Ruth Winter

Astute’s Power team is partnering with leading with a world-wide Sugar Producer to recruit a Condition Based Monitoring Engineer for its site in Newark. The Condition Based Monitoring Engineer role comes with a starting salary of up to £53,000 + benefits package. If you’re a Mechanically-Biased Engineer, with experience carrying out condition based monitoring, ideally holding your CAT-I and CAT-II qualifications then upload your CV to apply today Responsibilities and duties of the Condition Based Monitoring Engineer role Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will:  

• Lead the application of condition-based maintenance (CBM) strategies to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency across the site.
• Act as the site subject matter expert for condition monitoring techniques including vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis, ultrasonic testing, and thickness testing.
• Select and implement appropriate condition monitoring techniques in collaboration with engineering subject matter experts.
• Analyse condition monitoring data and translate findings into actionable maintenance plans to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Manage vibration analysis activities on site, including conducting vibration routes and interpreting results.
• Develop, review, and optimise condition monitoring routes and inspection routines to ensure effective asset monitoring.
• Manage lubrication practices across the site and supervise the lubrication technician to ensure best practice is followed.
• Provide training and technical guidance to maintenance technicians in the use of condition monitoring techniques.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging condition monitoring technologies and communicate improvements to the engineering team.
• Ensure all condition monitoring activities are carried out safely and in compliance with site health and safety standards.

  Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Mechanical engineering background, typically through an apprenticeship or equivalent practical engineering experience.
• Minimum CAT-I certification in Vibration Analysis, with CAT-II certification desirable.
• Experience working with heavy industrial equipment in a complex manufacturing or production environment.
• Proven experience coordinating proactive or predictive maintenance programmes.
• Experience implementing condition-based monitoring techniques across multiple operational areas.

Personal Skills The Condition Based Monitoring Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Strong analytical mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and solving equipment reliability issues.
• Effective communicator with the ability to train, influence, and collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams.
• Highly organised and adaptable, capable of managing competing priorities in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Salary and benefits of the Condition Based Monitoring Engineer role

• Competitive starting salary of up to £53,000
• Benefits Package incl. 10% pension
• Training opportunities both internally and externally

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with leading with a world-wide Sugar Producer to recruit a Mechanical Engineer for its site in Newark. The Mechanical Engineer role comes with a starting salary of up to £65,000 + benefits package. If you’re a Chartered Engineer, or working towards chartership and a Subject Matter Expert in Mechanical Engineering then upload your CV to apply today Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Engineer role Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will:  

• Act as the site subject matter expert (SME) for all mechanical maintenance tasks to enhance safety, reliability and production throughput in line with site objectives.
• Ensure the technical integrity of mechanical plant to ensure that product, process and systems meet specified requirements.
• Develop technical specifications to support the repair of none-routine mechanical breakdowns on site.
• Interpret business-wide standards and policy and ensure that they are understood and applied appropriately at site level and deliver legal compliance.
• Define technical specifications and acceptance testing standards for all mechanical maintenance tasks to ensure standardisation on site.
• Support and lead elements of our Newark Reliability journey, with focus on capability improvement of our mechanical and welding services through great coaching and mentoring.
• Lead site based mechanical reliability centred maintenance initiatives to facilitate maximum equipment and plant uptime and contribute to a cost per tonne reduction.
• Lead site based mechanical defect elimination initiatives to minimise production downtime.
• Lead a cross business expert group to facilitate standardisation of approach and the sharing of good practice.
• Always demonstrate the highest personal health and safety standards and work effectively with other team members to carry out the tasks safely and effectively.
• Deputise in the absence of the Engineering Manager.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Chartered Mechanical Engineer status or significant equivalent professional experience.
• Membership of a recognised professional body such as the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) or equivalent.
• NEBOSH Safety Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Strong knowledge of British Standards relating to engineering plant, equipment, and maintenance practices.
• Proven experience in industrial manufacturing environments with expertise in mechanical maintenance and reliability-centred maintenance principles.

