Astute People Ltd

Software Developer

Ashchurch

£50,000 and Benefits

 

Introduction…

Are you a confident, skilled and experienced Software Engineer with extensive development expertise that is keen on moving into a key role in a high-profile customer-delivery-focussed team? We are looking for a Software Developer to join one of our clients, who is a large defence company based in Ashchurch. As a Software Developer you will work as part of a team to deliver the development of bespoke interfaces to external systems, data proxies and simulation systems that will be used to present high-quality live demonstrations to customers.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Software Developer,

you will be responsible for:

• Delivering novel solutions to the expanding current and prospective customer base.
• The delivery of software development tasks in support of the product portfolio.
• The development of bespoke interfaces to external systems, data proxies and simulation systems that will be used to present high-quality live demonstrations to customers.
• Taking ownership of projects – planning, developing and presenting proof of concept solutions to customers with support from the wider team as required.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A solid background of object-oriented software development using either Microsoft .Net Core (C#) and/or Python is.
• Experience of development of systems utilising technologies such as HTTP REST, XML, JSON; Databases such as SQLite, PostgreSQL.
• Be familiar with using and creating APIs, experience working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and working knowledge of TCP/IP networking including development for data exchange and transmission.
• Sound fundamental knowledge of IP Network and System architecture design, Database architectures, Active Directory, Group Policy, Virtualisation technologies and Serial Communications.
• Hardware integration and configuration – for example integration of communications hardware (modems, radio receivers, cryptographic equipment), Proposing IT hardware such as servers, workstations, storage.
• A knowledge and understanding of defence and government communications networks would be advantageous but not essential.
• Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering, fundamentals of RF, signals test and measurement.
• RF hardware (signal generation, spectral analysis) would be beneficial for some projects, although not essential for the role.
• You will require a relevant Engineering or IT qualification such as a degree, foundation degree or HND alongside Chartered or Incorporated status with a Professional Body such as The IET or British Computing Society. Alternatively, Membership and evidence of working towards Chartered or Incorporated status.
• Due to the sensitive nature of some of our existing and target projects the successful candidate will be expected to obtain and maintain a Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £50,000
• Flexible working (able to work from home 1 day per week)
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Discounts from over 850 retailers.
• Employee Share Plan
• Personal development training an opportunities

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393 912 368 and ask to speak to Sandra who can tell you more.

Solar PV Installer

Bedfordshire

£25,000 to £30,000 DOE + benefits

 

 

Introduction…

 

Astute are working with one of the industry leading providers of domestic solar projects across the UK. We are looking for an experienced Solar PV Installer for the roofing aspect of installations, ideally located in and around Bedfordshire, to support with the installation of roof mounted solar panels.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As a Solar PV Installer, you will be responsible for:

• Installing fixings and panels to a range of surfaces
• Working from heights
• Providing an excellent level of customer service
• Other duties as required

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

 

• Experience with installing Solar PV is an advantage
• Experience working at heights (essential)
• Roofing and install experience (essential)
• Happy be flexible to work out of hours and weekends
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Competitive salary of £25,000 to £30,000 depending on experience
• Paid overtime
• Holiday pay and pension
• Use of company vehicle

 

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.

Solar PV Installer

Bedfordshire

£25,000 to £30,000 DOE + benefits

 

 

Introduction…

 

Astute are working with one of the industry leading providers of domestic solar projects across the UK. We are looking for an experienced Solar PV Installer for the roofing aspect of installations, ideally located in and around Bedfordshire, to support with the installation of roof mounted solar panels.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As a Solar PV Installer, you will be responsible for:

• Installing fixings and panels to a range of surfaces
• Working from heights
• Providing an excellent level of customer service
• Other duties as required

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

 

• Experience with installing Solar PV is an advantage
• Experience working at heights (essential)
• Roofing and install experience (essential)
• Happy be flexible to work out of hours and weekends
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Competitive salary of £25,000 to £30,000 depending on experience
• Paid overtime
• Holiday pay and pension
• Use of company vehicle

 

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.

