Astute People Ltd

Operations Manager - Bargeddie Requisition ID 50127 Posting Start Date 06-Jan-2023 Posting End Date 06-Feb-2023 JOB DETAIL

Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.

 

Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow?  Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold new Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.

 

Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to waste

 

Energy Recovery Facilities are vital in supporting the UK’s ambition to reduce waste in an efficient and effective manner, helping to reduce the impact of waste on climate change. After reducing, reusing and recycling as much as possible, our Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs) provide the infrastructure to efficiently recover energy from residual waste, meaning landfill becomes the last resort. 

 

We have an opportunity in Bargeddie for an Operations Manager to join our team. working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

 

The salary for this role will be £60,850.00 per year, plus participation in a yearly bonus scheme, in addition to our great range of benefits.

 

 

 

About the role

As our Operations Manager, you will provide leadership of the site to drive safety, compliance and a best in class performance. Leading by example, you’ll promote a positive working environment for all employees.

 

Utilising team resource, you’ll plan and deliver both production requirements and maintenance strategy efficiently to deliver budget and targets and ensure that maximum plant availability and upkeep of site infrastructure is achieved.

 

Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll collaborate to drive the site forward and implement sustainable process and system improvements. You’ll have demonstrable experience of processing plant operation and line managing a team.

 

What we are we looking for?

• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations
• Knowledge of carrying out Risk Assessment and developing Safe Systems of Work
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication
• IT literate, experience of maintenance management systems
• Experience of completing Performance Appraisal Reviews
• IOSH / NEBOSH or other industry recognised Health and Safety qualification

Senior Structural Engineer - Nuclear August start Rate (Inside IR35) - £35 - 50ph Duration - 12 months Warrington     About the role: Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading company within the Nuclear and Defence sectors to recruit a Senior CS&A Engineer for its Bristol site. The Senior Structural Engineer will be reporting to the Principal Engineer and play a project critical role and comes with an hourly rate of up to £50ph and a hybrid or remote set up depending on the calibre of the candidate. If you’re a Senior Structural Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that is a leader in the Nuclear Industry, then upload your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Principal Engineer, you will:

• Deliver high quality structural and civil design solutions for Nuclear projects, showcasing expertise in this specialized field.
• Carry out design and analysis using engineering software such as Tekla and Robot as well as producing hand calculations.
• Preparation of Calculations, CDM activities, Basis of Design, Material Specifications, Scopes of Work, Technical reports, Inter discipline design coordination and supervision.
• Liaise with Technicians in the preparation of Revit models.
• Act as a technical authority within the team, assisting and mentoring where appropriate.
• Ensure all work to be carried out with a positive attitude toward safety, both in design and in the office environment.
• Responsible for the management of project delivery including feasibility and concept studies

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

• Degree level qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Currently or working towards Professional Chartership (ICE or IStrucE).
• Previous experience in the Nuclear industry or with seismic loading.

    Personal skills: The Senior role would suit someone who is:

• Currently or previously worked in the Nuclear industry.
• Currently or eligible for SC Clearance.
• Happy to travel to sites as necessary.

    Salary and benefits of the Senior role:

• Hourly rate up to £50ph.
• Expenses paid for all travel.
• Potential for future project work.

    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 222 961 to speak to Sophie Thwaites who can tell you more.   INDNUC

Permit Co-Ordinator Competitive Salary + Benefits Sellafield, Cumbria Introduction, Astute are looking for a Permit Co-Ordinator to support the CHP Plant, providing consistency of approach, understanding and actions between Operations and E&M to facilitate the production of Safety Documentation. Roles & Responsibilities As the Permit Co-Ordinator, you will be responsible for:

• To contribute to the development, leadership & delivery of the Operational strategy and KPI’s by acting as a link person between Operations and E&M personnel, driving consistency of response and continuity of approach
• Drive and actively contribute to the effective and consistent management of the work control process at Fellside, from an Operation’s and E&M perspective.
• Discuss, agree, and communicate the timing of plant release for maintenance, factoring in known plant defects and conditions.
• To be recognised as a focal point in providing professional knowledge and advice on the work control process
• As required, act as a key support person to the duty Shift Manager, on both a day-to-day basis and in times of plant upset or incident.
• To be fully conversant with the safe working procedures and all site operating and emergency procedures, operating instructions and to have a working knowledge of COMAH regulations.
• To be conversant with site Major Accident Hazards (MAH) and procedures while source improvements in both the Plant & Business processes, policies, and procedures. To achieve these by identifying any impacts or conflicts at the earliest opportunity & by remaining up to date with industry knowledge, legislation, trends, key organisations, and best practice
• To develop and maintain effective working relationships with other company personnel, within the Operations and E&M Department. To extend this to all site customers, visitors and external relationships including industry and professional forum representation and local community groups
• To be fully conversant with the Safe Working Procedures and following relevant training, achieve and maintain Senior Authorised Person Status, including Low Voltage authorisation. Following relevant High Voltage training to be authorised to undertake High Voltage isolations and switching activities on site.

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

• ONC or equivalent in plant operations / production or equivalent engineering discipline qualification.
• PPO 1, 2 & 3 or equivalent.
• Time served apprenticeship – desirable.
• Experience working in and contributing to a continuous process / production environment.
• Boiler, Gas Turbines, DCS or similar knowledge & experience.

