Astute People Ltd

Maintenance Technician  Waste & Recycling - Robotics

London – Waterloo Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience

 

 

Introduction…

Astute are working with an award-winning business, who turn the worlds waste into resource. They are looking for someone who is passionate about progressing within their career and wants to contribute to the company’s continual success and growth within the waste sector. You will play a key part in supporting the business by providing first response to engineering issues. This role would be ideal for someone that is interested in robotics and wanting to learn and develop their skills and knowledge.

 

               

Roles & Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Carrying out both remote and on-site maintenance support at recycling facilities. Carrying out electrical and mechanical works on robotics and waste segregation machinery.
• Playing a vital part in providing our first response to engineering issues, reactive and planned maintenance activities.
• Helping to evolve and improve our existing systems as they grow.
• Always work safely.
• Following risk assessments and work instructions and maintain a clean working environment.
• The main point of contact following installations, working to maintenance service agreements in place.

This role will involve travel across the whole of the UK and some areas of Europe. Please only apply if you are comfortable with this level of travel. 

 

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Open to regular travel within Europe and occasional weekend work with time in lieu
• Able to work at our Waterloo office in London.
• Electrical or software knowledge is not necessary but would be an advantage.
• Network configuration knowledge is not necessary but would be an advantage.
• Good communication and people skills

 

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• We are growing rapidly, and you are expected to grow and progress with the company as we scale.
• Unlimited holiday entitlement
• Great up-skilling opportunities
• Healthcare 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 02392 222 964 to speak to Gemma Nixon who can tell you more.

 

 

IDREC

Mechanical Technician

Waste Management Avonmouth £35,251 - Monday to 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 and as such they are looking for a Mechanical Technician to join their new Polymers Recycling Facility in Avonmouth. Working as their Mechanical 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 Mechanical Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring that all plant and equipment on sites is modified and improved, as necessary, to maximise equipment availability and performance.
• Delivering the Planned Maintenance (PM) schedules as well as responding to reactive maintenance tasks on time and to company standard.
• Be aware of stock control and maintain shift paperwork to the highest standard, to complete condition reports and other documentation as defined by the maintenance strategy.
• Undertake engineering project work and assist with new installations or refurbishments.
• Update and administer the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) with good knowledge of these and electrical systems (SAP, Maximo, Holistech etc)
• Attend daily operational review meetings, providing updates on Planned Maintenance compliance, live defects and ongoing improvement plans.

 

What you will need 

To be considered for this position you will need to have a recognised Level 3 NVQ/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. 

Candidates must have strong Mechanical Maintenance experience (both planned and reactive) working on fast paced production plant within heavy processing industries such as Power Generation, Waste Management, Aggregates, FMCG, Manufacturing or Water Treatment.

You will have experience of working with low levels of supervision in a high-pressure production environment and have a strong knowledge of health and safety regulations, proactive maintenance strategies and condition monitoring.

Candidates will also need to be able to carry out work at height and in confined spaces as well as working closely with electrical technicans providing support as required, driving their "1 team" ethos.

What's in it for you…

• Basic Salary of £35,251 per annum
• 10% Bonus Scheme
• Competitive Package
• Full training and support working on a brand new recycling facility.

How to Apply

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading specialists in the Waste and Energy recovery sector. This is a rota-based shift position including nights. For more information please contact Gemma Nixon on 02392 222 964, emailing your CV to [email protected]

Commissioning Shift Operator Locations - Leicestershire Duration - 3 months Immediate start Day rate - £450.00 to £500.00 The Role We are currently recruiting for a Commissioning Shift Operator to join a fast paced commissioning team on the Waste to Energy facility based in Berkshire. Our client have several live projects within the energy sector in the UK and overseas, so there may be an opportunity to work across more projects with them. Role Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates leadership and commitment to HSEQ. Actively encourages and leads this for the project.
• Ensures that all relevant HSEQ requirements are incorporated into area of responsibility and that, in consultation with site management, HSE and commissioning team, HSE hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable
• Ensures that risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are reviewed with regards to HSE requirements and that work is carried out in accordance with the RAMS
• Is responsible for the safety and HSE performance of all personnel under his control, and for stopping work where this might be compromised
• Prepares and issues Permits to Work and system isolations for works within the shift, Mechanical, Process and Electrical (HV and LV preferable SAP authorization)
• Ensures that works within area of responsibility are executed in accordance with the contract and conform with project time requirements
• Independently operates, monitors and maintains systems according to the scope of responsibility, in the control room and on site
• Responsible to update and maintain shift logs and maintenance regimes
• Optimizes processes in collaboration with our clients Commissioning Team.
• Supervises both the client shift personnel and the work performed by suppliers during operation
• Executes hands on training with the client personnel
• Liaises and coordinates with other project team members, in particular the Commissioning Manager and Commissioning Lead Engineers
• Participates in regular control tours throughout the plant according to our clients site tour protocol
• Reports any variations and issues to the Commissioning Manager
• Delivers Lessons Learned and feedback for current and future projects
• Keeps the Commissioning Manager / Site Manager informed of all site related activities

