Astute People Ltd

Senior Quality Engineer

Southampton

Full Time

 

Introduction… We are currently recruiting for a Senior Quality Engineer with sound electrical or mechanical knowledge, and time served experience as a quality engineer, to join a world leading group in the energy and telecom cable system industry.

 

Roles & Responsibilities As the Senior Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• The maintenance of an established and certified ISO9001 QMS including document control, CA/PA systems and calibration for the factory.
• The definition and maintenance of the quality control plans for different product families according to the existing standards, our clients standard and specific Customer requirements.
• Ensuring the correct application of work instructions and quality control plans together with Quality Management Systems procedures.
• The planning and implementation of Quick Process Audits and their follow up.
• Ensuring adequate tests and controls to verify product conformity, starting from incoming inspection on raw materials and components to final test on finished goods.
• Directly managing customer quality inspection visits / audits or Factory Acceptance Tests and providing product quality certification where needed.
• Responsible for customer complaints management, investigation, and reporting – including customer site visits as necessary.
• Drive Improvement Projects aimed at reducing internal nonconformities and relevant costs of poor quality (COPQ).
• Introducing appropriate operational quality tools to monitor and reduce variation in the manufacturing processes and provide active feedback from routine, batch, and random testing and inspection.
• Quality reporting for both UK and Corporate Management on a defined set of measures (RFT, COPQ, number of Customer claims).
• Conducting or playing an active role in IMS internal audits and supplier audits.
• Taking an active role in Operations and Telecom Business Quarterly reviews.
• Manage a team of four members, one quality technician and three quality inspectors.

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

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant discipline
• Previous Quality Management experience
• Be able to demonstrate proven analytical skills

 

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

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working
• 25 days holiday + statutory
• Free onsite parking
• Opportunity for progression

How to Apply

To apply, please call Charlotte Jones on 02393 910 037 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Service Engineer Bristol 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 Bristol. 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. INDPOW

Senior Solar PV Engineer Location – Cambridgeshire OR Swindon Package - £35k - £43k + Benefits     Introduction Astute are supporting one of the leading EPC service providers in the development, construction and operation of solar plants. With an exciting and structured growth plan in place, 2 Senior Solar PV Engineers opportunities exist to provide routine maintenance, testing and remedial work on solar PV systems.                    Roles & Responsibilities As Senior Solar PV Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• 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.
• Job specific risk assessment, analysis and operational Limitations. Report all near misses to manager
• Supervision and coordination of third party contractors carrying out works on site

      Skills & 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
• HV AP qualification
• 3+ Year in Solar PV O&M both ground mount and roof top installations

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

• £35k - £43k basic
• Bonus
• Pension/Health cover/Life cover
• 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Vehicle/Mobile/IT/Mobile/PPE
• Weekend rota, 2 weekends per month earning an additional £6kpa

    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

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

Site Manager

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  Maximum Salary (£) depending on experience.

  55000

   

  (Please do not advertise the salary for any of our roles)

   

   

  Site Manager

   

  Home-based with frequent Site visits when required

   

  1 Year Fixed term contract, Full-time, Monday - Friday 37 hours

   

  25 days annual leave (plus UK bank holidays), Company vehicle/car allowance

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  Are you a Site Manager looking to take the next step in your career by joining a successful and rapidly growing global company, who can offer you structured progression opportunities and flexible benefits? Are you passionate about Ecological Transformation and being a part of making a change to the planet?

   

  If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our leading, well respected water technologies company, where you will be responsible for the effective and efficient site management of your assigned project to programme, budget and quality objectives whilst maintaining a ‘zero LTA’ safety record. You will deliver the project site programme to plan and specification whilst maintaining customer satisfaction at all times. At Veolia Water Technologies UK (VWT UK), we are committed to ensure you have the best experience possible and take your career to the next level!

   

  Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

  • Preparation and implementation of project programmes.

  • Managing subcontractors on site.

  • Prepare working programmes and ensure a detailed, practical commissioning programme is available.

  • Monitor and report on the performance of project team, partners, subcontractor, suppliers, client, consultants against programmes.

  • Ensure risk assessments/method statements are reviewed prior to commencement of any site work.

  • Identify areas of responsibility in matters of contract interface.

  • Interact proactively with other departments and members of the project team within the site team, with head office, with regulatory authorities and the public, between client, partners, Principal Contractor and sub-contractors.

  • Ensure the appropriate levels of resources are engaged at site and develop a balanced and cohesive team.

  • Establish priorities and resolve conflict within the site team.

  • Induct all staff and subcontractors on site as required.

  • Manage site costs including assisting Project Manager/QS in preparing monthly CVR and forecasts.

  • Issue notice to subcontractor to commence work and receive check supply only goods and complete GRN’s.

  • Ensure that Record Vouchers/Technical Query sheets are prepared, signed and forwarded to the QS.

  • Ensure site is properly established and maintained, ensuring safe working at all times on site.

  • Issue permits to work by authorised persons.

  • Nomination, in writing, of appointed/responsible persons to comply with identified hazards and H&S legislation.

  • Provide adequate welfare and first aid facilities.

