Astute People Ltd

Astute’s Renewables team is exclusively partnering with a leading renewable energy company, a market leader in solar operations, to recruit a Field Service Engineer covering the Cambridgeshire area with occasional travel for business needs. The role involves onsite service and maintenance of large-scale solar assets. This strategically important Field Service Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £40k plus a vehicle. If you’re a Field Service Engineer with solar experience and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people first, upload your CV to apply today! Responsibilities and Duties: Reporting to the Service Team Leader, you will:

• Visual inspection activities, cleaning and report to management team.
• Routine maintenance activities on modules, inverters, cables and connectors, DC and AC distribution boxes.
• Routine maintenance activities on module mounting systems, fence and gates, inverter and transformer stations.
• Routine maintenance activities on monitoring and communication equipment.
• Routine maintenance activities on security system devices.
• Fault finding on electrical components by means of visual inspections or professional site measurement activities.

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

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Certification or equivalent.
• At least five years’ experience in industrial electrical installation and maintenance.
• Previous Solar PV maintenance experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of DC electrical systems, high-voltage equipment, and occupational health & safety regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Personal Skills: The Field Service Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Willing and flexible to travel to sites as and when required
• Strong in problem-solving and able to work under pressure.
• Passionate about renewable energy and high-quality service delivery.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary: £38,000 - £40,000
• Company vehicle with fuel card
• 25 days of annual leave plus Bank holidays 
• Great company culture and regular social events 
• Bonus programme 
• Pension scheme 

INDREN

Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit for a Plant Manager to join their Energy from Waste Power Station in Glasgow.   The vital Plant Manager role comes with a salary of c.£90,000 + car allowance + bonus + private healthcare + other benefits. If you’re a Plant Manager, or experienced Operations/Engineering Manager, and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.     Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will be responsible for:   

• Ensuring the facility is operated efficiently and that all performance targets are met or exceeded.
• Managing the site O&M team & third-party contractors, ensuring the plant is run in a safe & efficient manner, in compliance with all internal & external standards & legislation.
• Oversee plant improvement opportunities to increase plant availability and reduce ongoing costs.
• Development of the O&M strategy on site, including the implementation and execution of planned / unplanned maintenance activity, outages and day to day operations.
• Managing HSE, Quality and Environmental systems in accordance with OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Managing the site’s budgets and taking financial responsibility for the plant.
• Ensure that the businesses operating model is implemented across the facility.
• Tracking costs for capital project and outages.
• Managing and developing site personnel.
• Reporting on QEHS, Financial, Operations and Maintenance issues.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: 

• Ideally qualified with a degree in a relevant engineering field
• Would be highly beneficial to have an IOSH or NEBOSH Health and Safety Qualification

    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Plant Manager role would suit someone who has: 

• Prior senior management experience within a heavy process engineering environment such as Power (EfW, Biomass, CCGT, Coal, etc), Refineries, Petrochemicals, COMAH sites, etc.
• Excellent leadership skills with proven experience in successfully achieving plant KPI’s.
• Familiar with Engineering standards and legislation such as PSSR, LOLER, PUWER etc.
• Budget/Commercial/Strategic experience.

    Salary and benefits of the Plant Manager role

• A basic salary of c.£90,000
• Bonus
• Car allowance
• Private healthcare
• Other excellent benefits

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement solutions to recruit a Project Controller in Runcorn, Cheshire. The Project Controller role comes with a salary up to £50,000, up to 12.5% pension contributions, private medical and healthcare. If you’re an experienced Project Controller and are looking to work for an organisation that continually strives to win more business and invests in the growth of its employees/company, then submit your CV to apply today                    Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Project Manager you will:  

• Support Project Managers in ensuring projects meet financial targets and billing milestones.
• Create and maintain project work breakdown structures (WBS) and related work package descriptions.
• Gather and analyse cost data to support project budgets and cost control.
• Organize project review meetings, documenting and updating action points.
• Track and report on time management activities.
• Expedite deliveries and handle logistics paperwork, including packing lists and commercial invoices.
• Prepare and submit invoices through customer portals.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and understand the business needs.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• SAP experience is essential (key user preferred).
• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly in Excel.
• Attention to detail with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Good time management and ability to prioritize tasks.

