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Mechanical Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Mechanical Technician – Energy from Waste Avonmouth, Bristol Competitive Salary + Benefits     Introduction Astute Technical Recruitment are currently looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join an Energy from Waste power station in Avonmouth, Bristol.    As the Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out inspections, planned and reactive maintenance of all mechanical plant on site.                   Roles & Responsibilities As the Mechanical Engineer you will be responsible for:
  • Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical assets which includes equipment such as steam boiler, conveyor systems, gearbox, steam turbines, cranes, pumps, etc.
  • Planning PPM Schedules and reviewing plant defects
  • Update the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) when required
  • Supervise external contractors on site during scheduled maintenance and inspections
  • Carry out root cause analysis (RCA) to prevent faults from reoccurring
    Skills & Qualifications To be considered for the role of Mechanical Engineer role we are looking for someone with the following criteria (essential):
  • A recognised engineering apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification such as a HND/HNC/NVQ Level 3, etc in a Mechanical discipline
  • At least 2 years’ experience working in a heavy process engineering environment such as Power (EfW, Biomass, CCGT, Coal, etc), COMAH site, Refinery, Paper Mill, etc.
  • Royal Navy Marine Engineers from LET Level and above will be suitable for this position too and submariners with steam generation experience will be advantageous
  • Experience working with CMMS systems
    Salary & Package We are offering a competitive salary and benefits package for the Mechanical Engineer vacancy as follows:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Excellent benefits package including Bonus, Pension, Holidays etc
  • Opportunity to join a new Energy from Waste 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 02392 288 286 to speak to Dan Grosvenor who can tell you more.     INDPOW

Site Project Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
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

Site Supervisor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Site Supervisor

Waste Management

Luton

Up to £34,400 + Package

 

Introduction…

 

Our client is a global leader in environmental solutions who provides a comprehensive range of waste management services throughout the UK. They are currently looking to recruit a Site Supervisor to join their Transfer Station and MRF team in Luton. Working as the Site Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations across the waste processing facility, including health, safety and compliance, environmental management, operational delivery and supporting the site teams.

 

 

Roles & Responsibilities

 

Working as the Site Supervisor, you will be responsible for:
  • Managing the day to day operations of the Waste Collection contract, monitoring waste in and waste out, ensure all operations are in line with company targets, client expectations and KPI’s.
  • Ensure the team are managed accordingly, providing support and feedback where needed. Including the induction of new hires and adhering to HR requirements.  
  • Managing all site staff including temporary workers and contractors, ensuring delegation of work.
  • Drive and implement the company SHEQ policy across the sites and ensure best practice is performed at all times.
  • Conduct risk assessments, site inspections and accident/incident and near-miss investigations where appropriate.
  • Responsible for all transport and logistic requirements across sites, ensuring all vehicles are fully equipped and meet the required standard.
  • Supervise the plant operatives, supporting with the operation and maintenance of plant as required. Including loading shovel, tele-hander and tele-truck.
  • To be an ambassador of the company ensuring all materials are maximised and reach the correct purpose.
  • All other duties as required.  

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

 

  • Experience of working in the waste management industry is advantageous, knowledge of the heavy process sector is essential.
  • Previous experience working in a senior role, managing operations of a site/sites
  • Strong Health and safety knowledge
  • Analytically minded and sound Problem-solving skills
  • A full, valid driving licence

 

 

Salary & Benefits

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

 

  • £30,000 to £34,400
  • 25 days’ holiday per annum
  • Company sick pay
  • Pension scheme and life insurance
  • Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service

 

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391419 and ask to speak to Laura who can tell you more.

Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Service Engineer Stoke-on-Trent Competitive Salary & Company Van Introduction Astute are currently looking for a Site/Field Service Engineer who has a multi-skilled engineering background to join a leading company within the food processing industry to work on their sites across Stoke-on-Trent. You will be carrying out inspections, operations, and maintenance to be delivered safely, on-time and in budget to ensure maximum availability of the sites. Roles & Responsibilities As the Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:
  • Conduct planned field service activities of all types including service, breakdowns, installations, and commissioning support within agreed timeframes.
  • Ensure the customer is fully informed on all activities especially when there are issues identified that may require additional costs or have an influence on the operation or life of the asset.
  • Effective communication with the service office with regards to additional parts required, technical difficulties identified and the need for specialist input as appropriate.
  • Ensure correct working methods are used and conducted in accordance with QSHEE requirements and Health & Safety Policies
  • Be available for work over weekend periods as required to fulfil the business activities.
  • Be available to work on a ROTA basis for breakdown cover and out of hours technical support.
Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in field service of industrial equipment.
  • Able to demonstrate strong mechanical competency through a recognised qualification.
  • Some basic electrical knowledge would be an advantage.
  • Willingness to travel extensively around the UK to customer sites with frequent nights away from home.
  • Valid driving licence
Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • Salary of up to £40,000
  • Company Van and fuel card
  • Laptop, mobile phone and hotel card
How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393 910 038 and ask to speak to Emily Lobacz who can tell you more.

