Astute People Ltd

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]

Trainee Air Hygiene Operative

Worcester or Loughborough

Up to £22,000 per annum + van + fuel card

 

Introduction…

 

We are currently recruiting for Trainee Air Hygiene Operatives to join a leading specialist of air hygiene and cleaning services. Working as a Trainee Air Hygiene Operative, this will see you travelling across Worcester or Loughborough and surrounding areas.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Trainee Air Hygiene Operative, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting the Air Hygiene Supervisor on customer visits to deliver ventilation inspections
• Carrying out kitchen extract and air cleaning work in compliance with relevant regulations
• Working with oils, fluids, and lubricants safely
• Complete relevant service sheets and documentation
• Other air hygiene services where needed

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong willingness to learn
• Experience with air hygiene services would be desirable

• Full UK Driving License

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Up to £22,000 per year
• Company van + fuel card
• Paid door to door
• Financial incentives + bonus
• Full training and support
• Excellent opportunities for career development

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391332 and ask to speak to Megan who can tell you more.

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

Role: Project Engineer (multi discipline)

Location: Birmingham

Package Details: £350 - £360 per day outside IR35

 

Introduction We are looking for a Project Engineer to join a team working on an exciting project in Birmingham. The candidate ideally would have a hands-on approach. The client is looking for a candidate who has a can-do attitude. It would be advantageous if you came from a multi-disciplined background. This is an exciting role with a great career prospect. For the right candidate this opportunity could lead to other projects.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Project Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the project manager in assessing the suitability of the design for each phase of the lifecycle (e.g., tender; construction; commissioning; handover).
• Liaising with equipment suppliers on engineering matters in line with project specification and the best practices for the client.
• Support the site team from an engineering viewpoint in reviewing Site-Specific Risk Assessments/Method Statements for site installation work.
• Have a strong understanding of Health and Safety
• You will be gathering data and technical information to help support the project.

 

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

• Previous Project engineering experience (multi discipline)
• Experience in writing tender packages
• Mechanical background would be advantageous.
• In-depth understanding of design and visualisation software such as AutoCAD
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawing, translate product drawings into actionable process information and develop design ideas and plans successfully
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations.
• Experience working with Energy projects and equipment is advantageous for example CHP, ASHP, boilers, pumps, heat exchangers, pipework and EC & I works.

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

• £350 - £360 per day outside IR35
• 12-month contract

 

 

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 023 9222 1600 and ask to speak to James Sneller who can tell you more.

Asset Manager – Rooftop Solar Home Based

£33,000 to £35,000 + benefits & hybrid working

Introduction…

Astute are proudly partnered with a global client who are looking for an Asset Manager to join the business. The client offers operations and maintenance (O&M) services to their clients across the UK and are looking for an Asset Manager to take overall ownership for a portfolio of rooftop solar assets, ensuring successful delivery of the contracted scope of services.

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Senior Operations Manager, as an Asset Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Primary contact for site owners, managing all customer queries, ensuring they are dealt with promptly and to the highest standards
• Management of all contracts and agreements associated with the sites, ensuring that all requirements and obligations are met and managing all breaches on behalf of the owners.
• Managing internal and external resources to plan works with production maximisation as the goal, helping to define and manage the annual OPEX budgets
• Primary contact for site owners, managing all customer queries, ensuring they are dealt with promptly and to the highest standards

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Experience in managing the Technical Operations of rooftop solar assets or similar technologies
• Understanding of Solar Technology, solar farms operations, SCADA systems and UK HSE Legislation
• Proven track record with managing contracts, read, understand and enforce contracts effectively

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £33,000 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 (1 day in the office, 4 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 911 007 and ask to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.

