Astute People Ltd

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy company to recruit an Assistant Operations Manager for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Runcorn.  The Assistant Operations Manager role comes with a basic salary of £70,000 and full benefits package. If you’re an experienced operations professional 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 Operations Manager you will be responsible for:  

• Succession plan to move into Operations Manager position in approximately 18 months.
• Responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the plant
• The day-to-day management of the full operations team
• Ensuring the power station operates and complies within environmental regulations at all times
• Liaising with the Maintenance Manager and other relevant personnel regarding projects, maintenance, outages, costing and programming of plant improvements
• The day-to-day monitoring of plant efficiency and directing the operations staff to optimise the power station accordingly
• Preparing the annual budget for the Operations department for review and work within this budget
• Carry out annual performance reviews with operations staff
• Prepare reports and presentation relating to the plant’s operational activities as required

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A relevant engineering or technical qualification at degree / HND / HNC level
• An IOSH or NEBOSH qualification will be desired  

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

• Extensive operations experience in industrial engineering environments such as Power (EfW, CCGT, CHP, Biomass, Coal, etc), Paper Mills, Oil & Gas, COMAH sites, Utilities, etc
• Knowledge of environmental permits, H&S issues and safe working environments
• Experience liaising with governing bodies such as the EA and HSE
• Experience of managing budgets and in the training and development of staff
• Supervisory / management experience

    Salary and benefits of the Assistant Operations Manager role  

• A basic salary of £70,000 + full benefits package.

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QHSE Advisor role.

Rock Power Connections Ltd are looking to recruit a qualified and experienced SHEQ Advisor.  The successful candidate will be given the flexibility and trust to shape and build on the health, safety, environmental and quality processes already in place.  The role requires a person who can add value to our site operations including EV Charger Installations, Independent Electrical Connections and DNO Sub-station Builds / Upgrade Schemes.  The candidate would need to be proactive and be able to form and influence positive relationships with staff and our sub-contractor supply chain.  A key skill will be the ability to work collaboratively with others to manage risk pragmatically. The position would be full time and the candidate must have the ability to drive as proactive inspections would form part of the job role. 

The Candidate:

•    Experience within utilities and construction. •    Experience providing advice to the following CDM Duty Holders; Principal Contractor, Contractor and Designers.  •    A proactive self-starter comfortable working in an environment in which no two days are the same. •    Ideally NEBOSH/NCRQ Certificate (or equivalent) and relevant membership of IOSH at Technical Membership Grade.  •    Experience of integrated Management Systems i.e. ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. •    A collaborative working style with strong communication skills. •    Clean UK driving Licence.

Job Role and key responsibilities

•    Primarily responsible for assisting the SHEQ Manager to ensure that Rock Power Connections projects & operations are carried out in a safe and efficient manner.

•    Providing pragmatic SHEQ advice to Managers and Operational Teams and directly reports to the SHEQ Manager.   •    Undertake IMS Internal Auditing across the business.  •    Embed and audit against the company policies and procedures across the business.   •    Encourage an environment of continuous improvement across all business activities. •    Ensure that operational sites are systematically inspected, and observations closed out with Managers / Site Supervisors.  •    Work alongside other members of the operational management team to ensure the effective delivery of objectives and targets set by the SHEQ Manager.   •    Undertake personal audits of operational employees an annual basis.  •    Compile and develop Risk Assessments, Method Statements and COSHH Assessments with operational employees.  •    Review and approve RAMS outside of Operational Teams capability and offer guidance to Managers.   •    Undertake Adverse Event Investigations and assist with corrective action implementation.  •    Undertake H&S Forums and engagement across the business as directed by the SHEQ Manager.  •    Assist with the roll out and communication of behavioural change programmes and cascade feedback via appropriate line management. •    Assist the wider organisation in inputting to and preparing for all relevant business audits and accreditations. •    Undertaken random and for cause drugs and alcohol testing within the business.  •    Assessing individual capabilities to identify skills gaps and training requirements.  •    Developing memos and safety alerts to raise SHEQ awareness.   •    Any other duties as reasonably expected commensurate with the role and competence.  

Role:

Buyer

Location:

Uxbridge, Middlesex

Package Details:

£35  - £37k + benefits

Introduction

My client is a leader in the design, manufacture, supply and support of high-performance fluid control equipment, designed to perform under critical conditions of pressure and cleanliness, to satisfy demanding technical requirements worldwide.

A vacancy now exists for a Buyer to manage purchasing and expediting activities for assigned commodities, including request for proposals, purchase orders, goods receiving discrepancies, invoice discrepancies, supplier returns, and the expediting of all orders placed.

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Buyer, you will be responsible for:

• Identifies and processes requisitions from MRP inventory and non-MRP inventory requirements to meet production planning and sales requirements for assigned commodities.
• Assists in purchase order acknowledgements (contract acceptance) with suppliers and updates MRP system.
• Assists in purchase order placement (contract offers) with suppliers.
• Manages open purchase order report to resolve late and partial shipments with suppliers and updates MRP system.
• Manages incoming shipment discrepancies with Receiving and/or suppliers.
• Resolves invoice discrepancies with Finance and/or suppliers.
• Ensures and maintains MRP system data integrity for supplier data including unit price, delivered lead-time, and EOQ.
• Expediting of Purchase Orders to achieve on time delivery. 
• Resolves or notifies the Purchasing Manager to any situation impeding production workflow.

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Knowledge of purchasing processes
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a buying and expediting role preferred
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Good MS Office skills
• Working knowledge and experience of MRP and ERP systems.
• Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Aerospace and Defence sector experience – preferred but not essential.
• Procurement/ Supply chain qualification or studying towards – CPSM/ MCIPS or equivalent desirable

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £35  - £37K Basic

• 4 day work week (Fridays off)

• Comprehensive Benefits

• Opportunity to work with global blue-chip clients and sophisticated technology

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391775 and ask to speak to Sue Greeff who can tell you more.

Astute is exclusively partnering with one of the leaders in industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions within the Power Generation sector to recruit a Trainee Field Technician/ Blasting Operative to join their growing team in Sheffield. The Trainee Field Technician role comes with a starting salary of £32,100 with an expected OTE of £40,000. This role will be based out of their site in Sheffield, however it will require extensive travel and staying away throughout the UK 5-6 days a week. If you’re have hands-on experience, are comfortable working and staying away regularly and are looking to work for an organisation that offers key development within a really interesting sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Operations Supervisor you will be responsible for:  

• Joining a team of Blasting Operatives and Engineers working across the UK’s power generation sector to provide key industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions within a number of Power Stations and Energy from Waste centres throughout the UK.
• You will use key cleaning technologies to improve the efficiently of power stations and process facilities. This done through controlled detonative charges used in a power station boiler, to dislodge corrosive build-up on pipework.
• You will be responsible for the safe and efficient transport and usages of explosives, working in a close team to deliver a timely and responsive cleaning service across the UK. This post will require a sizable amount of travel that can include weekends.
• The reward for your flexibility, time and skill is generous a training period, competitive salary package and overtime offering.

    Professional Qualifications & Personal Attributes We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Experience of working in a “hands-on” position previously, ideally within a hazardous or industrial environment would be desirable although not necessary.
• A full clean UK driving licence is essential.
• Has an understanding of mechanical maintenance, ideally with some form of qualifications.
• A flexible approach to working and happy to stay away from home 5/6 days per week.
• A pro-active and can-do attitude.
• Happy to travel across the UK.

    Salary and benefits of the Trainee Field Technician role  

• Basic salary of up to £32,000, OTE £40,000
• Generous holiday package – 25 Days
• Paid Travel and Expenses.
• Structured development and progression opportunity.

 

Astute’s Technical Sales team is exclusively partnered with a market-leading manufacturer of innovative cable and pipe sealing solutions, widely used in the data centre sector. These products are trusted by hyperscale developers, colocation providers, and major contractors to deliver safe, compliant, and high-performance installations. We are currently recruiting a Technical Sales Manager to further develop the company’s presence in the data centre market across the UK. This is a consultative technical sales role, working with design consultants, engineering firms, owners, operators, and contractors to secure engineering specifications and support projects from concept to completion.                     Responsibilities and duties: As the Technical Sales Manager, you will:

• Identify and target key data centre market players including developers, hyperscale operators, colocation providers, and their engineering partners.
• Generate specifications with design engineers, contractors, and integrators for adoption in major data centre projects.
• Develop business from initial contact through to approved supplier or standard specification status.
• Maintain and grow existing relationships with owners, operators, designers, and installers.
• Search for and qualify new project opportunities to maximise market potential.
• Attend industry events, exhibitions, and forums to network and uncover new leads.
• Present technical solutions for applications such as electrical containment, fire protection, cable management, and mechanical systems via presentations, site visits, and installation training.
• Create and execute targeted sales plans to achieve business growth.
• Manage the full sales cycle using the company CRM system, ensuring accurate forecasting and market intelligence reporting.
• Provide pre-sales technical advice, including design input for bespoke products when required.

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

• Professional sales experience, ideally presenting technical or complex solutions to engineers and decision-makers.
• Existing relationships with owner/operators, engineering consultancies, contractors, and design firms.
• Knowledge of data centre design principles (electrical containment, fire protection, cable management, mechanical systems) – desirable but not essential.
• Proven business development skills with the ability to plan, prospect, and convert new opportunities.
• Strong understanding of industrial business practices and consultative sales techniques.

