Astute People Ltd

Execution Engineer Requisition ID 49326 Posting Start Date 01-Aug-2022 Posting End Date 01-Sep-2022 JOB DETAIL

Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.

 

Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow?  Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold new Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.

 

Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to waste.

 

Our plastics reprocessing facility in Avonmouth, Bristol will reprocess over 80,000 tonnes of plastic every year - more than 1.6 billion bottles, tubs, and trays – creating recycled raw material to return to the economy. Plastic recycling at the facility will save 126,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year, the equivalent of taking over 67,000 cars off the road

 

We have a new opportunity for an Execution Engineer to join our team at out new Polymers facility in Avonmouth, Bristol for 42.5 hours pr week, from Monday to Friday.

 

The salary for this role is circa £54,000 per year, plus participation in a yearly bonus scheme, where you could earn up to 10% of your base salary.

 

 

About the role

 

The Execution Engineer will be part of our multi-disciplinary maintenance team and will play an integral role in the delivery of the maintenance strategy at our Avonmouth Polymer Reprocessing Facility. The primary purpose of this role is the effective execution of breakdown and corrective maintenance work, as well as supporting the root cause analysis process to implement preventive actions to improve overall plant availability.

 

Working collaboratively with EC&I engineer, Mechanical Engineer and the Maintenance Planner, the Execution Engineer will lead the site multi-functional maintenance team to execute planned and reactive maintenance activities to ensure machine condition, availability and standards are maintained.

 

The Execution Engineer will provide technical support/governance to ensure improvement projects are executed to the correct standards and in line with site plan, as well as owning the statutory inspections.

 

In addition, this role will be responsible for ensuring a positive safety culture is upheld at all levels and financial targets are met within their department

 

What are we looking for?

 

• Understanding in a mechanical/electrical engineering role from areas such as FMCG/ manufacturing/ waste management.
• Full working understanding and ability to lead root cause analysis (RCA) and provide effective engineering solutions
• Ability to successfully manage and deliver on multiple tasks with competing priorities and strict time lines
• An experienced Mechanical/Electrical Engineer with relevant background and level of expertise, with a focus on plant maintenance
• Experience of developing technical solutions from concept selection, through design development, installation and commissioning.
• HNC/HND qualified in a Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or in a closely related subject

Technical Asset Manager

Renewable energy

Remote

Up to £55,000 per annum + benefits

 

Introduction…

 

Astute are working in partnership with a global business who offer operations and maintenance service to the Wind and Solar sectors. Through their team and the Asset Managers, they’re able to deliver first class services to their clients in using data management and monitoring. We’re looking for a Technical Asset Manager with a solar/wind background to join the team.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Technical Asset Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Management of HV contracts and agreements associated with the sites, including ensuring all requirements are met and any breaches are managed on behalf of the owners.
• Act as the point of contact for site owners, assisting with technical queries and making recommendation for any improvements.
• Manage contractor performance to ensure obligations are met whilst measuring KPI’s to ensure value to the customer.
• Complete any historical data and relevant documents to make available to the customer.
• Work with stakeholders to plan, monitor and control operations to deliver business objectives within budget and company policies.
• Integrate sites under construction into operations and onboarding of new sites from tenders.
• Full job description available on request

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Previous experience managing HV technical operations of onshore wind farms / solar farms or similar technologies.
• Project management experience with excellent planning and reporting skills.
• Ability to effectively manage contracts and agreements associated with the sites, is essential.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with ability to manage internal and external stakeholders, both through writing and verbally.
• A degree in Engineering in High Voltage, Project Management or other relevant discipline is desired but not essential
• A Full UK Drivers Licence is required

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Up to £55,000 basic salary depending on experience
• Performance related bonus
• Excellent benefits including private healthcare
• Remote working
• Opportunity for career development with a market leader in renewable energy.

 

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.

 

INDREN

Graduate HSEQ Advisor Waste Management

Midlands/North East/Scotland (mobile role)

£25,000 DOE + Car allowance

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Graduate HSEQ Advisor to join one of the industry leaders in hazardous waste management solutions and Industrial Services across the UK as part of their core team, supporting operations within the Corporate Stewardship team. Working as the HSEQ Advisor, you will be responsible for supporting operations maintain high standards of safety, general health, and environmental compliance.

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Graduate HSEQ Advisor, you will be responsible for:

• Proactively support and embed a proactive safety culture through positive engagement on site and throughout operations.
• Provide HSEQ support and advice to the business operations as specified by the Group Head of HSEQ to ensure compliance and standards are maintained; and promote procedural changes to align with good, safe working practices.
• To assist operational teams, develop risk assessments and safe systems of work (RIPS scheme).
• To undertake documented HSEQ inspections and audit against IMS procedures for the business.
• Liaison with external auditors and helping the company to maintain required certification and accreditation.
• Assist with close-out of HSEQ queries from both internal and external sources.
• Use site visits to gather and promote best practice across the Group.
• Provide support to development of risk assessment, method statements, procedures and permit application supporting documentation.

