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Production Engineer - ELGA Labwater

• Contract type Full time
• Location High Wycombe

Veolia Water Technologies, the world leader in water treatment. Veolia Water Technologies provide complete solutions for water treatment. Innovating in key areas such as sustainable development, resource and by-product recovery, our differentiating water treatment processes enable us to offer solutions suited to every application. We are experts in water.

 

Where will I be working?

 

You will be based at our Lane End, High Wycombe site.

 

What will I be doing?

 

The Production Engineers' job function is to provide engineering support to specific aspects of ELGA Labwater Manufacturing facilities in both the UK and China.

 

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.

 

Key responsibilities;

• 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.

 

Do I have what it takes?

Must-haves;

• Previous experience in an administrative role, preferably within a manufacturing/logistics industry.
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English (minimum 4/5)
• In-depth knowledge of inventory management principles and best practices.
• Excellent attention to detail organised and able to manage and prioritise work.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems.
• Ability to work well with suppliers, customers, and other team members.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Previous experience coordinating with Suppliers and Customers, both internal and external.
• Ability to work to defined working standards and instructions.
• A methodical approach to work.
• Familiarity with Google Suite Apps such as Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
• Good presentational skills.
• Able to both take instructions and work on own initiative.

Here at Veolia Water Technologies, we know that some applicants don't apply unless they think they tick all the boxes - but we are saying don't worry! We would much rather see your application than risk missing out on your potential! We know our strength comes from our differences and shared life experiences so we are committed to offering a safe work environment, where individuals are respected. We’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer, so no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality, or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.

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]

Operations & Maintenance Asset Manager – Solar PV Remote working from home £35k basic + benefits     Introduction Astute are proudly partnered with a global client who are looking for Asset Managers to join their Milton Keynes office. The client offers operations and maintenance (O&M) services to their clients across the UK and are looking for an Asset Manager to deal more client-side that with the Engineers, to ensure that the assets are being correctly managed and maintained, making sure that the client’s contractual obligations are met.                   Roles & Responsibilities As Asset Manager,  you will be responsible for:

• Asset management across a portfolio or ground mount solar PV assets
• Ensuring all O&M works are completed in accordance with contractual obligations
• Being the primary client contact for clients and managing customer queries
• Contract management and ensuring all contracts in accordance with each site are up to date and conditions are met
• Assisting with the management of internal resource to plan and execute O&M works
• Attending site visits when required
• Raising work orders, managing H&S practices and ensuring best practice
• Other duties as required

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

• Solar experience, whether educational or demonstrable work experience in solar
• Asset management experience is ideal, but maybe you’re an Engineer with some relevant experience wanting to move into more of an office-based role, Project Engineers/Managers or experience in a Performance & Monitoring Engineer will also be of interest
• SCADA experience/knowledge is an advantage
• UK driving licence is essential
• A relevant educational qualification, ie degree / HNC / HND in engineering or renewable energy
• A driven, problem-solving and passionate attitude

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

• £35,000 salary DOE (if you’re currently earning more but have an interest, please get in touch)
• Private health insurance
• Life Assurance
• Home based role
• Mental Health First Aid access
• Other, comprehensive benefits

    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

Job Title:

Document Controller                              

Department: Quality Assurance                            

Reporting to:

Quality Manager                    

Business and location: TPG Maritime Portsmouth         

Positions responsible for: None    

Date of issue: June 2022     

                       

1. Purpose of the role

To ensure documents released both internally and externally to clients are created and revised to a high quality standard following a change control process. Reviewing of documentation for compliance with company templates and written in a professional and clear manner. This information is critical to the reputation of the business for which this role plays a pivotal part.

 

1. Key responsibilities and tasks
   1. Maintain documents and recording latest revisions, ensuring timely distribution of latest

documents to relevant members for review and sign off.

