Astute People Ltd

Electrical Maintenance Fitter

Waste & Recycling

London- Central

£20.50ph + OT – Early & Late shifts

 

 

Introduction

Our Client is one of the UK's leading provider 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 and as such they are looking for an Electrical Maintenance Fitter to join one of their key Waste Transfer Stations in London. Working as their Electrical Maintenance Fitter, you will be responsible for carrying out key planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance across the recycling facility on a wide variety of heavy plant and equipment.

 

What you will be doing

As Electrical Maintenance Fitter, you will be responsible for:

• Preventative maintenance (PPMs) and reactive maintenance across heavy industrial plant, attending to breakdowns as needed.
• Electrical fault-finding, diagnostics, and route cause analysis techniques
• Working across all processing plant and overhead equipment
• Maintenance on PLCs, motors, inverter drives, conveyors etc.
• Testing and inspection
• Minimising downtime, ensuring plant runs at optimum performance
• Troubleshooting
• Be able to deliver all work set to the operational expectations and budgetary requirements
• Keep records using internal systems and support in the implementation of IMS.
• Assisting with RAMS, permits to work and safe systems of work
• Working as part of a shift pattern
• Other duties as required.

This is rotating shift pattern of early and late shifts, covering Saturdays on a 1 in 4 basis. Please only apply if this is suitable.

What you will need

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
• 18th Edition
• Heavy Industrial experience – e.g. processing plant, waste, manufacturing
• Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams and drawings
• Pneumatic skills and experience
• Full UK driving licence
• This is rotating shift pattern of early and late shifts, covering weekends. Please only apply if this is suitable. 

 

What’s on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £20.50ph + OT rates 
• Full training on internal systems
• Opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading Waste Management companies

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02392 222 964 and ask to speak to Megan Balmer who can tell you more.

Job Description Job Title Lead Project Planner Department Group Projects Company Urenco Limited Location Any Urenco location Reports to Manager of Project System Security Clearance Level BC (with ability to obtain SC) Date September 2023 Version 1 JE Reference   prepared by Glenn Hodkinson Travel Requirements This role requires the mobility to work at Urenco location for periods of time and will require travel of up to 50%.   Job Purpose The Lead Project Planner will directly support portfolio and programme demands, and act as a first line customer point of contact. They will be responsible for Urenco programme planning and integrated scheduling between all Urenco sites and multiple global functions Act as local lead for the planning team. Direct and support the local delivery of project planning to projects. This role may be either a full time role or a part-time depending on team size. This role will act as one of the SME’s in support of the Standards function, contributing to and supporting the direction of the function   Job Dimensions Urenco Group’s global project portfolio of small and medium projects accumulating up to €100 million annual capex. Select projects ranging from €50 million to in excess of €500 million. Direct Reports Ranging from 1 to 8 (project planners) Indirect Reports Ranging from 1 to 8 (contractor, at multiple geographical locations) Budgetary Responsibility None Other Dimensions The role has multiple senior stakeholders as it is interfacing directly with the Urenco Group consequently the ability, and availability to travel to and work in several locations is required.  The programme element of this role will require reporting to senior executive forums.   Organisational & Job Context This role forms part of Group Projects, Project System team, which provides direct project support to effectively and efficiently manage the delivery of project expenditure. The Lead Project Planner will be responsible for Urenco programme planning.  In addition they will build a team to support this work and will act as one of the SMEs for the planning department and ensure the optimum use of Project Support personnel in accordance with Urenco’s policies and procedures. They will normally work remotely from line management and are expected to be able to operate with autonomy whilst providing services to several customers.   Accountability Example Performance Indicators Safety Culture

• Actively promote a pro-active safety culture throughout the project lifecycle and across the Group

 

