Astute People Ltd

Mechanical Fitter

Water Industry Waterlooville Up to £32,000

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter to join a leading provider of Water engineering services and solutions across the South. Working as a Mechanical fitter, you will joined their small but established team based at their head office travelling out to client sites carrying out mechanical installations, repair and testing work on various water contracts. This will see you working in a hands-on site based role covering both clean and dirty water projects.

 

The Job

Working as the Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for…

• Preforming installations, repairs, testing and pre-planned maintenance across clean and dirty water projects.
• Assisting clients on-site with technical faults or refurbishment projects.
• Installing new systems when needed.
• Inspection and testing of mechanical systems
• Following set designs and manufacturers installation guides
• Completing risk assessments, activity reports and other documentation as required.
• Offering after sales technical support.

This is a field-based position requiring a flexible approach to work.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position candidates will be expected to have a background in performing mechanical maintenance / installation/ testing with experience working in the water industry or on water treatment plants.

Full training will be provided, however candidates are expected to be qualified in mechanical fitting to NVQ level 3 or equivalent and will ideally hold a valid CSCS card as well as having confined space experience and training.

Due to the nature of the role, a full UK driving license is essential.

 

What’s on offer.

• Basic salary up to £32,000
• Company Van for work use (Not sole user)
• 28 days incl Bank Holidays 
• Competitive Package

 

How to apply

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

Project Engineer Start – ASAP Caerphilly £40,000 - £50,000     Introduction We are recruiting for a Project Engineer, who has experience working within the water industry. The role will be based in the Caerphilly office, working on various sites across the UK; accommodation and food will be supported by the company. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate.                   Roles & Responsibilities As the Project Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Successfully deliver technical projects to in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner, striving for customer satisfaction and a safety-first culture.
• Initial project feasibility, survey, project scoping, estimation, design.
• Carrying out specialist technical site work to deliver all or part of a project, as required.
• The management of all project-related correspondence, schedules, plans, deliverables, and documentation.
• Planning and purchasing materials and sub-contractors as required.
• Adjusting projects priorities and milestones based upon the customer's changing needs.
• Providing regular feedback on operational issues / concerns to stakeholders.

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

• Experience withing the water industry
• Good Electrical Qualification
• SMSTS
• Experience with the management of budgets
• Demonstrable skills with reading and interpreting engineering drawings, and translating product drawings into process information.

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

• £40,000 - £50,000 salary
• Pension plan
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company car or van

    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 074 8888 9339 to speak to Wynand / Vinnie who can tell you more.     INDEED REFERENCE  

Role:

HSEQ Coordinator

Location:

Sutton

Package Details:

£25-28K plus benefits

Introduction

My client is a leading company in sales, marketing and distribution of specialty chemicals and ingredients. An opportunity has arisen to join the Supply Chain & HSEQR team, as a HSEQ Coordinator. The person will report to the HSEQR Manager and play an integral role in enhancing customer engagement. More specifically they will be supporting the commercial business teams in assessing and completing quality and regulatory enquiries and questionnaires from our customers. The Supply Chain & HSEQR team provide a wide range of operational services across the full spectrum of the business. Their purpose is to develop and deliver effective and sustainable supply chain solutions, ensure regulatory compliance, manage risk throughout the value chain, drive continual improvement and help develop our sustainability credentials for the benefit of our customers, suppliers and all our partners.

Roles & Responsibilities

As the HSEQ Coordinator, you will be responsible for:

• Assessing and completing quality & regulatory customer enquiries and questionnaires.
• Working closely with the commercial business teams and the global regulatory questionnaire centre, to facilitate enhanced customer satisfaction and help build document management resources.
• Building strong and effective relationships with customers, suppliers and internal colleagues.
• Focus on accuracy & precision in all communication given the nature of work.
• The role will support multiple market sectors including Food & Nutrition (majority), Pharmaceutical, Personal Care and Industrial.
• Supporting the HSEQR Manager in executing the broader strategic agenda including regulatory compliance, risk management, quality management, environmental management and sustainability.

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Professional approach, customer focused and with a strong attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Effective organisational and time management skills.
• Previous experience within a business function that manages regulatory, quality and/or sustainability requirements. An understanding of one or more of these would be an advantage.
• Previous experience within the Food industry and/or Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Personal Care, Industrial (any highly regulated industries) would be an advantage.
• Previous experience of distribution and/or sales & marketing would be an advantage. We believe this represents an excellent opportunity to join a multi-disciplined operations team, that play a vital role in the effective running of the IMCD business.

