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Site Chemist
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Senior Site Chemist Hazardous Waste

West Bromwich £25,000- £30,000

 

Introduction

We are currently seeking a qualified Senior Site 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 Senior Site Chemist, you will be responsible for supporting the daily operations across the waste facility ensuring efficient and effective sampling, testing and analysis of the waste on-site to ensure safe and compliance processing at all times.

 

The Role

Working as their Senior Site Chemist, you will be responsible for:

  • Supporting in the supervision of a team of on-site Chemists, assisting with the hands-on operation of the hazardous waste site ensuring materials coming onto and off-site are consistently safe and are compliant in-line with site permits and environmental regulations.
  • Compiling lists of wastes’ to be transferred off site to third party disposal points. Liaising with other staff to ensure correct routing of wastes.
  • Assisting with non- conformance procedures and sample processing within the site laboratory for incoming waste streams.
  • Ensuring the operation of a hazardous waste transfer station is able to receive and dispatch loads making sure environmental compliance is abided to.
  • Utilising appropriate systems to manage non-compliances.
  • Work to meet site and laboratory targets for processing.
  • Ensuring house-keeping requirements are maintained and continuous improvement programmes supported.
  • Undertake all administration tasks as needed such as chemist check sheets, process sheets, stock sheets etc.
  • Other tasks as needed.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position, candidates must have an appropriate chemistry qualification to degree level as well as experience handling a diverse range of chemical compounds including understanding of inter-reactions.

Candidates should have experience working in a Site-based Chemist role or working within an industrial lab with a good understanding of the Waste Management/ Hazardous Waste industry.

This role will require you to work in a hands-on operational capacity outdoors in all weather conditions.

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 Maddy Smith on 03333 074 887 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]


BMS Controls Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
BMS Controls Engineer The Shard, London £48k - £55k + Bonus, Healthcare, Medical insurance     Introduction Astute are proud to be partnering the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company. Looking after a large, diverse, blue-chip customer base, from banks and retailers, to hospitals, schools and government offices. With over has over 77,000 people, 100+ office locations, and thousands of customers across the country, there's no limit to what you can achieve if you work for us.                     Roles & Responsibilities As BMS Controls Engineer,  you will be responsible for:  
  • Provide an exceptional level of commitment and professionalism in delivering value enhancing BMS PPM activities across the portfolio of FM clients
  • Identifying opportunities for improvement and remedial works that will improve the performance of the BMS and benefit both our clients and the business’s site teams. Deliver the associated works with support of the BMS design and project management teams.
  • Have the opportunity to design and configure controller strategies / schematics for Trend, Tridium and Distech equipment.
  • Use initiative to proactively adopt tasks and work alongside the project teams, energy managers and sub-contractors to efficiently deliver improvement works.
    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Have knowledge and experience equal to the Trend Expert competency level and have the ability to confidently modify software and schematics for 963 & IQVision.
  • You will be confident in the use of SET and or an alternative Software Engineering Tool.
  • Have a strong knowledge of two BMS solutions with the ability to design / modify software and schematics.
  • Be experienced in integrating solutions / systems through a number of different protocols including Modbus, MBus, Bacnet.
  • Ideally have a good knowledge of IT networks and IP Configuration
      Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • £48k - £55k basic
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Pension
  • Life Assurance
  • Private Healthcare
    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 93 911 007 to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.     INDREN

Maintenance Planner
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Maintenance Planner

Skelmersdale

£25,000 - £27,000 per annum

 

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. As such they are looking for a Maintenance Planner to join their polymers recycling facility in Skelmersdale. The Maintenance Planner is responsible for the creation and execution of the site operations PPM, Work order, equipment failure and maintenance plan, to ensure all tasks are scheduled and issued within agreed timescales.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Maintenance Planner, you will be responsible for:

  • The total administration, performance reporting and development of the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) on site.
  • Managing the spare parts inventory on site and at third party locations, organise parts in and out movements and the raising of purchase orders, administration of contracts related to maintenance.
  • Supporting with maintenance labour requirements, review of the maintenance teams holidays to ensure minimum requirements for labour are met (arranging cover as required).
  • Sourcing of spares and engineering services for planned and reactive maintenance requirements, including the raising and closing of Purchase orders.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • A relevant engineering degree
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Skilled in computer use and the Microsoft Suite of applications

 

This role would suit a recent engineering graduate looking to further their career within the polymers and recycling industry.

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

  • Benefits Package
  • The opportunity to work on a key Polymers and Recycling Facility
  • 10% Bonus

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02392288209 and ask to speak to Gemma Harfield who can tell you more.

