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Maintenance Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading timber processor to recruit a Maintenance Engineer for its Troon site.  The Maintenance Engineer role comes with a competitive hourly rate + 30% shift allowance and additional benefits.  If you’re a multiskilled Maintenance Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that is a recognised leader in their industry, then submit your CV to apply today.                  Responsibilities and duties  Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor you will:
  • Carry out reactive and proactive maintenance on production plant and equipment.
  • Installation of new equipment
  • Fault find and resolve problems on equipment.
  • Participate in both summer and winter plant overhauls.
  • Complete work permits as required. 
Professional qualifications  We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Time-served multi skilled maintenance professional
  • Experience in similar heavy processing environment. 
  • Relevant engineering qualification in either mechanical or electrical. 
  • Multiskilled 
   Personal skills The Maintenance Engineer role would suit someone who is:
  • Excellent with planning and attention to detail
  • Able to work individually or part of a team.
  • Self-motivated. 
  Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Engineer role 
  • Competitive salary
  • Shift allowance

Electrical Supervisor - Wind
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with one of the largest wind turbine manufacturers to recruit an Electrical Supervisor to oversee the installation and finishing phases of wind farm sites across the UK.    The Electrical Supervisor role comes with a salary of £45,000 plus bonus scheme and a flexible pension scheme.    If you’re a qualified Electrical worker with experience in the wind industry and are looking to work for an organisation that offers great career progressions and benefits, then upload your CV to apply today.    Responsibilities and duties  As the Electrical Supervisor you will: 
  •  Inspect and supervise the electrical installation inside and adjacent to the wind turbine generators. 
  • Ensure all activities related to the SCADA installation and connection is completed and prepared for commissioning. 
  • Follow all industry safety regulations for the site and ensure all works are compliant with HSE. 
  • Perform the Quality Gate 23 Process and ensure sign off is complete by the Site Manager. 
  • Support when needed during the commissioning and testing phases. 
  • Complete any other relevant supportive duties for projects including but not exclusive to Quality Gate 4 and retro performance monitoring. 
Professional qualifications  We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Certificate as a qualified electrician or qualified electrical worker.
  • Valid First Aid would be an advantage. 
  • HV and MV switching operation authorisation. 
  • Working and Rescue from Height – from a renewables UK approved provider. 
Personal skills  The Electrical Supervisor would suit someone who is: 
  •  Able to work in or lead a team.
  • Systematic problem solver. 
  • Able to travel on a regular basis both UK and international when needed. 
  • Able to demonstrate a practical and technical approach to operations. 
Salary and benefits of the Electrical Supervisor role 
  • Salary up to £45,000 
  • 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays. 
  • 4-week work rotation (3 weeks on, 1 week off) 
  • Flexible pension scheme 
  • Site vehicle access  
   

Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 9/22/25
  • END DATE: 9/18/26
  • PAY RATE: $68.0 /HR

Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer - JP14586 – Up to £68.00 per hour

 

Key skills 

  • Mechanical engineers with building services experience
  • Varied background in building services, does not need to be nuclear.
  • Highly regulated environments - where there are processes to follow
  • HVAC, water suppliers, sewage, any mechanical systems in a building.

 

This is an 'Intelligent customer' role - guide design houses to provide the correct design - review and feedback on designs.

Experience with dealing with stakeholders, reviewing design documents  

Legislation / building regs experience

 

2 days on site in Devonport – negotiable for right person.

Can start on BPSS

Single stage teams interview

 


Field Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Role - Field Service Engineer

Location: Thames Valley Area

Package: £30,000-£35,000 per annum + Company van

 

 

Introduction

Astute Technical are proud to be working with the leading supplier of waste recycling equipment, servicing, and consumables in the UK. They are looking for a Field Service Engineer to add to the growing team. A primarily field-based role in the Thames Valley area, the permanent full-time position will require on-site attendance to the clients' locations, dependant on the needs of the business.

 

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Multi-Skilled Trainee Engineer, you will be responsible for:

· Carry out regular servicing/preventative maintenance on Recycling Machinery - Primarily balers and compactors.

· To attend breakdowns and complete repairs as required on all recycling equipment at customers sites in our core regions. Within a timely and competent manner, working safely to current legislation.

· You will be required to install and decommission the equipment along with completing training with operatives on the safe use of the equipment.

· Build strong relationships with your colleagues, communicating and working together as a team to maintain customer satisfaction.

 

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

· Qualified or experienced field service engineer

· Experience with recycling balers and compactors essential

· Candidate must be competent in the following areas, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and welding.

