Astute People Ltd

Operations Team Leader Waste Management Bargeddie Up to £34,000 – 4 on 4 off days     Introduction Our client is one of the UK's leading providers of Environmental solutions, offering a full range of Waste and Energy Recovery services through a vast and growing network of Plants and Facilities across the country. As such, they are looking for a strong and experienced Operations Team Leader to join their Operations team at their Waste site in Bargeddie.                         Roles & Responsibilities As the Operations Team Leader, you will be responsible for:  

• Supporting the process operators within the plant, effectively operating the SCADA systems effectively for all fixed plant across the site.
• Ensuring the site is running in line with production plans and KPI’s, prioritising task and escalating any issues as required.
• Coordinate a shift of process operators, managing work-load to cover the plant and utilising resources where required.
• Support the Operations Production Supervisor to manage daily checks, team performance and absence, leading attending meetings when needed.
• Promote excellent health and safety practice, ensuring the team are working to safety procedures and in line with company expectations.
• All other duties as required.

This position is running on a 4 on 4 off days rotation. Please only apply if this is suitable.       Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Have significant experience operating a SCADA system in a production environment.
• Previous experience leading/ supervising a team of operators within a process site.
• Have a strong working knowledge of site licence requirements, working plans and health and safety regulations. Ideally holding an IOSH certification.
• Have previous experience working within a heavy process engineering environment or materials handling. (Waste Management, Power Generation, Chemical Processing, Food & Beverage, FMCG)
• Due to the nature of the role, candidates are expected to have a Full UK Driving license

This position is running on a 4 on 4 off days rotation. Please only apply if this is suitable.       Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Competitive basic salary of up to £34,000 inclusive of shift allowance
• 23.5 days holiday
• Opportunity to join a new and developing site in the polymers recycling sector.

    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  

Astute’s Renewables are proud to be working with one of Europe’s leading solar O&M specialists, supporting their continued UK growth. We are now recruiting for a Regional Field Service Team Lead, a key leadership role focused on effective team coordination, performance management, and driving operational excellence across the field service team. This role offers a salary of up to £45,000, along with a company vehicle and fuel card, and the opportunity to work within a supportive, expert-led environment focused on delivering high-quality service to large-scale solar assets. If you’re currently a Field Service Engineer with large scale solar experience ready to step into a leadership role, apply today with your CV Responsibilities and Duties: Reporting to the Senior Management team, you will:

• Plan and allocate team resources effectively to meet operational goals.
• Review and analyse historic work orders to identify trends and improve performance.
• Monitor team KPIs and deliver regular feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Support quotation preparation and review of technical procedures and equipment.
• Act as the key interface between Project Managers and on-site field teams.
• Provide technical guidance and day-to-day support to engineers and technicians.
• Deliver updates on policy or procedural changes clearly and consistently.
• Lead regular team meetings, 1-to-1 reviews, and performance appraisals.
• Source and assess local contractors to support peak workloads or special projects.
• Manage van stock and tooling levels to ensure field team efficiency.
• Support with O&M duties as required.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Certification or equivalent.
• At least five years’ experience in industrial electrical installation and maintenance.
• Previous Solar PV maintenance experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of DC electrical systems, high-voltage equipment, and occupational health & safety regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Fiix or CMMS platforms would be an advantage.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Personal skills We are looking for someone with the following:

• Willing and flexible to travel to sites as and when required
• Strong in problem-solving and able to work under pressure.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to leadership.
• Passionate about renewables, team development, and service excellence.
• Organised and dependable, with a continuous improvement mindset.

Salary and benefits of the Field Service Engineer role  

• Starting salary of £40,000 with £5,000 uplift for leadership duties.
• Pay increases in line with additional internal certification gained (paid for training by the company)
• Company vehicle and Fuel Card
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme & company sick pay
• Regular wellbeing check-ins & team-building days
• Supportive culture with social events
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading sub-contractor in the Energy from Waste sector to recruit a QA QC on 2 months minimum contract for its site in West Midlands with an immediate start. The Site based QA QC role comes with a day rate of between £300 - £400.             Key skills  

• Conduct, manage and plan quality inspections.
• Champion quality assurance and inspection processes, producing clear and accurate reports covering quality approval, construction progress, non-conformances, defect resolution, and regulatory compliance.
• Work closely with the site construction team, clients site-based quality and construction teams to ensure inspections, approvals, and documentation are fully compliant with project based and statutory requirements.
• Support, monitor and promote compliance with the company’s and project requirements.
• Track Snags/ Damages to show close out applying a golden thread approach.
• Investigate quality non-conformities and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Support the continuous development of quality practices and initiatives with regards to performance improvements.
• Essential to have experience in external & internal cladding, roofing and/or façade remediation.
• Must hold an CSCS or CCNSG card
• Must have experience with client interactions and communication on site.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the site-based QA QC role  