You will be working alongside very experienced colleagues in a dynamic environment, that will offer opportunities for the right person to develop and contribute to our business as a whole.

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £25-28K
• 25 days holiday + great benefits
• Opportunity for hybrid working
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday

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’s Nuclear team is collaborating with the leading provider of sealing solutions for cable and pipe transits to recruit a Technical Sales Manager in the central belt of Scotland. The Technical Sales Manager role will involve working with OEM and O&G customers in the Marine and Offshore industry to further develop the company’s brand and generate new business. This role is hybrid working and comes with a company car and a generous bonus structure. If you’re an experienced Technical Sales Manager 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 Divisional Manager you will:   

• Identify and target marine & offshore projects within offshore oil & gas and maritime sectors, focusing on key decision makers such as owners, operators, engineers, and contractors.
• Develop new business and grow brand presence through specifications and client-approved lists, targeting O&G and OEM customers.
• Maintain and expand client base by identifying new clients and offering tailored solutions to maximize market potential.
• Drive sales growth by presenting solutions to engineers, offering technical support, and promoting products via site visits and industry events.
• Manage sales objectives, customer contacts, and provide accurate market information, ensuring effective forecasting and pre-sales technical guidance.

    Professional qualifications     We are looking for someone with the following:   

• University degree or equivalent, with industry-specific experience considered.
• Proven sales experience presenting complex technical solutions to decision makers and specifying engineers.
• Established relationships with owner/operators, engineering, contracting, and design firms in the oil and gas OEM sector.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction, electrical, controls, automation, and mechanical systems in the target sector.
• Experience in business development, creating structured plans, and managing long-term, complex sales projects.

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

• Effective networking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (written and oral).
• Proven ability and confidence to prepare and present solutions and strategies to groups of co-workers, clients, or prospects.
• Willingness to work away from home for periods during the working week to serve the UK market.
• Ability to travel internationally on occasion. 

    Salary and benefits of the Technical Sales Manager role    

• Salary ranges from £40,000 - £55,000 DOE
• Company car
• Up to 40% bonus structure
• Pension contribution, healthcare package and anniversary bonus

INDNUC 

Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with an international design consultancy who are looking to recruit a Structural Engineer to join their busy established team in Birmingham city centre. The strategically important Structural Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £45,000, a competitive company pension, flexible working and a market leading bonus scheme. If you’re a Structural Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that is working on some really exciting projects, which are international then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Structural Engineer role   Reporting to the Team Leader you will:  

• Deliver design work for heavy civil structures, this can include; Bridges, Maritime, Tunnels and Nuclear
• Assist senior members of staff with completing projects in a timely manner
• Attend site visits and liaise with clients as and when is needed
• Complete assessment and inspection work of existing structures

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• 3-5 years’ experience within Structural Design
• Someone who is actively working towards Chartership (ICE or IStructE)
• Experience with any of the following sectors: Bridges, Rail, Maritime, Tunnelling and or Nuclear

  Personal skills   The Structural Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Motivated by progression and personal development
• Keen to work on a wide variety of projects
• Able to work within a team as well as individually

  Salary and benefits of the Structural Engineer role  

• Up to £45,000 dependant on experience
• Competitive company pension
• Generous yearly bonus based from personal and business performance
• Ability to work remotely from abroad

 INDNUC

Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a leading bioenergy power its fleet of gas powered vehicles through a state of the art biogas production facility to recruit a Plant Manager for its Lisburn, Northern Ireland site. This strategically important Plant Manager role comes with a salary of £60,000-£75,000, pension scheme, additional annual leave, life assurance, certified training, and long-term career progression. If you’re a Plant Manager with experience in production, processing, or green energy environments and are looking to join an organisation that prioritises safety, compliance, operational excellence, and sustainability, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Manager role Reporting to the Group Directorship, you will:

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations of an anaerobic digestion and biomethane/CNG production facility
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety, environmental permits, and regulatory requirements
• Manage and develop site teams, contractors, and technical personnel to meet operational and performance targets
• Oversee plant maintenance, reliability, and asset performance, ensuring minimal downtime
• Manage production schedules to meet demand and integrate with wider transport and logistics operations
• Ensure emissions monitoring, waste management, and digestate quality testing meet PAS110 and regulatory standards
• Lead audits, inspections, and corrective actions to maintain continuous compliance
• Support future projects, plant upgrades, and strategic business growth initiatives
• Maintain accurate operational records, KPI reporting, trend analysis, and P&L accountability
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to maximise efficiency, productivity, and gas output