Research and Development Process Scientist

• Lane End, UK
• Full-time
• Contract Type: Standard

Company Description

Veolia Water Technologies, the world leader in water treatment. Veolia Water Technologies provide complete solutions for water treatment. Innovating in key areas such as sustainable development, resource and by-product recovery, our differentiating water treatment processes enable us to offer solutions suited to every application. We are experts in water.

Job Description

This role will be working within the R&D process team on new developments in water purification technologies and products on the laboratory scale. These will be associated with a wide range of process technologies and new product projects.

The work will primarily involve designing, building and operating laboratory-scale test rigs featuring new technologies, prototypes and finished products. This requires associated chemical/microbiological analytical test work and reporting on results, as part of the Research and Development team. Calibration of instruments and auditing/maintaining records are also important tasks. Analytical skills in chemistry, microbiology and chemical engineering will be utilised.

Please Note - applicants who are asked for interview will be required to demonstrate their knowledge and practical skills via a series of aptitude tasks. The outcomes of these will have a major bearing on our choice of successful candidate.

1. Operation of test equipment associated with new products and processes

To ensure pilot rig and finished product testwork and associated tasks are carried out satisfactorily and completed to meet the technical objectives set within the agreed time scales. 

Involvement in the process design and testing of new products

• Collaborating in setting design/objectives of testwork, plus definition of time-scales

• Safe, logical/careful & thoughtful completion of practical work, data logging/processing.

• Accurate recording of experimental results, report writing and outcome presentation.

• Organising and monitoring test programmes for new products/technologies.

• Time management, record keeping and communication.

• Test reports are completed and written up promptly, in line with departmental KPIs.

2. Project Support

Acquire a detailed familiarity with the technologies used in water purification and with the ELGA LabWater range of products.  Provide support to other team members, using scientific skills and calibration / quality assurance auditing capabilities.

3. Analysis Support

To participate in ensuring that an efficient analytical service is provided by the department. This will require:

• Maintaining a good working knowledge of the appropriate techniques.

• Ensuring relevant Work Instructions are kept updated and work is carried out to them.

• Ensuring equipment is in full working order and calibrated, the laboratory is kept clean, tidy and safe, in accordance with regulatory standards.

4. Laboratory Visibility

The laboratory is maintained such that it provides visitors with a positive reinforcement of our commitment to high quality R&D. A professional approach and GLP-compatible behaviour is a mandatory part of this role.

5. Other features of the job that require emphasis;

 A high degree of flexibility to enable us to react to changing priorities.

• Working in the R&D Department, information security and confidentiality are essential.

• A willingness to embrace the precepts of chemistry, microbiology and chemical engineering in order to integrate well in our multidisciplinary team.

• A high level of work independence is required. After an initial period of training on water purification technologies and laboratory procedures, the candidate will be expected to take ownership of some projects and related testwork.

Qualifications

Must haves….

 

• A degree or equivalent in chemical engineering, chemistry or other STEM subject.

• Experience of working in a laboratory environment with a team of scientists/engineers.

• Practical knowledge of lab techniques, analytical chemistry and/or microbiology.

• Strength in mathematics, with the ability to manipulate & analyse sets of numerical data is essential.

• Strong communication skills, both verbal & written, with the confidence to document and present, clearly & concisely, test results, conclusions and project outcomes.

• A natural problem solver, using your own initiative to find solutions, as part of a team.

• Willingness and the ability to explore new ideas and grow own knowledge base.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

• Good practical skills and a hands on approach is essential.

• An ability to work independently, after instruction, to achieve set goals and timescales.

• Sound knowledge of Google and Microsoft Applications.

• Having a practical hobby which can be illustrated at interview will be a major advantage.

Additional Information

A training and development plan will be designed for you as we want you to grow and develop within Veolia; this may include external run training as required for the role.

Veolia offers the following benefits to name a few;

• Competitive salary

• 25 days holiday plus 8 public holidays

• Life Assurance

• Pension Scheme

Along with Private Medical Insurance, Group Income Protection, Dental Insurance, Cycle to work scheme, Travel Insurance, Health Screening, Shopping discounts and much more.