1. 1. Coordinate and Support introduction of an MS SharePoint collaborative platform across the business
   2. Audit existing document formats and internal electronic filing systems, implementing change
   3. Gather, analyse new and existing and potential content, focusing on reuse and single-sourcing opportunities
   4. Work with internal/external teams to obtain understanding of the product and the documentation requirements.
   5. Preparation, monitoring and maintenance of document registers and schedules
   6. Sorting, filing and organized archiving for all documents for live projects in line with

document management procedures

1. 1. Working on and managing multiple projects/documents simultaneously
   2. Create and maintain the information architecture and configuration control
   3. Produce high-quality documentation that meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience
   4. Review and update document control procedure keeping in line with industry best practise.
   5. Attending weekly meetings with the Quality, Projects and Design teams and producing reports when and where required.
   6. Produce, implement and manage internal document management procedures ensuring

adherence by team members at all times.

1. General activities
   1. Carry out any other ad-hoc duties as required to support the needs of the business.
   2. Provide a professional backup service for colleagues during peak times or during absence.
   3. Follow company procedures, standards and regulatory requirements. 
   4. Maintain continuous professional development to ensure knowledge is up to date.
   5. Act as an ambassador for the company in all interactions with customers and the public.

Qualifications, experience and skills

Essential

• Excellent written skills
• Ability to deliver high quality documentation paying attention to details and descriptors.
• Proven work experience in the creation and control of technical writing and documentation.
• Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and describe them simply in text and pictures.
• In depth knowledge of MS Office and MS SharePoint software.

Desirable

• Flexible, enthusiastic individual who is self-motivated and able to work well under their own initiative
• Educated in an Engineering or Science discipline
• Knowledge of MoD/ship builder working practice
• Presentation skills and professionally presented
• Experience of Solidworks PDM or similar data management software.

Role travel requirements

• The duties of this appointment do not require any specific travel. Exceptions may be for training or other TP Group site visits but expected to be infrequent.

Other requirements

• Candidates must have an existing right to live and work in the UK
• Candidates must either have passed UK security clearance to Security Check level or be able to obtain this level.  To gain SC clearance you will normally have had to have been a resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years.

 

This role description summarises the purpose and main duties of the job as it exists currently, but not every detail of the role.  The role will naturally change over time and the role description may be reviewed in line with this.  This role description does not form part of the contract of employment.

 

 

 

 

 

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EPC Contracts Manager - Solar Remote/Site based £50,000 - £60,000     Introduction Astute are working with one of the world’s leading O&M service providers. Specialising in large scale solar photovoltaic projects from the development phase through to operations and maintenance. We are looking to recruit an experienced EPC Contracts Manager with a renewables background to provide Contract Management services to support the delivery of Solar PV & Battery Storage projects in the UK.                     Roles & Responsibilities As the EPC Contracts Manager you will be responsible for:

• Taking the lead on all EPC contracts, service subcontractors and any associated supply.
• Support project managers and delivery team with contract management capability and understanding.
• Development and implement processes for contract management including KPI monitoring across EPC projects.
• Take lead on identifying ideal contracting strategy to ensure projects are delivered to high quality, on time and within budget.
• Work with Key Suppliers and Stakeholders to develop and maintain strong relationships.
• Developing the framework agreements for key suppliers alongside the Procurement and Legal teams.
• Supporting projects teams in all contractual dealing including risk management, escalations/disputes and claims.

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

• Degree in a relevant engineering or Legal discipline
• Technical knowledge of contracts and technology within the Renewables Industry
• Familiarity with English contract law
• Strong understanding of EPC contract formats and negotiation in relation to NED and FIDIC
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop working relationships

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

• Starting salary up to £60,000
• Car allowance
• KPI driven Bonus scheme
• Full Health cover
• 4x Life cover

    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 07441391669 to speak to Sophie Thwaites who can tell you more.     INDREN

Technical Project Manager Fareham £45k - £50k + Benefits Our client is an award winning and market leader in the provision of the design, manufacture and testing of certified strain measurement systems used in sectors such as wind energy, marine and oil and gas. With a healthy pipeline of work, an exciting opportunity now exists for a Technical Project Manager to manage and coordinate projects within the engineering operations. Roles & Responsibilities As the Technical Project Manger, you will be responsible for:  

• Establish project requirements and deliverables
• Liaise with all project stakeholders, developing business cases, budgets, resource plans and project schedules
• Form, lead and motivate the team
• Regularly liaise with stakeholders through the project, updating plans and schedules
• Regularly report project status (financial and progress against milestones) 

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

• Previous project management or coordination experience is essential 
• Experience of project management in an engineering/manufacturing environment is advantageous
• Technical background, ideally electronics however Mechanical will be strongly considered.

