Astute People Ltd

Operations Manager - Bargeddie Requisition ID 50127 Posting Start Date 06-Jan-2023 Posting End Date 06-Feb-2023 JOB DETAIL

Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.

 

Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow?  Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold new Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.

 

Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to waste

 

Energy Recovery Facilities are vital in supporting the UK’s ambition to reduce waste in an efficient and effective manner, helping to reduce the impact of waste on climate change. After reducing, reusing and recycling as much as possible, our Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs) provide the infrastructure to efficiently recover energy from residual waste, meaning landfill becomes the last resort. 

 

We have an opportunity in Bargeddie for an Operations Manager to join our team. working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

 

The salary for this role will be £60,850.00 per year, plus participation in a yearly bonus scheme, in addition to our great range of benefits.

 

 

 

About the role

As our Operations Manager, you will provide leadership of the site to drive safety, compliance and a best in class performance. Leading by example, you’ll promote a positive working environment for all employees.

 

Utilising team resource, you’ll plan and deliver both production requirements and maintenance strategy efficiently to deliver budget and targets and ensure that maximum plant availability and upkeep of site infrastructure is achieved.

 

Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll collaborate to drive the site forward and implement sustainable process and system improvements. You’ll have demonstrable experience of processing plant operation and line managing a team.

 

What we are we looking for?

• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations
• Knowledge of carrying out Risk Assessment and developing Safe Systems of Work
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication
• IT literate, experience of maintenance management systems
• Experience of completing Performance Appraisal Reviews
• IOSH / NEBOSH or other industry recognised Health and Safety qualification

Project Manager

Location – Hinkley Point C - Bridgwater Salary – Up to £60,000

Introduction

Astute are proudly partnered with an award-winning company who specialise in industrial and commercial construction. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to work on a key local project within the nuclear industry in Bridgwater.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

 

• Oversee the management of the construction site on a day-to-day basis, including supervising the labour force, monitoring subcontractors and overseeing quality control.
• Plan and coordinate a project from start to finish, including organising the schedule of work, costings and budget.
• check design documents with architects, surveyors, and engineers
• promote and maintain health and safety, including site inspections to ensure safety rules are being followed
• management of project PM’s producing cost reports, applications for payment and NEC or JCT contract management
• lead the Site Management team and support their operations and activities
• lead and manage Quantity Surveyors on pricing of future works related to the project
• Write project reports
• communicate with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and others involved in the project
• maintain regular communication and attend meetings with clients and their representatives to inform them of progress on the project, i.e. stakeholder management

Skills, Qualifications and Experience We are looking for someone with the following:

• Confident in delivering projects to the value of up to 3m+
• Knowledge of NEC3 contracts
• Strong communication skills – for liaising with a wide range of clients and workers on site.
• CSCS Card/HS&E Test
• Relevant qualifications in Project Management such as Prince 2
• Ability to pass BPSS Vetting
• an awareness of health and safety procedures and legislation – for running a safe construction site
• an ability to make decisions under pressure, so that the project can progress
• strong attention to detail for conducting site inspections and managing complex contracts
• leadership skills and an ability to motivate your team to ensure a high standard of work

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this role:

• Competitive salary
• Additional leave for length of service
• Your birthday off
• Employee Perk Scheme

How to apply

To apply for this position, please send an updated CV to [email protected] or dial 02392 288 207 and ask to speak with Lisa Parfitt who can tell you more about this exciting opportunity

Senior Asset Manager – Rooftop Solar Projects Amsterdam, Holland Competitive Salary & Benefits package     Introduction Astute are working with a global power & investment company and are supporting their Solar division, based in Amsterdam. We are looking for an experienced Asset Manager, ideally with Rooftop Solar experience to oversee the development, operations & maintenance of it’s solar PV portfolio across Holland. This role will be primarily based out of their office in Amsterdam and would require infrequent travel to sites.                   Roles & Responsibilities As the Senior Asset Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Rooftop PV portfolio contract management
• Asset optimisation & performance
• Monitoring contractor performance against agreed service level agreements
• Review and deliver O&M strategies focusing on reducing downtime
• Engage with key stakeholders relating to performance, commercial and construction issues
• Support the O&M team with fault identification and rectification
• Oversee EPC projects & support the business with commercial bids / tenders
• Budget management

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

• Ideally degree qualified with an Engineering degree or equivalent working experience
• Experience with asset management / operations / maintenance of Solar PV
• At least 5 – 8 years of experience in similar Solar PV projects
• Experience in managing budgets, overseeing strategies and stakeholder engagement
• Valid Dutch licence
• Fluent Dutch speaker

    Salary & Package We are offering a competitive salary and benefits package for the O&M Technical Supervisor vacancy as follows:

• Competitive Salary
• Benefits Package
• Opportunity to work in the growing Solar industry

    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.        

