Astute People Ltd

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.

Essex

Mobile Electrical Test Electrician / Remedial Works Electrician

£32,000- 38,000 DOE plus Company Vehicle

 

Introduction

We're looking for an experienced Electrical Test Electrician to join a rapidly expanding business offering all aspects of electrical testing. As the Electrical Test Electrician, you will be responsible for carrying out scheduled electrical tests as well as electrical repairs / minor works on various retail and commercial properties.

 

Role and Responsibilities

The Electrical Test Electrician will be responsible for:

• Carrying out scheduled electrical tests as well as electrical repairs / minor works on various retail and commercial properties
• Working with high regards for Health, Safety and Environmental standards
• Work to recognised industry standards at all times

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this Electrical Test Electrician position will:

• Have good sound electrical knowledge, for testing and installation works
• City & Guilds 2360 or equivalent to latest BS7671 regulations 
• City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent
• Full UK Driving Licence
• AM2 or equivalent

 

Salary & Package

In addition to an exciting career, you will also receive

• £32,000- £38,000 Basic Salary DOE
• Optional Overtime
• In house training provided
• Company Van and Fuel Card
• 28 Days holiday

 

How to Apply

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

Bedfordshire

Mobile Electrical Test Electrician / Remedial Works Electrician

£32,000- 38,000 DOE plus Company Vehicle

 

Introduction

We're looking for an experienced Electrical Test Electrician to join a rapidly expanding business offering all aspects of electrical testing. As the Electrical Test Electrician, you will be responsible for carrying out scheduled electrical tests as well as electrical repairs / minor works on various retail and commercial properties.

 

Role and Responsibilities

The Electrical Test Electrician will be responsible for:

• Carrying out scheduled electrical tests as well as electrical repairs / minor works on various retail and commercial properties
• Working with high regards for Health, Safety and Environmental standards
• Work to recognised industry standards at all times

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this Electrical Test Electrician position will:

• Have good sound electrical knowledge, for testing and installation works
• City & Guilds 2360 or equivalent to latest BS7671 regulations 
• City & Guilds 2391 or equivalent
• Full UK Driving Licence
• AM2 or equivalent

 

Salary & Package

In addition to an exciting career, you will also receive

• £32,000- £38,000 Basic Salary DOE
• Optional Overtime
• In house training provided
• Company Van and Fuel Card
• 28 Days holiday

 

How to Apply

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

Astute’s Team is partnering with a well established construction company to recruit a Commercial Manager for its Bristol/ Bridgwater location.   The Commercial Manager role comes with a competitive salary and other great benefits, like birthdays off, car benefit schemes and in service death benefit.   If you’re a Commercial Manager with experience in the construction industry, and are looking to work for an organisation that really values it’s employees, then submit your CV to apply today.     Responsibilities and duties of the Commercial Manager role   Reporting to your Manager, you will:    

• Manage daily commercial operations
• Support Commercial Directors
• Draft complex subcontract arrangements
• Lead weekly team meetings
• Resolve contract and commercial operation related issues
• Review and report on cost/value data
• Analyse Sales and Performance data

    Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:    

• Strong experience in the commercial management of construction projects valued over £5 million
• Degree level qualification in a relevant field (Desirable)
• In-depth contractual knowledge (expert understanding of JCT, NEC and desirable knowledge of FIDIC)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Ability to pass Drug & Alcohol Test
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK

    Personal skills     The Commercial Manager role would suit someone who is:    

• Able to negotiate
• Analytical with an ability for problem-solving
• Committed to attention to detail
• Has outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

    Salary and benefits of the Commercial Manager role    

• Competitive Salary
• Birthdays off
• Additional leave for length of service
• 24/7 GP Access
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car benefit scheme

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading client in the energy sector to recruit a Shift Team Leader for its biomass power plant in Sittingbourne, Kent.

