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Astute’s Power team is exclusively partnering with a leading timber manufacturer to recruit a Project Engineer based in Scotland with the ability to carry out national travel. 

This crucial Project Engineer role comes with a competitive salary and benefits.

If you’re a Project Engineer with experience in engineering solutions for biomass systems and are looking to work with an organisation that values sustainability and innovation, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Customer Engineering Manager, you will:

• Develop and improve maintenance plans and tasks to ensure maximum plant availability.
• Liaise with field service engineers and site personnel to understand and optimise maintenance requirements.
• Analyse boiler performance data, diagnose issues, and provide technical solutions for performance improvement.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement preventative measures to enhance operational reliability.
• Maintain and enhance the Pirana system for industrial heat and installed assets at customer sites.
• Provide guidance and support to the sales team regarding technical queries for new and existing projects.
• Assist with technical reporting, including system performance and compliance reporting.
• Proactively comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations, ensuring the upkeep of certifications and compliance standards.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline (or equivalent qualifications with relevant experience).
• Proven experience in a maintenance or reliability role, preferably in a relevant industry such as biomass or industrial heat systems.
• Experience in troubleshooting and providing customer support, particularly in a field service context.
• Strong technical skills with the ability to analyse performance data and implement practical solutions.
• A full UK driving licence, with the flexibility to travel across the UK and stay away from home as needed.

Personal skills

The Project Engineer role would suit someone who:

• Is a collaborative team player, capable of developing constructive relationships with customers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Possesses excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Can make confident decisions and think creatively to resolve issues.

Salary and benefits of the Project Engineer role

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• Company benefits package
• Opportunities for career development and professional growth

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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.

Responsibilities and duties of the Operations Manager role Reporting to the Site Manager, you will:

• 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.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• 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.

  Personal skills The Operations Manager role would suit someone who is:

• 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.

  Salary and benefits of the Operations Manager role

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

• Long service awards and employee recognition programme.

• Flexible benefits package.

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading timber manufacturer to recruit a Service Engineer based in Scotland with national travel. 

This crucial Service Engineer role comes with a competitive salary + benefits.

If you’re a Service Engineer with experience in industrial plant maintenance and troubleshooting, and are looking to work with an organisation that values integrity and prioritises its people, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Customer Engineering Manager, you will:

• Perform planned preventative and corrective maintenance on industrial biomass steam boilers and associated systems.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve plant breakdowns and technical issues efficiently. • Carry out routine servicing and inspections of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation equipment. • Manage and oversee specialist sub-contractors on-site, ensuring compliance with site requirements and safety standards. • Record and report maintenance tasks using the company’s computerised maintenance system (Pirana). • Ensure all health, safety, and environmental regulations are adhered to on-site.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A minimum of HND or equivalent qualification, or a time-served apprenticeship in a mechanical/electrical engineering discipline.

• At least 2 years’ relevant experience in an industrial environment, ideally with an electrical bias. • Experience with field service and support, particularly in troubleshooting customer problems. • A full UK driving licence.

Personal skills

The Service Engineer role would suit someone who:

• Demonstrates excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Has strong planning, organisational, and problem-solving abilities. • Can develop constructive relationships with customers, installers, and the internal team.

Salary and benefits of the Service Engineer role

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.

• Travel and accommodation provided when staying away from home for work. • Company benefits including health and safety certifications, training opportunities, and more.

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with one of the leading energy providers in the UK, they are looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer to cover their energy centres in the East London area. The Maintenance Engineer will play a vital part in the corrective and preventative maintenance activities in all areas of the process which will include plant rooms, pumping stations, district heating pipework and heat metering equipment. If you’re an experienced Maintenance Engineer with commercial or industrial scale experience, then submit your CV to apply today.     Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Energy Centre Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Be responsible for maintaining the district heating assets including, boilers, plant rooms, pipework networks and pumping stations covering corrective, preventive and predictive maintenance
• Assist the O&M Team Leaders with both electrical and mechanical maintenance
• Be involved with improvements in performance of assets
• Ensure health and safety is adhered to across complex commercial environments
• Travel to surrounding sites to perform maintenance on district heating network
• Participate in call-out rota, 1 in 5

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Hold an ONC/NVQ Level 3 in a relevant Engineering Discipline
• Knowledge and experience in maintaining commercial heating and pipework systems, heat generation and heat transfer equipment
• Experience with the safe isolation and re-commissioning of plant/pipework and electrical systems
• Health and Safety knowledge – IOSH and/or NEBOSH are desirable
• Full UK Driving Licence

    Personal skills The Maintenance Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Experienced with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Great work ethic

    Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Engineer role

• £45,636 - £57,937 salary bracket. 
• 1/5 call out rotation with £4000 retainer paid + OT 
• London living allowance of £3550 for eligible candidates 
• 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company van and fuel card 

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading timber manufacturer and energy provider to recruit a Shift Electrician to work at their site in Invergordon.

This crucial Shift Electrician role comes with a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as plenty of opportunity for overtime.

If you’re a qualified Electrician with experience in an industrial environment and are looking to work with an organisation that values integrity and prioritises its people, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will:

    • Carry out electrical maintenance across all areas of the plant.

    • Conduct fault diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repairs on electrical equipment.     • Perform visual inspections and ensure machinery operates efficiently.     • Work with the maintenance system to complete scheduled preventative maintenance tasks.     • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.     • Assist with incident investigations and implement corrective actions.     • Maintain accurate records of electrical repairs and inventory. Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

    • Time-served Electrician qualification with relevant industrial experience.

    • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.     • Knowledge of single and three-phase motors.     • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.     • Experience with planned preventative maintenance systems. Personal skills

The Electrician role would suit someone who:

    • Has strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.

    • Communicates effectively with colleagues and contractors.     • Can work independently and as part of a team.     • Is well-organised with good attention to detail. Salary and benefits of the Electrician role

    • Competitive salary

    • Benefits package     • Shift pattern including nights and OT opportunities   

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading global provider of environmental solutions a to recruit a Technical Plant Engineer on a 6 month contract for its energy facility in Cornwall.     The Technical Plant Engineer role comes with a daily rate up to £650.  Key skills required for the Technical Plant Engineer role  

• Degree or higher qualification in engineering or management discipline
• Expertise with industrial boilers, pressure parts welding and lifting.
• Experience in power generation, or heavy process/engineering industries.
• Understanding and experience of environmental legislation and management systems.
• Project management experience
• Ideally a Chartered engineer or working towards Chartered status.

  Location, day rate and timeframe of the Technical Plant Engineer role  

• St Austell, Cornwall
• Inside IR35
• 6 month contract
• Daily rate up to £650. 

 

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 a Control and Instrumentation Engineer for its Combined Heat & Power Plant in East London. 

This Control and Instrumentation Engineer role offers a competitive salary, pension and opportunities for career progression.

If you’re a Control and Instrumentation Engineer with experience working in a 24/7 heavy process industry, submit your CV today.

  Responsibilities and duties of the Control and Instrumentation Engineer role Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will:

• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance across control systems, instrumentation and electrical equipment.

• Manage the site DCS, including alarms, logic changes, system checks and contractor support.

• Ensure compliance with safety, engineering and legislative standards, including ATEX/DSEAR and functional safety requirements.

• Improve plant reliability through structured analysis and proactive engineering actions.

• Support site safety programmes, audits and investigations.

• Provide technical guidance and coaching to colleagues.

• Lead engineering projects and manage change processes.

• Maintain accurate technical documentation and engineering procedures.

• Manage budgets, service contracts and procurement within assigned cost centres.

• Contribute to ISO, quality and compliance activities, and participate in the duty manager rota.

  Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• HNC (or equivalent) in controls, instrumentation or a related discipline.

• Industrial experience in a 24/7, process or energy environment.

• Knowledge of EC&I standards, DCS systems and maintenance practices.

• Experience with outage planning, contractor management and SHEQ processes.

• Competence in using maintenance management systems and technical reporting.

• Background in managing budgets, contracts and engineering improvements.

  Personal skills The Control and Instrumentation Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Methodical, with a strong focus on reliability and continuous improvement.

• A clear communicator able to work collaboratively across teams.

• Committed to maintaining safety, compliance and engineering quality.

  Salary and benefits of the Control and Instrumentation Engineer role

• Competitive salary

• Company pension and benefits package

• Training and professional development opportunities

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading O&M provider in the energy sector to recruit an Operations Production Engineer for its combined heat and power plant in Seascale, Cumbria.

The Operations Production Engineer role comes with a competitive salary, industry-leading pension, and a shift-based working pattern.

If you’re an Operations Production Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that places people, safety and integrity at the centre of its operations, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Operations Production Engineer role Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:

• Support the delivery of site operational strategies, ensuring consistent performance across day and shift teams.

• Lead and develop operational personnel, promoting safe, reliable and efficient plant operation.

• Oversee the coordination of work control processes, chairing relevant meetings and ensuring operational impacts are clearly communicated.

• Act as an operational subject matter expert on compliance, incident response, functional safety and site standards.

• Monitor daily operating data, production losses and plant status, ensuring accurate reporting and timely action close-out.

• Provide operational support during plant upsets or incidents and deputise for the Operations Manager when required.

• Drive continuous improvement across plant performance, processes and procedures, keeping up to date with industry trends and regulatory requirements.

• Build effective relationships across the site, contractors and external stakeholders, representing Operations professionally at all times.

• Maintain Senior Authorised Person competencies, including LV and HV authorisation, and ensure adherence to Safe Working Procedures.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• HNC in a relevant engineering discipline or working towards completion.

• Process Principles Operations 1, 2 and 3 or equivalent operational qualifications.

• Experience in a continuous process or production environment.

• Familiarity with Safe Systems of Work, including permit to work, risk assessments and incident control.

Personal skills The Operations Production Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• A proactive leader who can guide and mentor operational teams.

• Highly organised, able to balance safety, commercial and operational priorities.

• Calm under pressure with strong decision-making abilities in abnormal or emergency situations.

• An effective communicator, confident in influencing, presenting and coordinating across departments.

• Committed to continuous improvement and professional development.

 

Salary and benefits of the Operations Production Engineer role

• Competitive salary and shift allowance

• Excellent company pension scheme

• Opportunities for further training, authorisations and career development

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

This Mechanical Engineer Team Lead role comes with a salary of £50,000 - £66,000 per year plus benefits and has Monday to Friday working hours. If you’re an experienced Mechanical Technician or Engineer with a background in heavy process industries or defence, submit your CV to apply today.

 

Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Engineer Team Lead role Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will:

• 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

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• 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

Personal skills The Mechanical Engineer Team Lead role would suit someone who is:

• Comfortable working in a demanding environment

• Effective at prioritising and decision-making

• Confident with written and verbal communication

• Computer literate

 

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Engineer Team Lead role

• £50,000 - £66,000 + 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 

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