CAD Engineer – Industrial and Process Plant

London

3 month Contract role, potentially longer

 

Competitive day rates, depending on experience

 

Introduction…

Astute have been selected to source a CAD Engineer to work for a sustainable energy company in London on a 3 month contract which could extend to 6 months and beyond. They create bespoke solutions per site/company to ensure they are as energy efficient as possible and we’re looking for a CAD Engineer or CAD Designer to join the time to help through a busy period with project work across mechanical, electrical, civil and architectural disciplines.

 

At interview stage, there will be a 3D AutoCAD competency test, likely to involve conversion of a 2D drawing into 3D using the 2D DWG in under an hour.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, as a CAD Engineer or CAD Designer, you will be responsible for:

 

• Preparing 2D and 3D drawings layout drawings
• Working on a variety of projects, anything from hospital plant room design and install, to HVAC design in airports
• Design the layout and integration of new or modified equipment for HVAC and plant rooms
• Able to conduct site surveys in order to accurately draw and design
• Able to design to programme and timescales
• Liaising with project teams, suppliers and clients alike
• Read P&IDs and update design drawings

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

 

• Minimum 2 years of genuine AutoCAD 2D and 3D experience
• Experience with AutoCAD Plant 3D and/or AutoCAD MEP
• An excellent general understanding of engineering principles and piping standards
• HNC or HND is engineering hugely preferable
• Clash detection experience with Autodesk Navisworks is desirable
• Revit and BIM modelling experience also desirable
• As a contractor, you must have your own laptop and AutoCad 3D licence

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

 

• Competitive day rates
• Initial 3 month contract with the potential extension to 6 months and longer
• Working from home but closer to central London is best, but please feel free to apply if you’re further afield

 

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.

Quality Inspector

Hinkley Point C - Bridgewater

Permanent role £23.91ph

Astute are proudly partnered with a leading company that are a combination of 3 business units: Engineering, Manufacturing and Support, all involved in metal working and design. Our client is looking for a Quality inspector to ensure the high level of quality standards are maintained and in accordance with the relevant requirements for a Nuclear Power Station.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Quality Inspector, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring compliance to quality management systems, policies and procedures to assure compliance to ISO 9001 standards
• Liaising with internal and external customers on quality concerns
• Coordinating monthly review and reporting of progress against quality improvement plans
• Monitoring sub-contractors and inspection activities
• Undertaking project work on topics including, quality plan, procedure writing, problem solving, investigation reporting, audit and governance programmes
• Keeping measurement equipment in working condition by following operating instructions
• Exchanging with the client quality inspector
• Dealing with document inspection results

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• HNC or equivalent in an engineering discipline
• Sound welding knowledge
• Experience of developing and implementing processes and procedures

• A good understanding of FIDIC and or NEC3 contracts.

• Proven experience as a Quality Inspector
• CSWIP Level 2 Welding Inspection

 

Salary & Package

What's on offer for this exciting role:

• Lots of overtime
• Opportunity for progression and growth
• An exciting opportunity to work within the nuclear power sector
• Accommodation and site benefits included

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 023 92 288207 and ask to speak to Lisa Parfitt who can tell you more.

Service Engineer – Water Treatment Glasgow/ East Kilbride  £30,000 + Company Van + Overtime     Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Service Engineer to join one of the industry leaders in specialist water treatment equipment in the UK. Working as a Service Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing water purification systems at various customer sites across the Scottish Central Belt area covering Dundee, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and surrounding areas.  This role will involve a 1 in 6 callout rota                   Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Field Service Manager, you will be responsible for:

• The maintenance, service and repair of various specialist water treatment equipment including standard base exchange, filtration, deionisation, reverse osmosis and laboratory water treatment products.
• Installation, removal and commissioning of the equipment on-site.
• Understand the water treatment process, product and technical issues with an ability to fault find using first line investigation techniques.
• Contribute to financial sales targets by recommending and quoting the necessary added value spares, refurbishments and consumable items to maintain the customer's equipment in optimum operating condition.
• Performing out of hours and breakdown cover when required.
• Assisting clients with technical faults.
• Completing risk assessments, activity reports and other documentation as required.
• Offering after sales technical support.