Director of Controls and Hardware Products - Renewables
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute's renewable team is partnering exclusively with the world's largest independent renewable energy company. Due to ongoing expansion, we are seeking a Director of Controls and Hardware Products to join the team. This role entails leading the development and delivery of cutting-edge digital and physical products for the renewables sector. The Director of Controls and Hardware Products position offers an attractive package, featuring an increased car allowance, substantial bonus opportunities, private healthcare coverage, and the opportunity to work for a company that prioritises fostering a genuine work-life balance. If you possess a proven track record in the wind O&M sector, particularly in leading product development teams, and are seeking your next opportunity to spearhead innovation and advancement in this dynamic industry, we encourage you to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As a Director of Controls and Hardware Products you will:
  • Lead a diverse team of technical experts, engineers, and project managers, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and continuously improving environment.
  • Partner closely with R&D to integrate novel technologies into site trials and product offerings.
  • Engage with the Product Delivery team to ensure the capacity for delivering products on a large scale.
  • Supervise both in-house and external resources to meet contractual obligations.
  • Forge connections with suppliers and negotiate contracts that facilitate product development.
  • Take ownership of the product roadmap, ensuring its timely delivery and driving towards an industry-leading product portfolio.
  • Formulate and oversee the budget for the Controls and Hardware Product division, ensuring adherence to budgetary objectives while achieving set goals.
  • Foster cross-functional cooperation with Technology/Engineering, Services, Product, Security, Innovation, Quality, Growth, and Program Management teams to expand the product portfolio.
  • Analyse financial performance metrics to inform data-driven decisions regarding product investment strategies.
  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the controls and hardware products division.
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Proven background leading a product development team in digital and physical systems.
  • Demonstrates the ability to safely deliver innovative products with commercial success.
  • Possess strong knowledge of renewable technologies, in particular wind turbines.
    Personal skills The Director of Controls and Hardware Products role would suit someone who.  
  • Possesses strong interpersonal and communication abilities, adept at navigating complex situations and effectively influencing individuals at all organisational levels.
  • Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations
  • Acts as mentor and coach to develop team and build capabilities for present and future.
  • Can create and drive a vision with clear guidance on how to accomplish it.
    Salary and benefits of the Director of Controls and Hardware Products role  
  • Market-competitive remuneration
  • Senior Bonus scheme
  • Enhanced Car Allowance
  • Private Healthcare
  • 24 days holiday plus buy/sell holiday options.
  • Enhanced family leave
 

Senior Electrical Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

As a Senior Electrical Engineer you’ll be pushing for innovative solutions to create a more sustainable future for all. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

 

What we can offer you;

  • 23 days of annual leave

  • Refer an Engineer to us once you’ve joined and earn £1000

  • Free physiotherapy service 

  • Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers

  • Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

  • Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential 

 

What you'll be doing;

  • Work as the senior team leader of a team of other electrical or mechanical engineers and mechanical fitters, often consisting of two or more engineers across a range of sites

  • Carry out electrically complex and detailed asset overhauls and replacements

  • Undertake complex electrical repairs and modifications dewatering equipment, pumps, pipework, valves and other ancillary equipment

  • Working under CDM regulations on projects work 

  • Leading remedial work on dewatering EICA systems

  • Troubleshooting on dewatering electrical systems: filtration, centrifuge

  • Design and installation to WIMES of electrical control systems including switchgear

  • Complete wiring and cabling works

  • Carry out electrical inspections, services and repairs to customers’ dewatering assets machines

  • Undertake standby cover and overtime as required as well as flexibility to work away from home

  • Complete test reports, installation certificates and customer feedback documents

  • Complete customer paperwork such as permits to work and safety paperwork

  • Please note some mechanical crossover is part of the role and the role will not be 100% electrical at all times

 

What we're looking for;

 

Essential: 

  • Previous experience in working in an industrial environment

  • NVQ or a recognised apprenticeship in electrical engineering maintenance at Level 3

  • BS Inspection & Testing qualification & 18th Edition

  • ICA experience

  • Full UK Driving License

  • Compex Trained

  • Confined Space Trained

  • First Aid Trained

  • IOSH Trained

Desirable: 

  • SSSTS Card

  • Clean Water Qualification

  • SHEA Water Qualification

  • DSEAR Awareness 

  • PASMA Trained

  • CSCS Gold Card


Technical Support Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Technical Support Engineer Water Treatment Home-based / Nationwide Competitive Salary + Car / Car Allowance + Package     Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Technical Support Engineer to join one of the leading Water Treatment businesses in the UK. They have a solid track record of providing innovative solutions to water purification, industrial effluent and sustainable water saving needs and are one of the market leaders in process water treatment services. They are currently looking for a Technical Support Engineer to provide key technical support across technology and products to both internal and external teams.                       Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Service Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for:  
  • Providing key 2nd level technical support for technology, service and product teams in response to customer queries and requests.
  • Working from the office, home and customer sites throughout the UK when needed.
  • Support in the creation of key documentation related to the delivery of key service activities including work instructions, product information, service acceptance criteria, manuals and delivery plans.
  • Support the design, service, product and customer relation teams in the development of current products. Collecting and creating new ideas for the use of cutting edge technology to improve current service methods and digital tools.
    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering qualification. – Ideally multiskilled.
  • A full UK driving licence is essential.
  • Previous experience working within the technical engineering industry, with prior knowledge of three key water treatment technologies: Ion Exchange, Reverse Osmosis, Continuous Electro-Deionisation
  • Able to handle challenging conversations with customers and find a resolution.
  • Software/controls engineering experience is desirable.
  • Excellent communication skills.
    What’s on Offer
  • Competitive Salary of up to £50,000 DOE
  • Company Car or Car Allowance
  • Excellent company benefits.
    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 directly on 02392 222 964.     INDNUC  