· Full UK driving license.

 

 

Salary & Package

What's on offer for this exciting role:

· £30,000-£35,000 per annum

· Fuel card supplied.

· Company phone and tablet

· Holiday loyalty scheme

· Pension

· In house and manufacturer training provided.

· Progression is available for the right candidate.

· Company van including power tools.

 

 

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 02392288208 to speak to Julia Shaw who can tell you more.


Technical Project Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Technical Project Manager Fareham £45k - £50k + Benefits Our client is an award winning and market leader in the provision of the design, manufacture and testing of certified strain measurement systems used in sectors such as wind energy, marine and oil and gas. With a healthy pipeline of work, an exciting opportunity now exists for a Technical Project Manager to manage and coordinate projects within the engineering operations. Roles & Responsibilities As the Technical Project Manger, you will be responsible for:  
  • Establish project requirements and deliverables
  • Liaise with all project stakeholders, developing business cases, budgets, resource plans and project schedules
  • Form, lead and motivate the team
  • Regularly liaise with stakeholders through the project, updating plans and schedules
  • Regularly report project status (financial and progress against milestones) 
Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Previous project management or coordination experience is essential 
  • Experience of project management in an engineering/manufacturing environment is advantageous
  • Technical background, ideally electronics however Mechanical will be strongly considered.
Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • £45 - £50k basic
  • Competitive benefits package including 25 days holiday, Private Medical Cover and Enhanced Pension
  • Quarterly incentives
How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 023 93 911 007 and ask to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.  

Permit Co-Ordinator - CHP
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Permit Co-Ordinator Competitive Salary + Benefits Sellafield, Cumbria Introduction, Astute are looking for a Permit Co-Ordinator to support the CHP Plant, providing consistency of approach, understanding and actions between Operations and E&M to facilitate the production of Safety Documentation. Roles & Responsibilities As the Permit Co-Ordinator, you will be responsible for:
  • To contribute to the development, leadership & delivery of the Operational strategy and KPI’s by acting as a link person between Operations and E&M personnel, driving consistency of response and continuity of approach
  • Drive and actively contribute to the effective and consistent management of the work control process at Fellside, from an Operation’s and E&M perspective.
  • Discuss, agree, and communicate the timing of plant release for maintenance, factoring in known plant defects and conditions.
  • To be recognised as a focal point in providing professional knowledge and advice on the work control process
  • As required, act as a key support person to the duty Shift Manager, on both a day-to-day basis and in times of plant upset or incident.
  • To be fully conversant with the safe working procedures and all site operating and emergency procedures, operating instructions and to have a working knowledge of COMAH regulations.
  • To be conversant with site Major Accident Hazards (MAH) and procedures while source improvements in both the Plant & Business processes, policies, and procedures. To achieve these by identifying any impacts or conflicts at the earliest opportunity & by remaining up to date with industry knowledge, legislation, trends, key organisations, and best practice
  • To develop and maintain effective working relationships with other company personnel, within the Operations and E&M Department. To extend this to all site customers, visitors and external relationships including industry and professional forum representation and local community groups
  • To be fully conversant with the Safe Working Procedures and following relevant training, achieve and maintain Senior Authorised Person Status, including Low Voltage authorisation. Following relevant High Voltage training to be authorised to undertake High Voltage isolations and switching activities on site.
  Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • ONC or equivalent in plant operations / production or equivalent engineering discipline qualification.
  • PPO 1, 2 & 3 or equivalent.
  • Time served apprenticeship – desirable.
  • Experience working in and contributing to a continuous process / production environment.
  • Boiler, Gas Turbines, DCS or similar knowledge & experience.
Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • A highly competitive salary
  • Benefits package
  • Opportunity to join a modern power station
  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 02393 910 038 to speak to Emily Lobacz who can tell you more.  

Mechanical Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

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].


Senior PV Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Senior Solar PV Engineer Location – Coventry/Worcester 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

MAINTENANCE ELECTRICIAN - SOLAR & STORAGE
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Senior PV Engineer - Glastonbury/Yeovil/Bridgwater
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Senior Solar PV Engineer Southwest UK £37,000 - £43,000 + 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 Reporting to the Head of Operations & Maintenance UK you will be responsible for:
  • 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 daily, through online reporting system.
  • Job specific risk assessment, analysis, and operational Limitations. Report all near misses to manager
    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
    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • £37k - £43k basic
  • Van
  • Bonus/Pension/Healthcare/Life Assurance
  • PPE/IT
    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 02393910037 to speak to Charlotte Jones who can tell you more.     INDREN