    Personal skills The Technical Sales Manager role would suit someone who has:

• Effective networking skills with the ability to influence at multiple organisational levels.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with confidence in presenting to groups and senior stakeholders.
• Ability to manage complex, long-term projects from inception to completion.
• Organised, self-motivated, and capable of working independently across a national territory.
• Willingness to travel extensively in the UK, with occasional international trips.

    Salary and benefits of the Technical Sales Manager role  

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Company car.
• Travel and accommodation expenses covered.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Opportunity to represent an industry-leading brand in the growing UK data centre market.

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Responsibilities and Duties of the Construction Project Manager Role

Reporting to the Head of Construction, you will:

• Oversee the delivery of large-scale renewable energy storage projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Support design development by advising on constructability, scheduling, and cost implications.
• Contribute to process improvement and knowledge sharing across the organisation.
• Prepare and manage construction budgets, forecasts, and progress reports.
• Negotiate and manage construction contracts, ensuring effective collaboration with procurement, suppliers, and contractors.
• Develop and monitor construction programmes to track progress and key project milestones.
• Manage risk, change control, and stakeholder communications to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Lead the construction phase from pre-construction through commissioning, maintaining compliance with all contractual, environmental, and legislative requirements.
• Lead and mentor site-based teams, ensuring alignment with project objectives and company standards.
• Coordinate project energisation, completion, and handover to asset management teams.
• Maintain a strong focus on Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) performance across all sites.

Professional Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A degree in Construction Management, Civil or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent vocational qualification with substantial relevant experience.
• A strong technical background in high-voltage grid connections (132kV and above), substations, and balance-of-plant systems.
• Proven experience in managing utility-scale energy storage projects.
• Demonstrable experience working with construction contracts, supplier management, and project financial control.
• Knowledge of construction legislation, H&S regulations, and environmental compliance in renewable infrastructure.

Personal Skills

The Construction Project Manager role would suit someone who is:

• A motivational leader capable of driving performance within multi-disciplinary teams.
• A strategic thinker with excellent organisational and risk management skills.
• Collaborative and commercially minded, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and contractors.
• Focused on delivering projects safely and sustainably, with attention to quality and detail.
• A confident communicator, capable of influencing stakeholders and managing complex interfaces.

Salary and Benefits of the Construction Project Manager Role

• Salary up to £80,000
• Generous pension contribution
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• A supportive, inclusive culture focused on safety, innovation, and sustainability

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Skilled Labourer – Renewable Energy Wadesbridge and various sites around UK £16,000 - £21,000 + Benefits     Introduction Astute Are partnered with a renewable energy company that design, build and operate Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Wind Turbine renewable energy systems throughout the UK. Due to growth, we are looking for a motivated Skilled Labourer to join their existing team and assist with the installation of PV systems, together with operations and maintenance on various UK sites.                   Roles & Responsibilities As the Skilled Labourer, you will be responsible for:

• General site maintenance, including tools and equipment.
• Operating telehandlers.
• Working to strict health and safety standards.
• Flexibility to work away and during evenings.
• Working safely at heights and manual handling.
• Other duties as required.

    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Previous experience working on construction sites/ working in general labour roles.
• Flexibility to work around the UK, including evenings and weekends.
• A Driving License is essential.
• Telehandler ticket/ MEWP 3a & 3b ticket is desirable.
• CSCS card.
• Relevant safety trainings, such as working at heights, manual handling.

    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Salary up to £21,000 DOE.
• Progression opportunities & development
• Chance to join the renewables energy sector.
• 22 days holiday + Bank Holidays, extending to 25 days after 2 years.
• Company pension.

    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 9391 9497 to speak to Karianne Morris who can tell you more.     INDREN

Job Title: Health Physics Monitor (HPM)

Location: Urenco Capenhurst, Cheshire Department: Health Physics / Radiation Protection Reports to: Health Physics Team Leader

Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated Health Physics Monitor to support radiation protection activities across the site. The successful candidate will be responsible for working to support the appointed RPA on-site for monitoring radiation levels, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supporting operational teams to maintain a safe working environment. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out routine and non-routine radiological monitoring and contamination surveys.

• Assist in the implementation of radiological protection measures and controls.

• Operate and maintain radiation monitoring equipment.

• Support investigations into radiological incidents or alarms.

• Record and report monitoring data in accordance with regulatory and site-specific requirements.

• Provide front-line support to operational staff regarding radiological safety and best practice.

• Participate in emergency response drills and actual events as required.

Requirements:

• Relevant qualifications or experience in radiation protection or health physics monitoring (e.g., RPA2000-accredited training or equivalent).

• Strong understanding of radiological safety principles and regulations.

• Good communication skills and a proactive approach to safety.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a regulated environment.