Astute People Ltd

Engineering Manager

Battersea – Covering Various Sites

Waste Management

Up to £52,000 + Package

 

Introduction

Our client is a leading nationwide integrated waste management business providing collection, treatment, recycling and technologically driven energy generation services across London. As such, they are currently looking for an Engineering Manager to work across 3 of their Transfer Stations throughout London. Working in this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all maintenance programmes across the sites, ensuring they are operating effectively and efficiently.

 

The Role:

Working as the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for covering 3 main transfer stations throughout London, managing their entire engineering strategy and all maintenance teams. This will include:

• Overseeing all maintenance and engineering programmes across the sites, managing all planned maintenance, breakdowns and improvement projects for both mobile and static plant.
• Liaising with Senior Management and Site Managers to support with risk assessments, method statements and site compliance, ensuring its running in line with current legislation and company policies.
• Develop an effective planned maintenance strategy, minimising site down-time and utilising the engineer skill-sets within the team.
• Driving a continuous improvement culture, looking into new technologies and opportunities for development.
• Promoting, monitoring, and improving the safety culture, compliance and setting achievable targets for improvements.
• Report to senior teams and stakeholders on the performance of the engineering team.
• All other duties as required, both hands-on and administrative.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position, candidates should have experience working in an Engineering/ Maintenance Manager role previously, working with dynamic teams within an industrial process environment.

Candidates should be qualified in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and should have demonstrable success delivering a strong maintenance strategy.

Knowledge of current waste legislation is desirable and a strong health and safety understanding is a must. Candidates should hold their IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH certificate.

Due to the nature of the role, candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and be flexible to travelling throughout London to various sites.

 

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.

 

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]

Mechanical Technician

Waste Management Avonmouth £35,251 - Monday to Friday (Days)

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 a Mechanical Technician to join their new Polymers Recycling Facility in Avonmouth. Working as their Mechanical Technician 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 Mechanical Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring that all plant and equipment on sites is modified and improved, as necessary, to maximise equipment availability and performance.
• Delivering the Planned Maintenance (PM) schedules as well as responding to reactive maintenance tasks on time and to company standard.
• Be aware of stock control and maintain shift paperwork to the highest standard, to complete condition reports and other documentation as defined by the maintenance strategy.
• Undertake engineering project work and assist with new installations or refurbishments.
• Update and administer the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) with good knowledge of these and electrical systems (SAP, Maximo, Holistech etc)
• Attend daily operational review meetings, providing updates on Planned Maintenance compliance, live defects and ongoing improvement plans.

 

What you will need 

To be considered for this position you will need to have a recognised Level 3 NVQ/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. 

Candidates must have strong Mechanical Maintenance experience (both planned and reactive) working on fast paced production plant within heavy processing industries such as Power Generation, Waste Management, Aggregates, FMCG, Manufacturing or Water Treatment.

You will have experience of working with low levels of supervision in a high-pressure production environment and have a strong knowledge of health and safety regulations, proactive maintenance strategies and condition monitoring.

Candidates will also need to be able to carry out work at height and in confined spaces as well as working closely with electrical technicans providing support as required, driving their "1 team" ethos.

What's in it for you…

• Basic Salary of £35,251 per annum
• 10% Bonus Scheme
• Competitive Package
• Full training and support working on a brand new recycling facility.

How to Apply

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading specialists in the Waste and Energy recovery sector. This is a rota-based shift position including nights. For more information please contact Gemma Nixon on 02392 222 964, emailing your CV to [email protected]

O&M Solar Field Technician West Midlands £40,000 - £50,000 DOE     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading service provider, offering technical services for the full lifecycle of Photovoltaic (PV) plants. Together we are looking for a O&M Solar Field Technician to support their clients large scale and utility scale assets across the West Midlands region. The O&M Solar Field Technician role comes with a salary of up to £50,000 (DOE), Overtime and development opportunities and other benefits. If you’re a Level 3 qualified maintenance technician with experience across industrial/ commercial scale solar and are looking to join a growing organisation in this sector, offering development and progression opportunities then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: As the O&M Solar Field Technician, you will:

• Maintain and carry out a proactive maintenance program to maximise asset performance. performance.
• Conduct tasks on commercial ground mount and rooftops solar.
• Regularly monitor alarms and generation statistics via the remote management system.
• Promptly identify and respond to fault situations.
• Adhere to company health and safety protocols.
• Engage in ongoing training, maintain records, and manage contractors as needed.
• Ensure test equipment is fully functional and calibrated.
• Participate in an on-call rota.

    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent electrical qualification.
• BS7671 wiring regulations to 18th Edition.
• Experience performing O&M responsibilities on commercial or utility scale solar.
• HVAP (desirable).

    Personal skills: The O&M Solar Field Technician role would suit someone who is:

• Flexible to cover multiple sites in your region, with the possibility for overnight stays and participation in an on-call rota.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision required.

    Salary and benefits of the O&M Solar Field Technician role:

• Salary between £40,000 - £50,000, depending on experience.
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Company van, laptop, and mobile provided.
• Company benefits and pension scheme.
• Progression and further development opportunities.

    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

 

Senior Sales Consultant - Renewables

Gloucestershire

Up to £60,000 + Package DOE

 

 

About the role:

Introduction

 

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with an industry-leading consultant, designer, installer, and maintenance/servicer of renewable energy systems throughout the UK. This position would suit someone with a Solution Sales background.

If you have a passion for renewable energy and want to make a difference in the sector, send me your CV to discuss this great job opportunity.

 

 

Responsibilities and duties:

Working as a Senior Sales Consultant, you will be responsible for:

Roles and Responsibilities:

· Recognizing and fulfilling customer requirements through top-tier proposals to attain specified order intake levels.

· Engaging clients at their location, analysing their needs, and surveying the property to devise comprehensive solutions using the complete spectrum of Energy technologies at hand.

· Communicating diverse technology solutions to a range of clients and comprehending the integration of multiple technologies to optimize outcomes for the client.

· Analysing heat pump systems for optimal financial gains for clients while ensuring accurate technical equipment specifications for sales.

· Cultivating strong sales relationships by delivering presentations to key industry connections, participating in networking events, and engaging in ongoing discussions with current and potential clients.

· Staying abreast of current product specifications, technological advancements, industry updates, and policy alterations.

 

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

· Minimum of 3 years' renewables experience in a sales capacity.

· In-depth knowledge of renewable energy systems.

· Exceptional problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills.

· Experience in solution-based sales.

· Full driver's license

· Computer literacy

· Commercial accountability

 

 

Salary and benefits:

What's on offer for this exciting role:

· Competitive salary of up to £60,000 + package

· Pension

· 23 days holiday + UK bank holidays

· Private Medical Insurance

· Career development

 

 

How to apply?

To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and cover letter to [email protected] or call 07488885429 to speak to Shaniece Gathii who can tell you more.

Senior Design Engineer Indaver leads the field in sustainable waste management in Europe, with facilities and operations in Belgium, Germany, Ireland and the Netherlands. We take a long view, which is why sustainability is at the core of our business and also our company culture. Our trademark is delivering high quality, cost effective services in the municipal, industrial and specialist hazardous waste market across Ireland. Our waste-to-energy facility in Meath is the first of its kind on the island of Ireland. We process up to 235,000t of residual waste each year and produce electricity to power 35,000 homes annually.    This role will involve the Management, Review and Co-Ordination of design packages from Consulting Engineers and project Contractors in order to deliver a thoroughly robust and safe design for execution of the works. This role will involve a combination of office and site based engineering activities, where you will be expected to carry out the level of Co-Ordination referenced above at design stage and continue the inspection, review and Co Ordination during the construction phase to ensure the works are being executed in accordance with the design and works planning. Function description:

