environment.
- Balance views of potentially conflicting drivers related to environmental, social and financial constraints, and demonstrate critical analysis in the design, development or management of environmental projects.
- Apply and comply with policies and regulations, including those relating to the environment, health and safety, legal, planning and equality and diversity, and with their organisation’s formal procedures and practices.
- Determine and manage the collection, analysis, and evaluation of data used in the development or delivery of environmental solutions drawing appropriate conclusions and making practical recommendations.
- Apply, analyse and evaluate a broad range of environmental methods (utilising appropriate software and digital solutions), to inform and enable decision making within the development or delivery of environmental solutions. This includes assessing data suitability, validity, quality, and accuracy relative to its intended application.
- Effectively and safely manage tasks or projects, within environmental, legal, contractual and statutory requirements, to agreed time and resource budgets, and to agreed quality standards, through the application of appropriate project management tools and techniques.
- Deliver high quality accurate, well-structured documents and recommendations for the work for which they are responsible and are appropriate to those for whom they are intended.
- Develop and maintain productive working relationships with stakeholders and colleagues and support and guide team members to enable them to achieve the team’s objectives as well as their own. Actively seek and provide feedback, support decision making processes, and manage any conflicts that may arise in their work with integrity, fairness and consistency in decision making.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing in both formal and informal contexts, and with a variety of stakeholders. Listen actively to ensure the views of others are considered appropriately.
- Manage their own work independently within the limits of their ability, authority and responsibility, making use of support and specialist expertise when appropriate. Seek feedback on their performance, looking for ways to improve it.
- Develop their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD records and develop an extended network to support their professional development and maintain the required standard of, ethical behaviours and codes of conduct, associated with the environmental profession.
Training schedule
With this apprenticeship programme, you’ll be working towards completing a Level 6 Environmental Technician degree apprenticeship. This 52-month programme, delivered in conjunction with Keele University will have you learning the ins and outs of environmental practices and you have lots of opportunity to apply your new learning.
Working in partnership with our chosen university training provider, your programme will be delivered over a number of block-learning sessions, giving you the opportunity to gain a wealth of industry knowledge, working with industry professionals which you’ll then embed into your role within Advanced Proteins - A fantastic opportunity to help shape the business for the future.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 5/B)
A Level in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
Personal Attributes:
- Keen interest in practical, hands-on activities.
Drive and determination to excel in a challenging apprenticeship - Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Friendly, positive and hardworking approach
- Problem-solving approach and adaptability
- Enthusiasm for technology and customer support
- Reliability and flexibility
- Punctuality and consistent attendance are a crucial requirement for this role
Knowledge / Skills / Qualifications:
- A-Level in Science and Geography (minimum grade C) or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. Alternatively, BTEC Extended Diploma with grades MMM or BTEC Diploma with grades D
- A minimum of GCSE in English (Grade 4/C) and Maths (Grade 5/B) or above
- Must be over 18 years of age by September 2026
- Basic knowledge or interest in science and the environment, be comfortable working outdoors and be curious and open to challenges
- Possess a positive attitude, pro-active approach, and commitment to protect and enhance the environment
About this employer
Advanced Proteins, part of the ABP Group, is one of the UK’s largest providers of animal by‑product collection and processed animal protein solutions, operating from its site on Bones Lane in Cheddleton, Staffordshire. The company, formerly known as John Pointon & Sons, has over 40 years of experience supplying the meat and pet food industries with high‑quality rendered materials, including fats, oils and protein meals.
Its operations focus on reclaiming materials such as bones, fats, offal, feathers, and used cooking oil, which are then processed into premium‑grade proteins, renewable oils, and biomass fuels. These products meet strict safety and quality standards, supported by GMP+ accreditation, multiple ISO certifications, and robust HACCP‑based traceability systems. This emphasis on biosecurity and quality has made the company a trusted supplier within the pet food sector and wider agricultural industries.
Beyond protein production, Advanced Proteins plays a significant role in the renewable energy sector by producing tallow‑based biofuels, which serve as lower‑carbon alternatives to fossil fuels.
https://www.advancedproteins.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Free on site parking.
Company Pension Scheme.
Cycle to work scheme.
Employee Asssitance Programme.
After this apprenticeship
This apprenticeship offers a gateway to a rewarding career at Advanced Proteins. Upon completion, you’ll be equipped with extensive experience and qualifications. With Advanced Proteins being part of the ABP group which has numerous sites across the UK and Ireland, opportunities may arise for further development and growth.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
UNIVERSITY OF KEELE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000033810.
Apply now
Closes in 24 days (Sunday 21 June 2026)
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