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Commissioning Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s team is partnering with a specialist in water treatment and technology services across the UK to recruit an experienced Commissioning Engineer in the West Midlands. This role will require the Commissioning Engineer to travel widely and at short notice to support in the installation and commissioning of a variety of process water equipment. The customer focussed Commissioning Engineer position comes with a salary of up to £42,000 dependant on experience, a competitive benefits package and a company vehicle & fuel card. If you’re an experienced Commissioning Engineer with previous working knowledge of the water industry, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Working as the Commissioning Engineer, you will be responsible for:  
  • Leading the commissioning of cutting-edge water treatment systems, ensuring they meet our rigorous technical standards and project timelines.
  • Ensuring all equipment is effectively transitioned from equipment from mechanical completion to operational readiness, aligning with contract specifications and fostering client satisfaction.
  • Working with the Commissioning Manager to oversee the commissioning process, from equipment handover to system activation, emphasising safety and efficiency.
  • Coordinate commissioning activities, ensuring resources and equipment are optimised to meet project schedules.
  • Engage in design reviews, risk assessments, and commissioning plans to develop comprehensive documentation to support project execution.
  • Any other duties as required.
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • HNC/ Degree in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering /C&G 17/18th Edition or equivalent.
  • Candidates should have a background in performing mechanical or electrical maintenance/service work and an understanding of equipment commissioning.
  • Experience working in a similar role within the water industry is desirable.
  • A full, valid driving licence
    Salary and benefits of the Commissioning Engineer role
  • Basic salary of  £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
  • Company vehicle + fuel card
  • Holiday allowance 25 days plus Bank Holidays with the option to buy or sell additional days off.
  • Leading pension contribution of up to 10% of your earnings.
  • Private Healthcare with an option to add your family members.

Account Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

TerraCycle Overview:

We are TerraCycle® and we are Eliminating the Idea of Waste®.

Operating in over 21 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific, TerraCycle is a global innovator in green business. It partners with many of the world’s largest consumer product companies and retailers to create collection and recycling solutions for hundreds of traditionally non-recyclable waste streams. By working with companies, retailers, governments and consumers, TerraCycle is able to collect and solve for just about every waste stream, from snack wrappers and contact lenses to ocean plastics and cigarette butts, all waste streams that otherwise end up in landfills, oceans, or incinerators. TerraCycle has received hundreds of awards globally and has been highlighted in some of the world's most recognized media outlets, including CNN, Wall St. Journal, Reuters.com New York Times, Forbes and thousands of others.

In May 2019, TerraCycle launched its newest initiative, Loop, a global circular shopping system that enables brands, retailers and consumers to transition from single-use disposable materials to reusable, durable packaging, washed by Loop and refilled by the brands. Loop has engaged many of the world's largest consumer product companies (including P&G, Nestlé, Unilever, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, and Mondelez) and many of the world’s largest retailers in this platform. Loop is currently available in the mid-Atlantic and Northeastern U.S, and the greater Paris region in France, with plans to expand into several new markets including Canada, Japan, the UK and Germany in 2021.

Job Overview –

The TerraCycle Account Management Team seeks to hire a resourceful, autonomous and organised Account Manager to manage a portfolio of around 10-12 large and key accounts across Europe (mostly large FMCG brands) with a focus on the UK and France.

Their primary responsibility will be to manage the overall relationship with the client, the day to day running of recycling programmes and will ensure that all contractual obligations of the partnership are delivered to the right specifications and on time. They will oversee the launch of a recycling partnership and manage partnership projects where needed.

The role will be placed in the Account Management Team and will report to one of the Account Directors in the team.

The Account Manager will work closely with the Account Director to execute and deliver on set KPIs and strategies for growing revenue within their portfolio and expanding existing relationship and opportunities and ensure continuous renewals of partnerships. They will support the Account Director in building strategies for their portfolios and work on expanding existing relationships with key stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities:

Recurring tasks will include but are not limited to:

  • Serving as primary contact for a portfolio of brand partners
  • Managing external client relationships to satisfaction to ensure renewal and growth
  • Identifying and developing opportunities to drive business value for clients
  • Ensuring all client inquiries are responded to in a timely fashion
  • Identifying & resolving client concerns and troubleshoot and problem solve mostly independently where necessary
  • Proactively driving account growth: Preparing upsell proposals and facilitate cross-sell opportunities with other departments
  • Nurture and expand relationships with day-to day contacts and other key relevant stakeholders of their accounts
  • Mostly independently negotiate renewal terms
  • Coordinate with internal teams to develop plans for and regularly review programme performance
  • Preparing internal account performance data for their portfolio
  • Creating client-ready documents, including monthly reports (in both Excel and PowerPoint) and custom presentations
  • Provide clients with programme & budget updates and proposals according to their internal budgeting and planning process
  • Managing programme operational flow, pricing files, presentations, and contracts
  • Coordinating internal processes, including monthly invoicing and annual renewal pricing & projection process in conjunction with Operations team
  • Providing project management support for product orders, design projects, and brand activations as needed