• Zero fatalities, OSHA, reportable events or Lost Time Incidents

Project Planning

• Accountable for Urenco global programme planning.
• Accountable for the delivery of portfolio level reports including forward resource planning
• Develop project planning strategies specific to the project requirements
• Ensure alignment between the business objectives and the project delivery strategy
• Ensure alignment between the contractual requirements and the project delivery strategy
• Flow down project control requirements to the supply chain 
• Ensure optimal use of Project Planning resources both contract and Staff

• Fit for purpose project planning strategies and plans
• Robust project control processes aligned with the business requirement
• Flow down of terms and conditions to enable succinct reporting

Status Reporting

• Overall responsibility for the reporting of project, portfolio and/or programme planning status in relation to safety, scope, cost, schedule and Business benefits objectives
• Provide business level planning
• Analysis of project progress metrics and global KPI’s to ensure successful project delivery including flagging issues to the project manager in good time to enable remedial action
• Analysis of supply chain progress to ensure successful project delivery including flagging issues to the project manager in good time to enable remedial action
• Responsibility for implementing project control metrics to enable performance analysis

• All work conducted in line with Urenco policies and procedures
• On time reporting of both project and portfolio information

Integration

• Develop a high performance team, ensuring flawless integration of all sub-disciplines and functions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead the day-to-day activities of the project planning team ensuring project and commercial requirements are fulfilled
• Support the requirements of the project manager and project owner / end client

• Evidence that projects are using and incorporating specialist knowledge in project execution process
• Efficient and effective delivery of Project Planning
• Integrating individual projects and functional requirements into one holistic schedule for consumption by Senior Management, ExCom and ULtd Board

URENCO’s Commercial Position

• Ensure Urenco’s commercial position is robustly protected through the application of industry best practice in contracting strategies, supplier selection, procurement, contract negotiation and contract management

• Number/Effect of successful contractor claims against Urenco
• Cost and Schedule effects of Urenco initiated changes
• Across the Project lifecycle (performance derived from Project Reporting)

Good Practice Development

• The role will ensure knowledge is retained and transferred and undertake lessons learnt reviews to promote continuous improvement

• Support the creation and update of project policies and procedures using lesson learnt and previous good practices

  Education & Qualifications Required Essential/ Desirable Experience Needed Essential/ Desirable

• Educated to Degree level a relevant discipline or equivalent experience
• Project Management  or Project controls Qualification / Accreditation such as APM, PMI or ACostE Etc.

E D  

• Min. 5 years’ experience of managing project control teams
• Min. one project exceeding €10 million
• Demonstrable experience across the entire project lifecycle, from concept development to hand-over
• Min. 5 years working within multi-cultural teams
• Demonstrable success in project delivery outside the nuclear industry

E E D D E   Specific know-how and skills required Essential/ Desirable Behavioural Competencies Competency Level

• Ability to analyse project requirements and critical success factors and translate these into bespoke Project Planning Strategies
• Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing strategies that successfully deliver project to Business objectives (safety, budget, cost, benefits)
• Experience of and be skilled in managing ambiguity and being confident to take accountability for delivering to the Business
• Experience of managing complex contractual relationships including the provision of free-issue materials, technology or IP, able to demonstrate a proven track record in managing suppliers to deliver within this context.
• Demonstrable ability in building teams of highly performing professionals,  communicating strategy and building a team accountable for delivery
• Solid knowledge of leading project controls personnel 
• Skilled in leading project teams to success with minimal supervision.
• Analytical bias with attention to detail specifically concerning data collation, analysis and presentation
• Proven track record in managing contract delivery, protecting the owner’s contractual position at all times and preventing the likelihood of claims.
• Conversant in business English
• Conversant in business language specific to role location

