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Stores Supervisor Portsmouth Competitive Salary + benefits package     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is exclusively partnering with a leading sub contract manufacturer to recruit a Stores Supervisor for its Portsmouth site. The exciting new role of Stores Supervisor comes with a competitive salary, pension, overtime and structured training. If you’re a Stores Supervisor and are looking to work for an organisation then upload your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Factory Manager you will:

• Managing inventory and ensuring the smooth flow of materials and goods into and out
• Receive, Inspect and Record all incoming materials.
• Pick and pack items for despatch against daily schedule.
• Generate delivery notes using organisations ERP system.

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

• Proficient in using inventory management software and basic computer skills, experience with Javelin ERP software and advantage.
• Ability to operate forklift and other warehouse equipment and manage maintenance of equipment advantageous, otherwise professional training will be provided.

    Personal skills: The Stores Supervisor role would suit someone who is:

• Previous experience in similar role, preferably in CNC machining or manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately record and track inventory.

      Salary and benefits of the Stores Supervisor role:

• Competitive basic salary
• Pension
• Overtime available, paid at 1.5
• 22 days holiday
• Training and 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 023 93 911 007 to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.   INDREN  

Deputy Production Supervisor

Plastic Recycling

Skelmersdale

Up to £ 38,500 + Package (Shift work- days and nights)

 

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 strong and experienced Deputy Production Supervisor to join their Plastic Recycling Facility based in Skelmersdale.

 

Role Responsibilities

As the Deputy Production Supervisor your responsibilities will be but not limited too;

 

• Supervising direct reports, working alongside the Production Supervisor.
• Ensuring daily operations of the site is carried out efficiently and in line with company policies
• Support the team, working safely as part of a team of production operatives to ensure maximum productivity.
• Operating fixed and mobile plant when needed.
• Ensure the production and relevant departments within the business to deliver KPI’s ensuring production targets are achieved.
• Produce weekly and month end information and key statistical data to the Production Manager.

 

This is a shift pattern that includes both day and night shifts– please only apply if this is suitable.

 

The Ideal Candidates

 

To be considered for this position, candidates are expected to have previous experience working in a production supervisory/ team leader role within a heavy process production environment.

 

You will ideally come from industries such as Waste Management, Manufacturing, FMCG and Recycling and have strong leadership qualities to drive and develop a diverse team of production technicians.

 

The ideal candidate will also have a thorough understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace with the relevant certifications and qualifications (IOSH), good working knowledge of 24/7 Continuous Production Operations and Polymers Recycling Operations.

 

This is a shift pattern that includes both day and night shifts– please only apply if this is suitable.

 

To Apply

 

To apply, please call Sam Belazka on 02392 288 207 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

 

Operations & Maintenance Asset Manager – Solar PV Remote working from home £35k basic + benefits     Introduction Astute are proudly partnered with a global client who are looking for Asset Managers to join their Milton Keynes office. The client offers operations and maintenance (O&M) services to their clients across the UK and are looking for an Asset Manager to deal more client-side that with the Engineers, to ensure that the assets are being correctly managed and maintained, making sure that the client’s contractual obligations are met.                   Roles & Responsibilities As Asset Manager,  you will be responsible for:

• Asset management across a portfolio or ground mount solar PV assets
• Ensuring all O&M works are completed in accordance with contractual obligations
• Being the primary client contact for clients and managing customer queries
• Contract management and ensuring all contracts in accordance with each site are up to date and conditions are met
• Assisting with the management of internal resource to plan and execute O&M works
• Attending site visits when required
• Raising work orders, managing H&S practices and ensuring best practice
• Other duties as required

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

• Solar experience, whether educational or demonstrable work experience in solar
• Asset management experience is ideal, but maybe you’re an Engineer with some relevant experience wanting to move into more of an office-based role, Project Engineers/Managers or experience in a Performance & Monitoring Engineer will also be of interest
• SCADA experience/knowledge is an advantage
• UK driving licence is essential
• A relevant educational qualification, ie degree / HNC / HND in engineering or renewable energy
• A driven, problem-solving and passionate attitude

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

• £35,000 salary DOE (if you’re currently earning more but have an interest, please get in touch)
• Private health insurance
• Life Assurance
• Home based role
• Mental Health First Aid access
• Other, comprehensive 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 023 93 911 007 to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.     INDREN

EPC Contracts Manager - Solar Remote/Site based £50,000 - £60,000     Introduction Astute are working with one of the world’s leading O&M service providers. Specialising in large scale solar photovoltaic projects from the development phase through to operations and maintenance. We are looking to recruit an experienced EPC Contracts Manager with a renewables background to provide Contract Management services to support the delivery of Solar PV & Battery Storage projects in the UK.                     Roles & Responsibilities As the EPC Contracts Manager you will be responsible for:

• Taking the lead on all EPC contracts, service subcontractors and any associated supply.
• Support project managers and delivery team with contract management capability and understanding.
• Development and implement processes for contract management including KPI monitoring across EPC projects.
• Take lead on identifying ideal contracting strategy to ensure projects are delivered to high quality, on time and within budget.
• Work with Key Suppliers and Stakeholders to develop and maintain strong relationships.
• Developing the framework agreements for key suppliers alongside the Procurement and Legal teams.
• Supporting projects teams in all contractual dealing including risk management, escalations/disputes and claims.