 

Requirements/Skills –

Minimum of 3 years of experience in an Account Management/ Relationship Management role

Proven ability to build and grow client relationships Experience in growing revenue with clients as well as cross and upsells Excellent written and spoken English and French Solid business acumen Solid number literacy and ability to analyse data Strong communicator with excellent presentation skills A creative problem solver capable of thinking outside the box Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly PowerPoint) Solid team player who can collaborate cross-functionally and across cultures Solid organizational skills including attention to detail, ability to multitask and to prioritise among competing tasks Capability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment A sense of resourcefulness, ability to adapt, and positive attitude

Desirable:

Experience in client management within FMCG company is a added bonus

Project management experience is a plus A demonstrable interest in sustainable/green business would be beneficial

Compensation:

Salary depending on experience

25 Paid Holiday Days Summer Friday 2 Volunteering Days Online Yoga and wellbeing activities Company Pension contribution Enhanced Parental Leave Quarterly team engagement Hybrid working - opportunity to work from home up to 2 days per week Work anywhere for 1 month Office exchange programme

 

Job description is not all-inclusive. TerraCycle reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. TerraCycle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. All candidates must already have the eligibility to work in the UK.

TerraCycle is committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion.

Senior O&M Engineer - Bristol
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Senior O&M Engineer Bristol £50k basic + Benefits package Astute are proud to be working with a high-profile client who are a specialist alternative asset manager providing funds, direct investments, and tailored investment solutions, including co-investment across a range of highly differentiated alternative investment strategies. With a growing portfolio of Energy Assets covering Solar, Energy Storage and Wind, a new and exciting vacancy now exists for a Senior O&M Engineer. Roles & Responsibilities As the Senior Operations & Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for:
  • To be responsible for a team of one or two engineers and organise their weekly priorities.
  • To be responsible for the availability and PM achieved to the designated portfolio.
  • Supervise HV works from different subcontractors.
  • Acting as Controller engineer (HV)
  • To help the GH O&M team to achieve high HSQE standards across our portfolio, working
  • closely with HSE Manager.
  • Deliver all the Preventative Maintenance and Reactive Maintenance on the allocated
  • portfolio including HV maintenance.
  • Complete Site Inspections across the portfolio as required.
Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • 18th Edition certified
  • Team Leading experience essential
  • Solar or BESS experience would be advantageous, but not essential.
  • Maintenance background in heavy industrial engineering/manufacturing will also be considered.
Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • £50k basic
  • 20% Bonus
  • Company car, Healthcare, Pension, Fuel Card
  • Laptop/iPad
  • On call uplift
How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 023 93 911 007 and ask to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.  

Field Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Field Service Engineer

Oxford/Reading/Swindon

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/Reading/Swindon territory.

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 £36k - £46k 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.

 


Electrical Fitter
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

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.

Operations Supervisor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Operations Supervisor Waste Management

Paisley

£35,000 per annum + package

 

Introduction…

 

We are currently recruiting for an experienced on-site Operations Manager to join one of the leading Waste Management specialists working within the Hazardous Waste sector across the UK. They are looking for an Operations Manager to join their established team at their processing facility in Paisley to support their hazardous waste treatment operations and industrial cleaning services, supporting the daily running of the site and its teams.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

  • Supervising the safe, compliance and commercially sound day to day running of a busy hazardous waste treatment facility.
  • The overall supervision of all waste acceptance operations, including the recording and monitoring of waste inputs, the full processing operation, and the movement of waste off-site.
  • Ensuring complete site compliance within environmental permits, operating licences and waste regulations as well as managing all health and safety on-
  • Provide Health and Safety leadership on site. Including championing and driving the Health and Safety culture across all site staff and visitors.
  • Supervision of the plant and equipment, ensuring they are maintained and operated in line with regulations and company policy.
  • Support all teams on-site, managing both the administration function and the site chemist functions as part of the site compliance package. Ensuring lab techniques are maintained to industry standards and waste reception inputs are managed.
  • Support team development and highlight training requirements where necessary, creating, and leading continuous improvement programmes.
  • Developing and maintaining good working relationships with the customer base, acting as the escalation point of contact for the assessment and delivery of customer requirements.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Previous operations management/supervisory experience, ideally within the Waste Management or Hazardous Waste Industry.
  • A HND qualification or equivalent in Chemistry and have a good understanding of chemistry/chemical management and industrial services.
  • COTC Level 4 in the Treatment and Transfer of Hazardous Waste and ideally hold an IOSH certification.
  • In-depth understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance and be flexible in your attitude to work.

