Astute People Ltd

Junior Field Service Technician

Waste Management

UK Based

 

 

Introduction… Our client is a worldwide, leading business specialising in manufacturing and installing bespoke machines within the Recycling industry. They are looking for a Junior Field Service Technician to join their well established company, offering installations and on-going maintenance works to their customers up and down the UK.

 

Roles & Responsibilities As a Junior Field Service Technician you will be responsible for:

• Attending various customer sites across the UK and Ireland to carry out various installations, repair works, and after sales service support works to specialist plant and machinery.
• Undertaking inspections and assessments of machinery to ensure optimal performance and that all plant remains effective.
• Carrying out reports and documentation detailing completed works and advisories and ensuring that the customer has had necessary follow ups.
• Providing technical and engineering support to customers as well as health and safety guidance and compliance.
• Attending company meetings and training in the Netherlands when required

 

Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Electrical experience with relevant qualifications is essential
• Experience of working within the waste industry, ideally recycling
• Experience of working with compactors and balers
• Strong experience of working with heavy industrial machinery
• Hydraulic and pneumatic experience is essential
• Strong customer service and people skills
• Happy to stay away during the working week occasionally

 

Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Up to £35,000 basic salary
• Company van, phone and laptop
• Full training provided
• Fantastic company benefits
• Holiday package

 

How to Apply

To apply, please call Sam McSheaffrey on 02392 288 217 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

• Demonstrates leadership and commitment to HSEQ. Actively encourages and leads the HZI and contractor teams to implement and comply with project HSEQ requirements
• Ensures that all relevant HSEQ requirements are incorporated into area of responsibility and that, in consultation with site management and HSE team, HSE hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable
• Ensures that risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are reviewed with regards to HSE requirements, and that work is carried out in accordance with the RAMS
• Is responsible for the safety and HSE performance of all personnel under their control, and for stopping work where this might be compromised
• Implements standardized methods in order to identify complex problems
• Supports pro-actively the project team to achieve objectives
• Ensures works within area of responsibility are executed in accordance with the contract, and conform with project time and budget requirements
• Co-operates with erection contractors and exchanges experience with colleagues responsible for products and other project teams and specialist departments
• Coordinates consortium partners, sub-contractors etc.
• Progresses change requests (technical, time and costs)
• Prepares and follows-up deviations and claims
• Plans and implements of the installation testing procedures
• Delivers Lessons Learned and feedback for current and future projects
• Follows up and ensures closing of the contractor’s punch items
• Keeps the Site Manager informed of all site-related activities
• Site Supervisor Electrical keeps the Site Head Electrical informed of all site-related activities
• Is aware of the HSE requirements relevant to their role, and implements and complies with them

QUALIFICATIONS

 

Job specific qualification:

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree
• Experienced as supervisor in construction of large industrial plant
• Experienced in the co-ordination of contracts / contractors on site
• Experienced as a leader of HSEQ and has knowledge of relevant HSEQ legal and management system requirements
• Knowledge of relevant international and national technical standards
• Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS), valid Safety Contractors Certificate or equivalent
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft suite applications

Specific knowledge required for roles:

• Pressure Parts:

Simple Pressure Vessel Directive 2009/105/EC, 2014/29/EC

Pressure Equipment Directive 97/23/EC, 2014/68/EC

 

• Machinery:

Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC

ATEX 95 Equipment Directive 94/9EC, 2014/34/EC

ATEX 137 Workplace Directive 1999/92/EC (to the extent applicable)

 

• Electrical Installation (for Site Electrical Engineer):

Electrical Supervisors shall have switching and training certificates on 11 kV, 33 kV and higher voltage levels and experience in HV, MV, LV controls and instrumentation

 

Essex

Mobile Electrical Test Electrician / Remedial Works Electrician

£32,000- 38,000 DOE plus Company Vehicle

 

Introduction

We're looking for an experienced Electrical Test Electrician to join a rapidly expanding business offering all aspects of electrical testing. As the Electrical Test Electrician, you will be responsible for carrying out scheduled electrical tests as well as electrical repairs / minor works on various retail and commercial properties.

 

Role and Responsibilities

The Electrical Test Electrician will be responsible for:

• Carrying out scheduled electrical tests as well as electrical repairs / minor works on various retail and commercial properties
• Working with high regards for Health, Safety and Environmental standards
• Work to recognised industry standards at all times

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this Electrical Test Electrician position will:

• Have good sound electrical knowledge, for testing and installation works
• City & Guilds 2360 or equivalent to latest BS7671 regulations 
• City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent
• Full UK Driving Licence
• AM2 or equivalent

 

Salary & Package

In addition to an exciting career, you will also receive

• £32,000- £38,000 Basic Salary DOE
• Optional Overtime
• In house training provided
• Company Van and Fuel Card
• 28 Days holiday

 

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please email a copy of your CV and covering letter [email protected] or call 02392 222 968 and ask for Kieran Boyton-Salts.

Field Service Engineer

Oxford/Reading/Swindon

Competitive Salary

Astute are proud to be partnered with a business that offer a range of services such as asset management technical support, financial and legal services to large scale Solar PV projects. With a strategic growth plan in place, a new and exciting new opportunity now exists for a Field Service Engineer covering Oxford/Reading/Swindon territory.

As Field Service Engineer you will be responsible for attending customers' sites, maintaining various solar PV systems on a day-to-day basis. These PV systems are mainly ground mounted PV systems. The Field Service Engineer will be carrying out maintenance on installations, utilising and testing solar PV.

As Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:-

• Routine maintenance, testing, and remedial work on deployed solar PV systems
• Complying with business procedures
• Installation of any new Solar PV or Wind systems in the current pipeline
• Performing Preventative Maintenance accordingly with the PPM annual plan
• Performing Corrective Maintenance as occur
• Reporting of activities performed on site, daily basis, through the CMMS or manual reports as applicable

To be considered for the Field Service Engineer role, you will demonstrate experience in:-

• 3+ years Network diagnostics & Remote communications experience
• 3+ years LV/HV Planned Preventative maintenance G59 Competent
• Familiarity with Earthing Systems - including measuring and monitoring Relays
• Excellent computer skills with a high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as CMMS and Reporting software
• Knowledge of power electronics and circuitry, power generation technologies and equipment
• Excellent understanding of CCTV systems

As Field Service Engineer with our client, you will receive:-

• Competitive salary of £36k - £46k DOE
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Company Van

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393 911 007 and ask to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.

 

Senior Quality Engineer

Southampton

Full Time

 

Introduction… We are currently recruiting for a Senior Quality Engineer with sound electrical or mechanical knowledge, and time served experience as a quality engineer, to join a world leading group in the energy and telecom cable system industry.

 

Roles & Responsibilities As the Senior Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• The maintenance of an established and certified ISO9001 QMS including document control, CA/PA systems and calibration for the factory.
• The definition and maintenance of the quality control plans for different product families according to the existing standards, our clients standard and specific Customer requirements.
• Ensuring the correct application of work instructions and quality control plans together with Quality Management Systems procedures.
• The planning and implementation of Quick Process Audits and their follow up.
• Ensuring adequate tests and controls to verify product conformity, starting from incoming inspection on raw materials and components to final test on finished goods.
• Directly managing customer quality inspection visits / audits or Factory Acceptance Tests and providing product quality certification where needed.
• Responsible for customer complaints management, investigation, and reporting – including customer site visits as necessary.
• Drive Improvement Projects aimed at reducing internal nonconformities and relevant costs of poor quality (COPQ).
• Introducing appropriate operational quality tools to monitor and reduce variation in the manufacturing processes and provide active feedback from routine, batch, and random testing and inspection.
• Quality reporting for both UK and Corporate Management on a defined set of measures (RFT, COPQ, number of Customer claims).
• Conducting or playing an active role in IMS internal audits and supplier audits.
• Taking an active role in Operations and Telecom Business Quarterly reviews.
• Manage a team of four members, one quality technician and three quality inspectors.

Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• Previous Quality Management experience
• Be able to demonstrate proven analytical skills

 

Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working
• 25 days holiday + statutory
• Free onsite parking
• Opportunity for progression

How to Apply

To apply, please call Charlotte Jones on 02393 910 037 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

BMS Project Engineer The Shard, London £46k - £53k + Bonus, Healthcare, Medical insurance     Introduction Astute are proud to be partnering the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company. Looking after a large, diverse, blue-chip customer base, from banks and retailers, to hospitals, schools and government offices. With over has over 77,000 people, 100+ office locations, and thousands of customers across the country, there's no limit to what you can achieve if you work for us.                     Roles & Responsibilities As BMS Project Engineer,  you will be responsible for:  

• Provide an exceptional level of professionalism in delivering site solutions from the initial mobilisation stage through to final commissioning and demonstration.
• Have the opportunity to design and configure controller strategies / schematics for the core range of BMS solutions including Trend, Tridium and Distech.
• Use initiative to proactively adopt project tasks and coordinate delivery alongside the project managers, project coordinators, engineers, sub-contractors.
• Carryout surveys, proposals and quoting of new project works.

    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Ideally you will have knowledge and experience equal to the Trend Expert competency level and have the ability to confidently modify energy biased software and professional schematics.
• Have a strong knowledge of the Trend SET software tool
• Be able to integrate solutions / systems through a number of different protocols including Modbus, MBus, BACnet.
• Demonstrate a good knowledge of IT networks and IP Configuration

      Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £46k - £53k basic
• Bonus Scheme
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Healthcare

    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

Solar PV Design Engineer - Renewables Corby, Northamptonshire £35,000 - £45,000 + benefits Full Time – Permanent     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a renewable energy provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit a Solar PV Design Engineer for its Corby site. The exciting Solar PV Design Engineer role comes with a salary of £35,000 - £45,000 + benefits. If you’re a Solar PV Design Engineer 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 Solar Business Manager/ Technical Manager you will:

• Be responsible for the design of high-quality electrical designs for solar PV systems, from feasibility to handover.
• Be responsible for submitting DNO applications, queries regarding the design, and provide compliant design solutions.
• Work in a team of technical designers, project managers and sales consultants to propose cost-effective and detailed technical designs which meet client specification.
• Lead design meetings to establish brief, budgets and project requirements and collaborating with the electrical site supervisor and project manager.
• Provide support to any queries regarding solar PV’s that arise internally.
• Guide junior engineers.
• Keep up to date with relevant technologies to advise the company on technology choices.
• Support design of mechanical systems and equipment, ensuring a safe and useful workplace.

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

• Electrical qualification.
• 3+ years’ experience working on Solar PV projects on commercial or industrial levels.
• Proven experience using CAD software to produce technical designs.
• Experience working with solar PV batteries and parts lists beneficial. 
• Relevant experience in DNO applications. 

    Personal skills: The Solar PV Design Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• A self-starter.
• Eager to improve knowledge and skills and keep up with latest technologies.
• Able to work effectively in a team.

    Salary and benefits of the Solar PV Design Engineer role:

• £35,000 - £45,000
• Generous holiday allowance + bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Years
• Discretionary bonus
• Pension contribution
• Onsite gym in Horley
• Life assurance insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Long service awards
• Employee events
• Market leader in renewable energy: one of the UK's most experienced consultants, designers, suppliers, installers, and maintainers of renewable energy systems. 

    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 910118 to speak to Kelsey Nineham who can tell you more.   INDREN