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree in a technical, engineering or science discipline (or equivalent)
• NEBOSH (or equivalent)
• Environmental awareness training
• Articulate and able to write clearly and concisely using factual based observation.
• Understanding of environmental compliance and regulations impacting the waste sector.
• Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• Experience working within a HSEQ role or working with auditing/implementing management systems.
• Full UK driving licence, willingness to travel to our sites across England and Scotland and access to a vehicle.

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Salary up to £25,000 per annum
• Car allowance and competitive package
• Full training and support

How to Apply

To apply, please call Megan Balmer on 0744139 1332 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Principal CS&A Engineer – Nuclear August start Rate (Inside IR35) - £55 - £65ph Duration - 11 months Bristol     About the role: Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading company within the Nuclear and Defence sectors to recruit a Principal CS&A Engineer for its Bristol site. The project critical Principal CS&A role comes with an hourly rate up to £60ph and a hybrid or remote set up depending on the calibre of candidate. If you’re a Principal (or experienced) CS&A Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that is a leader in the Nuclear sector, then upload your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Project Manager you will:

• Deliver high quality structural and civil design solutions for Nuclear projects, showcasing expertise in this specialized field.
• Conduct in-depth concept and feasibility studies for multi-disciplinary projects, contributing to innovative approaches.
• Utilize advanced engineering software like Tekla and Robot for precise and efficient analysis and design of complex structures.
• Prepare essential project documents and coordinate inter-discipline design activities.
• Collaborate with Technicians for seamless integration of design elements in Revit models.
• Work within integrated multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-profile projects efficiently.
• Visiting sites as necessary

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

• Degree level qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Currently or working towards Professional Chartership (ICE or IStrucE).
• Previous experience in reinforced concrete or steelwork structure design.
• Nuclear industry experience.

    Personal skills: The role would suit someone who is:

• Currently or eligible for SC Clearance.
• Happy to travel to sites as necessary.

    Salary and benefits of the Principal CS&A Engineer role:

• Hourly rate up to £65ph
• Expenses paid for all travel
• Potential for further project work

    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 222 961 to speak to Sophie Thwaites who can tell you more.   INDNUC

Will need BPSS and SC to start but candidates can be proposed without currently holding these clearances (we will clear for start). Successful applicant will be dealing with Official Sensitive information LSAR knowledge - namely Raytheon Eagle required prefer Scotstoun base but will consider WFH if fully SQEP.

 

• Screening and integration of engineering information into the project-controlled toolsets, thereby helping to ensure the integration and accuracy of the ILS dataset is maintained.
• Supporting alignment of the ILS dataset with third party datasets
• Investigating and responding to queries received by the project pertaining to the data held within our toolsets, as directed by the Project Manager / Helpdesk Lead

Core Duties

• Screen engineering drawings to create a Product Breakdown Structure within the ILS toolset that is consistent with existing data held.
• Integrate the engineering information received from third parties into the toolset, ensuring key fields such as the following are captured: maintenance, technical documention, parts, spares, tools, resources required.
• Investigate queries received by the project pertaining to the data held within our toolsets, producing coherent responses that satisfactorily close out the query.
• Build complex queries and reports to extract data held within the ILS toolsets, as required by the business / Customer.
• Support the helpdesk change management process, as requested by line management Liaise with internal and external stakeholders where required, including provision of advice and guidance on the ILS data requirements, to enable right-first-time integration
• Identify and resolve misalignment between data held within our toolsets and extrenal sources
• Manage own tasking to meet task deadlines, quality standards and budget demands
• Provide inputs to monthly line management reporting
• Provide on-the-job training / mentoring to others, as requested by line management

Functional knowledge

• Requires good general engineering knowledge with an ability to interpret engineering drawings essential.
• Experience of using a Logistics Support Analysis Record (LSAR) or Common Source Database (CSDB) desirable
• Knowlegde of the principles of one or more of DefStan 00-60, DefStan 00-600, ASD S2000L, S3000M is desirable
• SQL knowledge desirable.
• Knowledge of configuration management principles desirable. 
• W orking towards Incorporated Engineer or equivalent experience.

Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market leading energy company to recruit an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation (EC&I) Technician for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Birmingham, West Midlands. The vital EC&I Technician role comes with a salary of £52,686 + Bonus + Overtime + benefits. If you’re an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Maintenance Engineer you will:

• Carrying out fault diagnosis, repairs, planned and unplanned maintenance activities on all EC&I assets to maximise plant availability including pressure, level, temperature and flow sensors and control systems (DCS, PLCs) and electrical equipment.
• Assisting during major maintenance periods, shutdowns, outages etc. when required to ensure maximum plant availability and efficiency.
• Working alongside other technicians in the maintenance team in diagnosing faults and assisting/suggesting equipment upgrades
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the site CMMS
• Supervising and directing on site contractors when required
• Working within the company health, safety and environmental processes and procedures at all times.