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

• Degree in a relevant engineering or Legal discipline
• Technical knowledge of contracts and technology within the Renewables Industry
• Familiarity with English contract law
• Strong understanding of EPC contract formats and negotiation in relation to NED and FIDIC
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop working relationships

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

• Starting salary up to £60,000
• Car allowance
• KPI driven Bonus scheme
• Full Health cover
• 4x Life cover

    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.     INDREN

Business Development Manager - Liquid Waste Sales · West Thurrock, England, United Kingdom · I&C · Full-time Description Changing the way people think about waste. At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 11,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it’s why we’re the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management. Help us make a difference as a Business Development Manager – Liquid Waste. This is a position covering the South, requiring the potential for frequent travel and overnight stays. The Business Development Manager – Liquid Waste will drive significant top line growth within the National bulk liquid product, aligning closely with the General manager tankers, and the other commercial teams within the Specialist services business. A quick look at the role. The Business Development Manager is accountable for identifying and driving new business for the National Bulk Liquid offering within Specialist Services division. The position explores the potential market with direct customers to collect and transport their waste liquid volumes by maximising the utilistaion of our national road tanker fleet. The post holder is expected to bring a strong commercial knowledge of the waste sector, with general experience obtained within either the Industrial & Commercial, Hazardous, Brokerage or Waste Tanker sectors.. The role is an excellent opportunity to diversify and develop new knowledge and skills in a waste specialism. We will support and offer full training to the post holder for them to become the de facto commercial expert for the National Bulk Liquids business Why it’s an opportunity not to be wasted. Exploring, identifying and managing new business opportunities in order to secure and grow the bulk liquids product Proactively selling profitable new business in line with operating areas of strength, to achieve and exceed quarterly / annual new business targets Developing and managing a detailed new business pipeline capable of providing a clear business forecast of expected volumes and over achieving on targeted new business sales revenues Producing regular activity and pipeline reporting to give commercial and operational stakeholders visibility of current activity and forecast new activity Working closely with the General Manager tankers to drive a growth strategy aligned with the needs of the business Maintaining data within the business CRM platform, enabling it to be managed within the appropriate marketing campaigns Liaising regularly with other commercial functions to share pipelines and best practice Work alongside like-minded waste professionals in a brilliantly diverse environment built on transparency – not bureaucracy. A chance to join a forward-thinking, industry leader that openly welcomes self-driven individuals who are unafraid to question convention Requirements Here’s what we require: Experience of successfully developing, managing and implementing new business services General knowledge of the waste sector Goo presentation, selling, negotiating and influential skills Articulate, confident and assertive. Analytical and able to quickly assess issues and recommend and/or implement solutions Ability to work in partnership with internal departments, (potential) customers and other organisations Robust and resilient, able to absorb pressure and respond positively Experience of building and maintaining customer relationships Pragmatic approach to delivering to tight deadlines and targets Ability to plan, organise and prioritise Ability to deal with conflict and negotiate / manage the appropriate outcome Ability to work with a minimum of supervision and on own initiative The ability to communicate with conviction, plan with precision and, most importantly, play well with others. Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths, however A-Levels or a Degree certainly won’t do any harm. Benefits And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa. Competitive salary Bonus scheme Car or allowance Ongoing career development, training and coaching – because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow. Generous pension scheme. Medical and dental scheme. Retail and leisure discounts. Holiday and travel discounts. Bike to work scheme Plus much more......

About FLI Structures

FLI Structures is a leader in the design, fabrication, and installation of steel towers, platforms, screw?pile foundations and infrastructure for the telecoms, rail, highways, energy, radar, pipe?bridge and flood?mitigation sectors. We pair cutting?edge engineering with strong QHSE credentials (ISO 45001, RoSPA Gold). Our in?house teams enable fast, high?quality bespoke solutions alongside repeatable standard products

api.occupop.com+2fli.co.uk+2uk.indeed.com+2. Role Overview

We’re looking for a diligent and technically adept Estimator to join our Commercial team. You’ll prepare cost estimates for steel structures, foundations, and associated infrastructure components—from materials and labour to transport, plant, and installation. You’ll work with engineers, project managers, suppliers, and clients to ensure proposals are accurate, competitive, and commercially sound.

Key Responsibilities

• **Preparation of Estimates**

  • Perform detailed material take?offs from structural drawings and specifications. • Develop comprehensive cost estimates—covering materials, labour, equipment, logistics, subcontractors, and OPE.

