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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy provider to recruit a SHE Coordinator to work on a CHP plant in Seascale. 

The SHE Coordinator role comes with a competitive salary, pension and additional benefits.

If you’re a SHE Coordinator with experience in heavy industrial settings, and are looking to work for an organisation that promotes safety, health and environmental compliance, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the SHE Coordinator role Reporting to the SHEQ Manager you will:

• Maintain a clear understanding of personal SHE responsibilities to yourself, colleagues, and the business.

• Provide accurate and relevant SHE advice, procedural direction, and guidance to px and contract personnel.

• Represent px and the SHE teams positively at internal and external forums.

• Contribute constructively, complete assigned actions, and report outcomes in a timely manner.

• Conduct worksite inspections to required standards, ensuring effective communication and close-out of action points.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH Managing Safely.

• Extensive experience in an industrial setting.

• Experience working within a legislative framework with agreed targets.

• Previous auditing experience.

Personal skills The SHE Coordinator role would suit someone who is:

• Proactive in encouraging positive safety actions and behaviours.

• Able to work effectively as part of a team, contributing and supporting colleagues.

• Willing to take on tasks to help the team and develop themselves.

• A strong communicator with the ability to engage at all levels.

 

Salary and benefits of the SHE Coordinator role

• Competitive salary

• Pension scheme

• Additional benefits

• Opportunities for development

Astute’s Power team is exclusively partnering with Seabank Power to recruit a Compliance Officer for its Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power station in Bristol.

The Compliance Officer role comes with a starting salary of £40,00 with flexibility for the right candidate + benefits.  If you’re a Compliance Officer and are looking to work for an organisation that offers a professional and friendly working environment, an on-going training and development program and a performance culture that encourages success then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Compliance Officer role Reporting to the HSE/Compliance & Performance Engineer, you will:

• Take charge of legal and other non-regulatory compliance requirements, internal HSE audits, DSE requirements, fire safety, task audits and site inspection.
• Deputise for incident reporting and investigation, confined space safety, reviewing HSE suggestions and concerns, safety rules audits, emergency exercises, reviewing plant modification requests, process safety management, HSE meetings, ISO45001/14001 Management System certification, external HSE audits and contract management/supervision.
• Assist with HSE KPIs and power station performance reporting.
• Be expected to have a level of involvement in liaison with and reporting to regulatory authorities, waste management and attend HSE conferences and forums.

  Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Holding a recognised HSE qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH is beneficial but not imperative.
• Strong understanding of HSE principals. 
• ISO 45001 / 14001

  Personal skills The Compliance Officer role would suit someone who is:

• An individual who can operate both independently and as part of a team.
• Capable of working with and alongside others as required across a range of departments. 
• Strong IT skills 
• Able to work flexibly and on your own initiative.
• Possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Having a can-do attitude – prepared to get hands on when necessary to achieve the company objectives e.g. confined space atmosphere testing.

 

Salary and benefits of the Compliance Officer role

• Starting salary of £40,000 with flexibility for the right candidate. 
• Additional overtime (x1.5) available as required and during outage periods.
• Private medical, annual bonus, salary sacrifice pension, flexible working, social events, cycle to work and EV leasing schemes.
• Monday to Friday working hours 

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading organisation in the power generation sector to recruit a Maintenance Manager to work at an Energy from Waste facility in Dundee.

This crucial Maintenance Manager role comes with a competitive salary of up to £75,000 plus benefits such as £7,500 car allowance, pension, private medical insurance and bonus up to 12.5%. 

If you’re an experienced Maintenance Manager with a background in power generation or heavy process industries 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 Facility Manager, you will:

• Lead and develop a team of multi-skilled technicians, embedding a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

• Manage all aspects of plant maintenance to maximise availability and efficiency.

• Plan and oversee maintenance outages, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

• Take responsibility for procurement, contractor management, and ensuring value for money across maintenance activities.

• Monitor budgets and expenditure, contributing to long-term financial planning.

• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, company policies, and industry standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 50001, 55001).

• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver maintenance strategies and improvement projects.

• Maintain oversight of critical spares and stock control to support reliability.

  Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, or a related Engineering discipline.

• Health and Safety qualification (NEBOSH or equivalent).

• Proven leadership in a maintenance or engineering role within a power station or similar heavy process industry (EfW, Biomass, CCGT, Refinery, Petrochemical, Marine, etc.).

• Strong understanding of statutory compliance, including PSSR, LOLER, and PUWER.

