Astute People Ltd

Service Engineer Cambridge £30,000 - £35,000 + 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 Engineer 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 £35,000, 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:

• Performing on-site corrective and preventive maintenance for water treatment equipment.
• Provide technical and commercial support.
• Providing after-sales technical and commercial support.
• Completing risk assessments, work reports, and other necessary documentation.
• Participating in the on-call rota
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with customers.
• Follow and enforce health and safety policies for both the company and clients.
• Complete and submit risk assessments, work reports, timesheets, and other documents on time.
• Complete site tasks and activities promptly.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• NVQ or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering (or similar)
• Full UK driving licence.

Personal skills The Service Engineer role would suit someone who has:

• Experience working in water treatment industry (is advantageous but not essential)
• Knowledge of the Pharmaceutical market (desirable)
• Good communication skills, punctual, presentable, and eager to learn and develop.
• Knowledge of company products, applications, and markets is desirable.
• Excellent time management skills.

Salary and benefits of the Service Engineer role:

• Salary between £30,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on experience
• Company van & fuel card
• Overtime
• Laptop, mobile, PPE
• 5% commission on all successful parts quotes

Service Engineer Manchester £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

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with one of the international leaders supporting in the nuclear energy sector to recruit a Health Safety and Environmental Lead for its site operations on Hinkley Point C.  The rewarding Health, Safety and Environmental Lead role comes with a salary of up to £70,000 per annum, with the opportunity to join some of the leading work currently on-going at Hinkley Point C.   If you’re a HSE Lead and are looking to work for an organisation that is known for its innovative solutions and high-value technologies, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Head of QHSE you will:  

• Lead and develop the HPC HSE team, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee the implementation of Quality, Health & Safety, Environment, and Radioprotection processes and systems.
• Manage internal and supplier audits, certifications (ISO9001, ISO45001, ISO14001, ISO19443), and other assurance activities.
• Support the executive team in meeting regulatory requirements, such as CDM.
• Collaborate with project and construction teams to implement and monitor HSE programs and performance indicators.
• Coordinate with site function leads for efficient resource use while maintaining functional independence.
• Act as the primary contact for clients and authorities (e.g., HSE, ONR) regarding HSE events and performance.
• Lead accident and incident analysis, implement action plans, and monitor progress.
• Oversee subcontractor performance and the closing process of accidents and incidents.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Expertise in ISO standards (14001, 45001, 19443) and knowledge of Integrated Management Systems, ideally with an internal auditor certification for ISO14001 and ISO45001.
• IOSH/NEBOSH safety certification.
• Experience in accident/incident investigation and problem-solving.
• Experience in highly regulated industries, with nuclear industry experience preferred.
• Project delivery experience and work on construction sites or challenging environments.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and performance management techniques (FMEA, A-Z, 5 Whys LEAN, Six Sigma).

    Personal skills The HSE Lead role would suit someone who has:  

• Excellent team-working and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude.
• Results-driven with a focus on meeting commitments and deadlines.
• Resilient and adaptable with a positive outlook.
• Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.

    Salary and benefits of the HSE Lead role  

• Basic Salary up to £70,000
• 25 days annual leave per year raising to 30 (1 day for every 2 years’ service) 8% Employer pension contribution and many more fantastic benefits.   

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Astute’s Renewables team is partnered with an electric vehicle (EV) charge point installer and independent connection provider (ICP) who have a large order book and diverse client base across the UK. We’re looking to recruit an Electronics Service Engineer for a site based in North Yorkshire. The Electronics Service Engineer role comes with a salary up to £30,000, plus bonus and excellent benefits package. The purpose of this role is to service, repair and calibrate electronic equipment to component level. If you’re an Electronics Service Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that pride themselves on delivering high-quality service, then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties As the Electronics Service Engineer you will:  

• Repair and refurbish a variety of light industrial electronic equipment to down to component level.
• Test, calibrate, and document in-house manufactured AC-DC power supplies.
• Create electronic documentation, including build instructions and repair procedures.
• Follow safety regulations and company policies at all times.
• Ensure compliance with local electrical codes and standards.
• Engage in regular safety training as required.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Previous experience in repair of electronics, and ability to understand technical drawings and schematics.
• Skilled in hand soldering and reworking small SMD components.
• Familiarity with basic test equipment (e.g., DVMs, Avometers, Oscilloscopes).