Senior Authorised Person - Renewable Energy Hertfordshire/Cambridgeshire/Northamptonshire/North Buckinghamshire/West Essex £50,000 - £60,000 DOE     Introduction Astute are partnered with one of the most reputable sustainable energy businesses in the UK and a pioneer in the sector. The company develop, construct, own and operate their own renewable energy assets and we’re looking for a Senior Authorised Person to carryout operations, construction, commissioning and maintenance works of the high voltage networks on all renewable energy asset types, including ground mount solar PV assets, battery storage and electric vehicle charging solutions                     Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Head of Operations you will be responsible for:  

• Routine maintenance, testing, and remedial work on high voltage networks
• Writing High Voltage switching schedules and approval of the same
• Carrying out High Voltage switching
• Issuing safety documents in line with the company’s Electrical Safety Rules
• Performing High Voltage preventative maintenance in accordance with the annual maintenance plans and completing professional reports
• Performing High Voltage corrective maintenance as required and completing reports in a timely manner
• Leading on High voltage faults and reporting findings
• Keeping accurate and detailed records of electrical testing, High voltage switching schedules and safety documents that are suitable for audit

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

• 2+ years of SAP-level High Voltage work experience, experience in solar and private networks, must have had authorisation to issue SFT, PTW
• HV senior authorised up to 33kV at a minimum (private network) an experienced 11kv underground DNO Senior Authorised Person will be considered
• Trained to nationally recognised qualifications in HV operational works
• Experience in commissioning HV switchgear, cable testing and construction works
• Working knowledge of G59 and G99 relays
• Experience in on site management of operational staff and contractors
• A full and clean UK driving licence
• IOSH or NEBOSH Qualification/SMSTS would be desirable
• HND in Electrical Engineering

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

• Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience
• Electric Van provided with charge points on site
• Company share scheme
• Private health, pension and all company benefits
• Life insurance
• Cracking opportunity to join a major player in the sustainable energy world

    How to apply? To apply for this exciting opportunity, please email a copy of your CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 02392 222 968 and ask for Kieran Boyton-Salts who can tell you more.     INDREN  

 

Role:

Bid Co-Ordinator – High Voltage

Location:

Southampton

Package Details:

Competitive salary, good pension, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, private healthcare, 39 Hours per week with the option of flexible working

 

Introduction…

We are currently recruiting for a Bid Co-Ordinator (HV) to work for our global client who are a world leader in cable technology. You’ll be responsible for managing the complete tender process from enquiry to tender submission through to order capture.

You’ll need previous account management and client relationship building experience, as well as experience of working on and delivering sales proposals, bids, and tenders. You’ll need to be well organised and able to coordinate with all internal stakeholders as well as being the client’s single point of contact.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the HV Bid Co-Ordinator, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting customer enquires & managing tenders- simple of cables through to complex turnkey contracts involving civil works, cable installation, jointing works, and commissioning testing.
• Managing the complete tender process from enquiry to tender submission through to order capture
• Acting as single point contact for all internal and external communication on tenders
• Determining bid tactics and pricing of offers
• Collating technical, operational, and commercial information as part of the preparation of any tender submission.
• Evaluating options to provide optimised project solutions
• Undertaking post tender discussions and contract negotiation with the customer
• Tracking major projects in the UK marketplace, developing new business opportunities and long-term customer relationships

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject such as business management.

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Competitive salary
• 8% employer pension
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Option of flexible working

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393910037 and ask to speak to Charlotte Jones who can tell you more.

Role:

Mill Yard Operative

Location:

Masham, North Yorkshire

Package Details:

£22,672.00+ Benefits

Introduction…

My client supplies animal feed to farmers in the North of England offering customers efficient solutions to feeding on their farms. They are looking for a Mill Yard Operative to join their team.

