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Head of EMEA Development
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Site Supervisor - Steel Structure/Ducting
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/26/24
  • PAY RATE: $500.0 /DAY
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


SHEQ Officer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
 

Technical Project Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

CNC Turner - Night Shift
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
CNC Turner Operator – Night Shift Portsmouth £26,000 – £31,200 DoE + Pension + Overtime     Introduction Astute Technical are currently recruiting for a CNC Turner Programmer who is fully conversant with Fanuc to join one of the South Coasts most established subcontract manufacturing companies, working from complex customer drawings and specifications to create CNC Programs on the latest and most sophisticated CNC Turning Centres. This is an excellent opportunity to work with prestigious clients such as Rolls Royce and work on exciting projects from a range of industry sectors.                     Roles & Responsibilities As a CNC Operator you will be responsible for:
  • Setting and Operating CNC Machines
  • Ensuring the highest quality is maintained at all times and the machining processes are running efficiently to maximise productivity.
  • Maintain highest quality throughout the process, including dimensionally inspect manufactured product, using a variety of measuring equipment, to ensure the drawing requirements are achieved.
    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Fully conversant in setting/operating Turning machines, ideally Doosan, Bridgeport or Dugard
  • Worked to ISO9001 standards.
  • Worked to high tolerance levels.
    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • Competitive Salary of £26,000 - £31,200 DoE
  • 20 days leave + Bank Holidays
  • Overtime at 1.5
  • Pension Scheme
    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 02393910068 to speak to Jack Atkinson who can tell you more.     INDREN

Field Service Engineer - South West
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Field Service Engineer – EV

North East Region – 

£36,000 to £42,000 + benefits

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 Field Service Engineer to attend customers' sites, maintaining solar ground mounted PV and Battery Storage systems on a day-to-day basis, carrying out maintenance on installations, utilising and testing solar PV and Battery Storage systems, performing preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance as directed

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Field Services Manager, as a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:
  • Undertaking planned inspection and maintenance according to legal, technical, manufacturer and contractual requirements
  • Performing reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and resolution in a timely manner
  • Carrying out site surveys requests as required
  • Compiling 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
  • Ensuring that work output meets technical quality, reliability, cost, and productivity
  • Complying with the company Health & Safety Policy, including carrying out general housekeeping
  • Complying 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
  • Participating in an on-call rota

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:
  • NVQ Level 3 electrical qualifications or equivalent
  • 17th/18th (preferably) edition wiring regulations
  • Ideally at least a year’s experience in electrical/O&M work on utility scale solar sites
  • A dynamic and flexible attitude when it comes to call outs and occasional overnight stays
  • A full and clean UK driving licence
  • Battery storage experience is advantageous

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • Salary of between £36,000 to £42,000, DOE
  • Electric Van provided with charge points on site
  • Private health, pension and all company benefits
  • Cracking opportunity to join a major player in the sustainable energy world

Site Manager
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 4/29/24
  • PAY RATE: $550.0 /DAY

Field Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Field Service Engineer

Oxford

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 location.

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 £38k - £40k 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 Business Development Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Senior Business Development Manager – Solar

£65k Basic + Car Allowance/Benefits

** Home Based **

Astute are proud to be supporting an international client who are a leader in the development of large solar parks across Europe. Offering full end to end services from project initiation, financing, construction, asset management through to the full management of the solar park lifecycle, our client have a proven track record developing solar parks and already have a 400 Megawatt track record.

An exciting opportunity for a Home Based Senior Business Development Manager now exists to contact land owners such as farmers/estates, land agents and local planning authorities and identify new development opportunities for new solar parks.

As Senior Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for:-

  • Project scouting including appointments and negotiation with landowners and interest groups
  • Liaising with Company Solicitors for property agreements
  • Contacting and managing municipalities to obtain and understand policies and regulations & support for our initiatives
  • Project Management, managing individual project progress on the ground, in close collaboration with the Munich based Project Managers

To be considered for the Senior Business Development Manager role, candidates will demonstrate:-

  • Proven track record in Business Development/Sales
  • Solar knowledge/experience
  • Track record in Managing a Team
  • Proven experience in dealing with Land Owners, (Farmers/Land Agents/Local Planning Authorities)

As Senior Business Development Manager with our client, you will receive:-

  • Competitive salary of £65kpa
  • £5k Car Allowance + Benefits package
  • Opportunity to work in an autonomous environment
  • 100% Home Based

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and cover letter to

[email protected] or call 023 93 911 007 and speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more

 

 

 

 


Technical Sales Advisor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Technical Sales Advisor

Hazardous Waste

Hybrid Working

Up to £30,000 + Company Benefits

 

Introduction…

Astute are partnered with a leading recycling and waste management business in the UK, who are looking for a Technical Sales Advisor to join their Hazardous Waste Sales Team in nurturing and developing new incoming sales opportunities whilst proving sound technical advice.

 

 

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Technical Sales Manager, as a Technical Sales Advisor, you will be responsible for:

 

  • Answering incoming calls and emails from prospective and existing clients whilst providing technical sales advice off the back of process bulk and packages customer enquiries.
  • Arranging the hazpack chemist visit and ensuring that the collection of samples and lab results are provided back to the client and uploaded to the system within an agreed timeframe.
  • Obtaining all technical information and providing a technical sales quote to the client
  • Working alongside the companies depot and company suppliers to ensure the best value options are provided to the clients for their hazardous waste requirements.
  • Offering first class hazardous waste advice to clients as well as providing a fantastic level of customer service.
  • Ensuring that personal KPI’s and targets are met
  • Liaising with external stakeholders, account managers and suppliers to ensure a smooth process across the board.

 

This role will be predominantly based from home, however there is the option to work from an office in various locations around the UK – please only apply if this is suitable.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

 

  • A relevant qualification in a chemistry is essential
  • Experience of working within hazardous waste
  • Knowledge of the waste industry would be ideal
  • Strong sales advisory background
  • Experience of negotiating sales and managing the sales process
  • The ability to work in a high pressure environment
  • A full UK driving licence is required for this role.

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

 

  • A salary of up to £30,000
  • Financial incentives
  • Development and progression opportunities
  • Pension & great holiday allowance
  • Retail and leisure discount scheme
  • Access to all company benefits

 

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02392 288 217 and ask to speak to Sam McSheaffrey who can tell you more.