Skills and job specifics:

• Mechanical/Electrical Occupation, Technician.
• Experienced as a leader in Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) management and has knowledge of relevant HSEQ legal requirements
• Must have Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) or equivalent
• BOP experience
• Valid Safety Contractors Certificate (SCC) or equivalent
• Experience Operating and leading a shift team on large thermal power plants
• DCS system knowledge
• Experience working for the EPC across Power projects is desirable.
• Capability to read and understand P&IDs, electrical and instrumentation drawings.

If you are interested in hearing more about these opportunities then please contact Greg Storey on [email protected] or on 02392 222 966

Solar PV Installer

Bedfordshire

£25,000 to £30,000 DOE + benefits

 

 

Introduction…

 

Astute are working with one of the industry leading providers of domestic solar projects across the UK. We are looking for an experienced Solar PV Installer for the roofing aspect of installations, ideally located in and around Bedfordshire, to support with the installation of roof mounted solar panels.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As a Solar PV Installer, you will be responsible for:

• Installing fixings and panels to a range of surfaces
• Working from heights
• Providing an excellent level of customer service
• Other duties as required

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

 

• Experience with installing Solar PV is an advantage
• Experience working at heights (essential)
• Roofing and install experience (essential)
• Happy be flexible to work out of hours and weekends
• Full UK driving licence (essential)

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Competitive salary of £25,000 to £30,000 depending on experience
• Paid overtime
• Holiday pay and pension
• Use of company vehicle

 

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 Power team are currently recruiting an EC&I Team Leader / Supervisor to join the maintenance department of a large Energy from Waste plant in Kent. This plant can produce up to 45MW of Power by processing up to 550,000 tonnes of waste per year, usually destined for landfill. The EC&I Team Leader will be involved in the planning and coordination of maintenance activities, managing contractors, supervising the workshop activities, and leading a team of EC&I Technicians & Craftsmen. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply.                        Responsibilities and duties: As the EC&I Team Leader you will be responsible for:

• The day to day management of “short term / preventative” maintenance activities to ensure maximum plant availability.
• Assist in the delivery of the overall maintenance & engineering strategy, implementing new maintenance techniques & approaches and management of the EC&I budget.
• Work alongside the Maintenance Planner and Mechanical Team Leader to ensure work is appropriately allocated and delivered in addition to developing the sites CMMS.
• Act as the EC&I lead during planned outages, manage specialist contractors on site
• Ensuring all activities are carried out in a safe manner and in line with company safety policies, safety rules and relevant H&S legislation.
• Act as the sites Authorised / Nominated Person.
• Deputise fo the Maintenance Manager as and when required.

      Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• HNC / ONC or similar Engineering qualified in a relevant EC&I discipline.
• Ideally SAP / Senior Authorised Person for HV activities.
• IOSH / NEBOSH or similar H&S qualification

      Personal skills The EC&I Team Leader would suit someone with:

• Proven supervisory / management experience from an Energy from Waste plant or similar Process Industry such as – Waste to Energy, Biomass, Cogeneration / CHP, CCGT Power Station, Refinery, Pharmaceutical etc.
• Experience in maintaining and working on a variety of instrumentation, electrical and control system equipment (DCS, Siemens PLC, temperature, level, pressure, flow, switch gear, motors, drives, transformers etc).
• Contract management experience
• Experience of maintenance techniques including vibration analysis, laser alignment, thermography, oil analysis etc

      Salary and benefits of EC&I Team Leader role

• Competitive Salary up to £70,000
• Quarterly Bonus
• Overtime
• Pension
• Full company benefits

INDPOW

 

Astute’s power team are looking for a Mechanical Technician / Mechanical Craftsperson to a large Energy from Waste plant located in Kent, South East England. This plant can produce up to 45MW of Power by processing up to 550,000 tonnes of waste per year, usually destined for landfill.  As a Mechanical Craftsperson you’ll be responsible for all reactive & preventative maintenance across a variety of critical equipment including fluidised bed boilers, heat exchangers, conveyors, pumps, gearboxes and associated plant. This is a permanent position which is offering a competitive starting salary plus bonus, overtime, call out payments & benefits package.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader, as a Mechanical Technician you will be responsible for:

• Fault finding and maintaining mechanical assets including pumps, gearboxes, valves, etc.
• Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices
• Assisting in plant developments and projects
• Supervising and setting to work on site contractors
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site CMMS including creating work packs and reporting on works carried out
• Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination
• Ensure appropriate levels of stock / spares are available
• Involved in continuous improvement activities, plant inspections and fault investigation work
• Liaise with the operations team to ensure plant availability
• Taking part in emergency call outs / off duty cover.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• A relevant technical qualification such as a C&G / NVQ / ONC / HNC in mechanical engineering or a similar discipline
• At least 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience with mechanical systems including steam systems, valves, pumps, rotating equipment, compressors, gearboxes, cranes etc
• Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in a heavy engineering environment such as power generation, petrochemical, steel works, CHP plant, paper mill etc. Royal Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered.

    Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• A highly competitive salary.
• Quarterly bonus.
• Overtime & Call out payments.
• Full company benefits
• Opportunity to join the Energy from Waste industry.

INDPOW

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading company working within the Nuclear Engineer sector, currently require a Principal/Senior Structural Engineer to join their team in Oxford. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge and practical application of structural engineering within highly regulated sectors and possess security clearance.    The position sits outside IR35, paying around £50-£65 per hour and will start with a 12 month contract. Suitable candidates will ideally work in their Oxfordshire sites on a hybrid basis, however if further away, applications will still be considered. If you’re a Principal/Senior Structural Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that believes their people are the key to success, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As a Principal/Senior Structural Engineer you will work in a hands-on design-based position to deliver and design engineering solutions. This will involve:

• Preparation of design documentation throughout the design process
• Development of designs to satisfy technical specifications
• Prepare supporting design calculations to substantiate design
• Contribution to design reviews
• Preparation of technical specifications
• Preparation of risk assessments, technical files and other technical documentation required by safety legislation and procedures

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Delivering functions above that of a Design Engineer
• A recognised Engineering Certificate such as HNC / HND / Degree
• Knowledge of the fundamentals of structures and foundations using Reinforced Concrete and Structural Steel.
• Design experience in Reinforced Concrete and Structural Steel.
• Knowledge and understanding of Structural steel connections and connection types.
• Demonstrable competence gained in a design delivery position

    Personal skills The Principal/Senior Structural Engineer role would suit someone who has:  

• DV security clearance or the ability to go through the vetting process.

    Salary and benefits of the Principal/Senior Structural Engineer role  

• £50 - £65 an hour
• 12-month contract

INDNUC

Reporting to the Operational Control Support Team Leader, your role as OCS Administrator will be to maintain a positive and friendly company image by acting as the first line of contact to visitors, customers, and vendors in person, online, and via telephone. To ensure a good flow of office procedures you will work alongside the Service Coordinator and Project Controller and support the Service and Projects departments, carrying out common office duties.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Planning maintenance visits using excel and resource planning tool

• Producing weekly/monthly customer reports

• Setting up of projects

• Order handling within SAP

• Entering information into CRM

• Quotation creation

• Invoicing and managing customer billing plans

• Welcoming guests organising client lunches

• Travel Booking

• Raising purchase requisitions

• Supporting with facilities

 

Required Qualifications, Skills and experience

• Must have a minimum of three to five year’s experience working in an office environment

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work without supervision

• Excellent time management skills

• Exceptional communication and customer service skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

• SAP knowledge (essential)

• Strong prioritisation and organisation skills with the ability to handle confidential information

• Strong record keeping skills

• Good time management skills with the ability to multitask

• High personal drive for continuous improvement

• Potential and desire to progress and develop

 

What you can expect from us:

• 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday), with flexibility required to meet customer and business needs.

• After initial training period, hybrid working will be available, from home and our office in Aberdeen. There will be times for which your presence in the office is required, you should therefore live within commutable distance.

• A permanent contract with a competitive salary, depending on experience.

• Benefits, including pension with company contribution, death in service cover, staff bonus scheme, healthcare, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with increments based on length of service.

• Exciting challenges within a global organisation that encourages a high degree of individual responsibility, with excellent career opportunities.

• Innovative and advanced high-technology products and services.

 

Due to the nature of our business, please be advised at the offer of employment stage we will carry out Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Education and Employment checks on all candidates.