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Mill Yard Operative, you will be responsible for:

• Packing of animal feed from automated system: Operate packing machine to produce pallets of stacked feed using robotic palletiser, move full pallets to storage facility. Use of pallet wrapper where required to.
• Stock rotation system to be followed and competency of stacking product in tidy orderly fashion. Schedule of packing and cross contamination rules followed. Check weigh bags as required to comply with trading standards. Records kept up to date.
• Filling of mini bulk bags with animal feed: Using platform scale and hopper to fill mini bulk bags, Competency in using JCB loading shovel to fill hopper with blended feeds or other feeds. Use of platform scale to weigh bags and documentation for correct delivery information.
• Loading of Compound Bulk Compound Feeds: Operators will be trained to use the weighbridge system for weighing our fleet of bulk vehicles; farm collected tractors and trailers; contracted bulk vehicles. Follow procedure for loading bulk vehicles, accuracy is paramount, and all information recorded correctly including vehicle storage compartment (box number); out-loading bin number. Other tasks during loading include sampling of product; checking vehicle cleanliness before loading and compartments are locked to prevent contamination with other products.
• Tipping Raw Materials: Weighbridge operation again with training provided for sampling; physical quality checks; TASCC codes of practice checks include last three loads carried on the vehicle; that the three loads are not on the TASCC restricted list and if they are on the sensitive list then correct cleaning of the vehicle was performed after tippling that load. Cleaning methods could include sweeping, sanitising, or steam cleaning. Banksman training provided to ensure safe tipping of loads into designated tipping bays in the Blend shed and intakes in the Mill.

Harvest Work

• Seasonal work running from July to September with a rota system for afterhours work: late shifts operate until 9pm for tipping of grain, and occasional night shifts and Sunday work for grain drying. Unsociable hours rewarded above standard pay.
• This involves weighing in loads of grain delivered from farm, sampling of moisture and density (kg/ hectare litre) of the grain on Moisture analysis machine. Training provided for the use of setting up intake route on the process control system, then provide banksman for tipping before weighing vehicle out once they have tipped.
• Operating fully automated grain drying and grain treating equipment to route grain from silo to store via treatment method or drying, testing moisture, and following protocol for machine adjustments

Other typical Jobs

• General Housekeeping: The Mill yard kept in a clean and tidy state using ride on yard sweeper; hand sweeper permissible in well ventilated areas; vacuuming of all areas of mill as and when required. Monthly cleaning audits completed to check on general housekeeping.
• Driving Shunter Vehicles: A bulk vehicle is loaded, and operators trained to drive vehicle for moving raw material around the site, loading vehicle from bulk bins, or using JCB; tipping bulk vehicle on to flat storage areas or down designated intakes.
• Using large bucket on the JCB for moving Raw Materials around the site, typically grain from storage facilities to intake and silos. Extra training provided for driving JCB for this task.
• Repairing pallets: Pallets repaired where boards are missing and brought back into a usable state.
• Painting and general upkeep of plant.
• Health and Safety protocols followed.
• The above are the main tasks but not limit of potential jobs and a willingness to help and be adaptable as required is necessary.
• Progression to Manufacturing Operative possible for adept employees.

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £21,000 - £22,672.00 basic
• Pension
• Holiday
• Overtime

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391775 and ask to speak to Sue Greeff who can tell you more.

Mechanical Field Service Engineer – Heavy Industry Essex Circa £40,000 + overtime + van + laptop+ phone

 

Introduction…

We are actively recruiting for a Mechanical Field Service Engineer to join a leading serving company who operate within various sectors including Power Stations, CHP Plants, Utilities, FMCG, Petrochemical and many more to deliver maintenance, resources, technical support and repairs.

This is a field based position covering Essex and South East parts of London. You may also be required to travel further afield within the UK as they grow their client base.

 

Role & Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out pre-planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical assets including turbines, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, etc.
• Providing engineering solutions when immediate spares aren't available (retrofitting, reverse engineering or modifying equipment)
• Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices complying with Health and Safety regulations
• Respond to reactive maintenance call outs
• Maintaining accurate maintenance and inspection logs up to date
• Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination
• Supervising contracted labour when on site

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with the following knowledge / qualifications:

• Time Served Apprenticeship in a Mechanical Engineering field
• Strong experience working with rotating equipment such as Steam Turbines, Gas Turbines and associated equipment
• Experience working in a heavy process environment such as a power station, refinery, chemical plant or paper mill.
• As this is a field based role, a full UK driving licence is a necessity

 

Salary & Benefits

What's on offer for this exciting role:

• Salary up to £40,000 (DOE)
• Overtime (1.5x)
• Company van + mobile + laptop
• Pension
• An opportunity to join a growing organisation

 

To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call Kyle Shinn on 02392 288 284 who can tell you more.