• Commercial Analysis & Value Engineering

  • Analyse project scopes to identify opportunities to improve design efficiency and reduce costs without compromising quality.

• Supplier/Subcontractor Management

  • Source, evaluate and build relationships with suppliers/sub?contractors (e.g. steel fabricators, transporters, piling teams) to secure competitive pricing and lead?times.

• Cross?Functional Coordination

  • Collaborate with design, engineering, fabrication, HSEQ and installation teams to ensure alignment on scope, risks, scheduling, and buildability.

• Bid & Tender Support

  • Assist in bid preparation, including commercial documentation, risk registers, and presentation materials. • Participate in pre?bid and post?bid reviews and client pricing negotiations.

• Project Monitoring & Reporting

  • Track and report on cost changes and variations against estimates. • Support continuous improvement of estimating methods and systems.

What You’ll Bring

• Professional Qualification

  • HND (min) in Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or similar.

• Relevant Experience

  • Ideally 3–5 years in estimating steel structures, heavy civil or infrastructure projects (e.g. towers, foundations, pipe bridges). • Proven ability to understand structural drawings and produce cost?based take?offs.

• Technical Skills

  • Confident with Microsoft Excel, Word, and ideally estimating software. • Familiarity with structural fabrication and piling processes is a strong plus.

• Core Competencies

  • Excellent communication skills for liaising with internal teams and external subcontractors. • Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and risk awareness. • Ability to manage multiple bids simultaneously and meet strict deadlines.

What’s in It for You?

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Commensurate with experience, including pension, holiday allowance, death?in?service cover, and employee assistance schemes (education/health perks).

• Career Growth: Opportunities to advance within the Commercial and Project Management streams.

• Supportive Culture: Health & safety oriented, quality-focused, and committed to your growth.

• Hybrid Working: Combination of site/office presence and remote flexibility.

• Purpose-Driven Impact: Contribute to significant UK infrastructure, renewable energy, and telecom projects that underpin national connectivity and sustainability.

To Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter to [[email protected]] (or use the contact form on FLI’s careers page). Explain why you’re a great fit for FLI Structures, including any estimating software you’ve used and notable project examples.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Be instrumental in shaping bids for high-impact infrastructure that supports telecoms, rail, highways, flood defences, and renewable sectors.

• Join a 70-year?old company known for quality, innovation, and robust in?house engineering and fabrication.

• Work with a diverse and expert team across multi-disciplinary fields, including design, engineering, fabrication, and installation

Production Engineer Water Treatment High Wycombe Competitive Salary + Benefits      Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Production Engineer to join one of the leading Water and Wastewater treatment business 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. 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.                     Roles & Responsibilities Working as a Production Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• 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.

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

• Previous experience in an administrative role, preferably within a manufacturing/logistics industry.
• Water experience
• HNC in engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Familiarity with Google Suite Apps such as Docs, Sheets, and Slides
• A full, valid driving licence

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

• Competitive Salary of up to £30,000
• Monday to Friday
• Benefits package
• 25 days Holiday + BH

    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 02392 222 964 to speak to Gemma Nixon who can tell you more.       INDREC  

Head of Site Management – Solar & BESS Remote working from home £70k / £80k basic + Benefits     Introduction Astute is working with one of the worlds market leading O&M service providers. Specialising in the development, engineering, financing, construction, operations & maintenance of large scale solar photovoltaic projects. With close to 1.8GWp installed Globally and a 5-year track record for outstanding services, they are looking for a Head of Site Management (Solar & BESS) to provide management and oversight to site-based teams focused on delivering industry leading solar PV and Battery Storage projects                   Roles & Responsibilities As Head of Site Management (Solar & BESS), you will be responsible for:  

• Take line management responsibility for team of Site Managers, Assistant Site Managers, Quality Managers and Commissioning Managers responsible for delivering utility scale Solar PV and Battery Storage projects.
• Ensure project functional reporting lines to Director of Project Management & Construction are maintained and executed.
• Responsibility for ensuring the highest HSQE standards are always maintained on site and in compliance with UK HSE and CDM regulations. Drive a positive HSE culture amongst the team.
• Coordination of construction resourcing to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of projects.
• Provide experience and expertise to mitigate and overcome challenges encountered during project delivery.
• Ensure team are equipped with necessary tools, equipment, and resources to deliver projects effectively.

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

• Relevant construction/engineering related degree or equivalent experience and/or vocational training.
• Extensive previous experience as Site Manager on utility scale solar PV projects (20MW+) is a must. Battery storage experience is desirable.
• 3+ years’ experience in equivalent role or of leading a team with reporting obligations a strong plus.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to communicate objectives and priorities clearly.
• Health & Safety training or qualifications a must. Strong preference for NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK).
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    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £70k / £80k basic
• Bonus
• Pension/Life Insurance/Healthcare
• Car Allowance
• Occasional travel to Europe

    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