Astute People Ltd

• Measure and prepare aluminium and steel for welds and fabrications
• Perform high quality MIG and TIG welds
• Maintain the workshop to standards
• Maintain a Health and Safety within the workshop, and encourage others to do the same

• Proven welding ability
• Experience with Steel and Aluminium materials
• Ability to read engineering drawings

• Attentive, and has a keen eye for detail
• Driven to maintain standards
• Adaptable to environments changing on occasion
• Able to work as part of a team

• Competitive Salary
• Uplift for working certain shifts up to 14%
• 25 days holiday
• Matched pension scheme

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a well-established renewable energy operator to recruit a Shift Team Leader for a biomass plant just outside Nottingham. 

The Shift Team Leader role comes with a competitive salary, enhanced pension and the opportunity to work on a modern renewable energy facility operating on a shift-based pattern.

If you’re a Operations Technician or Assistant Shift Team Leader then submit your CV to apply today.

• Take full operational responsibility for the safe and efficient running of the biomass power plant during your shift

• Operate and monitor plant systems including fuel handling, boiler, turbine, emissions control and balance of plant

• Act as a Senior Authorised Person in line with site safety rules, ensuring plant isolation and permits are managed correctly

• Ensure all activities comply with health, safety and environmental requirements at all times

• Lead emergency response activities and ensure incidents are reported accurately and promptly

• Carry out first-line fault finding and support routine and breakdown maintenance activities

• Monitor plant performance to maximise availability, efficiency and power output

• Maintain accurate operational logs, reports and compliance records

• Support work planning through participation in daily coordination meetings

• Provide technical guidance and on-shift supervision to colleagues and contractors

• Ensure housekeeping standards are consistently maintained across the site

• NVQ Level 3, completed apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline

• Operational or maintenance experience within 24/7 heavy processing industry such as power generation, chemical, manufacturing, etc. 

• Experience operating plant via DCS or SCADA control systems

• Working knowledge of pressure systems and electrical systems

• Strong IT skills for reporting and data recording

• A clear understanding of safe systems of work and permit procedures

• Safety-focused with a disciplined and methodical approach

• Calm and effective when responding to plant or operational issues

• Confident working independently and making sound operational decisions

• Organised with strong communication and reporting skills

• Committed to high operational standards and continuous improvement

• Professional and collaborative when working with internal teams and contractors

• Competitive salary

• Shift-based working pattern

• Pension scheme

• Opportunity to work within the renewable energy sector

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Operating the plant to ensure compliance in line with Company and Client procedures
• Carrying out first line maintenance to ensure plant availability and performance is at a high level whilst ensuring adherence with safety, environmental and statutory requirements.
• Identifying and reporting plant defects, observations and anomalies that may affect the safety of the site or operation of the plant
• Completing assigned safety duties, including safe systems of work, setting people to work and the company’s safety systems
• Assisting the Operations Supervisor with projects and outage preparation
• Controlling the offloading of materials onto site, this may include road tanker fuel, oil and urea deliveries and directing the right material to dedicated storage tanks.

• C&G/NVQ Level 3 minimum in Engineering/Plant Operations or Apprentice qualified
• IOSH or H&S certificate

• Mechanical/Electrical maintenance skillset
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in Power Generation in an Operations based role
• Royal Navy Marine Engineer Leading Marine Engineers are welcome to apply
• Comfortable working alone and as part of a time during a shift

• Competitive Salary
• Excellent Benefits Package
• Opportunity to join a CHP power plant

• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of various instruments at customer sites.
• Provide breakdown support for a range of instruments, sometimes within 24 hours.
• Install and commission new systems at customer sites.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot faulty equipment, perform repairs as needed.
• Keep accurate records of all work, including data sheets and project files.
• Be the main technical contact for customers, handling any queries or issues.
• Act as a representative, promoting the products and services when engaging with customers.
• Assist the sales team by providing support for quotes.