 

Permit Co-Ordinator Competitive Salary + Benefits Sellafield, Cumbria Introduction, Astute are looking for a Permit Co-Ordinator to support the CHP Plant, providing consistency of approach, understanding and actions between Operations and E&M to facilitate the production of Safety Documentation. Roles & Responsibilities As the Permit Co-Ordinator, you will be responsible for:

• To contribute to the development, leadership & delivery of the Operational strategy and KPI’s by acting as a link person between Operations and E&M personnel, driving consistency of response and continuity of approach
• Drive and actively contribute to the effective and consistent management of the work control process at Fellside, from an Operation’s and E&M perspective.
• Discuss, agree, and communicate the timing of plant release for maintenance, factoring in known plant defects and conditions.
• To be recognised as a focal point in providing professional knowledge and advice on the work control process
• As required, act as a key support person to the duty Shift Manager, on both a day-to-day basis and in times of plant upset or incident.
• To be fully conversant with the safe working procedures and all site operating and emergency procedures, operating instructions and to have a working knowledge of COMAH regulations.
• To be conversant with site Major Accident Hazards (MAH) and procedures while source improvements in both the Plant & Business processes, policies, and procedures. To achieve these by identifying any impacts or conflicts at the earliest opportunity & by remaining up to date with industry knowledge, legislation, trends, key organisations, and best practice
• To develop and maintain effective working relationships with other company personnel, within the Operations and E&M Department. To extend this to all site customers, visitors and external relationships including industry and professional forum representation and local community groups
• To be fully conversant with the Safe Working Procedures and following relevant training, achieve and maintain Senior Authorised Person Status, including Low Voltage authorisation. Following relevant High Voltage training to be authorised to undertake High Voltage isolations and switching activities on site.

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

• ONC or equivalent in plant operations / production or equivalent engineering discipline qualification.
• PPO 1, 2 & 3 or equivalent.
• Time served apprenticeship – desirable.
• Experience working in and contributing to a continuous process / production environment.
• Boiler, Gas Turbines, DCS or similar knowledge & experience.

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

• A highly competitive salary
• Benefits package
• Opportunity to join a modern 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 02393 910 038 to speak to Emily Lobacz who can tell you more.  

Principal Engineer - Mechanical

Devonport & Hybrid

£53,000 - £65,000 + travel + accommodation allowance

 

Introduction…

We are looking for a Principal Engineer with a mechanical bias to join an international defence company in Devonport. You will support the design of mechanical systems for the infrastructure of the dockyard facility.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Principal Engineer - Mechanical, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the design of mechanical systems for the infrastructure of the dockyard facility.
• Working closely with the design team to create nuclear process systems e.g., fresh water, demineralised water, radioactive effluent processing etc.
• Aiding the design of industrial gas systems e.g., low- and high-pressure air, welding gases etc.
• Assisting in the design of mechanical building services.
• Attending site to assist with the installation of newly designed systems.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Be an experienced Chartered Engineer.
• Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline.
• Experience in high- and low-pressure systems.
• Need to be eligible to qualify for SC clearance.

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• 25 days holiday entitlements + bank holidays + remote working
• On site a few times per month
• Travel allowance
• Accommodation allowance
• Money purchase pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Share ownership scheme
• Occupational health services
• Career opportunities, advice and guidance from our Learning & Development teams

 

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.

Transport Manager

Hazardous Waste

Paisley  £35,000

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Transport Manager to join one of the industry leaders in Hazardous Waste Management Services across the UK. Supporting them at their site in Paisley, you will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient and compliance transport operations are running at all times out of the site. 

What you will be doing

As the Transport Manager, reporting directly to the Operations Manager, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Running the day to day transport activities across a fleet of vehicles
• Contribute to the delivery of targets, cash flow and budgets
• Manage the legal requirements and monitoring of tachographs and drivers
• Report on results, production, and driver feedback
• Ensure all transport activities always operate within company policy and legal requirements
• Staff training and development
• Regular monitoring and delivery of customer service targets
• Ensure the depot operates within company assurance procedures
• Undertake any reasonable task of duties required

 

What you will need

• Background within Waste Management/ Hazardous Waste Management
• Appropriate Health and Safety Qualification – IOSH, COSHH
• CPC Certificate
• Proven experience within a Transport Supervisory role
• ADR Awareness

 

What’s on Offer

• Basic Salary around £35,000 
• Full training and support
• Progression within a leading hazardous waste business

How to Apply

For more information please contact Gemma Nixon on 02392 222 964 or email your CV to gnixon

@astutetechnical.co.uk to apply