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Kelsey Bakovljev

Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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Jobs
Maintenance Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading timber processor to recruit a Maintenance Engineer for its Troon site.  The Maintenance Engineer role comes with a competitive hourly rate + 30% shift allowance and additional benefits.  If you’re a multiskilled Maintenance Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that is a recognised leader in their industry, then submit your CV to apply today.                  Responsibilities and duties  Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor you will:
  • Carry out reactive and proactive maintenance on production plant and equipment.
  • Installation of new equipment
  • Fault find and resolve problems on equipment.
  • Participate in both summer and winter plant overhauls.
  • Complete work permits as required. 
Professional qualifications  We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Time-served multi skilled maintenance professional
  • Experience in similar heavy processing environment. 
  • Relevant engineering qualification in either mechanical or electrical. 
  • Multiskilled 
   Personal skills The Maintenance Engineer role would suit someone who is:
  • Excellent with planning and attention to detail
  • Able to work individually or part of a team.
  • Self-motivated. 
  Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Engineer role 
  • Competitive salary
  • Shift allowance

Operations Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy provider to recruit a Shift Operations Technician to work at a CCGT plant in Nottinghamshire. This crucial Shift Operations Technician role comes with a salary of £34,700 – 52,100 + £14,285 shift allowance + benefits. If you’re a Shift Operations Technician with experience in power generation 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 Manager, you will:
  • Operate and monitor plant equipment to ensure safe and efficient performance, maintaining high levels of reliability and availability.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot issues to prevent operational interruptions, working closely with maintenance teams.
  • Conduct mechanical and electrical isolations, ensuring compliance with site safety rules and environmental regulations.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to team knowledge-sharing.
  • Assist in emergency response procedures and ensure the safe application of work processes on-site.
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Experience within a process industry, ideally in power generation or similar sectors.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
  • Knowledge of plant operations best practices and safety standards.
  • IOSH or NEBOSH desirable
Personal skills The Shift Operations Technician role would suit someone who:
  • Is proactive and adaptable, with a flexible approach to shift work, including nights and weekends.
  • Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety and environmental standards.
  • Has a self-motivated mindset and is dedicated to continuous learning and development.
Salary and benefits of the Shift Operations Technician role
  • £32,700 – 52,100 per annum, dependent on experience
  • £14,285 shift allowance 
  • Comprehensive benefits package including pension, holiday entitlement, and training opportunities.

Project Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

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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Senior Authorised Person - UKPN
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Power team is exclusively partnering with a growing servicing company in the power sector to recruit a Senior Authorised Person (SAP) for its operations across the South East of England, including Essex, Suffolk, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire. 

The Senior Authorised Person role comes with a competitive and flexible salary, pension, and additional benefits. 

If you’re an experienced Senior Authorised Person with UKPN authorisation up to 11kV and are looking for a new opportunity, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Authorised Person role

Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, you will:

  • Plan and oversee power outages related to electrical maintenance and vegetation management.

  • Apply and remove safety measures, including earths, backfeeds, and generation connections.

  • Lead and manage the electrical provision team, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with regulations.

  • Support the delivery of power outage programmes while maintaining compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

  • Monitor budgets associated with electrical works, ensuring cost-effective operations.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • UKPN Senior Authorised Person status up to 11KV overhead lines. 

  • HNC qualification in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.

  • Applications from other DNOs will be considered, strictly no IDNOs. 
  • Underground and field control certification highly desirable. 
  • Full UK Driving Licence.

Personal skills

The Senior Authorised Person role would suit someone who is:

  • Highly safety-conscious with a meticulous approach to compliance.

  • A strong leader with experience managing teams and subcontractors.

  • Skilled in problem-solving and decision-making under operational constraints.

  • Organised and efficient in planning and executing power outages.

Salary and benefits of the Senior Authorised Person role
  • Competitive and flexible salary and benefits package.

  • 23 days holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays.

  • Annual bonus scheme and share options.

  • Robust pension scheme.

  • Private healthcare options, including online GP access.

  • National gym membership discounts.

  • Employee recognition programmes and volunteering days.


Power Systems Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Power team is partnering with an energy provider to recruit a Power Systems Engineer based near Coventry, Nottingham or Kingswinford on a hybrid basis. 

The Power Systems Engineer role comes with a salary of £51,620 - £65,907 + additional benefits. 

If you’re an Electrical Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that supports the UK energy transition, then submit your CV to apply today.

 

Responsibilities and duties of the Power Systems Engineer role Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will:
  • Deliver dynamic analysis and compliance studies for power systems projects

  • Lead the technical aspects of project delivery, reporting, and proposals

  • Build and maintain client relationships to support future business opportunities

  • Conduct studies related to voltage fluctuations and earthing

  • Support developers with grid connection requirements

 

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • A degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

  • At least two years of experience with UK Grid Code compliance studies

  • Proficiency in DIgSILENT PowerFactory and knowledge of ETAP, IPSA, CDEGS, or XGSLAB

 

Personal skills The Power Systems Engineer role would suit someone who is:
  • Able to work collaboratively within a project team

  • Capable of analysing complex technical problems

  • Effective in both written and verbal communication

  • Focused on meeting customer and project needs

 

Salary and benefits of the Power Systems Engineer role
  • Salary of up to £65,907 depending on experience

  • Pension scheme

  • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

  • Bonus opportunities

  • Flexible working options

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Multiskilled Maintenance Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a timber manufacturer and energy provider to recruit a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician to work at their CHP plant in Invergordon.

This Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician role offers a competitive salary, opportunity for overtime and a benefits package. 

If you are an experienced maintenance professional with experience in industrial environments, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will:

  • Diagnose and repair faults in key technical process equipment to ensure the reliability and consistency of plant operations.
  • Perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Conduct inspections on plant equipment, including motors, pumps, gearboxes, and hydraulic systems.
  • Adhere to health, safety, and environmental compliance standards, promoting a culture of accountability.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues with motor controls, pressure and temperature sensors, and other control systems.
  • Provide support for PLC fault-finding and control system maintenance.
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance work, system changes, and equipment configurations.
Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Time-served, dual-trained electrical/mechanical engineer with experience in an industrial setting.
  • City & Guilds/NVQ qualification or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
  • Strong IT skills with the ability to maintain accurate maintenance records.
Personal skills

The Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician role would suit someone who:

  • Ability to be flexible around shift pattern including nights. 
  • Communicates effectively with colleagues and contractors.
  • Has a strong focus on safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Salary and benefits of the Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician role
  • A competitive benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Flexible around shift pattern including nights. 

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Electrical Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

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

The Electrical Technician role comes with a starting salary of £53,829, rising to £59,811 following successful probation, in addition to a bonus, pension, flexible working and a range of other benefits.

If you’re an Electrical Technician and are looking to work for an organisation that operates a major UK power station, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Technician role Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will:
  • Carry out routine maintenance, repairs and installations on a range of electrical systems

  • Undertake fault finding and troubleshooting to maintain plant availability

  • Use the maintenance management system for work scheduling and reporting

  • Manage external contractors and supervise on-site works

  • Deliver small plant improvement projects from design to implementation

  • Work with high and low voltage systems including transformers, motors, switchgear and actuators

  • Operate in compliance with ATEX equipment requirements

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Apprentice trained 
  • Minimum of a level 3 qualification in electrical engineering or similar 
  • Experience working in power generation, or alternatively another similar heavy process industry such as steel works, petrochemical, etc. 
  • Ex-forces applications welcomed. 
Personal skills The Electrical Technician role would suit someone who is:
  • Able to work independently and manage technical tasks

  • Competent in using IT for day-to-day activities

  • Clear and effective in communication at all levels

  • Willing to work flexibly across a range of technical challenges

 

Salary and benefits of the Electrical Technician role
  • Starting salary: £53,829, rising to £59,811 post-probation

  • Annual bonus

  • Private medical insurance

  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme

  • Relocation assistance

  • Flexible working options

  • Cycle to work and EV leasing schemes

  • Social and team events

  • Paid overtime at 1.5x base rate (available as required and during outages)


Operations Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute are looking for an Operations Technician to join the expanding Operations Team on a Combined Heat and Power facility in East London. Utilising the latest technology, the site is producing 17MW of Heat & Power from used fats, oils and greases (FOGS) from the local area.   Reporting to the Site Operations Supervisor you will be part of a Shift Team (sometimes alone) responsible for the safe and efficient running of the CHP in line with business and statutory needs. If you have the right skills & experience and want to find out more, please get in touch!     Responsibilities and duties: As an Operations Technician, you will be responsible for:
  • Operating the plant to ensure compliance in line with Company and Client procedures
  • Carrying out first line maintenance to ensure plant availability and performance is at a high level whilst ensuring adherence with safety, environmental and statutory requirements.
  • Identifying and reporting plant defects, observations and anomalies that may affect the safety of the site or operation of the plant
  • Completing assigned safety duties, including safe systems of work, setting people to work and the company’s safety systems
  • Assisting the Operations Supervisor with projects and outage preparation
  • Controlling the offloading of materials onto site, this may include road tanker fuel, oil and urea deliveries and directing the right material to dedicated storage tanks.
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • C&G/NVQ Level 3 minimum in Engineering/Plant Operations or Apprentice qualified
  • IOSH or H&S certificate
    Personal skills The Operations Technician would suit someone with:
  • Mechanical/Electrical maintenance skillset
  • Minimum 3 years of experience working in Power Generation in an Operations based role
  • Royal Navy Marine Engineer Leading Marine Engineers are welcome to apply
  • Comfortable working alone and as part of a time during a shift
    Salary and benefits of the Operations Technician role
  • Competitive Salary
  • Excellent Benefits Package
  • Opportunity to join a CHP power plant
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EC&I Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy provider to recruit an EC&I Technician to work on a CHP plant in Seascale.  This crucial EC&I Technician has Monday to Friday working hours and the salary can be discussed upon application.  If you’re an EC&I Technician who has completed an apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification, submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Site Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for:
  • Fault finding, installing and maintaining, 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 EC&I engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 3 / HNC or equivalent
  • Knowledge and understanding of maintenance on controls and instrumentation equipment
  • Experience working in a maintenance position in a similar industry. 
    Personal skills The EC and I Technician role would suit someone who:  
  • Has a positive attitude and is able to take initiative on site. 
  • Adheres to SHEQ regulations. 
  • Able to work Monday to Friday fixed hours. 
    Salary and benefits of the EC and I Technician role  
  • Competitive Salary and benefits package 
 

Mechanical Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

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.

This Mechanical Engineer 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 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 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 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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