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I&C Commissioning Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
  • We need 4 I&C Commissioning Engineers. I don’t have proper specifications … The mission will be to commission our equipment in our factory in France (Villefranche sur Soane) and then to do it on the same equipment on HPC site:

Job Specification:
  • Commissioning of I&C and automation systems for complex lifiting equipment at HPC Powerplant

Essential Skills:
  • 5+ experience in Commissioning Engineering, preferably on lifting equipment
  • Experience on nuclear sites
  • Preferable experience in automation
  • Use of programming tools: Schneider Unity Pro and Siemens TIA Portal

Active Waste Chemist
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
We have an excellent opportunity for an Active Waste Chemist at our Fawley site. To support the Radioactives Business Manager with running the Radioactive (RA) waste team at Tradebe Fawley, ensuring the compliant and safe control of radioactive inputs onto and through the Fawley site that will provide revenue growth to the business. We offer
  • Salary £40,000 - £45,000
  • 10% bonus
  • 6% Pension
  • Flexible benefits (access to our benefits platform for discounts and cash back on shopping purchases, gyms and leisure activities, cycle to work scheme and dedicated wellbeing centre)
The person
  • Qualified Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) or working towards - Desirable 
  • Computer literate (MS Excel, MS Word and SAP)
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Team Player
  • Positive attitude
  • Professional approach
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good communicator
  • Ability to solve problems
  • Aware of the need for discretion and confidentiality
  • Be flexible to meet deadlines and to be able to work under specified and agreed time constraints
  • Profit and service focussed whilst maintaining compliance at all times
  • Ability to manage staff (act as a line manager)
  • H&S and Environmental Legislation
  • Knowledge of ADR regulations relating to radioactive materials as a minimum but ideally with a relevant qualification
  • Knowledge of the UK radioactive waste management and nuclear industry
  • Knowledge of hazardous waste processing particularly chemical and physical wastes considerations
  • Commercial Knowledge
  • Experience of SAP
The role
  • To support the RA Business Manager in leading and managing the cradle to grave process of RA incineration at Fawley from initial enquiry through all phases of processing to final disposal, ensuring an efficient and professional service at all times.
  • Act as Radiation Protection Supervisor for Fawley site, providing appropriate training for site staff and contractors on radiation awareness, specific radiological hazards on site and monitoring for radiological contamination.
  • Producing radiological risk assessments and maintaining monitoring systems and documentation in line with IRR2017 to ensure the radiological protection of staff working on site
  • Develop and Maintain Work Instructions for all tasks associated with radioactive waste at Fawley, including the training & development of personnel in relation to handling radioactive materials and being the lead responsible person for dosimetry monitoring of staff members at Fawley.
  • To ensure compliance is maintained at all times against the sites Radioactive Environmental Permit with adherence to procedures, RPS control of operations and maintenance of accurate records including instrument calibration, site monitoring and routine safety checks.
  • Support the maintenance of systems of work that ensure data integrity for accuracy of reporting KPI’s to customers and to regulatory bodies such as the Environment Agency.
  • Liaise with the nominated Radiation Protection Advisor on all aspects of radiological business
  • Act as a point of contact for new enquiries, advising on characterisation and packaging to ensure conformance with waste acceptance criteria, undertaking capability reviews of new waste streams when required and acting as Deputy Delivery Manager for key contracts, ensuring KPIs are met and working with the customer to resolve issues and non-conformances.
  • Manage a team of technical staff, ensuring training requirements are met and records of development and progression are maintained. Assisting the RA Business Manager in managing the dynamic priorities of the department, including setting internal KPIs and monitoring the performance of the team.
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  • Managing the brokering and tracking of large contract jobs in partnership with external customers and internal sites, both internationally and within the UK, including use of SAP management systems.
  • Pricing waste streams in accordance with existing pricing matrices, identifying waste streams where a pricing review or involvement of other business areas would be beneficial and participation in the generation of new pricing structures for bids and tenders.
  • Applying your broad knowledge of the radioactive waste industry and plant processes to support sales teams when writing bids, informing decisions on pricing and risk reduction, reaching back into the varied specialist departments within Tradebe Fawley departments and across Tradebe UK when required for more detailed technical requests or specific queries.
  • Support the RA business manager with Annual reporting activities such as Sealed sources registration and compliance.
  • Attend Fawley and group wide meetings to inform on upcoming projects and ensure good inter-departmental communication.
  • Leading site tours and visits from customers and other stakeholders, for example during site audits and duty of care visits.
  • Willing to train as a Deputy programmer of radioactive waste to be disposed of at the Fawley site