Commercial Chemist
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Commercial Chemist Hazardous Waste West Bromwich £25,000- £30,000   Introduction We are currently seeking an experienced Commercial Chemist to work with one of the UK’s leading waste management service providers who focus on the disposal and collection of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Working as their Commercial Chemist, you will be responsible for supporting the daily operations across the waste facility ensuring customer enquiries are dealt with effectively, ensuring the highest standards of customer service.   The Role Working as their Commercial Chemist, you will report directly to the Commercial Manager and will be responsible for:
  • Supporting the commercial team, ensuring all customer enquiries are dealt with efficiently, achieving a high standard of customer care with both new and existing customers.
  • Obtaining all relevant information surrounding incoming enquiries to support with pricing, allocation and routing of waste materials.
  • Using technical knowledge to assess waste and choose most suitable disposal outlets for waste streams.
  • Compiling lists of wastes’ to be transferred off site to third party disposal points, sending quotation requests to obtain best disposal costs.
  • Ensuring accurate costings in line with all permit conditions and legislation, using Quick Consign systems to produce accurate quotes for customers.
  • Work to meet site targets for processing, producing monthly reports for key accounts.
  • Promoting the business within the waste management market, recognising new business opportunities.  
  • Undertake all administration tasks as needed and any other tasks.
The Candidate To be considered for this position, candidates must have an appropriate chemistry qualification to degree level or equivalent experience. Candidates should have experience working in a Site-based Chemist or Technical Assessment role with a good understanding of the Waste Management/ Hazardous Waste industry. What’s on Offer
  • Basic Salary £25,000- £30,000
  • Opportunity to progress career in the Chemical and Waste Management industries.
  • Full training and support

  How to Apply To apply, please call Gemma Nixon on 02392 222 964 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]  

Project Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
 

Electrical Project Manager Bristol Competitive Salary + Benefits  

Introduction We are looking for an Electrical Project Manager to work for one of Britain’s most innovative and ambitious renewable energy companies. The Electrical Project Manager will be working on electrical infrastructure projects on behalf of the company and will be responsible for both grid connection and Private/Balance of plant projects and range from LV through to 132kV.

 

Roles & Responsibilities As Electrical Project Manager you will be responsible for:
  • Working on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Be well-versed in all construction methodologies and can co-ordinate teams of various disciplines to achieve the best results.
  • Minimising M&E construction expenditure within the business wherever possible whilst contributing to cost savings across the business from an M&E construction perspective.
  • Assist in the development and improvement of the company Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental assurance system and policies from a M&E Construction perspective
  • Work with the construction coordinator to ensure the O and M manual is completed in full and on time in line with contract specific obligations.
  • Assisting the Commercial Manager/Director with the financial management of projects under your management relating to construction activities.
  • Compile detailed bills of quantities and invitation to tenders for the M&E scope of projects.
  • Ensure that the project division of responsibilities is fully complete and regularly updated and you understand your responsibilities under the division of responsibilities document.
  • Work with the civil project manager to implement a project specific master deliverables schedule
  • Work with the compliance manager to complete a full project specific Inspection and test plan from a M&E construction perspective and ensure that these are completed through the site teams
  • Work with the compliance manager to complete a full project specific quality assurance plan from a M&E construction perspective and ensure that these are completed through the site teams
  • Work with the project team to ensure all contract requirements relating to discharge of planning conditions is completed in the correct order and timescale.
Skills & Qualifications
  • We are looking for someone with the following:
  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience working as an Electrical Project Manager for grid connections OR
  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience working as an Electrical Project Manager in a Transmission and Distribution industry OR
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience working within the HV industry as a Site Manager or other similar roles
  • Proven experience working and interfacing with the DNO’s on projects
  • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) as well as strong management skills
  • Good track record of project completion
  • Strong understanding of budget and cashflow management
Desirable criteria:
  • Previous job role working for an ICP
  • Previous job role working for a DNO
  • HNC/HND Electrical Engineering
  • APM/Prince 2

Salary & Package
  • Competitive salary of up to £60,000
  • Company bonus scheme
  • Salary pension

Senior Electrical Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Field Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Role - Field Service Engineer

Location: Thames Valley Area

Package: £30,000-£35,000 per annum + Company van

 

 

Introduction

Astute Technical are proud to be working with the leading supplier of waste recycling equipment, servicing, and consumables in the UK. They are looking for a Field Service Engineer to add to the growing team. A primarily field-based role in the Thames Valley area, the permanent full-time position will require on-site attendance to the clients' locations, dependant on the needs of the business.

 

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Multi-Skilled Trainee Engineer, you will be responsible for:

· Carry out regular servicing/preventative maintenance on Recycling Machinery - Primarily balers and compactors.