  E E E D E E D D D E E

• Team Leadership Ability to align multicultural team members around clear, common goals to successfully achieve project objectives, in roles ranging from oversight or “management by influencing” to active deliver.
• Driving for Results Continuous drive to achieve and exceed challenging goals, bringing a restless desire to continuously improve
• Focus on Performance Holding team members and contributors accountable to all standards of performance.
• Acting Decisively Taking action to position Urenco to succeed in the future. Willingness to accept personal risk, inherent where action is based on trends and forecasts rather than complete data and information.
• Going Beyond the Data Ability to identify patterns or connections between situations that are not obviously related and identify underlying issues.
• Customer Orientation Focusing effort on discovering and meeting the customer’s (project, or business) requirements.
• Thirst for Knowledge Driven by an underlying curiosity and desire to improve subject matter, organisational, and personnel knowledge.
• Building a Learning Culture Supporting and enabling others to develop their capability in line with organisational needs and personal and professional aspirations.
• Working Collaboratively Works co-operatively with others, seeking input from others within the business, as opposed to working separately or in isolation.
• Challenger Mentality Thinks independently to offer alternative views or suggestions based on a robust understanding of the subject matter and the situation or issue.

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Project Engineer Start – ASAP Caerphilly £40,000 - £50,000     Introduction We are recruiting for a Project Engineer, who has experience working within the water industry. The role will be based in the Caerphilly office, working on various sites across the UK; accommodation and food will be supported by the company. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate.                   Roles & Responsibilities As the Project Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Successfully deliver technical projects to in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner, striving for customer satisfaction and a safety-first culture.
• Initial project feasibility, survey, project scoping, estimation, design.
• Carrying out specialist technical site work to deliver all or part of a project, as required.
• The management of all project-related correspondence, schedules, plans, deliverables, and documentation.
• Planning and purchasing materials and sub-contractors as required.
• Adjusting projects priorities and milestones based upon the customer's changing needs.
• Providing regular feedback on operational issues / concerns to stakeholders.

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

• Experience withing the water industry
• Good Electrical Qualification
• SMSTS
• Experience with the management of budgets
• Demonstrable skills with reading and interpreting engineering drawings, and translating product drawings into process information.

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

• £40,000 - £50,000 salary
• Pension plan
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company car or van

    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 074 8888 9339 to speak to Wynand / Vinnie who can tell you more.     INDEED REFERENCE  

Motor Vehicle Technician (Police Vehicles) Automotive - Defence Park Royal, West London, UK Salary: £38,404.81 + KPI Bonus + Benefits Introduction… We’re currently looking to recruit an experienced Motor Vehicle Technician to service and maintain a range of Police vehicles from their state-of-the-art depot in Park Royal. As an experienced Vehicle Technician, you will be tasked with the upkeep of a fleet of vehicles, ensuring they are reliable and can be called upon when needed. Roles & Responsibilities As the Motor Vehicle Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Servicing, maintaining, and repairing a wide fleet of vehicles – Ford, BMW, Vauxhall, Ford and Mercedes Benz Sprinter vans
• Diagnosing faults and error codes.
• Complete MOT’s checks, and services
• Be able to perform complete engine strip downs and fault find any problems
• Conducting maintenance / service work as per the maintenance schedule.

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

• Hold Master Technician qualifications or Senior Technician level
• C&G 1 & 2 in Motor Vehicle Studies or NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
• Manufacturer training through Ford, Vauxhall or BMW is preferable
• Be able to perform in-depth fault finding and diagnostics
• Experience working with new vehicles over the last three years.
• Hybrid vehicle experience is desirable, but not essential.

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

• Basic salary of £38,404.81
• Annual KPI based bonus up to £7,371.
• Opportunity to earn more through overtime.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Work in a state-of-the-art workshop
• Company provides training
• Autonomy. Feel trusted to deliver.

