Ruth Winter

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Energy from Waste company to recruit an EC&I Technician for its site in Allerton, North Yorkshire.  The EC&I Technician role comes with a starting salary of up to £48,000 + benefits package.   If you’re an EC&I Technician with experience on heavy industrial sites and are looking for work then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for:  

• Fault finding, installing and maintaining electrical systems, instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow and level) and control systems.
• Calibrations and loop checking of instruments relating to the sites DCS/control systems.
• Maintaining the continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS)
• Assist in the development of plant modification and improvement work.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the site CMMS
• Supervising and directing on site contractors when required
• Ensuring strict HSE compliance at all times.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A recognised electrical or controls and instrumentation engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3 or HNC preferred
• At least 3 years of experience working in the maintenance team in a heavy process environment such as a power station, refinery, chemical plant etc.
• Candidates with an Electrical bias are preferred

    Personal skills The EC&I Technician would suit someone who is:  

• Ability to work well alone or in a team
• Is results focused and can deliver accurate results on time.
• Has strong written and verbal communication skills.

    Salary and benefits of the EC&I Technician role  

• Up to £48,000 starting salary
• Benefits package
• Opportunity to join an Energy from Waste site.

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Energy company to recruit a Lead Electrical Engineer for a travelling role across its CCGT assets.   The Lead Electrical Engineer role comes with a starting salary of up to £90,000 + private medical + benefits.   If you are a degree qualified Electrical  Engineer and happy to travel to sites as required then submit your CV to apply today.                      Responsibilities and duties of the Lead Electrical Engineer role As the Lead Electrical Engineer you will:  

• Lead and deliver projects and outages, ensuring compliance with regulatory and HSSE standards.
• Undertake proactive and reactive electrical engineering work, including fault finding, problem solving, and investigations.
• Lead project teams and deliver complex projects successfully.
• Define scopes of work and prepare both technical and contract specifications.
• Ensure contractor Quality Assurance and Quality Control standards are implemented and met.
• Promote and contribute to health, safety, environmental, and quality improvements.
• Apply electrical engineering expertise to maximise plant performance, resource utilisation, and availability.
• Investigate system and equipment issues, assess risks, and implement engineering solutions.
• Share and employ best practices by networking, benchmarking, and collaborating across plants, departments, and industries.
• Manage multiple contracts within projects, including technical, commercial, health, safety, and compliance aspects.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Higher National Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related discipline).
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation, with NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent).
• Strong experience with power plant or equivalent electrical engineering systems (generators, motors, HV transformers, switchgear, HV distribution).
• Proven ability in project and contract management, including project management tools and techniques.
• Excellent communication, planning, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.

  Personal skills

• Highly self-motivated, conscientious, and proactive with strong ownership of issues.
• Flexible, enthusiastic, and able to work independently with accountability.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships across teams and functions.

Salary and benefits of the Lead Electrical Engineer role

• Starting salary of £65,000 - £90,000
• Benefits package private medical insurance and 6/12% pension
• Opportunity to join leading CCGT company

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Energy from Waste company to recruit a Compliance Manager for its site in North Yorkshire.   The Compliance Manager role comes with a starting salary of up to £70,000 + car allowance + benefits.    If you hold a NEBOSH certificate and have experience working with regulatory compliance, then submit your CV to apply today.                  Responsibilities and duties of the Compliance Manager role As the Compliance Manager you will:  

• Lead the implementation and maintenance of the Integrated Management System (IMS), ensuring best practices in health, safety, quality, and environmental performance.
• Manage and develop the site’s SharePoint-based IMS platform to support effective compliance tracking and reporting.
• Collaborate with the central HSEQ team to align local documentation and standards with corporate frameworks.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of Business Continuity Plans and Incident Response Plans.
• Ensure full legal compliance across the facility by supporting operational and facility managers with up-to-date guidance.
• Lead the establishment and operation of the Health & Safety Committee, ensuring proper communication of findings and actions.
• Monitor and report on key compliance KPIs, providing data-driven insights to demonstrate performance.
• Coordinate and deliver internal audits and inspections, ensuring timely corrective actions are implemented and tracked.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and other stakeholders to represent the site and ensure all obligations are met.
• Deliver and manage staff training programmes and occupational health surveillance to maintain site-wide competence and wellbeing.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health (or equivalent).
• NEBOSH Environmental Management qualification (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in managing Microsoft SharePoint systems to support compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrable experience in regulatory compliance within a waste, energy, or processing industry.
• Strong knowledge of accredited management systems (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001) and monitoring tools such as Pirana, EcoOnline, SCADA, and CEMS.

  Personal skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing at all levels.
• Self-motivated and organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines.
• Committed to promoting a positive safety culture and continuous improvement ethos.