Salary and benefits of the Project Controller role  

• Salary range of £40,000 - £50,000
• 12.5% company pension dependent on criteria
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Opportunities for career development within an international environment
• A fun, collaborative working atmosphere with advanced technologies

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.

Solar Farm Electrical Technician

Royston

 

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
• Experience working with SCADA or data monitoring systems
• DC & LV installation, fault find, testing and commissioning experience
• High Voltage  experience
• 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 Megan Balmer.

HV Senior Authorised Person

Bristol/Swindon

 

 

Introduction…

Astute are working with a highly experienced and well-trained team managing one of the largest Ground Mount Solar PV portfolios in the UK who are looking for a Senior Authorised Person to join their team.

 

 

 

Role and Responsibilities

The HV SAP will be responsible for:

 

• Commissioning of LV and HV Systems
• Documentation Control
• Safety Procedures
• Project Management of High Voltage Works across the portfolio
• Write, Issue and close required Permits and Sanctions to AP’s and or Competent Persons
• To be responsible for all High Voltage operations carried out on site
• Develop an understanding of the specialist electrical equipment on site
• Lead the investigation and resolution of Plant Trips, Equipment failures, incidents and near misses.
• Ensure all electrical operations and maintenance activities are carried out across the site

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• Experience as a Senior Authorised Person
• HV/LV experience
• Experience in solar is ideal
• Experience in writing switching schedules
• Full UK Driving License

 

Salary & Package

In addition to an exciting career, you will also receive

 

• £50,000 - £60,000 DOE
• 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 or call 02392 222 968 and ask for Kieran Boyton-Salts.

Mechanical Technician

Plastic Recycling Avonmouth £43,800 + Package ( 4 on- 4 off Day & Night shifts)

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 Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their largest polymer recycling facility in the UK, based in Avonmouth. Working as their Mechanical Maintenance 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 the Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Preventative maintenance (PPMs) and reactive maintenance across heavy industrial plant
• Mechanical fault-finding and route cause analysis techniques
• Working across all processing plant
• Maintenance on wash plant,sorting equipment, motors, conveyors and other manufacturing based equipment.
• Minimising downtime, ensuring plant runs at optimum performance
• Be able to deliver all work set to the operational expectations and budgetary requirements
• Keep records using CMMS
• Working as part of a shift pattern
• Other duties as required.

This is 4 on 4 off shift position including night shifts. Please only apply if this is suitable.

 

What you will need

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a Mechanical Engineering/ Maintenance role
• Heavy Industrial experience – e.g. processing plant, waste, manufacturing
• Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams and drawings
• Pneumatic skills and experience

 

What’s on Offer

• Competitive Package of up to £43,800
• Opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading Waste Management companies

 

How to Apply

For more information please contact Gemma Nixon on 02392 222 964 or emailing your CV to [email protected].

Director of Operations

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for operational excellence? Are you ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic and growing organisation? Due to our business growth, we are seeking a talented and experienced Director of Operations to join our Senior Leadership team at Turnbull. As the Director of Operations, you will play a pivotal role in leading and controlling our operational services, ensuring the delivery of contractual requirements while identifying and developing new opportunities.

 

Location: Nailsea and Hinkley Point C (with some travel)

Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 plus Car Allowance

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday

 

My Responsibilities…

 

As Director of Operations, you will play a key role in spearheading operational services at Turnbull. You will have the responsibility to lead and control operational services for Turnbull, identifying and developing opportunities alongside the running of day-to-day delivery of contractual requirements. Our operational services consist of ‘operate and maintain’ which include but are not limited to operating utilities (water, waste, comms and power) along with developing tailored programmes of preventative and reactive maintenance to address evolving needs.