• Experience with rotating plant, steam systems, and balance of plant equipment.

• Proficiency with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

  Personal skills The Maintenance Manager role would suit someone who:

• Has excellent leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to motivate and develop teams.

• Possesses strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Is commercially astute with experience managing budgets and procurement.

• Communicates effectively with colleagues, contractors, and regulators.

• Is adaptable, resilient, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Manager role

• Up to £75,000 per year + 12.5% bonus, 10% pension, £7,500pa car allowance. 

• Company benefits package.

• Full-time, site-based role (40 hours per week).

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  Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading timber manufacturing company based in North Ayrshire who supply the UK and Irish markets with product for construction, pallet wood and fencing industries. The Maintenance Manager will be responsible for all maintenance mechanical and electrical work, automation, site projects and maintenance systems on the sawmill site If you’re an experienced Maintenance Manager or lead looking to step up, with a background in timber processing and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties Working as the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Lead the Maintenance team of fitters and electricians to deliver high performance process efficiency
• Demonstrate strong leadership and team management skills to ensure performance of people and equipment is optimised.
• Ensure the Maintenance function operates to the site required Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
•  Planning and developing PEMAC / CMMS systems to deliver maximum line/process efficiency including energy, plant services and utilities.
• Delivery of KPIs: downtime, uptime, PM schedules and workflow.
• Responsible for cost management in the maintenance and engineering functions, delivering costs to weekly KPI budgets including energy and projects.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Qualification in Engineering – mechanical & electrical background
• Knowledge of maintenance strategies e.g. RCM, TPM, Asset Management desirable.
• Minimum 10 years’ maintenance/engineering management experience is essential; sawmilling or heavy industry experience is an advantage.

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

• Experienced with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail

    Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Manager role  

• Competitive salary up to £60,000
• Pension scheme
• Progression opportunity
• Company benefits

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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 Heating Engineer to cover their energy centres in the East London area. The Heating 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 Gas 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 Heating Engineer role would suit someone who is:

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

    Salary and benefits of the Heating Engineer role

• £45,636 - £57,937 
• 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 global EPC contractor, to recruit a Design Development and Project Manager for an industrial waste water treatment project in North London. 

The Design Development and Project Manager role offers a flexible salary of c.£65,000 + benefits. 

If you’re an Project/Design Manager professional looking to work on a major infrastructure project with a company that prioritises safety, sustainability, and professional development, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will:

• Oversee technical project management activities across key work packages.
• Review and approve designs, ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards.
• Work closely with technical advisors to guarantee engineering excellence.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and contractor performance.
• Ensure adherence to site regulations and client regulations.
• Support construction and design quality assurance processes.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• 5-8 years of experience in project management within large-scale infrastructure or industrial projects.
• Proven ability to oversee multiple workstreams and manage stakeholders.
• Experience with design approvals and construction quality assurance.

Personal skills The Project Manager role would suit someone who:

• Has a dynamic and adaptable approach to project delivery.
• Is confident in managing technical discussions and approving designs.
• Works effectively under pressure and can balance multiple priorities.
• Communicates clearly and collaborates well with internal and external stakeholders.

Salary and benefits of the Project Manager role

• Flexible salary of c.£65,000 + benefits 

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading client in the power generation sector to recruit an Assistant Shift Team Leader to work at their Energy from Waste power plant in Dundee, Scotland. 

This crucial Assistant Shift Team Leader role comes with a salary of ££48,494 + benefits. 

If you’re an experienced engineer or technician with a background in Energy from Waste or a similar process industry 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 Shift Team Leader, you will:

• Support the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the Energy from Waste facility.
• Assist in overseeing plant operations from the control room and on-site.
• Implement and enforce health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Carry out routine plant inspections, maintenance, and adjustments.
• Control and operate the Safe System of Work as an Authorised Person.
• Maintain accurate operational records and reports.
• Participate in ongoing training and development.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A recognised engineering qualification in a relevant discipline.
• IOSH
• Authorised Person or Senior Authorised Person status in Safe Systems of Work (desirable).
• Experience working in a similar environment such as power generation, chemical, defence, etc. 
• Strong understanding of regulatory, environmental, and HSE requirements.

Personal skills

The Assistant Shift Team Leader role would suit someone who:

• Works effectively in a team and independently.
• Has strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Is adaptable and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Is comfortable working shifts, at height, and in confined spaces.

Salary and benefits of the Assistant Shift Team Leader role

• £48,494 
• Shift rotation 

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