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

• Minimum Level 2 Engineering qualification
• Full UK Driving license
• Industrial maintenance experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn

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

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle + fuel card
• Laptop, mobile and PPE
• Overtime available
• 5% commission on all successful parts quotes

    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 07441391669 to speak to Sophie Thwaites who can tell you more.     INDREC

BID Manager - Solar and Storage Chesterfield £45k - £55k + Bonus, Healthcare, Medical insurance     Introduction Astute are proud to be supporting an award winning business in the design, installation and maintenance of world-class solar systems for corporations and public sector institutions. With a proven track record of tailoring projects for large-scale commercial clients relying on their creativity, expertise in engineering and an industry leading attitude to health & safety.. Due to a structured growth plan, a new and exciting vacancy now exists for a BID Manager - Solar and Storage                     Roles & Responsibilities As BID Manager, you will be responsible for:  

• End to end management of new opportunities – including Expressions of Interest (EOIs), Requests for Information (RFIs), Selection Questionnaires (SQs) and Invitations to Tender (ITTs) and managing concurrent bid deadlines
• Ensuring each opportunity adheres to the process identified in the best in class bid playbook including setting up all mandatory meetings, utilising agreed forms and templates
• Assembling and managing bid teams – setting out plans for bid production, regularly reviewing progress, and ensuring good communications throughout the team

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

• Track record managing bids across multiple sectors
• Relevant bid management experience in the public sector specifically
• Demonstrable understanding of public sector Clients' likely objectives and Procurement Models
• Keeps up to date with new government agenda and client needs and expectations
• Intermediary IT Skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and understanding of other supporting software

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

• £45k - £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

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading developer renewable energy provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit a Solar PV Engineer to cover sites across Taunton/Glastonbury. The strategically important Solar PV Engineer role comes with a salary of £35k - £50k, 6% pension, bonus, healthcare, and life cover. If you’re a Solar PV Engineer based in the Southwest of UK and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Head of Operations & Maintenance you will:  

• Carry out routine maintenance, testing, and remedial work on deployed solar PV systems
• Complying with company procedures
• Performing Preventative Maintenance accordingly with the PPM annual plan
• Performing Corrective Maintenance as occurs
• Reporting of activities performed on site, upon any site visit and on a daily basis, through online reporting system.

      Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Level 3 City & Guilds/NVQ qualification in Electrical Installations
• C&G 2382-18
• C&G 2391-52 or equivalent
• Knowledge of maintenance procedures and ability to follow maintenance schedules.
• Knowledge of Solar would be a advantageous, however not essential

      Personal skills The Solar PV Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Enthusiastic about sustainable & renewable energy
• Career driven and open to development

    Salary and benefits of the Solar PV Engineer role  

• £35k - £50k basic DOE
• Bonus
• 6% Pension
• Full health cover/Life cover
• Vehicle/Mobile/PPE/IT equipment all provided
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

   

Production Engineer - ELGA Labwater

• Contract type Full time
• Location High Wycombe

Veolia Water Technologies, the world leader in water treatment. Veolia Water Technologies provide complete solutions for water treatment. Innovating in key areas such as sustainable development, resource and by-product recovery, our differentiating water treatment processes enable us to offer solutions suited to every application. We are experts in water.

 

Where will I be working?

 

You will be based at our Lane End, High Wycombe site.

 

What will I be doing?

 

The Production Engineers' job function is to provide engineering support to specific aspects of ELGA Labwater Manufacturing facilities in both the UK and China.

 

The Production Engineer’s primary focus will be to take lead responsibility for the product integration from the development engineering phase to the manufacturing environment.

 

Key responsibilities;

• Involved in the early development stage of new product development, working closely with the engineering team to help assess new product suitability for mass production. This will also include improvements to existing product portfolios.
• Identify and produce any bespoke tooling, jigs, or fixtures required for testing and mass production for different teams across the manufacturing facility. e.g, Quality Control, Research & Development.
• Able to visualise and plan processes and layout, stage material flow on the production floor and coordinate primarily mechanical and electrical build activities.
• Produce and update work instructions in order to manufacture products in the most efficient way/lean manufacturing. This will include assembly instruction documents and videos. Training of technicians will also be part of this process.
• Manage new parts and BOMs on new products.
• Work closely with Quality Control to investigate and resolve any quality issues with products/parts. This Quality Assurance process ensures control and traceability to all modifications to ELGA-released products.
• Represents the department and provides critical feedback to project leaders.
• Coordinates actions across departments and may check on quality and work progress.
• Tasks will be time-sensitive to overall project delivery dates.

 

Do I have what it takes?

Must-haves;

• Previous experience in an administrative role, preferably within a manufacturing/logistics industry.
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English (minimum 4/5)
• In-depth knowledge of inventory management principles and best practices.
• Excellent attention to detail organised and able to manage and prioritise work.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems.
• Ability to work well with suppliers, customers, and other team members.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Previous experience coordinating with Suppliers and Customers, both internal and external.
• Ability to work to defined working standards and instructions.
• A methodical approach to work.
• Familiarity with Google Suite Apps such as Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
• Good presentational skills.
• Able to both take instructions and work on own initiative.

Here at Veolia Water Technologies, we know that some applicants don't apply unless they think they tick all the boxes - but we are saying don't worry! We would much rather see your application than risk missing out on your potential! We know our strength comes from our differences and shared life experiences so we are committed to offering a safe work environment, where individuals are respected. We’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer, so no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality, or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.