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

• Ideally have at least an NVQ Level 3 in a relevant engineering discipline such as controls and instrumentation or electrical engineering.
• 17th / 18th  Edition will be highly advantageous  
• A formal health and safety qualification such as IOSH would be advantageous 

    Experience, knowledge, and personal skills The EC&I Technician role would suit someone who has:

• Prior experience working in heavy process engineering environments such as Power (EfW, Biomass, CCGT, Coal, CHP, etc), Pharmaceutical, Chemicals, Steel Production, etc.
• Having prior experience working with steam generation equipment will be highly advantageous.
• Excellent technical knowledge of PLC, DCS, Instrumentation and some electrical systems
• Experience working with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

    Salary and benefits of the EC&I Technician role:

• Basic salary of £52,686
• Bonus
• Overtime
• Other excellent benefits

 

Production Engineer Water Treatment High Wycombe Competitive Salary + Benefits      Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Production Engineer to join one of the leading Water and Wastewater treatment business in the UK. They have a solid track record of providing innovative solutions to water purification, industrial effluent and sustainable water saving needs and are one of the market leaders in process water treatment services. The Production Engineer’s primary focus will be to take lead responsibility for the product integration from the development engineering phase to the manufacturing environment.                     Roles & Responsibilities Working as a Production Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Involved in the early development stage of new product development, working closely with the engineering team to help assess new product suitability for mass production. This will also include improvements to existing product portfolios.
• Identify and produce any bespoke tooling, jigs, or fixtures required for testing and mass production for different teams across the manufacturing facility. e.g., Quality Control, Research & Development.
• Able to visualise and plan processes and layout, stage material flow on the production floor and coordinate primarily mechanical and electrical build activities.
• Produce and update work instructions in order to manufacture products in the most efficient way/lean manufacturing. This will include assembly instruction documents and videos. Training of technicians will also be part of this process.
• Manage new parts and BOMs on new products.
• Work closely with Quality Control to investigate and resolve any quality issues with products/parts. This Quality Assurance process ensures control and traceability to all modifications to ELGA-released products.
• Represents the department and provides critical feedback to project leaders.
• Coordinates actions across departments and may check on quality and work progress.
• Tasks will be time-sensitive to overall project delivery dates.

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

• Previous experience in an administrative role, preferably within a manufacturing/logistics industry.
• Water experience
• HNC in engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Familiarity with Google Suite Apps such as Docs, Sheets, and Slides
• A full, valid driving licence

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

• Competitive Salary of up to £30,000
• Monday to Friday
• Benefits package
• 25 days Holiday + BH

    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.       INDREC  

Assistant Site Manager– Solar

Hook

£35,000- £45,000

 

 

Introduction

Astute are proud to be partnering with one of the worlds leading EPC service providers of solar powered plants. Since they were founded in 2001, they have installed over 480 PV systems with an output of 4 GW. The client has an exciting opportunity as an assistant project manager to support on the site management of both Solar PV and battery storage projects.

 

 

               

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Project Management you will be responsible for:

·         Supporting the site manager on both Solar PV and Battery Storage projects.

·         Ensuring quality standards and contractual requirements are met.

·         Coordination of sub-contractors.

·         To make sure all HSQE standards are met.

·         Preparation of site documentation for project handovers

·         To identity and mitigate any risk to the budget, quality or programme.

·         Coordinate logistics and manage materials.

 

 

 

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

·         Experience of working within the solar sector, or renewable sector

·         Previous site management experience

·         SMSTS or SSSTS training

·         CSCS card

·         Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written

 

 

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

·         £35,000- £45,000

·         KPI driven bonus

·         Pension

·         4 x life cover

·         33 days holiday (including BH)

·         Mobile/PC/ PPE provided

 

 

 

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 03333 074 887 to speak to Maddy Smith who can tell you more.

 

 

INDREN

Electrical Technician – Onshore Wind

Inverness - with regional travel

£34,000 + overtime & development

 

Astute are exclusively partnered with a global OEM Renewables Business who are looking for a Wind Turbine Technician / Electrical Technician to join their business. The main purpose of the role would be to work in a team who will service and maintain their onshore wind turbines. To be considered for this role you must have Level 3 Electrical qualifications and be from the wind industry, or you’ll be from another sector performing electrical maintenance in a heavy industrial environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Field Area Manager, as a Wind Turbine Technician / Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on wind turbines
• The installation and retrofitting of key electrical components
• Fault diagnosis and rectification
• Generating detailed reports on the work completed
• Covering multiple sites in your region when required, perhaps staying overnight and having periods away from home
• Working at heights
• Other duties as required

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for an Electrical Technician with the following:

• A level 3 electrical qualification is essential
• 18th edition hugely desirable
• Commercial or industrial experience and the desire to work in renewable energy
• A full UK driving licence is essential
• Excellent health and safety awareness and the ability to work at heights (full training to be provided)
• A cracking work ethic and the flexibility to stay away when required

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• A salary of £34,000 which will increase with training and overtime
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance 4 x salary
• Employee wellness programme for you and your family
• Company van (for work use), PPE and Tools
• Excellent training and career development with courses provided

 

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to

[email protected] or ring 02393 910108 and ask to speak to Tim Norford who can tell you more.