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

  • Competitive salary of up to £35,000 per annum
  • 25 days holiday + BH
  • Opportunity to work with one of the industry leaders in Waste Management

 

How to Apply

To apply, please call Megan Balmer on 0744139 1332 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

 


Production Engineer - Electronics
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Site Chemist
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s team is partnering with one of the UK leaders in waste management and specialist industrial services to recruit a Site Chemist to join its team in Middlesbrough.  The Site Chemist role comes with a salary of £25,000 -27,000 and would suit an experienced on-site chemist or a recent graduate looking to get into a hands-on role. If you’re a Site Chemist or a recent chemistry graduate and are looking to work for an organisation that puts people at the heart of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Site Manager you will be responsible for:  
  • Assist with the hands-on operation of the hazardous waste site ensuring materials coming onto and off site are consistently safe and compliant to site permits and environmental regulations.
  • Testing, sorting, bulking of drum and packaged waste materials.
  • Maintaining a database and manual records for the Transfer Station as required
  • Out of hours sampling, lab testing and packing waste at 3rd party customer sites as required.
  • Washing of empty contaminated containers and cutting up if necessary.
  • Shrink-wrapping, labelling, and preparing of loads for onward disposal including generating the relevant paperwork.
  • Safe and efficient loading and unloading of HGV’s on site as required including bulk tankers for loading and discharge.
  • Unloading / loading of vehicles if required.
  • Use of FLT/Dump Truck and other mobile plant as required
  • Provide technical advice on chemicals to departmental members and other divisions as required.
  • Liaising with customers and/or in-group and third-party disposal sites.
  • Assisting with general administrative duties associated with the running of the Transfer Station.
  • Other duties as required.
        Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • HNC/HND/Degree in Chemistry related subject
  • Full UK Driving license
  • An interest in the environmental/ waste management industry
  • Safety conscious with a view to improve safety culture/report any H&S issues
  • Ability to deal with customers in a professional manner
  • Due to the nature of the work, must be prepared to carry out lifting work both inside and outside in all weathers
    Salary and benefits of the Site Chemist role
  • Basic Salary of £25,000 - £27,000
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Bonus Scheme (performance based)
  • Private Health Care and other benefits
 

 

Electrical Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Electrical Engineer Energy from Waste Northwich, UK Salary of £50,000 - £70,000 D.O.E     Introduction The Electrical Engineer functions in a mid-level engineer capacity, or technical specialist. Under general supervision, performs all aspects of conventional design engineering and analysis. Broadens knowledge and skill set in area of discipline. May start to expand knowledge into other disciplines and/or functional areas.                   Roles & Responsibilities As the Electrical Engineer, you will be responsible for:
  • Preparing a variety of moderately complex engineering deliverables
  • Continuing to learn and remain current on departmental design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and company policies and procedures
  • Perform complex research and develop recommendations for equipment and/or material selection
  • Preparing complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles
  • Provide support for multiple projects on complex technical challenges
  • Understand and adhere to budget, schedule, and quality requirements 
  • Initiating contact with other disciplines as needed to identify and coordinate details of the work
  • May assist with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and any corrective actions required
    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline
  • Experienced in engineering calculation and design
  • Minimum of 3 years of related work experience in EfW and/or construction
  • Able to satisfy criminal/civil background checks
    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • Salary of £50,000 - £70,000 D.O.E
  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Hybrid working arrangements
  • Exciting new £480million EFW plant
    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

Portfolio Manager – Operations & Maintenance
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Portfolio Manager – Large Scale Solar UK - Remote £37,000 - £40,000     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading renewable energy service provider who specialises in a range of EPC services including the development, construction, and operation of utility scale solar farms. Together we are looking for a Portfolio Manager to lead the daily management of a portfolio of large-scale solar farms throughout the UK. The Project Manager role comes with a salary up to £40,000, plus bonus and competitive benefits, remote working with flexibility to attend office once a month. If you’re a Portfolio Manager and are looking to work with a leading O&M service provider, with a growing pipeline of future assets, then upload your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Operations & Maintenance Manager you will:
  • Day to day management of large-scale solar farms O&M contracts, including scheduling of planned and reactive maintenance.
  • Design and scheduling of preventative maintenance plans, including management of spare parts.
  • Manage strong relationships with all contractual parties.
  • Reporting O&M activities to client and management.
  • Development of opportunities, review of new O&M contracts and continual market research initiatives.
  • Management of contracts and insurance claims, including negotiations.
  • Financial reviews and forecasting.
  • Other duties as required.
    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent desirable.
  • Minimum 12 months experience in the renewable energy sector, working with solar PV.
  • A strong commercial background with O&M Portfolio Management/ Asset Management, Design or Project Management.
    Personal skills: The Portfolio Manager role would suit someone who is:
  • Previous experience with contract negotiations and contract management.
  • CRM/ ERP software experience.
  • SCADA software experience (Training provided)
  • Knowledge on a technical level or solar PV systems and components.
    Salary and benefits of the Portfolio Manager role:
  • Salary up to £40,000, Depending on experience.
  • Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm.
  • Bonus scheme.
  • 33 days holiday including Bank holidays.
  • Mobile phone and PC
  • Pension.
  • Flexible and home working options.
    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 023 9391 9497 to speak to Karianne Morris who can tell you more.   INDREN