Sustainability Data Specialist

£28-38k

Reports to
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Head of Sustainability

Department
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Sustainability

Role summary
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This is a data focused role working across departments to drive improvements in product and operational sustainability and ensure product compliance to various standards including LEED, WELL and BREEAM. Candidates should have relevant industry experience or a degree in a relevant subject, as well as a passion for sustainability. The position involves learning LCA software to support product LCA modelling. A flair for data, desire for accuracy and commitment to continuous learning are essential.

Your role will include
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• Collect, validate and manage supply chain data
• Create product material inventories
• Develop material library within ERP system and create environmental product summaries from bill of materials
• Model LCAs in One Click LCA (training will be provided) and work with external verifiers to create EPDs
• Analyse LCAs to identify opportunities for impact reduction in product development
• Gather scope 3 emissions data and ensure this is integrated into ERP system
• Support sales and marketing teams with product compliance information
• Respond to client requests for embodied carbon and other sustainability data, update and maintain client product libraries.

You need

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• A degree or master’s degree or relevant industry experience
• Proficiency in data management including within an ERP system
• Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy
• Strong analytical skills and a solution focused mindset
• An understanding of embodied carbon and interest in materials or product development

You need to be

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• A curious and quick learner, who embraces new challenges and can commit to continuous learning
• Able to focus on the details but also step back and see the big picture
• Able to work autonomously, get stuck in and work independently
• A great communicator and be able to work with multi-disciplinary teams

We encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds and welcome candidates to apply even if they do not meet the exact requirements of this job description but can demonstrate the skills required, a willingness to learn, get stuck in and grow in this role.

Sewer

Reports to
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Cut & Sew Supervisor

Responsible for
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N/A

Department
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Operations

Role summary
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As a machinist at Modus, you will be integral to our furniture manufacturing process, expertly cutting and sewing fabrics on flat and overlock machines. You'll work with a variety of materials, ensuring precision and quality in every piece you produce.

Your role will include
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• Cutting and Sewing: Skilfully cut and shape materials using hand and machine tools, including flat and overlock machines.
• Material Management: Determine the quantity and type of materials needed, setting cutting machines to the correct patterns.
• Quality Control: Check finished work against pattern instructions, ensuring all pieces meet our high standards.
• Machine Maintenance: Perform daily cleaning and routine maintenance on machines to ensure optimal performance.
• Technical Proficiency: Work from technical drawings and adjust machine settings for different jobs.
• Compliance: Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and internal quality requirements, maintaining accurate and legible records.

You need

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• Proven cutting and sewing skills, particularly with flat bed and overlock machines.
• Excellent levels of literacy and numeracy, with strong communication skills.
• The ability to follow written instructions and meticulously record activities performed.

You need to be

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• Adaptable to changing company requirements with a positive 'can-do' attitude.
• Reliable and punctual
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Able to meet production targets and deadlines
• Flexible and willing to learn new sewing techniques
• Committed to maintaining quality standards

Standard working hours

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• Monday – Thursday (07.30 – 16.30)
• Friday (07.30 – 13.30)