Megan Balmer

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.

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

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

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

• 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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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy provider to recruit a Mechanical Engineer to work at an Energy from Waste plant in Gloucestershire.

• Oversee mechanical maintenance of plant equipment
• Monitor rotating machinery and ensure safe operation
• Coordinate shutdown and maintenance planning across disciplines
• Maintain compliance with statutory inspections and documentation
• Manage safety systems, lifting gear, and pressure systems
• Support accident, incident and near-miss investigations
• Lead mechanical personnel and manage related departmental duties
• Review and recommend spare parts holdings
• Set and manage the mechanical department budget

• Engineering background within power generation such as Energy from Waste, CCGT, Biomass, Oil, Coal, or marine engineering
• Competency in relevant safety legislation and industry standards
• 5+ years of relevant experience 
• Familiarity with equipment inspections, safe systems of work, and technical documentation

• Comfortable working in a demanding environment
• Effective at prioritising and decision-making
• Confident with written and verbal communication
• Computer literate

• £55,000 - £62,000 + benefits 
• Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm 
• Overtime at 1.5x hourly rate 
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays 
• Pension contribution and discretionary bonus scheme 

• Assist with overseeing day-to-day operations to ensure safety, efficiency and compliance with operational and regulatory requirements.
• Work alongside the Maintenance team to plan and coordinate operational maintenance activities including plant upgrades, shutdowns, and projects to support reliable plant performance.
• Act as the Senior Authorised Person (SAP) when required.
• Provide operational leadership by managing permit-to-work systems, assessing risks, and ensuring safe working practices are followed.
• Drive health, safety, environmental, quality, and compliance performance through audits, inspections, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support with contractor management on site when required.
• Assist with the development and support of the operations team through coaching, training, competency management, and by providing leadership cover for senior management when required.

• Strong operations experience within the power generation sector, particularly energy from waste, CCGT or biomass plants.  
• Prior experience acting as a Senior Authorised, or Authorised Person with excellent understanding of H&S legislation and safe systems of work.
• Experience with leading and managing operational teams in a similar capacity.
• Ideally, candidates will have a minimum Level 3 qualification in an engineering discipline.
• An IOSH or NEBOSH certificate would be an advantage.

• Able to lead, motivate and develop teams
• Looking for a step-up into operations management

• Basic salary between £45,718 - £68,577 per annum
• Monday to Friday working hours
• 25 days of annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Pension contribution
• On the job training and progression
• Other flexible benefits

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading O&M provider in the energy sector, dedicated to delivering sustainable energy solutions and operational excellence, to recruit an Operations Manager for its biomass power plant in Sheffield.

This Operations Manager role comes with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

If you’re an Operations Manager looking to join an organisation that places safety, reliability and professional development at the heart of its operations, then submit your CV to apply today.

• Oversee the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the biomass-fired combined heat and power plant.

• Lead and manage the operations team to achieve generation and availability targets.

• Ensure all plant processes, including turbine and boiler systems, are operated within environmental and safety standards.

• Maintain accurate operational logs and performance records.

• Support and implement the site’s maintenance strategy, including both planned and reactive activities.

• Manage compliance with statutory regulations such as LOLER and PUWER.

• Oversee environmental reporting, emission monitoring and permit compliance.

• Promote and enforce safe systems of work, risk assessments and operational procedures.

• Manage the identification and procurement of essential spares and consumables.

• Qualified to at least ONC level or equivalent in an engineering discipline.

• Strong understanding of plant operations, process flow and maintenance systems.

• Proven experience in a power generation, waste incineration, or chemical processing environment.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop small teams in a technical setting.

• Excellent knowledge of safety systems, operational standards and environmental compliance.

• Capable of conducting audits, inspections and investigations to ensure continuous improvement.

• A proactive and hands-on leader with strong communication skills.

• Committed to maintaining a positive and safe working culture.

• Technically competent with strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise multiple operational demands.

• Dedicated to supporting sustainability and operational excellence within the renewable energy sector.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

• Long service awards and employee recognition programme.

• Flexible benefits package.

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