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

• A highly competitive salary
• Benefits package
• Opportunity to join a modern power station

  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 910 038 to speak to Emily Lobacz who can tell you more.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake planned inspection and maintenance according to the legal, technical, manufacturer, and contractual requirements.
• Perform reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and resolution in a timely manner.
• Adherence to and management of health and safety requirements at all times whilst also helping to maintain and improve safety standards across the Network.
• Carry out site survey requests as required.
• Carry out duties according to our company on-call rota system.
• Compile accurate and appropriate documentation for both internal and external stakeholders in a precise and timely manner.
• Keeping accurate and detailed records of electrical testing, high voltage, and safety documents that are suitable for audit.
• Ensure reports are provided in a timely manner and of a good standard at all times.
• Provide support during the commissioning and onboarding process.
• Ensure work output meets technical quality, reliability, cost, and productivity.
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Comply with the Company Health & Safety Policies
• Comply with all aspects of the Company’s ISO standards: Quality management - ISO 9001 / Environmental - ISO 14001 proactively contributing to the company’s continuous improvement programme.

 

Certification and Skills Required:

• Relevant electrical qualifications – NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• City & Guilds 17th/18th BS7671
• Adaptable and flexible – will need to work flexible hours to meet deadlines. Occasionally working away from home.
• Computer skills; word processing, spreadsheets, email, management, and reporting systems, including the use of diagnostic and troubleshooting tools
• Outdoor nature of work makes it physically demanding, able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Excellent communication skills, fluent written and spoken English
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Able to respond to changing priorities and issues, and an enthusiasm for personal development
• The ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams and technical manuals
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and following good practices, especially whilst lone working on site
• Full clean Driving License

 

Desirable:

• Good understanding of communications, wiring systems, and schematics
• Inspection and testing – C&G2391, 2394 & 2395
• EV charging qualifications and experience
• Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely, SMSTS)
• First aid qualifications

 

Company Benefits:

• Private Healthcare via BUPA for employee and their partner/children paid fully by GRIDSERVE
• Company Share Scheme
• Generous Annual leave- 25 days plus bank holidays
• Group Life Insurance – 4 x base salary paid to the beneficiary
• Contributory Pension Scheme – 5% by Employee and 5% by GRIDSERVE
• Generous Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Access to mental health services including counseling for you and the family
• Access to Private GP 24/7 and Nurse via BUPA
• Counselling for all family members via BUPA
• Probate & Bereavement Counselling
• Recruitment Referral Fee
• Bike to Work Scheme

Coded Welder £25 - £30 per hour ( 10 hour shift) Location – Kings Lynn - Wissington Start date - Immediate The Role We are recruiting for a Coded Welder, who has had experience working with Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel.    Roles & Responsibilities As a Coded Welder, you will be responsible for:

• You will be responsible for welding Carbon steel pipe work as well as stainless steel.
• You might be ask to work on larger bore pipework, TIG root, MMA fill and cap
• Have a strong welding background and be comfortable to jump straight on the tools.
• 6G is needed

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

• Coded Welder
• TIG experience
• 6G

How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393 910 040 and ask to speak to James Sneller who can tell you more.  

Installations Engineer

Birmingham, England, United KingdomEngineeringFull timeSI Engineer

OVERVIEWAPPLICATION Share this job  Description

The Service Engineer SE has an overall responsibility for:

 

• Hands on servicing installation and repair of various types of water treatment equipment.
• Undertaking scheduled installation/service under contract and one-off planned service outside of contract
• Emergency call out activity occasionally outside normal working hours.
• Repair of customer equipment.
• Installation of new equipment.

 

• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety and Environmental Policies, and adhere to customer site rules and procedures (assuming the highest level compliance).
• Attention to proactive KPI’s and personal safety plans
• Contribute diligently to Team Performance Plan (TPP)
• RAMS for all visits
• Be familiar with and comply with equipment service processes
• Identify service stakeholders and confirm technical and contractual scoping on site matches assigned work.
• Undertake planned and unplanned service activity as allocated by Service co-ordination team
• Perform routine maintenance work including chemical sanitisation when required.
• Able to work at weekends as/when required
• Willingness to be on call for out of hours emergency work (rota system)
• Work with projects team and BDM’s to effectively and efficiently instigate visits and present and one company approach.
• Deliver and install new equipment and water treatment systems. M&E.
• Test and commission all work prior to leaving the work-site
• Explain and demonstrate correct use of equipment if necessary
• Ensure Customer sign-off of work prior to leaving site
• Report activity on Service Manager tablet thoroughly and promptly
• Promote Service contracts where necessary and report back new opportunities to line manager
• Maintain spare parts van stock and up to date records of parts held/used
• Maintain all tools in good condition
• Ensure correct tools and parts are used when required.
• Ensure any and all assumptions, customer or other responsibilities & exclusions outside scope of service are clearly identified and communicated prior to work commencing and any recommendations outside of scope of service are clearly communicated in the service report
• Endeavour to provide value-added, differential advantage in service work focusing on:
  • How we can decrease cost of operation
  • Improve operating efficiency
  • Minimise Environmental, Health and Safety issues

Requirements

• Post holder must hold a full UK Driving licence and must be able to travel and stay overnight as required, including occasional weekend working as and when required.
• Previous experience of working within the Water Treatment Industry, along with servicing or installations experience.
• 1 year relevant Equipment Service work experience desired in an appropriate Electro-mechanical environment, ideally in the water treatment sector.
• Ability to handle stressful situations often alone on customer sites
• Excellent communication skills required

• Logical and well organized

• Require minimum supervision, often lone working

 

 

• Ability to carry out mechanical and electrical installation of water treatment plant.

Benefits

• Competitive package.
• Industry leading training and development opportunities.
• Company vehicle and fuel card.