• West Midlands
• £300 - £400.00 per day
• 2 months minimum

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a steel structure company in the Energy from Waste sector who are looking to recruit a Construction Manager on a contract basis on a project in the West Midlands.        Key skills required for the Steel Structure Construction Manager    

• Overlook all activities of steel structure beam preassembly, assembly and pre installation
• Supervision of foremen on site
• Ensure back logs plans are finalized
• Must hold an SMSTS
• Leadership experience – 4/5 years minimum
• 2 years minimum steel structure experience
• Engineering background / knowledge (beneficial)
• Must hold coordination and communication skills on site
• Ideal experience on an EFW or similar sector  

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Steel Structure Construction Manager   

• West Midlands
• £400 per day
• Immediate Start

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor in the Energy from Waste sector. They are looking to recruit a Site Quality Manager on a 12-month minimum contract for its site in Southeast of England.       The Site Quality Manager role comes with a day rate of £600.      Key skills required for the Site Quality Manager role   

• Overall Site Quality Control (QC) lead & manager of the Site Quality team, reporting directly to the Project Site Manager (PSM), with functional reporting to the Project Quality Manager (PQM)
• Demonstrates leadership and commitment to Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) & enforces construction site HSE requirements, and is required to support the PSIM in implementation of the site HSE policies as needed
• Ensures that relevant quality certification necessary for site works are available and are valid and ensure that approved testing equipment is calibrated and properly used
• Participates in the review and approval of assembly test plans and other quality-related documents (e.g. manufacturer approvals, process skills, personnel qualifications, inspection instructions) before installation. Responsible for organising, managing and conducting the intermediate and final inspections at construction site (IIS, FIS, MEC/TOP), according to the approved QC plan
• Ensures that the quality requirements as per Inspection & Test Plan are fulfilled by the contractor, with progress and deviations recorded in the QC tool (PIRS web, LMS or ALP) and communicated to the respective contractor for action and through regular site walkdowns, identifies potential sources of deviation to the contractual requirement and records them in the QC tool
• Must hold either EfW and Boiler experience or Boiler/ Power Plant experience
• Welding Certificates required

  Location, day rate and timeframe of the Site Quality Manager role      

• Southeast of England

• £600 per day 

• 12 months minimum  

 

Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit a Site Document Controller on an 18-month contract for a construction project, working full time on site, in North London. The Site Document Controller role comes with a hourly rate of between £20.00-£25.00.             Key skills  

• Responsible for controlling the numbering, filing, sorting and retrieval of electronically stored or hard copy documentation produced by technical teams, projects, or departments in a timely, accurate and efficient manner
• Allocate and control the document numbering system for the project work
• Respond in a timely manner to request to retrieve information, information searches and general requests for support from project/department personnel
• Responds directly to daily issues / requests by using business practices and extensive experience in prioritising
• Administration of PIRS document system
• Receive all deliveries to site
• Ensure works within area of responsibility are executed in accordance with the contract, and conform with project time, budget and Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) requirements
• Keep the Site Manager or deputy informed of all site-related activities
• Must be an experienced Document Controller, site based, with previous work in construction industries.
• Must ideally hold EDMS (document management systems experience).
• Must be available to work on site full time (Monday – Friday)
• Must ideally hold an SSC, CSCS or CCNSG Card.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Site Document Controller role  

• North London
• £20 - £25 per hour
• 18-month contract
• March 2026 start

Process Engineer – Anaerobic Digestion Comprehensive salary and package, including car allowance and benefits Leamington Spa (other locations available, please enquire) We are, ideally, looking for more senior level Process Engineers but would welcome interest from all levels. About the role: Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering exclusively with a key business and influential player in the UK Anaerobic Digestion market. The company are seeking a Process Engineer to join them to develop and build a portfolio of multi-year contracts and projects in the UK. If you’re wanting to work for an emerging, key player in the UK biogas sector and be a part of this best in class team and company, then please apply below. Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Head of Engineering you will:

• Lead the process and mechanical engineering on new build anaerobic digestion projects from feasibility stages to performance testing and into operations
• Produce various technical documents, including mass balances, process calculations, process flow diagrams, P&IDs as well as heat and energy balances
• Prepare technical specifications and advise with engineering decision-making and justification
• Take the lead during project phase, chairing internal and external engineering reviews
• Coordinate and liaise with suppliers, specialist subcontractors and internal and external stakeholders, representing the client with the utmost integrity
• Compile and collate final documentation, as built drawings and test sheets for O&M manuals
• Manage and oversee the production of QA documentation, including FAT documentation and more
• Other duties are required

Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• A degree in a relevant field, ie a relevant engineering of chemical degree
• Experience in anaerobic digestion, biomethane/biogas, biomethane injection or liquid organic waste management would be highly desirable
• Process review experience and experience with HAZOPs, ALMs and DSEAR regulations
• Knowledge of CAD and 3D modelling would be advantageous but not essential
• UK driving licence

 Salary and benefits of the Plant Manager role:

• Comprehensive financial package
• Performance related bonus
• Company pension
• Excellent career progression
• 25 days holiday

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 07458161788 to speak to Tim Norford who can tell you more.    

Job Title:              Project Manager – Cabling & Equipment 

Location:              Hinkley Point C (Bridgwater) + Home working  Role Type:            Permanent  Job ID:                  SF40075    

 

Brilliant opportunity to work as part of the MEH Alliance on the prestigious Hinkley Point C Nuclear project. The alliance work across the project to integrate and coordinate the delivery of all main MEH, cabling and associated support services. This innovative approach will help different contractors work as a single entity to deliver the complex installation of cabling and pipework in the power station’s 2,500 rooms.  

 

Who we are looking for?

As a Cabling & Equipment Project Manager, we are looking for someone with experience as a project manager on a major electrical project. We require someone with a background in delivering design and manufacturing projects whilst liaising with a multitude of suppliers. 

Candidates that have worked in a nuclear environment are ideal however this is not a prerequisite.

 

What will you be doing?

•    Working as part of the electrical team •    Delivery of design, procurement and manufacture of electrical systems  •    Manage cabling & equipment suppliers •    Ensuring cabling & equipment is kept on time, to cost and to high quality •    Ensuring suppliers have the information they need

 

The experience you’ll bring 

•    Degree in relevant engineering subject or appropriate level of experience  •    Experience of working on a similar electrical project •    Experience on a construction site is desirable  •    Prince 2 practitioner beneficial  •    Will need to be have or be able to obtain necessary security clearance

 

What we can offer

•    Generous holiday entitlement •    Travel and accommodation allowance (if qualify) •    Competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance •    Share ownership scheme •    Autonomy. Trusted and empowered to deliver and be your best.

 

About Hinkley Point C

HPC is the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years; Hinkley Point C in Somerset will provide low-carbon electricity for around 6 million homes, create thousands of jobs and bring lasting benefits to the UK economy.

  Construction and operation of Hinkley Point C will create 25,000 employment opportunities, up to 1,000 apprenticeships and 64% of the project’s construction value is predicted to go to UK companies   Marking a significant milestone in the revitalisation of our nuclear power industry, Hinkley Point C will make a major contribution to the UK’s move to reduce carbon emissions. The electricity generated by its two EPR reactors will offset 9 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions a year, or 600 million tonnes over its 60-year lifespan.

 

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Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with a leading UK specialist engineering and manufacturing business to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their expanding design function in Barnsley.

 

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical design solutions for complex mechanical handling systems, working across the full project lifecycle from tender stage through to manufacture, installation, and commissioning

 

If you are an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with a background in manufacturing or heavy mechanical engineering and are looking to join a technically strong environment where you can see projects through from concept to completion, then submit your CV to apply today.

 

Responsibilities and duties

• Produce conceptual mechanical designs supported by calculations, engineering analysis, and technical justification • Develop detailed manufacturing drawings and design documentation throughout the project lifecycle • Work on mechanical handling and specialist engineering projects from tender stage through to commissioning • Liaise with engineers, manufacturing teams, and customers throughout project delivery • Support the development of technical solutions in response to client requirements and project specifications • Ensure designs are delivered in line with cost, quality, and programme requirements • Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering solutions

 

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

 

• Experience in a mechanical design role within a manufacturing or heavy engineering environment • Proven ability to deliver design work across a broad client base and multiple project types • Experience working on mechanical handling systems or similar engineered equipment from concept to commissioning • Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or HNC as a minimum • Strong experience using SolidWorks or Inventor • Working knowledge of Mathcad • Understanding of Finite Element Analysis (desirable)

 

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Design Engineer role

• Salary up to £45,000, dependent on experience • Opportunity to work on varied mechanical handling and specialist engineering projects • Training and development opportunities • Collaborative and technically experienced engineering team environment