· To attend breakdowns and complete repairs as required on all recycling equipment at customers sites in our core regions. Within a timely and competent manner, working safely to current legislation.

· You will be required to install and decommission the equipment along with completing training with operatives on the safe use of the equipment.

· Build strong relationships with your colleagues, communicating and working together as a team to maintain customer satisfaction.

 

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

· Qualified or experienced field service engineer

· Experience with recycling balers and compactors essential

· Candidate must be competent in the following areas, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and welding.

· Full UK driving license.

 

 

Salary & Package

What's on offer for this exciting role:

· £30,000-£35,000 per annum

· Fuel card supplied.

· Company phone and tablet

· Holiday loyalty scheme

· Pension

· In house and manufacturer training provided.

· Progression is available for the right candidate.

· Company van including power tools.

 

 

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 02392288208 to speak to Julia Shaw who can tell you more.


Business Development Manager - Pharmaceutical
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Business Development Manager Water Treatment - Pharmaceutical Nottinghamshire– Field based around the Midlands Competitive Salary + Vehicle + Package     Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join one of the leaders in process water solutions across the UK. Working as the Business Development Manager, you will be supporting in the development of their Pharmaceutical Water Services business, operating across the UK, selling water treatment solutions and pure water systems into the pharmaceutical sector.                         Roles & Responsibilities Working as the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for planning daily sales activities, marketing initiatives and keeping the company’s CRM system up to date with prospect clients. Duties will include…
  • Ensuring sufficient sales activity, territory coverage and future prospect development to achieve individual set financial target.
  • Working closely with the marketing teams, developing growth targets and appropriate activities. Tracking, monitoring and measuring marketing and promotional activities.
  • Understanding customer needs, presenting solutions and creation of proposals, with the delivery of added value to the customer central to the offering;
  • Maintaining good knowledge of competitor strategy and activity to identify new areas of business growth; offering insight data to support negotiation and overcome objections.
  • Providing excellent service to the customer ensuring they are kept up to date with all progress.
  • Provide a strong after sales support service to the customer to ensure longevity of the relationship.
  • Attend trade shows and/or industry conferences to network, be a guest speaker or promote the business.
Due to the nature of this role, candidates will be based from home and will travel out to customer sites to complete business development activity. This will predominantly cover central UK but may be nationwide.     Skills & Qualifications Candidates must have a background working within the water treatment industry, ideally with a proven track record selling technical solutions into the Pharmaceutical industry. Due to the nature of the role, candidates should be creative, innovative and passionate in their approach to driving sales, a ‘hunter’ not a ‘farmer attitude is paramount. Candidates should have excellent communication and negotiation skills with a creative and innovative approach to driving sales. Due to the nature of the role, a full UK driving licence is essential.     Salary & Package
  • Basic salary up to £50,000
  • Company Vehicle
  • Commission Scheme – Uncapped up to 20%
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
  • Pension Scheme.
    How to apply? To apply for this position or to find out more information, please send your CV to Gemma Nixon at [email protected]  or call directly on 02392 222 964.     INDREC

Asset Manager - Utility Scale Solar
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Asset Manager – Utility Scale Solar

Milton Keynes

£30,000 to £35,000 + benefits & hybrid working

 

We are looking for 2 people, so more junior and more senior applicants are encouraged to apply.

 

Introduction…

Astute are proudly partnered with a global client who are looking for two Asset Managers to join their Milton Keynes office. The client offers operations and maintenance (O&M) services to their clients  across the UK and are looking for Asset Managers to deal more client-side that with the Engineers, to ensure that the assets are being correctly managed and maintained, making sure that the client’s contractual obligations are met.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Senior Operations Manager, as an Asset Manager, you will be responsible for:
  • Asset management across a portfolio or ground mount solar PV assets
  • Ensuring all O&M works are completed in accordance with contractual obligations
  • Being the primary client contact for clients and managing customer queries
  • Contract management and ensuring all contracts in accordance with each site are up to date and conditions are met
  • Assisting with the management of internal resource to plan and execute O&M works
  • Attending site visits when required
  • Raising work orders, managing H&S practices and ensuring best practice
  • Other duties as required

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Solar experience, whether educational or demonstrable work experience in solar
  • Asset management experience is ideal, but maybe you’re an Engineer with some relevant experience wanting to move into more of an office based role
  • SCADA experience/knowledge is an advantage
  • UK driving licence is essential
  • A relevant educational qualification, ie degree / HNC / HND in engineering or renewable energy
  • A driven, problem-solving and passionate atitude

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • £30,000 to £35,000 salary DOE (if you’re currently earning more but have an interest, please get in touch)
  • Private health insurance
  • Life Assurance
  • Hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 at home)
  • Mental Health First Aid access
  • Other, comprehensive benefits

 

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to

[email protected] or ring 02393 910108 and ask to speak to Tim Norford who can tell you more.