Repair Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Role:

Electronics Repair Engineer

Location:

Isle of Wight

Package Details:

£38 - £45k + benefits

 

Introduction

My client is a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-reliability connectivity, power and control solutions for aerospace, defense, space, and industrial applications being awarded for quality, delivery and support as a trusted resource for more than 50 years.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the

Electronics Repair Engineer, you will be responsible for:
  • To fault find, test and repair all units returned by DDC Electronics Ltd customers.
  • Fault find and repair defence/aerospace power supply units down to component level
  • Investigate and identify faults using test equipment and processes
  • Document all fault-finding and repair procedures ensuring robust traceability
  • Work autonomously from the repairs monthly plan
  • Liaise with test and production departments to ensure effective use of equipment in line with repair and production targets
  • Work collaboratively with engineering and test departments to ensure corrective actions are carried out within target dates

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Essential:

Demonstrated knowledge and experience of electronic fault finding down to component level

Detailed knowledge of power supplies
  • AC/DC Switch mode PSU
  • Power factor correction
  • Communications I/F (SPI,CAN, I²C etc)
  • Environmental testing (Temp/Vibration)

Proficient use of fault-finding equipment
  • Single/3 Phase supplies
  • DC sources
  • Multi-meters
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Function generators

Demonstrated knowledge and experience of reading/interpreting
  • Engineering drawings
  • PCB layouts
  • Schematics

Good level of computer literacy
  • Test software
  • MS Office – Excel/Outlook etc

 

Desirable:

Knowledge of
  • Multi-Phase Converters
  • Resonant Converters

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £38 - £45k + benefits

• Pension

• Holiday

• Paid travel expenses to and from the office

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391775 and ask to speak to Sue Greeff who can tell you more. INDREN

Pre Construction Project Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Pre-Construction Project Manager – Solar & Battery Storage Home based remote. £70k basic + Benefits     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading renewable energy provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit a Pre-construction Project Manager. The strategically important Preconstruction Project Manager role comes with a salary of £70k basic, pension, healthcare, life assurance and fully remote working from home. If you’re a Pre-Construction Project Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then upload your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will:
  • Be the primary UK project management team contact for EPC sales opportunities for solar PV and BESS projects.
  • Site visits to undertake construction feasibility assessments to inform tender responses and pricing along with construction risk identification.
  • Review contract information including surveys, planning permission documents, Employer’s Requirements to inform sales activities by identifying risks and opportunities.
  • Support the review and negotiation of EPC contracts and Employer's Requirements.
  • Assist and input to subcontractor and supplier RfP’s to build up EPC pricing based on accurate inputs and market information.
      Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:
  • BSc or higher in engineering discipline or equivalent experience in relevant field.
      Personal skills: The Pre-Construction Project Manager role would suit someone who is:
  • Clear technical understanding of Solar PV and/or BESS project design.
  • Project development background or experience advantageous.
  • 3-5 years of demonstratable utility Solar PV experience. Battery Storage experience a plus.
  • Track record of managing multiple projects at any one time.
  • Ability to develop strong networks with key project stakeholders.
        Salary and benefits of the Pre-Construction Project Manager role:
  • £60k - £70k basic
  • Car allowance
  • Bonus of 12.5%
  • Pension/healthcare/life assurance
    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 023 93 911 007 to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.   INDREN

Head of Gas Market Development
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 12/4/23
  • PAY RATE: $2000.0 /DAY
Head of Gas Market Development 6 Month Contract Jan 2024 Start Inside IR35 £1,500 Per Day Warwick, Wokingham or Glasgow Location (Hybrid Available)      About the role: Astute's Power team is partnering with one of the largest energy companies in the UK to support them with a strategic hire for a Gas Market Development ESO leader. Our client is currently looking for a Gas Market Development ESO Leader to join their team based in Warwick or Wokingham. You will be responsible for leading a team of experts to develop long-term Gas market strategies and help align the company's energy transition to attain Net Zero emissions. Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the  Gas Market Development ESO you will:
  • Lead a team of experts, providing context, direction and guidance that enables them to analyse market trends and dynamics.
  • Develop a long-term Gas market strategy for the FSO.
  • Contribute to and influence policy development related to the Gas market in the UK, inputting into the vision and high-level model to ensure policy change in the UK and EU.
  • Lead large, complex, and multi-faceted initiatives and programmes on behalf of the FSO, mobilising and leading the relevant resources across the FSO (and externally) to ensure the market makes the most appropriate choices related to gas
    Personal skills: The  Gas Market Development ESO role would suit someone who is:
  • A proven leader with impeccable influencing and negotiating skills.
  • An experienced professional in the Gas sector with demonstrable strategic experience
How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 02393 910 473 to speak to Lucy who can tell you more.

Commissioning Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s team is partnering with a specialist in water treatment and technology services across the UK to recruit an experienced Commissioning Engineer in the West Midlands. This role will require the Commissioning Engineer to travel widely and at short notice to support in the installation and commissioning of a variety of process water equipment. The customer focussed Commissioning Engineer position comes with a salary of up to £42,000 dependant on experience, a competitive benefits package and a company vehicle & fuel card. If you’re an experienced Commissioning Engineer with previous working knowledge of the water industry, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Working as the Commissioning Engineer, you will be responsible for:  
  • Leading the commissioning of cutting-edge water treatment systems, ensuring they meet our rigorous technical standards and project timelines.
  • Ensuring all equipment is effectively transitioned from equipment from mechanical completion to operational readiness, aligning with contract specifications and fostering client satisfaction.
  • Working with the Commissioning Manager to oversee the commissioning process, from equipment handover to system activation, emphasising safety and efficiency.
  • Coordinate commissioning activities, ensuring resources and equipment are optimised to meet project schedules.
  • Engage in design reviews, risk assessments, and commissioning plans to develop comprehensive documentation to support project execution.
  • Any other duties as required.
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • HNC/ Degree in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering /C&G 17/18th Edition or equivalent.
  • Candidates should have a background in performing mechanical or electrical maintenance/service work and an understanding of equipment commissioning.
  • Experience working in a similar role within the water industry is desirable.
  • A full, valid driving licence
    Salary and benefits of the Commissioning Engineer role
  • Basic salary of  £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
  • Company vehicle + fuel card
  • Holiday allowance 25 days plus Bank Holidays with the option to buy or sell additional days off.
  • Leading pension contribution of up to 10% of your earnings.
  • Private Healthcare with an option to add your family members.

Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a specialist in water treatment and technology services across the UK to recruit an experienced Service Engineer in the Romford area. This role will be supporting at customer sites in the maintenance and servicing of the on-site water treatment systems, carrying out key account management duties as well as hands-on testing on the water systems themselves. The customer focussed Service Engineer position comes with a salary of up to £30,000, company vehicle & fuel card, with overtime. If you’re a Service Engineer with previous working knowledge of the water industry and are looking to work for an organization that is an industry leader within the UK water industry, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Service Manager you will be responsible for providing on-site preventative maintenance, after sales support and commercial support to key customers in the water treatment industry. This will include:  
  • Carrying out chemical treatment analysis and system monitoring on existing customer contracts and equipment.
  • Providing Legionella checks and control, ensuring customer compliance with ACOP L8.
  • Developing good working relationships with customers, providing recommendations for on-site operations and equipment.
  • Carrying out on-site risk assessments and customer reports for customer reviews.
  • Continually building on customer relationships, assessing opportunities to potentially sell parts, consumables, plant upgrades and refurbishment work, working with the appropriate sales team.
  Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • A full UK driving licence is essential.
  • Previous knowledge and experience working in the chemical water treatment sector e.g cooling tower management, boiler optimisation.
    Personal skills The Water Treatment Engineer role would suit someone who is:
  • Passionate about working closely with customers and providing a first-class service every time.
  • Able to handle challenging conversations with customers, working to find a prompt resolution.
  • Strong communication skills both with internal and external teams.
    Salary and benefits of the Water Treatment Engineer role  
  • Basic Salary of up to £30,000 DOE
  • Company Vehicle + Fuel Card for business use
  • 25 Days holiday (plus your birthday off)
  • Comprehensive pension scheme
   

Mechanical Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Mechanical Technician – Energy from Waste Power Station Ardley, Oxfordshire £46,144 + Home Counties living allowance + 10% Bonus + Overtime + Benefits     About the role: Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market leading Energy company to recruit a Mechanical Technician for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Ardley, Oxfordshire. The crucial Mechanical Technician role comes with a basic salary of £44,013, a partial shift allowance of £2,131 (when working on call 1 in 4 weeks) + a home counties living allowance + overtime + 10% Bonus. If you’re a Mechanical Technician and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then upload your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Mechanical Engineer you will be:
  • Fault finding and maintaining mechanical assets including pumps, gearboxes, valves, steam boilers, etc.
  • Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices
  • To ensure compliance with the pressure regulations and lifting gear inspection requirements
  • Assisting in plant developments and projects
  • Supervising and setting to work on site contractors
  • Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site CMMS
  • Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination
  • To ensure the availability of plant spares
    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Ideally have an NVQ Level 3 minimum in a relevant engineering discipline such as Mechanical Engineering
    Prior experience and skills: The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who is:
  • Prior experience of hands-on maintenance with mechanical systems including pumps rotating equipment, compressors, gearboxes, cranes, steam boilers, etc
  • Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in a heavy engineering environment such as power generation, petrochemical, steel works, CHP plant, paper mill etc.
  • Royal Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered
    Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role:
  • Basic salary of £44,013
  • Partial Shift allowance of £2,131
  • Home counties living allowance (details can be discussed)
  • Up to 10% Bonus
  • Overtime
  • Other benefits
    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected]  or call 02392 288 282 to speak to Arjun Patel who can tell you more.   INDPOW

Service Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Service Engineer Oxfordshire £33,000 + Company Van + Overtime     About the role: Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a specialist in water tech and technology services. They are recruiting for a Service Technician who ideally has experience working within the Water industry or from a hands-on operations and maintenance role. The strategically important Service Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £33,000, company vehicle & fuel card, with overtime and commission available. If you’re an experienced Service Engineer with previous working knowledge of the water industry and are looking to work for an organization that is a versatile player in the water industry, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Field Service Manager you will:
  • The maintenance, service and repair of various specialist water treatment equipment including standard base exchange, filtration, deionisation, reverse osmosis, and laboratory water treatment products.
  • Installation, removal, and commissioning of the equipment on-site.
  • Understand the water treatment process, product, and technical issues with an ability to fault find using first line investigation techniques.
  • Contribute to financial sales targets by recommending and quoting the necessary added value spares, refurbishments, and consumable items to maintain the customer's equipment in optimum operating condition.
  • Performing out of hours and breakdown cover when required.
  • Assisting clients with technical faults.
  • Completing risk assessments, activity reports and other documentation as required.
  • Offering after sales technical support.
    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Minimum Level 3 Engineering qualification
  • Full UK Driving license
  • Industrial maintenance experience ideally within the water industry
    Personal skills: The Senior Authorised Person role would suit someone who has:
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to learn
    Salary and benefits of the role:
  • Up to £33,000
  • Company van & fuel card
  • Overtime
  • Laptop, mobile, PPE
  • 5% commission on all successful parts quotes
    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 02392 288 217 to speak to Sam McSheaffrey who can tell you more.   INDNUC

Business Development Manager - Pharmaceutical
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Business Development Manager Water Treatment - Pharmaceutical Nottinghamshire– Field based around the Midlands Competitive Salary + Vehicle + Package     Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join one of the leaders in process water solutions across the UK. Working as the Business Development Manager, you will be supporting in the development of their Pharmaceutical Water Services business, operating across the UK, selling water treatment solutions and pure water systems into the pharmaceutical sector.                         Roles & Responsibilities Working as the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for planning daily sales activities, marketing initiatives and keeping the company’s CRM system up to date with prospect clients. Duties will include…
  • Ensuring sufficient sales activity, territory coverage and future prospect development to achieve individual set financial target.
  • Working closely with the marketing teams, developing growth targets and appropriate activities. Tracking, monitoring and measuring marketing and promotional activities.
  • Understanding customer needs, presenting solutions and creation of proposals, with the delivery of added value to the customer central to the offering;
  • Maintaining good knowledge of competitor strategy and activity to identify new areas of business growth; offering insight data to support negotiation and overcome objections.
  • Providing excellent service to the customer ensuring they are kept up to date with all progress.
  • Provide a strong after sales support service to the customer to ensure longevity of the relationship.
  • Attend trade shows and/or industry conferences to network, be a guest speaker or promote the business.
Due to the nature of this role, candidates will be based from home and will travel out to customer sites to complete business development activity. This will predominantly cover central UK but may be nationwide.     Skills & Qualifications Candidates must have a background working within the water treatment industry, ideally with a proven track record selling technical solutions into the Pharmaceutical industry. Due to the nature of the role, candidates should be creative, innovative and passionate in their approach to driving sales, a ‘hunter’ not a ‘farmer attitude is paramount. Candidates should have excellent communication and negotiation skills with a creative and innovative approach to driving sales. Due to the nature of the role, a full UK driving licence is essential.     Salary & Package
  • Basic salary up to £50,000
  • Company Vehicle
  • Commission Scheme – Uncapped up to 20%
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
  • Pension Scheme.
    How to apply? To apply for this position or to find out more information, please send your CV to Gemma Nixon at [email protected]  or call directly on 02392 222 964.     INDREC