Quality Assistant
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 3/13/24
  • PAY RATE: $350.0 /DAY
Quality Assistant – Solar Various UK Sites Up to £350 per day 9 Months     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with an award-winning solar engineering company, specialising in project life-cycle services and solutions for the utility-scale solar industry. To recruit a Quality Assistant on a 9-month contract for its sites in the UK . The Quality Assistant role comes with a day rate of up to £350 per day.                   Key skills:
  • Developing and implementing Quality Management Plans and Inspection & Testing Plans
  • Conducting QA/QC inspections & audits
  • Ensuring project documentation, non-conformities and variations are managed
  • Ensuring that the critical commissioning phase is planned and delivered flawlessly
    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Quality Assistant role:
  • Various solar sites in England
  • Outside IR35
  • 9 Month contract with potential to extend
    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 07441391942 to speak to Kieran Boyton-Salts who can tell you more.   INDREN

ATEX Inspector
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 2/26/24
  • END DATE: 8/30/24
  • PAY RATE: $30.0 /HR
Atex Inspector Aberdeen £30ph Inside IR35 6 Months     About the role: We are currently recruiting for an Atex Inspector to work for the DNO on a large-scale Gas terminal plant in St. Fergus, Aberdeenshire. Our client are one of the largest publicly listed utilities, focused on transmission and distribution of electricity and gas.  The Atex Inspector position comes with a rate of £30ph.                     Key skills:
  • Undertake installation, inspection, commissioning, operation, repair, maintenance, and emergency response activities associated with Terminal, Compressor Station and Pipeline and AGI systems and assets (including pipeline and rotating machinery) in accordance with relevant policies and procedures, delivering performance excellence within relevant discipline to optimise work effectiveness and efficiencies, maximising asset and plant availability and reliability.
  • Support the construction and commissioning of new assets onto the gas transmission system and other non-load related projects in accordance with relevant policies and procedures, identify the requirement to replace/upgrade existing plant and equipment, participate in the design of minor modifications, and the provision of technical support within discipline and competencies as required.
  • Ensure that the high-pressure pipeline system is protected, including the monitoring of third-party work, aerial sighting response, cathodic protection monitoring, support of the in-line inspection programme, and undertake competent person role associated with routine and low complex non-routine operational procedures.
  • Hold maintenance experience within engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Electronics or Control Systems).
  • Instrumentation – Compex EX01-04 Hazardous equipment
  • DSEAR – Compex EX01-04 – Hazardous equipment
  • Operation and control of process plant and equipment
    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Document Controller role:
  • Aberdeen
  • Immediate Start
  • 6 months
  • £30ph
  • Inside IR35
    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 910 473 to speak to Lucy who can tell you more.   INDWPOWER

Technical Assessor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Technical Assessor

Chesterfield

Waste Management

Up to £27,000 + Package

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Technical Assessor to join one of the leading Waste Management specialists working within the Hazardous Waste sector across the UK. They are looking for a capable Technical Assessor to join an established team providing technical expertise to ensure waste streams across the business groups are dealt with in a compliant and commercially sound manner.

 

The Job

Working as a Technical Assessor, you will be responsible for…
  • Identify and assign cost effective treatment and processing routes for a variety of hazardous waste streams (both in house and external) to meet waste enquiries.
  • Carry out technical assessment of waste enquiries through characterising and applying accurate classification of the waste and ensuring all waste brought onto site meets current permits, compliance and legislation.
  • Provide technical advice, support and guidance to sites within the organisation and to external customers.
  • Work to current company policies, procedures and legislation.
  • Producing reports as and when required
  • Providing suitable waste routing plans and determining accurate pricing for customer enquiries.
  • Proactively supporting the correct safety culture across all sites.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position, candidates are expected to have a background working within a technical assessment/ support role with some understanding of working within the waste management sector, specifically hazardous waste management.  

 

Candidates should hold a degree level qualification (or equivalent) in Chemistry with a strong ability to understand and interpret analytical data and legislation

 

Demonstrable experience communicating and coordinating with people at all levels of an organisation is also desired as this role will require working with customers, clients and internal personnel.

 

What’s on offer
  • Basic Salary of up to £27,000 DOE
  • 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]

Maintenance Engineer - Electrical Bias
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent