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Emergency Preparedness Advisor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading Operations & Maintenance provider to recruit an Emergency Preparedness Advisor for its fleet of COMAH and power facilities across the UK. This position is based in Stockton with UK wide travel required. 

The Emergency Preparedness Advisor role comes with a competitive salary, pension and benefits package.

If you’re have experience planning emergency response procedures in heavy process industries then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Emergency Preparedness Advisor role

Reporting to the Compliance and Assurance Manager you will:

  • Develop and maintain emergency preparedness and response plans
  • Coordinate crisis management processes and identify areas for improvement
  • Ensure compliance with relevant safety and regulatory requirements
  • Assess security risks and support the protection of critical infrastructure
  • Deliver emergency response training to staff, contractors and stakeholders
  • Support response activities during incidents to protect people and the environment
  • Identify hazards and implement risk reduction strategies
  • Liaise with emergency services and external partners
  • Contribute to incident investigations and recovery planning
  • Maintain accurate records and evaluate response effectiveness

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Degree or professional qualification in emergency planning, risk management or a related field
  • Experience within a high hazard industry such as energy, oil and gas or petrochemicals
  • Knowledge of COMAH regulations and their practical application
  • Experience in crisis management within a complex organisation
  • Understanding of emergency response structures such as incident command systems
  • Experience in business continuity or emergency planning functions
  • Ability to investigate incidents and identify root causes

Personal skills

The Emergency Preparedness Advisor role would suit someone who is:

  • Organised and able to manage multiple priorities
  • A clear and confident communicator
  • Proactive with a strong attention to detail
  • Calm and effective under pressure
  • Collaborative and able to work across teams
  • Committed to high safety and compliance standards

Salary and benefits of the Emergency Preparedness Advisor role
  • Competitive salary
  • Based in Stockton with UK wide travel required
  • Pension scheme
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Supportive and safety focused working environment

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Shift Team Leader
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

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.

Responsibilities and duties of the Shift Team Leader role Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:

  • 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

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

  • 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

Personal skills The Shift Team Leader role would suit someone who is:

  • 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

Salary and benefits of the Shift Team Leader role

  • Competitive salary

  • Shift-based working pattern

  • Pension scheme

  • Opportunity to work within the renewable energy sector

  • Ongoing training and professional development

     

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