Personal skills The Electronics Service Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Competent in Microsoft Office applications.
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement.
• Understanding of various switch power supply conversion techniques.

Salary and benefits of the Electronics Service Engineer role  

• Salary between £28,000 - £30,000.
• Monday – Friday (with an early Friday finish).
• 35 days annual leave (inclusive of company shutdown days).
• Company performance related bonus.
• Additional benefits to be discussed.

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Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading developer renewable energy provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit a Solar PV Engineer to cover sites across Taunton/Glastonbury. The strategically important Solar PV Engineer role comes with a salary of £35k - £50k, 6% pension, bonus, healthcare, and life cover. If you’re a Solar PV Engineer based in the Southwest of UK and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Head of Operations & Maintenance you will:  

• Carry out routine maintenance, testing, and remedial work on deployed solar PV systems
• Complying with company procedures
• Performing Preventative Maintenance accordingly with the PPM annual plan
• Performing Corrective Maintenance as occurs
• Reporting of activities performed on site, upon any site visit and on a daily basis, through online reporting system.

      Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Level 3 City & Guilds/NVQ qualification in Electrical Installations
• C&G 2382-18
• C&G 2391-52 or equivalent
• Knowledge of maintenance procedures and ability to follow maintenance schedules.
• Knowledge of Solar would be a advantageous, however not essential

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

• Enthusiastic about sustainable & renewable energy
• Career driven and open to development

    Salary and benefits of the Solar PV Engineer role  

• £35k - £50k basic DOE
• Bonus
• 6% Pension
• Full health cover/Life cover
• Vehicle/Mobile/PPE/IT equipment all provided
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

   

Mechanical Design Engineer London Salary up to £45,000 DOE     About the role: Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading turnkey engineering contractor, designing, installing, operating and maintaining environmentally friendly energy generating systems and networks, to recruit a Mechanical Designer for its London based office. The Mechanical Design Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £45,000 DOE, 33 days holiday + Bank Holiday’s and flexible working. If you’re a Mechanical Design engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that is rapidly expanding and at the forefront of UK’s low carbon energy generating systems, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties:

• Design distributed energy schemes, energy centres, District Heating networks up to the point of heat delivery
• Assist in rectifying design issues to minimise impact on plant performance
• Ability to design systems in the form of schematics, calculations, equipment selection, detailed drawings and BMS control operating strategies
• Liaise with internal and external designers, customers and in-house project teams

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

• Degree qualified (Desirable)
• HNC/HND Qualified (essential)

    Personal skills: The Senior Design Mechanical Engineer role would suit someone who:

• 3-5 years’ experience within a design environment
• Good understanding of design principles including heating/ cooling distribution, boiler/ CHP systems, with steam system design principles being advantageous but not essential
• An understanding of National Design Specifications (NES/NBS) and competent in AutoCAD (2D)

    Salary and benefits of the Senior Mechanical Design Engineer role:

• Salary up to £45,000 DOE
• 33 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working

    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 910048 to speak to Ben Turner who can tell you more.   INDPOW

 

Mechanical Project Engineer

Water Industry

Havant 

£40,000 DOE

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join a leading provider of Water engineering services and solutions across the South. They are looking for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join their small but established team providing expertise in process, mechanical, electrical and ICA solutions whilst delivering projects all at stages of the cycle. Working as the Mechanical Project Engineer, you will work as part of a core team in the delivery of a busy portfolio of robust engineering solutions across various wastewater and clean water contracts in the South.