  • Conduct regular audits with clients and subcontractors to review and discuss H&S matters.

  • Ensure project is executed in accordance with the Quality, Environmental and H&S plan.

  • Implement project specific Quality, Environmental and H&S plans. Regularly review and update the project plans.

  • Ensure close out of site in accordance with the Company Procedures.

   

  General requirements for the role:

  • IOSH qualification or relevant H&S qualification is essential

  • SMSTS Qualified

  • First Aid (3 day at Work) Qualified

  • Experience of site management in a relevant industry is essential

   

  Additionally, having the following is a bonus!

  • Knowledge in Google Suite 

   

  What’s next?

  If you feel this role is suited for you, click on the “Apply” button. The Recruitment team will review your application as soon as possible and if your experience and skills match closely with what we are looking for, we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

   

  Our promise to you

  We know that the expectation of a good role goes both ways, so alongside your salary, you receive a company vehicle or the equivalent car allowance. This is in addition to our extensive benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave, our market leading pension and share scheme and a range of employee discounts and employee referral bonuses - as we’d like nothing more than to give your family and friends an opportunity too! Also, to help you a little further, we provide mental health and financial support, so you know exactly who to lean on whenever you need to.

   

  Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come!

Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Somerset

£50,000 - £60,000

 

Introduction…

We are looking for an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join a company in Somerset that supports the operation and building of nuclear power plants. You will be accountable to a nominated Commissioning Manager/Engineer in the Nuclear New Build Project Team.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Electrical Commissioning Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Working across all electrical disciplines and will be aligned to either HV, LV, DC or generator systems
• Develop commissioning documentation relating to commissioning testing and system validation activities
• Contribute to design reviews to ensure layout of plant items and systems are in a manner that allows ease of commissioning
• Contribute to detailed planning of commissioning and take ownership of a programme of commissioning tests
• Supervision of contractor commissioning personnel to achieve successful and safe commissioning of the systems
• Provide information to assist the Commissioning Manager and Senior Commissioning Manager in meeting project-level objectives and milestones
• Analyse commissioning results and provide reports summarising the outcome of commissioning
• Provide support to ensure that the commissioning process meets nuclear, environmental and industrial safety regulatory requirements and that it reflects good industry practice in international safety and technical excellence

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Be fully conversant with HV switchgear systems
• Knowledge of all electrical disciplines

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £50,000 - £60,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension Scheme

 

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.

Solar Farm Electrical Technician

Wiltshire 

 

Introduction…

Astute are proud to be working with one of the world’s largest renewable energy companies who are looking for a Solar Farm Electrical Technician to join their team. The client delivers renewable energy projects across the world working across onshore and offshore wind, solar, energy storage and transmission and distribution.

 

 

Role and Responsibilities

The Solar Farm Electrical Technician will be responsible for:

• Performing Operation & Maintenance tasks on utility-scale solar plants with outputs of 5 MW and above
• To ensure the solar plants achieve outstanding levels of safety, quality and performance
• Undertake planned inspection and maintenance
• Inspection, testing and maintenance of PV modules, DC strings and inverters
• Undertake AC and DC testing, troubleshooting and fault-finding
• Keep accurate maintenance records and compile reports

 

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Experience in Operations & Maintenance in large scale solar environments
• Expereince working with SCADA or data monitoring systems
• DC & LV installation, fault find, testing and commissioning experience
• High Voltage expereince
• Fully qualified Electrician
• Full UK Driving License

 

Salary & Package

In addition to an exciting career, you will also receive

 

•  £30,000 - £40,000 DOE
•  Company van and fuel card
•  Private Healthcare
•  Pension scheme & Life assurance
•  Company Bonus scheme
•  25 Days holiday plus Bank holidays

 

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please email a copy of your CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 02392 222 968 and ask for Kieran Boyton-Salts.

CNC Turner Operator – Night Shift Portsmouth £26,000 – £31,200 DoE + Pension + Overtime     Introduction Astute Technical are currently recruiting for a CNC Turner Programmer who is fully conversant with Fanuc to join one of the South Coasts most established subcontract manufacturing companies, working from complex customer drawings and specifications to create CNC Programs on the latest and most sophisticated CNC Turning Centres. This is an excellent opportunity to work with prestigious clients such as Rolls Royce and work on exciting projects from a range of industry sectors.                     Roles & Responsibilities As a CNC Operator you will be responsible for:

• Setting and Operating CNC Machines
• Ensuring the highest quality is maintained at all times and the machining processes are running efficiently to maximise productivity.
• Maintain highest quality throughout the process, including dimensionally inspect manufactured product, using a variety of measuring equipment, to ensure the drawing requirements are achieved.

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

• Fully conversant in setting/operating Turning machines, ideally Doosan, Bridgeport or Dugard
• Worked to ISO9001 standards.
• Worked to high tolerance levels.

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

• Competitive Salary of £26,000 - £31,200 DoE
• 20 days leave + Bank Holidays
• Overtime at 1.5
• Pension Scheme

    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 02393910068 to speak to Jack Atkinson who can tell you more.     INDREN