• Experience working with nuclear instrumentation and/or radiometric physics.
• Previous experience in mechanical or electronics work.
• Ability to read and understand both mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Experience with mechanical fitting and electrical wiring.
• Ability to repair electronics at the component level.
• A technical qualification in engineering, electronics, or a related field (preferred but not essential).

• Salary up to £70,000 DOE
• Car allowance
• Pension contribution, life assurance and other benefits

• Lead the full sales process from client engagement to contract completion.

• Maintain strong connections with industry stakeholders, including architects, developers, and engineers.
• Identify and develop relationships with new and existing commercial clients.
• Assess sites and consult with clients to ensure technical and commercial feasibility.
• Support solar PV system design and energy yield analysis using tools such as PVSol, PVSyst, or Helioscope.

• Prepare proposals, tenders, and financial models for public and private clients.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with legal and procurement support.

• Advise clients on incentives, grants, and funding opportunities.
• Track sales activity, manage CRM data, and report on performance.
• Work with engineering teams to ensure solutions meet regulatory and financial requirements
• Support sales strategy, process improvements, and market growth initiatives.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.

• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Renewable Energy, Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in technical sales or business development, ideally in solar PV, renewables, or engineering services.
• Proven knowledge of solar PV systems, including modules, inverters, mounting systems, and grid connections or transferable industry experience, including wind and renewable energy.
• Experience managing the full sales process, proposals, and contract negotiations.
• Familiarity with public tenders, bids, and contract management
• Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel across UK.

• Highly motivated, proactive, and able to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Skilled at building and maintaining client and stakeholder relationships.
• A strong communicator, both written and verbal, with excellent presentation skills.
• Able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including sales, design, legal, and operations.
• Flexible to attend industry events and meetings outside standard hours when required.

• Competitive salary
• Pension plan
• Health insurance
• Death-in-service and income protection
• Support for professional membership fees, training, and CPD

• 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

• 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 of between £30,000 to £40,000, 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

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please email a copy of your CV and covering letter 

• Carrying our routine inspections, maintenance and repair of Solar PV systems (roof top & ground mounted) across project sites.
• Identify problems and coordinate with service contractors.
• Coordinate with O&M staff and third party vendors to support project delivery.
• Review and report on O&M contractor reports relating to KPI’s; operation, availability, issues etc.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and communicate with third party vendors & clients to resolve issues.
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with OEM requirements & specified warranty periods.
• Generating maintenance schedules and collecting tariff readings.
• Support finance and the wider business with invoices and escalations.

• Ideally degree qualified with an Engineering degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or similar
• At least 5 – 8 years of experience in similar Solar PV projects
• Competent on Microsoft Office Suite including Excel
• Valid Dutch licence
• Fluent Dutch speaker
• Ability to work in Holland

• Competitive Salary
• Benefits Package
• Opportunity to work in the Solar sector

• Manage mechanical design for water processing plants, ensuring project deliverables are met.
• Collaborate with clients, internal engineers, and CAD designers to integrate mechanical elements into plant designs.
• Develop equipment specifications and generate mechanical layouts (e.g., piping and equipment).
• Working with CAD designer and other design engineers to create and evolve P+ID, General Arrangement and detailed drawings to define the plant design.
• Maintain schedules and contribute to HAZOP processes.
• Communicate with site and commissioning managers.
• Evaluate quotations for technical compliance and participate in design risk assessments.

• Strong communication and good interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated to deliver with 7+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in the municipal or industrial wastewater sectors.
• Formal education in Mechanical Engineering (e.g., Apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or Degree).
• Experience and knowledge of equipment used in the water treatment industry and steel fabrication techniques.
• Proficiency in CAD (e.g., Autodesk) and software like Excel and Word.
• Ability to perform mechanical calculations (e.g., hydraulic and FEA).
• Experience interpreting PFDs and P&IDs.
• Full Driving License.

• Competitive Salary + Company Car 25 days annual leave + birthday leave
• Additional benefits include an enhanced pension, life assurance private medical insurance, dental insurance, car leasing, travel insurance, and more.