How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393 919 492 and ask to speak to Mpilo Mkhize who can tell you more

Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit for a Plant Manager to join their modern Energy from Waste Power Station in Avonmouth, Bristol.    The vital Plant Manager role comes with a highly competitive basic salary + excellent benefits package which can be discussed. If you’re a Plant Manager, or experienced Operations/Engineering Manager, and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will be responsible for:    

• Ensuring the facility is operated efficiently and that all performance targets are met or exceeded.
• Managing the site O&M team & third-party contractors, ensuring the plant is run in a safe & efficient manner, in compliance with all internal & external standards & legislation.
• Oversee plant improvement opportunities to increase plant availability and reduce ongoing costs.
• Development of the O&M strategy on site, including the implementation and execution of planned / unplanned maintenance activity, outages and day to day operations.
• Managing HSE, Quality and Environmental systems in accordance with OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Managing the site’s budgets and taking financial responsibility for the plant.
• Ensure that the businesses operating model is implemented across the facility.
• Tracking costs for capital project and outages.
• Managing and developing site personnel.
• Reporting on QEHS, Financial, Operations and Maintenance issues.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Ideally qualified with a degree in a relevant engineering field
• Would be highly beneficial to have an IOSH or NEBOSH Health and Safety Qualification

    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Plant Manager role would suit someone who has:  

• Prior senior management experience within a heavy process engineering environment such as Power (EfW, Biomass, CCGT, Coal, etc), Refineries, Petrochemicals, COMAH sites, etc.
• Excellent leadership skills with proven experience in successfully achieving plant KPI’s.
• Familiar with Engineering standards and legislation such as PSSR, LOLER, PUWER etc.
• Budget/Commercial/Strategic experience.

    Salary and benefits of the Plant Manager role  

• A highly competitive basic salary
• Bonus
• Excellent benefits package

   

Site Project Engineer Nuclear – Lifting Equipment Bridgwater, UK Salary of £35,000 - £45,000 D.O.E     Introduction The Site Project Engineer will be responsible for producing all technical solutions, designs and engineering of all onsite lifting operations, receiving transportation, loadouts, marine transportations and load-ins. You will work as part of the team within the Nuclear Business Unit to deliver turnkey logistics solutions to the client throughout the UK and Europe.     Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Site Project Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Using your expertise to devise smart engineering solutions for heavy lifting and transportation projects.
• Design and production of engineering drawings for the safe execution of projects methodologies
• Conducting site visits to provide conceptual solutions for lifting operations, as well as assessing and overseeing execution of ongoing jacking/skidding operations
• Developing drawings, calculations, visualisations, manuals, risk assessments and other key documents
• Ensuring high levels of document quality and document control throughout the lifecycle of the project, producing Risk Assessments, Method Statements and other key documents
• Ensuring projects are delivered to outstanding HSEQ requirements
• Preparing and selecting both existing and renewed engineering statements

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

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in a related engineering discipline or demonstrable industry experience
• CSCS Appointed Person
• Ability to produce well-structured design calculations and reports
• Experience in heavy lift transport, shipping or lifting markets, with evidence of delivering targets and achieving objectives
• Experience in temporary works design, structural design and analysis, problem solving from first principles
• Extensive experience in engineering of hydraulic gantry installations and crane lifting projects

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

• Salary of £35,000 - £45,000 D.O.E
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Flexible working arrangements
• Private medical insurance
• Dedicated training and supported career development

    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 919492 to speak to Mpilo Mkhize who can tell you more.     INDPOW

Astute’s Nuclear Team are exclusively partnered with an industry leader in industrial services solutions and hazardous waste management across the UK to recruit a Business Development Manager to join their Industrial Services division in Rugby, Warwickshire. The Business Development Manager role comes with a salary of up to £55,000 per annum plus a car allowance, bonus and many other benefits. In this role, you will drive business development from securing new enquiries to handover to operations, ensuring high-quality service delivery across the UK, with particular emphasis in Rugby. If you’re a Business Development Manager with experience within the Industrial Services or Hazardous Waste sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Regional Commercial Manager you will:   Key Responsibilities:

• Drive business development for key business growth within the industrial services sector, targeting both new and existing clients, using proactive techniques like cold calling and outreach to offer a broad range of industrial services, including waste removal and infrastructure cleaning solutions.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of new business opportunities and contribute to the company business plan.
• Foster strong customer relationships by ensuring high service standards, addressing non-conformances, and providing timely feedback.
• Maximise margins on projects and ensure continuity of work for the business teams.
• Collaborate across divisions to identify other opportunities, especially within waste treatment and disposal through other sites across the business group.
• Collaborate with Account Managers, Admin Staff, and Operations to ensure seamless service delivery and contract management.
• Manage the tender process, including document reviews, financial analysis, and ensuring compliance with Tender Governance procedures.
• Monitor market trends, competitors, and relevant industry developments to inform business strategy.
• Manage projects, inquiries, and customer communications while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Promote a safety-first culture and actively contribute to the company’s health, safety, and environmental initiatives.
• Represent the business at stakeholder events and ensure compliance with company policies, including security, data protection, and equal opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven professional with experience in industrial services and business development to join a dynamic and growing team.     Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Technical expertise in industrial services and hazardous/chemical waste solutions, with previous experience in the sector.
• Proven ability to manage customer accounts and their associated sales revenue.
• Strong commercial acumen, a track record of profitable new business, and a commitment to high levels of customer service, along with a full UK driving licence.
• Degree qualified or proven sector experience in business development and sales in industrial services or hazardous wastes management.

    Personal skills The Business Development Manager role would suit someone who has:

• Flexibility to accommodate overnight stays, early starts, and late finishes to meet client and business needs.
• Proven track record in driving profitable new business while maintaining high levels of customer service.
• Strong logistics knowledge, including experience with transport booking and vehicle requirements for contracts.
• Expertise in H&S industry regulations, environmental compliance, and managing contaminated soils within construction waste.
• Skilled in cold calling, negotiating, and executing deals at both strategic and tactical levels, with experience in managing projects and business processes.

    Salary and benefits of the Business Development Manager role

• Salary up to £55,000 DOE
• Car allowance
• Bonus based on company and personal performance
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Progression plan

Site Manager Location – Eastfields/Warwickshire £55,000-£75,000     Introduction… Astute is working with one of the worlds market leading O&M service providers. Specialising in the development, engineering, financing, construction, operations & maintenance of large scale solar photovoltaic projects. With close to 1.8GWp installed Globally and a 5-year track record for outstanding services, they are looking for a Site Manager to be responsible for providing Site Management services to concurrent turn-key EPC Solar PV & Battery Storage projects in the UK     Roles & Responsibilities You will be responsible for:

• Manage Utility scale Solar PV and Battery Storage Projects on site.
• Adhering to HSQE standards ensuring compliance is maintained according to UK HSE and CDM regulations.
• Coordinating contractor and subcontractors on site and interface management between stakeholders including: ICP, subcontractors, landowners, DNO’s, Client.
• Preparation of site documentation and delivery of projects and safety or O&M file compilation.
• Management of all logistics and materials on site and identify and escalate any risk budget to project Management team.

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

• Degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering or technical discipline.
• Experience with Renewable Energy technologies in the UK, preferably Solar PV and/or Battery Storage.
• SMSTS trained.
• Black CSCS card preferable.
• Strong preference for NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK).
• First Aid trained a plus.
• Fluent in English. German speaking a plus.
• Self-starter with commitment to self-development and passion for renewable energy.
• Flexible – the role will require managing a number of sites, staying locally for the construction phase.
• Desire to work in an international Company.

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

• Basic Salary of £55,000 - £75,000
• Car allowance / van (negotiable)
• Bonus 12.5% KPI driven
• Pension ER’s contributions up to 6% - following a successful 3 month probation period
• Full Health cover
• 4 x Life cover- following a successful 3 month probation period
• 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Mobile
• PC
• PPE

    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 07441391775 to speak to Sue Greeff who can tell you more.     INDREN