 

The Job

Working as the Mechanical Project Engineer, you will be responsible for…

• Working as part of the office-based design team with regular visits to site troubleshooting, checking and managing potential and live projects.
• Driving successful project delivery, working alongside the Project Manager planning, establishing and coordinating the projects, carrying out mechanical design works and ensuring projects are delivered to client specifications on time and in budget.
• Collaborate with project teams to maintain profitability and efficient methods of work
• Complete mechanical designs and develop specifications for internal and external equipment’s required for each project.
• Specify job requirements, parts and materials needed to enable projects to be scoped for tender and on-site delivery.
• Survey Mechanical systems and plans.
• Project budget and programme management.
• Compliance with NICEIC requirements.
• Manage all elements of the project delivery from initial site surveys, proposal preparations through to handover. This includes costings, proposals, specifications, ordering, fault finding, testing and commissioning.
• Any other duties as required.

This is a field-based position requiring a flexible approach to work.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position candidates will be expected to have a background working in a site-based Mechanical Engineer or Project Engineer position ideally within the water industry with a relevant engineering qualification to degree level (or equivalent) to back it up.

Candidates should have strong CAD knowledge as well as demonstrable success delivering projects and a proven track record working directly with clients on project designs and coordination.

 

Due to a high level of travel to various sites throughout this role, candidates must hold a valid full UK driving licence and be flexible in their working hours.

 

 

What’s on Offer.

• Basic salary of around £40,000 DOE
• Competitive Package
• 28 days holiday (incl bank holidays)

 

 

 

 

How to apply

To apply, please call Gemma Nixon 02392 222 964 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

 

Civil Site Supervisor (Cladding) – Energy from Waste Fife £400-£450 Per Day 12 Months March 2024     About the role: Astute’s Power team are exclusively partnering with an EPC Contractor to recruit a Civil Site Supervisor on a 12-month contract for a site in Fife. The Civil Site Supervisor role comes with a rate between £400-£500 per day.                     Key skills:

• Take full ownership of Civil Operations in delegate section.
• Determine Civil QC Inspection process and report on execution progress, reporting to Civil Construction Manager.
• Hold execution meetings.
• Ensure look ahead regarding design and relevant drivers, interfacing with Civil Contract Manager on commercial issues.
• Must have previous experience as a Supervisor for a Principal Contractor or Civil Subcontractor.
• Must hold University degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the role:

• Fife
• £400/450 per day
• 12 Months

    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 02393910473 to speak to Lucy Pook who can tell you more.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer you’ll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

 

What we can offer you;

• 23 days of annual leave

• Refer an Engineer to us once you’ve joined and earn £1000

• Free physiotherapy service 

• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential 

 

What you'll be doing;

• Work as the senior team leader of a team of other electrical or mechanical engineers and mechanical fitters, often consisting of two or more engineers across a range of sites

• Carry out electrically complex and detailed asset overhauls and replacements

• Undertake complex electrical repairs and modifications dewatering equipment, pumps, pipework, valves and other ancillary equipment

• Working under CDM regulations on projects work 

• Leading remedial work on dewatering EICA systems

• Troubleshooting on dewatering electrical systems: filtration, centrifuge

• Design and installation to WIMES of electrical control systems including switchgear

• Complete wiring and cabling works

• Carry out electrical inspections, services and repairs to customers’ dewatering assets machines

• Undertake standby cover and overtime as required as well as flexibility to work away from home

• Complete test reports, installation certificates and customer feedback documents

• Complete customer paperwork such as permits to work and safety paperwork

• Please note some mechanical crossover is part of the role and the role will not be 100% electrical at all times

 

What we're looking for;

 

Essential: 

• Previous experience in working in an industrial environment

• NVQ or a recognised apprenticeship in electrical engineering maintenance at Level 3

• BS Inspection & Testing qualification & 18th Edition

• ICA experience

• Full UK Driving License

• Compex Trained

• Confined Space Trained

• First Aid Trained

• IOSH Trained

Desirable: 

• SSSTS Card

• Clean Water Qualification

• SHEA Water Qualification

• DSEAR Awareness 

• PASMA Trained

• CSCS Gold Card