• Implementing design review, making and recording changes to designs and disseminating those changes to the relevant parties.
• Physical presence required at work fronts to review the implementation of designs and seek efficiencies and improvements of the design delivery.
• Support the Project Manager to achieve the contract program
• Ensure RAMS & ITPs are completed in conjunction with progression of works
• Ensure NCRs and defects are actioned and closed out to the satisfaction of Indaver
• Regular liaison with Project Manager to ensure that subcontractor works are delivered to the satisfaction of Indaver.
• Consult where appropriate Indaver Health & Safety to ensure that all safety standards are followed.
• Monitor sub-contractors’ safety standards and ensure that they comply with Indaver standards. 

Required skills:

• Third level qualification in Civil Engineering or Construction, plus significant and relevant experience.
• 10 years’ experience of Engineering Design Co-Ordination of large scale technical investment projects of a Civil Engineering or heavy Construction nature or similar works on a Pharmaceutical site.
• In-depth knowledge of Construction regulations.
• Experience of Temporary works Design process is an advantage
• Thorough knowledge and relevant experience in the civil/construction industry and project engineering.
• Proficient at preparing reports
• Specialist knowledge in their expert domain
• Thorough knowledge (legal, technical, functional) of Construction management.
• English speaking

Offer At Indaver we provide an excellent range of benefits to provide our colleagues with the additional support and flexibility to enable a truly enjoyable work life balance. Overall benefits: • Our broad range of attractive benefits enable our colleagues to enjoy life at any stage while growing a career path, with benefits such as: • Competitive Salaries • Very attractive pension scheme • Paid Private Healthcare • Paid family leave • Increasing Annual leave with service • Paid Educational, study and exam leave to support further learnings • Long service rewards • Employee saver scheme • Tax saver and Cycle to work scheme • Death in Service Insurance provided • Employee Assistance Programme • Supporting your work life balance • Flexibility of working hours • Physical and mental wellness e.g. Fresh fruit, running and sports clubs, social events  

BMS Project Engineer The Shard, London £46k - £53k + 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 Project Engineer,  you will be responsible for:  

• Provide an exceptional level of professionalism in delivering site solutions from the initial mobilisation stage through to final commissioning and demonstration.
• Have the opportunity to design and configure controller strategies / schematics for the core range of BMS solutions including Trend, Tridium and Distech.
• Use initiative to proactively adopt project tasks and coordinate delivery alongside the project managers, project coordinators, engineers, sub-contractors.
• Carryout surveys, proposals and quoting of new project works.

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

• Ideally you will have knowledge and experience equal to the Trend Expert competency level and have the ability to confidently modify energy biased software and professional schematics.
• Have a strong knowledge of the Trend SET software tool
• Be able to integrate solutions / systems through a number of different protocols including Modbus, MBus, BACnet.
• Demonstrate a good knowledge of IT networks and IP Configuration

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

• £46k - £53k 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

Solar PV Field Service Engineer Manchester/Sheffield/Leeds £35k basic + Benefits     Introduction Astute are supporting a client who are a leader in the design, supply and installation of bespoke renewable technologies. With a structured growth plan in place a new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Solar PV Field Service Engineer.                     Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the O&M Technical Manager,  you will be responsible for:  

• Repairs and minor works as and when required for installation callouts, servicing, or planned works.
• Full site and job management covering the ordering of materials, and site reports, to ensure fast resolution to our client’s servicing and remedial requirements.
• To liaise with the project manager and assist with keeping the standards of the QMS, Operations and Maintenance manuals and professional working procedures.
• Solar PV commissioning and electrical inspection and testing
• Carrying out full servicing works of Solar PV Installations across a broad range of clients and contracts from within the commercial, industrial, and domestic sectors.

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

• Level three electrical certification
• C&G 18th Edition
• ECS Qualification (Gold Card)
• Solar experience

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

• £35k Basic
• Company Van
• Company Credit Card
• Pension/BUPA Healthcare/Holiday

    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