This Shift Team Leader role comes with a salary of £64,444 and a comprehensive benefits package. If you’re an Operations Technician or Shift Team Leader or similar with experience in a relevant heavy process environment, apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Shift Team Leader role Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will:

• Lead and supervise the operations team during your shift, ensuring safe and efficient plant performance

• Act as the control person under the site’s Safety Rules, ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations

• Manage and support Assistant Shift Team Leaders and Waste Acceptance Operators

• Monitor plant systems and adjust controls to optimise output and compliance

• Ensure accurate reporting of operational performance and incidents

• Maintain site documentation and support continuous improvement initiatives

   

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship or similar technical training

• NVQ or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline

• Experience operating high-pressure steam systems in a power generation or continuous process environment

• Good understanding of environmental and H&S regulations

   

Personal skills The Shift Team Leader role would suit someone who is:

• A confident team leader with excellent communication and decision-making skills

• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple responsibilities

• Flexible and adaptable, particularly within a shift-working environment

• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving and safety

   

Salary and benefits of the Shift Team Leader role

• £64,444 annual salary

• Comprehensive company benefits

• Opportunity to join a growing energy business with long-term career development

Lead EC&I Engineer Hybrid & Woking Office 12 month contract About the role: Astute’s Power team is partnering with an up and coming company within the Power Generation industry to recruit an Lead EC&I Engineer on a 12 month contract for a new build power station FEED study stage. Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Ensuring the contractors E,C & I engineering and design meets the client requirements;
• Reviewing and commenting on contractor and licensor documents and resolving those comments;
• Engaging with discipline counter party key stakeholders as required to proactively progress the design;
• Co-ordinating with the FEED team to ensure a cohesive design solution;
• Ensuring the FEED team is aware of E,C & I engineering issues arising with Kent and progressing their timely resolution;
• Ensuring the client are aware of issues arising and co-ordinating the resolution;
• Striving to achieve best value through the facilities design; and
• Providing support to the team in securing all necessary consents, connections and permissions to build and operate the plant.

How many hours a week? 40 hours per week Working schedule? Typically 9-5 minimum 3 days a week in Woking contractors office Who would they be reporting to? Project Director Will they be in a team with anyone? Or working solely? FEED Project Manager 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 02392222960 to speak to James Barker who can tell you more.  

Industrial Relations Advisor / Officer Northeast of London £400-£450 Per Day 24 Months Contract Outside IR35 Immediate Start  Our client is currently looking for an Industrial Relations Advisor/Officer to join their team based in Northeast of London to work on an Energy from Waste project. Responsibilities and duties:

• Own and understand the details of the NAECI agreement for appropriate application, communication to all key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with trade unions & ensure that the Company's treatment of employees is consistent with its core business values and objectives.
• Work closely with the HR Manager and Collaboration Working Partner to involve and work with Subcontractors.
• Investigate and resolve complex or critical industrial relations issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Support the Procurement team to ensure alignment of Subcontractors to the IR strategy whilst reviewing competency and right to work.
• Organise and manage Council meetings whilst maintaining close relations with the ECIA and NJC
• Manage and co-ordinate SPA throughout the Project Lifecycle

 Personal skills:

• General Construction background
• Experience in working on a NACEI (The National Agreement for the Engineering Construction Industry) project.
• Previous role as either a Site Supervisor, Site Manager or Site Steward
• SSSTS/SMSTS  

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 910 473 to speak to Lucy who can tell you more.

Quality Assistant – Solar Various UK Sites Up to £350 per day 9 Months     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with an award-winning solar engineering company, specialising in project life-cycle services and solutions for the utility-scale solar industry. To recruit a Quality Assistant on a 9-month contract for its sites in the UK . The Quality Assistant role comes with a day rate of up to £350 per day.                   Key skills:

• Developing and implementing Quality Management Plans and Inspection & Testing Plans
• Conducting QA/QC inspections & audits
• Ensuring project documentation, non-conformities and variations are managed
• Ensuring that the critical commissioning phase is planned and delivered flawlessly

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Quality Assistant role:

• Various solar sites in England
• Outside IR35
• 9 Month contract with potential to extend

    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 07441391942 to speak to Kieran Boyton-Salts who can tell you more.   INDREN

Quality Assistant – Solar Various UK Sites Up to £350 per day 9 - Months     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with an award-winning solar engineering company, specialising in project life-cycle services and solutions for the utility-scale solar industry. To recruit a Quality Assistant on a 9-month contract for its sites in the UK . The Quality Assistant role comes with a day rate of up to £350 per day.                   Key skills:

• Developing and implementing Quality Management Plans and Inspection & Testing Plans
• Conducting QA/QC inspections & audits
• Ensuring project documentation, non-conformities and variations are managed
• Ensuring that the critical commissioning phase is planned and delivered flawlessly

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Quality Assistant role:

• Various solar sites in England
• Outside IR35
• 9 Month contract with potential to extend

    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 07441391942 to speak to Kieran Boyton-Salts who can tell you more.