Personal Skills The Mechanical Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Strong leadership and coaching mindset with the ability to mentor and develop technical teams.
• Proactive and analytical problem-solver with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Engineer role

• Competitive starting salary of up to £65,000
• Benefits Package incl. 10% pension
• Training opportunities both internally and externally

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with leading with a world-wide Sugar Producer to recruit a Process Technician for its site in Newark. The Process Technician role comes with a starting salary of £45,400 + benefits package. If you’re an experienced Operator or Process Technician within a heavy industrial site are looking for work then upload your CV to apply today Responsibilities and duties of the Process Technician role Reporting to the Area Manager you will:  

• Manage the safe operation and efficient performance of the refinery and energy areas of the plant with a full understanding of how the plant operates.
• Provide expertise in the plant operation with full shift responsibility.
• Undertake inspections and monitor the plant, understanding abnormal situations and how to deal with these.
• Respond to any abnormal or emergency operating conditions to maintain production, whilst ensuring all health, safety and environmental regulations are complied with.
• Be responsible for the generation of steam and electrical power for internal and external customers.
• Carry out diagnostics as required on areas of plant in the event of any defects.
• Carry out first-line maintenance on plant as appropriate and skilled to do.
• Able to work a shift pattern made up of days and nights.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A level 3 qualification in Process Engineering or similar engineering discipline, a HNC would be highly desirable
• An IOSH Working Safely certificate is highly advantageous
• Experience on a steam raising plant, in a similar heavy industrial setting such as power generation, CHP, refineries etc.

Personal Skills The Process Technician role would suit someone who is:  

• Good communication skills and ability to prioritise work
• Ability to demonstrate practice hands-on skills, competence and knowledge of the process
• Experience working in a lean operating environment

Salary and benefits of the Process Technician role

• Competitive starting salary of £45,400
• Benefits Package incl. 10% pension
• Training opportunities both internally and externally

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Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading energy company to recruit a Procurement Officer for its CCGT site in Plymouth. The Procurement Officer role comes with a competitive starting salary and the opportunity to work in a hybrid capacity after probation. If you’re an experienced procurement professional, who is confident negotiating contracts and understands procurement principals then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Procurement Officer role Reporting to the Procurement Manager you will:  

• Source and procure goods and services to deliver optimal value for money while meeting service and quality requirements.
• Manage the full procurement lifecycle, from tendering and negotiation through to contract delivery and performance monitoring.
• Conduct competitive tender processes in line with company procurement policies and governance frameworks.
• Negotiate commercial and contractual terms to balance value, quality, and risk.
• Build and manage strong supplier relationships, driving performance improvements and resolving disputes when required.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and position procurement as a strategic partner.
• Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities and process improvements across the procurement function.
• Operate and maintain procurement systems and tools to support efficient purchasing and reporting.
• Work with HSEQ teams to ensure suppliers meet safety, quality, and compliance standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and undertake additional procurement and supply chain activities as required.

  Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Proven experience in a comparable procurement role managing end-to-end procurement processes.
• Strong understanding of contract law and experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Demonstrated ability to manage supplier performance and commercial risk.
• Experience working within industrial sectors such as power generation, petrochemical, or heavy engineering (desirable).
• Familiarity with procurement systems such as SAP and e-tendering platforms, with strong IT skills.

Personal Skills The Procurement Officer role would suit someone who is:  

• Highly organised and self-motivated, able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Strong communicator and influencer, skilled at building collaborative relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Analytical and adaptable, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

  Salary and benefits of the Procurement Officer role

• Competitive starting salary
• Ability to join a growing team with progression opportunities
• Working for a leading energy company

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with leading with a Power Generation company to recruit an Operations Technician for its Energy from Waste site in Milton Keynes. The Operations Technician role comes with a starting salary of up to £52,000 + benefits package. If you’re a Level 3 qualified operator, with experience on a power station, operating the DCS then upload your CV to apply today Responsibilities and duties of the Operations Technician role Reporting to the Shift Team Leader you will:  

• Ensure compliance with Environmental Permit requirements and report any incidents or breaches.
• Operate the plant safely and efficiently during normal operations, start-up, shutdown, and emergencies.
• Follow all Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental systems and relevant legislation.
• Participate in site HSE initiatives and contribute to safety forums.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Team to maintain optimal plant performance.
• Mentor and train new personnel on plant operations and compliance standards.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including shift handovers and maintenance records.
• Support continuous safe and efficient plant operation through proactive monitoring and communication.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• NVQ Level 3 or National Diploma in a relevant discipline (essential).
• WAMITAB Level 4 in Managing Thermal Treatment Facilities (desirable).
• Strong technical knowledge of combustion and boiler processes.
• Proven experience operating a heavy industrial plant, ideally a power station
• Ability to meet KPI targets and demonstrate relevant technical competency.

Personal Skills The Operations Technician role would suit someone who is:  

• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement.
• Effective communicator with the ability to coach and share knowledge.

Salary and benefits of the Operations Technician role

• Competitive starting salary of up to £52,000
• Benefits Package incl. bonus
• Training opportunities both internally and externally

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