Salary and benefits of the Compliance Manager role

• Starting salary of £60,000 - £70,000
• Benefits package including £5k car allowance, bonus & private medical insurance.
• Opportunity to join leading Energy from Waste company

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Astute’s Power team is exclusively partnering with a leading power generation company to recruit an Operations Technician on a 1-year Fixed Term Contract for their OCGT site in Northamptonshire.   The Operations Technician role comes with a starting salary of £55,000 + benefits   If you are an experienced DCS Operator who has experience in a similar environment, submit your CV to apply today.                      Responsibilities and duties of the Operations Technician role Reporting to the Operations Lead you will:  

• Carry out safe and efficient start-up, shutdown, and operation of the plant in line with legislation, company procedures, and industry best practice.
• Monitor plant performance to achieve production targets while ensuring the integrity and reliability of equipment.
• Operate the plant through Control Room DCS systems, monitoring parameters, alarms, and overall system status.
• Undertake routine plant inspections, operational duties, and respond effectively to faults.
• Perform first-line and preventative maintenance tasks to support continuous plant availability.
• Assist in the development, review, and implementation of operational and maintenance procedures.
• Take on the role of Emergency Controller when required, implementing site emergency plans.
• Maintain all required competencies and qualifications relevant to the role, including areas such as First Aid.
• Work flexibly to meet changing operational and business needs.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Holds a level 3 qualification and is apprentice trained
• A HNC or higher is highly desirable
• Experience operating and maintain industrial plant / equipment, ideally within a power generation site
• A strong understanding of health and safety, including Safe Systems of Work and ideally some exposure to Safety Rules
• An understanding of environmental regulations and permits
• Ability to operate plant via DCS, and respond to alarms and abnormal conditions effectively

  Personal skills

• Ability to carry out lone-working and self-motivated
• Strong problem-solving ability and proactive approach
• Willingness to work a shift rota including nights

  Salary and benefits of the Operations Technician role

• Competitive salary starting at £55,000
• Benefits package cash health plan and bonus
• Opportunity to join leading energy company

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading power generation company to recruit an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician for their Biomass site in Chester.   The Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician role comes with a starting salary of up to £50,000 + benefits   If you are an experienced EC&I Technician, who has experience on a power station or similar facility then submit your CV to apply today.                      Responsibilities and duties of the EC&I Technician role Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will:  

• Act as the Electrical Duty Holder for the site, ensuring compliance with statutory and company requirements.
• Promote and support plant safety initiatives, including participation in Near Miss and Incident Investigations, and implement resulting recommendations.
• Ensure all Electrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) assets comply with Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards, policies, and procedures.
• Support the Operations & Maintenance Teams in achieving performance KPIs and reliability targets.
• Develop, implement, and test software modules and control systems or equivalent platforms.
• Lead fault-finding and root cause investigations for EC&I systems to identify and resolve technical issues effectively.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including procedures, method statements, and technical guidance.
• Implement, maintain, and test SCADA systems, ensuring optimal performance and data integrity.
• Own and manage the Safety Instrumented System (SIS), including maintenance, proof testing, and performance verification.
• Support outage and maintenance activities, ensuring timely, safe, and compliant completion of all EC&I work, and maintain accurate reporting within the CMMS.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Holds a level 3 qualification and is apprentice trained in relevant subject
• A further EC&I qualification, such as a HNC is highly desirable
• At least three years’ experience in electrical maintenance, in a heavy process environment/sector (e.g. power station, chemical plant, paper mill, refinery, steel works etc).
• Ideally an IOSH or Health & Safety Qualification

  Personal skills

• Ability to carry out lone-working and self-motivated
• Strong problem-solving ability and proactive approach
• Willingness to work a shift rota including nights

  Salary and benefits of the Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation Technician role

• Competitive salary between £45,000 and £50,000
• Benefits package and progression opportunities
• Opportunity to join leading energy company

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading power generation company to recruit a Plant Manager for their Energy from Waste site in North Yorkshire.   The Plant Manager role comes with a starting salary of up to £90,000 + car allowance + bonus + medical insurance.   If you are an experienced manager within the energy from waste industry then submit your CV to apply today.                      Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Manager role Reporting to the Site Accounting Director you will:  

• Provide strategic leadership for all site operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant performance across multiple treatment technologies.
• Oversee the management of Energy-from-Waste, Mechanical Treatment, and Anaerobic Digestion facilities to achieve operational excellence.
• Take full accountability for site P&L, delivering financial targets and driving cost efficiency.
• Act as the Senior Authorised Person (SAP), ensuring electrical and process safety systems are effectively controlled and maintained.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team, fostering a high-performance and safety-first culture.
• Implement and continuously improve process safety standards and operational procedures.
• Manage the full lifecycle of complex assets, from construction and commissioning through to operation and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety legislation, company policies, and industry best practices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulators, and key contractors to support long-term operational success.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, efficiency, and sustainability.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Proven experience leading large operational teams within high-risk or process-intensive industries.
• Strong technical understanding of steam systems, turbines, boilers, and associated process equipment.
• Demonstrated expertise in process safety management, ideally holding SAP authorisation.
• Track record of P&L ownership and delivering measurable operational and commercial outcomes.
• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or a related technical discipline.