 

You will report to the Managing Director, working collaboratively with the Director of Projects and Commercial director, leading a team of Operations Managers. The main part of your job will be:

• Strategically developing and financially leading £20–£25 million per annum and its growing turnover.
• Crafting and implementing a robust strategic business plan for our operate and maintain business, aligning it with growth and profit targets.
• Cultivating partnerships and fostering strong commercial relationships, whilst effectively managing key stakeholders to enhance our brand and drive future growth.
• Overseeing all commercial activities with support from the Commercial Director, with the aim of optimising the long-term financial strategy.
• Ensure financial performance targets are met, review planning and systems, and implement value-added strategies.
• Leading and managing the operational teams to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) and deliver exceptional results.
• Identifying and implementing opportunities to increase efficiency and streamline processes across the organisation.
• Maintain compliance with environmental permits, keeping serious pollution incidents at zero within budgetary controls and set KPIs whilst fostering a safe and welcoming environment for our teams to thrive and develop.
• Acting as a trusted deputy for the Managing Director, assuming day-to-day responsibilities and making sound decisions in their absence.

 

What are the requirements?

 

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• Proven senior leadership experience in a similar operational role.
• A degree or equivalent and relevant professional qualifications.
• Extensive experience in managing and delivering multiple operational projects.
• Strong background in the utilities industry, preferably with high-profile national projects.
• Proven track record in managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to make effective decisions and manage time efficiently.
• Strong performance and motivational skills with the ability to inspire and lead teams.
• Experience in the commercial sector.

 

Benefits for you

 

We offer the following financial and non-financial benefits to support your financial, health and wellbeing:

• Car allowance
• Pension scheme offering up to 20% combined contribution
• Performance related bonus
• Private healthcare cover for you and your partner
• 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 over five years
• Opportunity to buy up to two weeks additional holiday
• Life assurance of up to four times your salary
• A range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave

 

Turnbull Infrastructure and Utilities Ltd – What we’re all about

 

We are leaders in lifecycle construction and operations for the utilities and infrastructure sectors.

 

From design and build to facility management and maintenance, we provide a single, sustainable, end-to-end solution for engineering projects, saving money, reducing waste and adding long-term value to local communities and the wider economy.

 

Turnbull is an award-winning progressive business, who have won the RoSPA health and safety awards for our work at Hinkley Point C for the last five years.

 

The services we provide through to our clients include but are not limited too.

 

• Project Management
• Design and Build Services
• Consent Management and Delivery
• Contract Management
• Delivery of Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering services

 

Expertise in:

 

• Low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) electrical power distribution systems
• Sewage systems and pumping stations
• Biological waste treatment plants
• Telecommunication networks (copper and fibre)
• Drinking water distribution networks and booster stations
• Surface and ground water drainage systems inclusive of borehole delivery and management
• Roadway and pedestrian walkway lighting networks
• Management of environmental discharge permit and scientific services
• Earth works and ground remediation services

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Plastic Recycling Avonmouth £41,700 - Monday- 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. As such, they are looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their largest polymer recycling facility in the UK, based in Avonmouth. Working as their Mechanical Maintenance 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 the Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Preventative maintenance (PPMs) and reactive maintenance across heavy industrial plant
• Mechanical fault-finding and route cause analysis techniques
• Working across all processing plant
• Maintenance on wash plant,sorting equipment, motors, conveyors and other manufacturing based equipment.
• Minimising downtime, ensuring plant runs at optimum performance
• Be able to deliver all work set to the operational expectations and budgetary requirements
• Keep records using CMMS
• Working as part of a shift pattern
• Other duties as required.

 

What you will need

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a Mechanical Engineering/ Maintenance role
• Heavy Industrial experience – e.g. processing plant, waste, manufacturing
• Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams and drawings
• Pneumatic skills and experience

 

What’s on Offer

• Competitive Package of up to £41,700
• Opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading Waste Management companies

 

How to Apply

For more information please contact Gemma Nixon on 02392 222 964 or emailing your CV to [email protected].