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Experience in plant or operations management within production, processing, or green energy environments
• Strong knowledge of health & safety
• Proven ability to manage KPIs, budgets, P&L, CAPEX, and operational reporting
• Experience with CMMS, data analysis, and performance monitoring tools

Personal skills The Plant Operations Manager role would suit someone who is:

• A confident and hands-on leader with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• Highly organised with strong time management and decision-making skills
• Data-driven, analytical, and comfortable presenting information to senior stakeholders
• Proactive, forward-thinking, and focused on long-term operational improvement
• Flexible in approach to working hours and operational demands
• A strong communicator who can build effective relationships across the business

Salary and benefits of the Plant Operations Manager role

• £60,000- £75,000
• Matched pension contribution
• Enhanced annual leave with service
• Life assurance and death-in-service cover
• Certified training and professional development
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Additional company benefits

INDREN  

Solar Field Service Engineer – Renewable Energy Bournemouth/Dorset Up to £39,000     About the role: Astute’s renewables team is partnered with one of the UK leading Solar O&M suppliers to recruit a Solar Field Service Engineer. The solar field service engineer will be providing site maintenance across O&M solar farm. This role comes with a salary of up to £39,000, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and a company vehicle. If you’re a field service engineer and are looking to work for an organisation committed to a great work culture and career development, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: The solar field service engineer role will have to:  

• Assist with preventive and corrective site maintenance
• Demonstrate fault finding and diagnostic skills to identify and resolve reactive maintenance issues
• Comply with HSE policies outlined by the company
• Build positive working relationship with internal and external stakeholders
• Be willing to response to breakdowns in a timely manner
• Communicate with management, including highlighting any risks found
• Complete accurate and timely administrative reports for jobs
• Any other duties as required

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

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Qualification or equivalent
• City and Guilds 2391 Inspection and Testing
• 18th edition

    Personal skills: The solar field service role would suit someone who has:

• A UK Driving License
• High Voltage experience, although not essential.
• Knowledge of BS 7671 Wiring Regulation Standards
• The willingness to participate in an on-call rota
• Strong Electrical fault-finding skills

    Salary and benefits of the field service role:

• Salary of up to £39,000
• Competitive call out rate
• 25-day holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Laptop
• Company Vehicle
• Companywide bonus 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 023 93 911 007 to speak to Simon Cheung  who can tell you more.   INDREN

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a renewable energy provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit an experienced Solar Electrician on an on-going contract to cover the majority of Hampshire, with a focal hub of Basingstoke.    The Solar Electrician role comes with a day rate of up to £300.    Key skills    

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Installations
• CSCS Card
• Full UK Driving License and own Vehicle

  Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Solar Electrician role    

• Hampshire based, up to London
• Up to £300 a day
• Fuel paid for
• Working hours are 7:30 to 16:30 a day on site

INDREN

Astute’s EPC Contract Power team is partnering with an EPC Contractor within the UK and Global Power Industry to recruit a C&I Commissioning Technicians on a 6 months initial contract for its Open Cycle Gas Turbine plant based in Lincolnshire.

 

The C&I Commissioning Technician role comes with a day rate from £400.00 to £450.00.

 

 

Key skills and responsibilities: 

 

• Updating and maintaining maintenance records within the internal systems.
• Requiring the minimum of supervision, you will be highly self-motivated, having a can-do attitude with an eye for identifying and recommending maintenance improvement opportunities
• Actively contribute to the safe, efficient and cost-effective running of the OCGT plant.
• Developing knowledge of Control Systems once set up.
• Required to work at height and work in confined spaces.
• Able to work with Computers with sound knowledge of the suite of Microsoft Office products
• Flexible approach to hours of work, particularly during plant outages when weekends, nights and bank holidays will have to be worked
• Day-to-day communication with the Lead C&I Commissioning Engineer.
• Report accidents and near misses and participate in investigations
• Experience working within the Power Industry as an C&I Commissioning Technician.

 

 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Instrument Commissioning Technicians role:

 

• Lincolnshire
• £400.00 to £450.00 per day 
• Start date - January 2026
• 6 months contract

 

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