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

• £45 - £50k basic
• Competitive benefits package including 25 days holiday, Private Medical Cover and Enhanced Pension
• Quarterly incentives

How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 023 93 911 007 and ask to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.  

Business Development Manager

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  Business Development Manager (Industrial)

   

  Field based role; based at home with travel to clients as required across Southern England and Southern Wales (within this role you will need to have the ability to travel widely and at short notice as required to fulfil the job role)

   

  Permanent, Full-time, Monday - Friday 37 hours

   

  25 days annual leave (plus UK bank holidays), Pension scheme, Company vehicle

   

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  Are you a Business Development Manager looking to take the next step in your career by joining a successful and rapidly growing global company, who can offer you structured progression opportunities and flexible benefits? Are you passionate about Ecological Transformation and being a part of making a change to the planet?

   

  If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our leading, well respected water technologies company, where you will play a pivotal role in being responsible for business development and selling Technologies & Solutions for Veolia Water Technologies UK (VWT UK) into the Industrial market in order to meet with the company’s revenue targets working to the company’s strategic business development plan. You will be driving and delivering business growth in these defined areas, including but not limited to planning daily sales activities, marketing initiatives and updating the company’s CRM system whilst building and maintaining strong internal & external customer relationships. At VWT UK, we are committed to ensure you have the best experience possible and take your career to the next level!

   

  Your responsibilities will include but not limited to: 

  • Ensure sufficient sales activity, territory coverage and future prospect development to achieve financial targets.

  • Work closely with the marketing team, on marketing and promotional activities.

  • Take the lead in ensuring regular scheduled meetings with existing customers to review relationships and secure long-standing business.

  • Maintain good knowledge of competitor strategy and activity to identify new areas of business growth.

  • Attend trade shows and/or industry conferences to network and promote the business.

   

  General requirements for the role:

  • A proven track history in business development and/or field based sales within the Industrial market.

  • Possess the drive and enthusiasm necessary to deliver business growth targets, be results orientated.

  • Be creative, innovative and passionate in your approach to driving sales, a ‘hunter’ not a ‘farmer’.

  • Excellent influencing, communication and strong negotiation skills with an ability to demonstrate appropriate business acumen and commercial awareness.

  • A collaborative and consultative approach to prospecting opportunities working with internal colleagues to maximise opportunities and knowledge.

  • Demonstrate a strong capacity to adapt to markets' philosophies & business drivers.

   

  In addition, can you say ‘yes’ to the following questions?

  • Are you organised and able to prioritise your workload?

  • Do you have an eye for detail?

  • Are you driven and self-motivated?

  • Are you a team player?

   

  What’s next?

  If you feel this role is suited for you, click on the “Apply” button. The Recruitment team will review your application as soon as possible and if your experience and skills match closely with what we are looking for, we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

   

  Our promise to you

  We know that the expectation of a good role goes both ways, so alongside your salary, you will have access to our extensive benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave, our market leading pension and share scheme, a range of employee discounts, company vehicle, private medical insurance (after one year of service) and employee referral bonuses - as we’d like nothing more than to give your family and friends an opportunity too! Also, to help you a little further, we provide mental health and financial support, so you know exactly who to lean on whenever you need to.

   

  Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

   

  Diversity & Inclusion

  At VWT UK, we’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We acknowledge that supporting diversity and engagement is not only the right thing to do, but also the right thing for our business.  We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. This commitment is embedded into our values and beliefs that our business is at its best when we embrace the full spectrum of humanity, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.