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Battery Storage and Solar O&M Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Battery Storage and Solar O&M Technician

Dublin

€40,000-50,000 per year + van + fuel card

Introduction…

Astute are proud to be working with one of the worlds largest renewable energy companies who are looking for a Battery Storage and Solar O&M 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 O&M Technician will be responsible for:
  • Undertaking planned inspection and maintenance on utility-scale battery storage plants and ground mounted solar PV plants
  • To ensure the solar plants achieve outstanding levels of safety, quality, and performance
  • Troubleshooting and repairs on sensors and communication equipment
  • Inspection, testing and maintenance of plant equipment
  • Undertake AC and DC testing, troubleshooting and fault-finding
  • Keep accurate maintenance records and compile report

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will have:
  • Good understanding of solar PV technology
  • 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
  • € 40,000 - € 50,000 DOE
  • Company vehicle
  • 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 07441391332 and ask for Megan Balmer.

Solar Team Leader
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Solar Team Leader       

Hertfordshire (remote)

£35,000-40,000 per annum DOE + package

 

Introduction

 

Astute are proud to be working with one of the world’s largest renewable energy companies who are looking for a Solar Team Leader 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.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Solar Team Leader you will be responsible for:
  • Daily planning alongside the Coordinator a team of Solar Technicians
  • Demonstrating good leadership for health and safety and help improve safety standards
  • Review and approve work orders
  • Set high standard for quality and compliance of maintenance tasks
  • Discuss weekly performance with the Solar O&M Manager and demonstrate accountability for the performance of their region
  • Support budgeting and commercial planning activities

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:
  • 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
  • Previous leadership/project management experience
  • Fully qualified Electrician
  • Full UK Driving License

 

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

  • £35,000 - £40,000 per annum DOE
  • Company van and fuel card
  • Private healthcare
  • Pension scheme & life assurance
  • Company bonus scheme
  • 25 days holiday plus Bank holidays

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391332 and ask to speak to Megan who can tell you more.

HV Senior Authorised Person
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

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.

Senior Business Development Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Senior Business Development Manager – Solar

£65k Basic + Car Allowance/Benefits

** Home Based **

Astute are proud to be supporting an international client who are a leader in the development of large solar parks across Europe. Offering full end to end services from project initiation, financing, construction, asset management through to the full management of the solar park lifecycle, our client have a proven track record developing solar parks and already have a 400 Megawatt track record.

An exciting opportunity for a Home Based Senior Business Development Manager now exists to contact land owners such as farmers/estates, land agents and local planning authorities and identify new development opportunities for new solar parks.

As Senior Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for:-

  • Project scouting including appointments and negotiation with landowners and interest groups
  • Liaising with Company Solicitors for property agreements
  • Contacting and managing municipalities to obtain and understand policies and regulations & support for our initiatives
  • Project Management, managing individual project progress on the ground, in close collaboration with the Munich based Project Managers

To be considered for the Senior Business Development Manager role, candidates will demonstrate:-

  • Proven track record in Business Development/Sales
  • Solar knowledge/experience
  • Track record in Managing a Team
  • Proven experience in dealing with Land Owners, (Farmers/Land Agents/Local Planning Authorities)

As Senior Business Development Manager with our client, you will receive:-

  • Competitive salary of £65kpa
  • £5k Car Allowance + Benefits package
  • Opportunity to work in an autonomous environment
  • 100% Home Based

If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and cover letter to

[email protected] or call 023 93 911 007 and speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more

 

 

 

 


Lead Project Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a market leading water technology company to recruit a Senior Lead Project Engineer for its Peterborough site. The Senior Lead Project Engineer role comes with a salary of £55,000 +10% annual bonus, 10% pension contribution and private healthcare and dental plan. If you’re a Lead Project Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties  
  • Lead the Engineering and Executions of Service centre expansion projects
  • Define and develop scopes associated with Ion exchange regeneration plants
  • Manage the engineering deliverables and technical communications
  • Develop close collaboration with fabrication facilities, sourcing, and product management 
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • B.Sc. in an Engineering/science / Master or related technical experience (desirable)
  • 5+ years relevant water treatment experience
    Personal skills The Lead Project Engineer role would suit someone who is:  
  • Good basic knowledge of Ion Exchange Process and RO
  • Excellent skills in Material and Equipment selection and Sizing of Plants
  • Engineering Design leadership skills
  • Ability to drive projects and meet deadlines
    Salary and benefits of the Lead Project Engineer role  
  • Salary £55,000 +10% annual bonus
  • 10% pension contribution
  • Private healthcare and dental plan

Business Development Lead
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a power generation provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit an Business Development Lead to be involved in the decarbonisation projects throughout the UK in the Industrial sector. The strategically important Business Development Lead role comes with a salary of up to £65,000. If you’re a Business Development Lead and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Head of Development you will:  
  • Responsible for the growth of the industrial energy pipeline.
  • The project leadership of cross-functional teams to enable the delivery of solutions/projects and targets.
  • Secure new business according to personal/sector targets.
  • Maximise strike rate by developing winning proposals and prioritising opportunities accordingly.
  • Utilising the systems, processes and Salesforce to ensure sales management information is up to date, accurate and enabling new business growth.
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Prior Operational and Technical knowledge desirable
  • Sustainable and low carbon solutions knowledge
  • Prior BD experience desirable
    Personal skills The Business Development Lead role would suit someone who is:  
  • Understand stakeholder management
  • Has good communication skills
  • Is a good decision maker
    Salary and benefits of the Business Development Lead role  
  • Up to £65,000 salary
  • Car allowance
  • Private health care
  • Lucrative bonus structure

