Astute People Ltd

Field Service Engineer – EV

North East Region – 

£36,000 to £42,000 + benefits

Introduction…

Astute are partnered with one of the most reputable sustainable energy businesses in the UK and a pioneer in the sector. The company develop, construct, own and operate their own renewable energy assets and we’re looking for a Field Service Engineer to attend customers' sites, maintaining solar ground mounted PV and Battery Storage systems on a day-to-day basis, carrying out maintenance on installations, utilising and testing solar PV and Battery Storage systems, performing preventative maintenance and corrective maintenance as directed

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Field Services Manager, as a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Undertaking planned inspection and maintenance according to legal, technical, manufacturer and contractual requirements
• Performing reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis and resolution in a timely manner
• Carrying out site surveys requests as required
• Compiling accurate and appropriate documentation for both internal and external stakeholders in a precise and timely manner
• Keeping accurate and detailed records of electrical testing, High Voltage and safety documents that are suitable for audit
• Ensuring that work output meets technical quality, reliability, cost, and productivity
• Complying with the company Health & Safety Policy, including carrying out general housekeeping
• Complying with all aspects of the company’s ISO standards: Quality management - ISO 9001 / Environmental - ISO 14001 proactively contributing to the company’s continuous improvement programme
• Participating in an on-call rota

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• NVQ Level 3 electrical qualifications or equivalent
• 17th/18th (preferably) edition wiring regulations
• Ideally at least a year’s experience in electrical/O&M work on utility scale solar sites
• A dynamic and flexible attitude when it comes to call outs and occasional overnight stays
• A full and clean UK driving licence
• Battery storage experience is advantageous

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Salary of between £36,000 to £42,000, DOE
• Electric Van provided with charge points on site
• Private health, pension and all company benefits
• Cracking opportunity to join a major player in the sustainable energy world

Astute’s Renewable team is partnering with a leading company within EV charging to recruit an Approved Electrician covering the South East.  

  The strategically important Approved Electrician role comes with a salary of £35,000-£40,000 (DOE), company vehicle and fuel card.     If you’re an approved electrician 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 Director you will:   

• Carry out EV charging installations across varying manufacturers, ensuring you follow the correct electrical designs, guides and instructions.  

• Provide project and installation updates to the supervisors.  

• Ensure site RAMS are adhered to.  

• Complete NICEIC Electrical Installation Certificates.  

• Ensure all project handover paperwork is completed for QS/PM. 

 

 

 

Professional qualifications 

 

We are looking for someone with the following: 

 

• Level 3 Electrical Qualification  

• Gold card and JIB certified  

• Industrial or Commerical experience  

 

 

 

Personal skills 

 

The Approved Electrician role would suit someone who is: 

 

• Computer literate. 

• Self-motivated. 

• Team player  

• Excellent communication skills  

 

 

 

Salary and benefits of the Approved Electrician role 

 

• £35,000- £40,000 (DOE) 

• Company van and fuel card  

• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) 

• Travel and accommodation paid 

• Company bonus and overtime available  

 

Construction Services Manager - Solar South UK £55,000-£57,500, plus company vehicle, Company shares scheme & health care     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. They are looking to recruit a Construction Services Manager for a remote/UK wide role. The Construction Services Manager role comes with a salary up to £57,500 and this is a very strategically key hire for a dynamic, niche and entrepreneurial business in the solar sector. If you’re a Construction Manager / Senior Solar Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that provides a very unique selection of services, then upload your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer you will:  

• Aid with the status, planning, preparation, execution and delivery of a number of solar farm construction management service contracts.
• Manage relationships with existing and new clients
• Strengthen existing and establish new sub-contractor / supply relationships
• Carry out pre-condition site visits & surveys to establish site & local conditions which impact the delivery of the project

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

• Degree-educated in electrical, mechanical or civil engineering.
• Electrical experience & qualifications would be a benefit.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
• Full UK licence

    Personal skills: The Construction Services Manager role would suit someone who is:  

• Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) Qualification or higher
• Proven track record in the construction of large-scale solar parks
• Comfortable working periods away from home whilst ensuring project delivery
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills and a strong attitude towards operational health & safety

    Salary and benefits of the Construction Services Manager role:

• £55,000 - £57,500 DOE
• Company Vehicle
• Health Care
• Company shares scheme

    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 222 968 to speak to Kieran Boyton-Salts who can tell you more.   INDREN  

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Waste Management company to recruit a Commercial Manager within their Aggregates Division. The Commercial Manager position comes with a highly competitive salary up to £55,000 (DOE) plus a Car Allowance of £6,900 and a bonus up to 25%.   If you have a strong commercial and sales background, aggregate industry experience and looking for a new opportunity then apply for this role. Responsibilities and duties of the Commercial Manager role Reporting to the General Manager, you will be responsible for:

• To manage and develop all the commercial elements of the multiple site Quarries business.
• Identify develop & maintain key accounts including new business opportunities.
• Responsible for all quotations, tenders, pricing and customer service.
• Monitor haulage contractor's performance via KPls and ensure competitiveness.
• Liaise with site staff on major civil engineering schemes, to ensure production matches product program requirements on site.
• Arrange product compliance testing.
• Work alongside Credit Control to manage credit limits, invoices and purchase orders.
• Other duties as specified in the job specification (available at request).

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Relevant finance / commercial qualification such as CIPS / RICS or appropriate NEC / JCT training

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

• Existing experience within the Quarrying / Aggregate sector
• At least five years experience working in a Sales or Commercial Management position or similar
• Worked with inert waste acceptance would be highly desirable

Salary and benefits of the Commercial Manager role

• Industry competitive salary up to £55,00 (DOE)
• Pension
• Car Allowance up to £6.900 per year
• Bonus opportunity up to 25%
• Further full company benefits

INDPOW  

Astute’s Power team is exclusively partnering with a leading energy provider to recruit a Station Manager for a CCGT power plant in Maydown, Northern Ireland. 

This crucial Station Manager role comes with a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.

If you’re an experienced leader in power generation and are looking to contribute to an organisation that values innovation, safety, and collaboration, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Dispatchable Operations Manager, you will:

• Lead the Coolkeeragh management team and workforce.
• Ensure the highest safety standards are met by fostering an incident and injury-free work environment.
• Develop and drive business goals, ensuring efficient and reliable plant performance.
• Lead strategic site development and operational innovation.
• Cultivate a high-performance culture, encouraging engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A proven track record of leadership and delivering business objectives within a safety-focused environment.
• Extensive experience in managing large teams or complex projects.
• Strong strategic and operational leadership skills.
• An engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.

Personal skills

The Station Manager role would suit someone who:

• Possesses excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Is results-oriented with a customer-focused mindset.
• Can effectively drive change and foster a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Salary and benefits of the Station Manager role

• Competitive salary and benefits package. 

Senior Process Engineer           

Chorley

£50- £60 per hour Umbrella

12 month contract

 

Introduction…

Our client is a major global player in the Nuclear industry. You'll be joining a team, working on the design of a new chemical process facility in Chorley, Lancashire.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Senior Process Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• To produce and manage the production of engineering deliverables in accordance with specified standards. Provide information and attend project meetings
• Specify and accept activities and deliverables from contractors, to ensure work is carried out to specification, on time and compliant with UK procedures
• Accountable for efficient delivery of design solutions to meet the requirements of the business
• Identify solutions to technical problems encountered on site, and ensure these are appropriately controlled and managed
• Provide technical input to support delivery of work packages within and outside of E&P

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree in relevant discipline-specific Engineering i.e. Chemical or Process Engineering
• Associate member of a relevant engineering institute
• Good understanding of Engineering design processes in a heavily regulated industry
• Experience working on a Nuclear Licenced site or working on a top tier COMAH site

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £50- £60 per hour Umbrella (inside IR35)
• 12 month contract

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441 391 581 and ask to speak to Harry McWhirr who can tell you more.

Role 15 Pipefitters wanted for an oil and gas power station.

Location Northern Ireland

Astute Technical Recruitment are looking for 15 pipefitters to work on an oil and gas power station in Northern Ireland for a 3/4 month contract.

Roles & Responsibilities 

• Review blueprints to understand requirements
• Set and modify specifications
• Inspect and prepare sites for construction operations
• Measure and cut pipes according to requirements
• Weld, assemble, and lubricate pipes
• Install and secure pipes (e.g. with clamps)
• Test functionality of hydraulic and other systems
• Repair malfunctions, breakages, or leaks
• Use and maintain tools (e.g. pneumatic drill, saws)
• Collaborate with other workers (e.g. plumbers, painters) to produce finished constructions
• Follow safety guidelines and use protective equipment (e.g. goggles)

Skills & Qualifications 

We are looking for someone with the following: 

Trade Certification CCNSG/CSR/Safepass

Salary & Package 

Rates of pay In line with NAECI + Living Allowance How to Apply 

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393919495 and ask to speak to Samantha who can tell you more. 

Role

Electrical Supervisor wanted for an oil and gas power station.

Location

Northern Ireland

Astute Technical Recruitment are looking for for an Electrical /supervisor to work on an oil and gas power station in Northern Ireland for a 5/6 month contract.

Roles & Responsibilities 

• Plan and schedule projects
• Estimate the time and materials needed to complete projects
• Maintain records and documentation relating to the ongoing completion of projects
• Supervise electricians as they work, providing guidance and instruction as needed
• Ensure that work complies with all safety requirements
• Perform electrician tasks as needed

Skills & Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field is strongly preferred
• Previous experience as an electrical supervisor is highly beneficial
• In-depth knowledge of the electrical industry
• Strong leadership skills
• Basic technical literacy
• Experience with Siemens Gas Turbines preferred

Salary & Package 

Rates of pay In line with NAECI + Living Allowance

How to Apply 

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393919495 and ask to speak to Samantha who can tell you more. 

 

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading Solar EPC with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit a Site Manager for its Dunfermline site. The strategically important Site Manager role comes with a salary of £65k, 10% Bonus, company vehicle, life and health cover, IT and PPE. If you’re a Site Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity, quality and people at the forefront of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Head of Sites you will:  

• Represent Employer with key stakeholders, including Clients, ICP’s, DNO’s, Subcontractors, Landowner’s, OEM’s, Technical Advisors etc
• Management of key project resources including engineering team, on site quality managers, subcontractors and suppliers
• On site management of utility scale solar PV and Battery Storage projects.
• Responsibility for ensuring the highest HSQE standards are always maintained on site and in compliance with UK HSE and CDM regulations.

      Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• SMSTS Trained
• Black CSCS card preferable

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

• Experienced as Site Manager on utility scale solar PV projects (20MW+) is highly desirable.
• Experience of constructing ‘Tracker’ mounting structure a plus
• Proven track record in ensuring the highest HSQE standards are always maintained on site and in compliance with UK HSE and CDM regulations

    Salary and benefits of the Site Manager role

• £60k - £65k basic
• 10% Bonus
• Company vehicle, health & life cover, IT and PPE