  Personal skills

• Calm, ethical, and decisive leadership style under pressure.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Passionate about developing people and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Salary and benefits of the Plant Manager role

• Competitive salary between £70,000 and £90,000 basic salary
• Benefits package incl. car allowance (£5,900), bonus and medical  
• Opportunity to join leading energy company

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Energy from Waste company to recruit an EC&I Technician for its site in Milton Keynes.  The EC&I Technician role comes with a starting salary of up to £48,000 to £54,000 + benefits package.   If you’re an EC&I Technician with experience on heavy industrial sites and are looking for work then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for:  

• Fault finding, installing and maintaining electrical systems, instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow and level) and control systems.
• Calibrations and loop checking of instruments relating to the sites DCS/control systems.
• Maintaining the continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS)
• Assist in the development of plant modification and improvement work.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the site CMMS
• Supervising and directing on site contractors when required
• Ensuring strict HSE compliance at all times.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:   •    Certificate in Safety Instrumented Systems •    Recognised EC&I Apprenticeship Scheme •    ONC/HNC in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering or equivalent       Personal skills The EC&I Technician would suit someone who is:  

• Ability to work well alone or in a team
• Is results focused and can deliver accurate results on time.
• Has strong written and verbal communication skills.

    Salary and benefits of the EC&I Technician role  

• Up to £54,000 
• Benefits package
• Opportunity to join an Energy from Waste site.

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading power generation company to recruit a Lead Technical Project Administrator for their CCGT Power Station in Plymouth on an 18-month fixed term contract.       The Lead Technical Project Administrator role comes with a salary of up to £40,000.   If you are a experienced document controller and Project Administrator with a technical understanding then submit your CV to apply today.                      Responsibilities and duties of the Lead Technical Project Administrator role As the Lead Technical Project Administrator you will:  

• Lead and coordinate project administration activities to ensure efficient day-to-day operation of the project office.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support including meeting coordination, travel bookings, agenda preparation, and minute taking.
• Manage and maintain project documentation, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with internal and GDPR standards.
• Use SAP proficiently for purchase orders, goods receipting, and service entry sheets, while supporting colleagues in proper system use.
• Oversee document control processes, including storage, version control, retention, and archiving in line with company procedures.
• Monitor and manage project office supplies, equipment, and administrative resources.
• Support the Project Manager and team with financial administration, reporting, and budget tracking as required.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Proven experience in project administration or office management, ideally within a construction or engineering project environment.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP (purchase orders, service entry, goods receipting) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated understanding of document management systems and GDPR compliance.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with excellent attention to detail.
• GCSE Level 4 / Grade C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent qualification).

  Personal skills

• Highly organized and self-motivated, with a proactive approach to managing tasks and priorities.
• Discreet and trustworthy, with a high level of personal integrity and commitment to confidentiality.
• Collaborative and solution-focused, with strong communication and interpersonal skills to support diverse project teams.

Salary and benefits of the Lead Technical Project Administrator role

• Basic salary of up to £40,000
• 18 month contract on large project
• Opportunity to join leading energy company

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Biomass site in the UK to recruit an Operations Technician for its site in Chester.     The Operations Technician role comes with a starting salary of up to £43,000 + benefits package.     If you are experienced using DCS / SCADA and have power experience, then submit your CV to apply today.                  Responsibilities and duties of the Operations Technician role Reporting to the Shift Team Leader you will:  

• Operate the plant in a safe and efficient manner which includes during normal running, start-ups, and shutdowns along with emergency situations.
• Monitor the plant through the distributed control system (DCS) to ensure regular supply of fuel into the boiler, maintaining steam pressure and production of power in line with contractual obligations for the client.
• Ensure the operational demands of the plant are met along with monitoring the plants emissions to comply with the Environmental Permit and reporting any issues to the Shift Manager.
• Support the maintenance team during outages / shutdowns.
• Assist with developing operating procedures.
• Work within the company’s safe systems of work, SHEQ systems and relevant legislation.
• Conduct front line maintenance, plant inspections, fault finding and fault reporting.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• At least three years process operations experience
• Competent at working on SCADA / PLC / DCS systems
• Previous experience working in a control room environment, ideally with steam plant including boilers, turbines and associated plant
• Marine Engineers from Merchant Fleet or Royal Navy will also be considered

  Personal skills

• Ability to work a shift rota including days and nights
• Ability to work alone or within a team
• Driven with the desire to achieve

Salary and benefits of the Operations Technician role

• Starting salary of up to £ 43,800
• Benefits package and progression opportunities
• Change to join leading biomass site

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