Solar PV Field Technical Engineer - Leeds
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Solar PV Field Service Engineer Leeds £40k - £50k + Benefits Astute are partnered with a UK leader in the design, supply, and installation of bespoke renewable technologies. Due to expansion, together we are looking for a Solar PV Field Technical Engineer to join the fast-growing Operations Team. You will need to be an experienced Electrician/ Field Engineer with experience in Solar PV commissioning, maintenance, and fault-finding, with the flexibility to travel to different sites and stay away during the week when required. Roles & Responsibilities As the Solar PV Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:
  • Repairs and minor works as and when required for installation callouts, servicing, or planned works.
  • Full site and job management covering the ordering of materials, and site reports, to ensure fast resolution to our client’s servicing and remedial requirements.
  • To liaise with the project manager and assist with keeping the standards of the QMS, Operations and Maintenance manuals and professional working procedures.
Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Level 3 electrical certification or working towards
  • City & Guilds 18th Edition
Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • £40k - £50k basic DOE
  • Company Vehicle + company credit card
  • 25 days Holiday + BH
  • Pension
  • Bupa Healthcare
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.  

Solar PV Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Solar PV Engineer Location – Cambridge OR Bury St Edmunds Package - £30k - £38k + 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  Solar PV Engineers opportunities exist to provide routine maintenance, testing and remedial work on solar PV systems either alone or as part of a team.                     Roles & Responsibilities As Solar PV Engineer, you will be responsible for:  
  • Responsible for complying with company procedures.
  • Responsible for performing Preventative Maintenance accordingly with the PPM annual plan.
  • Responsible for performing Corrective Maintenance as occurs.
  • Reporting of activities performed on site, upon any site visit and on a daily basis, through online reporting system.
  • Understanding Job specific risk assessments, Report all near misses to manager
  • Alert the manager of any issues
    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Minimum of Level 2 City & Guild qualification in Electrical Installations.
  • C&G 2382-18 preferable
  • PV O/M experience
    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • £30k - £38k 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  

Graduate Chemist
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Site Chemist

Waste Management Didcot Up to £25,400 + Package

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Site Chemist to join one of the industry leaders in hazardous and clinical waste management solutions across the UK. Working as a Graduate/ Site Chemist, you will be responsible for taking and analysing hazardous waste samples on-site to ensure safe and compliant waste is processed at all times. This will be supporting with the day-to-day operations of the transfer station.

 

The Job

Reporting to the Production Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Assist with the hands-on operation of the hazardous waste site, ensuring materials coming onto and off site are consistently safe and compliant to site permits and environmental regulations.
  • Analyse, test and classify a wide variety of hazardous waste materials on-site.
  • Assist with compiling lists of wastes to be transferred off site to third party disposal points.
  • Assist with non- conformance procedures and sample processing for incoming waste streams.
  • Unloading and loading lorries across the site, operating forklift tricks and supporting with deliveries.
  • Support the site with any extra duties such as tidying and washing the yard.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position, candidates are expected to have an appropriate chemistry qualification to degree level as well as experience handling a diverse range of chemical compounds including understanding of inter-reactions.

This role would suit a recent graduate looking to further their career within the chemical sector and an interest in moving into the waste management industry.

This is NOT a lab-based role, but instead will utilise your chemistry knowledge in a hands-on operational way. You will be working in difficult conditions and across a busy yard environment. Please only apply if this is suitable.

 

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive Salary of up to £25,400
  • Opportunity to progress career in the Chemical and Waste Management industries.
  • Full training and support

 

How to Apply

To apply, please call Gemma Nixon on 02392 222 964 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]


Water Treatment Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Water Treatment Technician

Bristol

Up to £25,000 + Van, Overtime & Package

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for Water Treatment Technician's to join the UK No.1 specialist of Water Treatment and Water Hygiene. Working as a Water Treatment Technician, this will see you travelling across Bristol and the surrounding areas.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As a Water Treatment Technician, you will be responsible for:

  • Carrying out inspections on tanks and cooling towers across various sites
  • Reporting on the condition of the tanks and cooling towers
  • Carrying out small maintenance works and repairs
  • Basic sampling, temperature monitoring and recording
  • Monitoring of the pre-post chlorination of the cooling towers
  • Carrying out TMV servicing
  • Ensuring that all documentation is completed and compliant.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • A strong background of working within the water treatment industry
  • Experience of working with cooling towers
  • Knowledge of taking water treatment samples and carrying out inspections
  • Previous plumbing experience would be ideal
  • A DBS check is required for this position
  • A relevant qualification is desirable

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

  • Up to a £25,000 basic salary + overtime
  • Company van, phone, and laptop
  • Full training provided
  • Fantastic company benefits
  • Holiday package

 

How to Apply