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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

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading O&M provider to recruit an EC and I Engineer for its Energy from Waste power plant in Hull. 

The EC and I Engineer role offers a competitive salary, pension scheme, and excellent opportunities for professional development.

If you’re an experienced EC and I Engineer seeking to contribute to a site that’s driving innovation in sustainable energy, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities and duties of the EC and I Engineer role

Reporting to the E&M Manager, you will be responsible for leading all aspects of electrical, control, and instrumentation engineering on site.

Your duties will include:

• Ensuring compliance with functional safety, cyber security, and hazardous area management standards.

• Managing EC&I maintenance systems, contracts, and reporting to meet operational and safety requirements.

• Supervising and developing your team, maintaining high levels of competence and performance.

• Overseeing safety planning, scheduling, and execution of EC&I works for both internal and external resources.

• Supporting key site processes, including CMMS, maintenance workflows, and strategic spares management.

• Leading fault diagnosis, investigations, and improvement initiatives across EC&I systems.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in electrical, control, or instrumentation engineering.

• Time-served apprenticeship in a relevant discipline.

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification.

• Proven experience in a power generation, energy from waste, or similar heavy industrial environment.

• Strong knowledge of EC&I legislation, standards, and best practice.

• Competence in Microsoft Office and maintenance management systems.

Personal skills

The EC and I Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• A proactive leader, capable of managing and developing technical teams.

• Diligent in maintaining high safety and engineering standards.

• Skilled in problem-solving and continuous improvement.

• Able to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation.

• Committed to operational excellence and professional integrity.

Salary and benefits of the EC and I Engineer role

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

• Pension scheme and generous holiday allowance

• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression

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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Astute’s Power team is exclusively partnering with Seabank Power Ltd to recruit two Operation Technicians for its Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power station in Bristol. The Operations Technician roles come with a starting salary of £49,881, rising to £59,881 following a successful probationary period. Additional benefits include a shift allowance, OT at 1.5x, private medical, annual bonus, pension contribution and more. If you’re an experienced Operations Technician 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 Operations Technician role Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:

• Be part of a shift team that operates a CCGT power station  using a DCS system
• Ensure the plant is operated safely, efficiently, and with  due regard to the environment
• Operate the day-to-day interfaces between Seabank Power  Limited, its customers, and National Grid
• Carry out routine operational checks, first line fault finding  and troubleshooting to ensure plant availability is maintained
• Prepare plant for maintenance, including the  implementation of Seabank Safety Rules
• Help to implement the SPL emergency procedures

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Have previous experience performing the role or its equivalent
• Have a recognised engineering qualification, ideally through an apprenticeship 
• Have an understanding of CCGT power station plant or similar Process Technology
• Be computer literate with a good operational knowledge of DCS systems

  Personal skills

The Operations Technician role would suit someone who can:

• Demonstrate an ability to self-motivate and  contribute to the overall management and continued improvement of  Seabank
• Work flexibly and on their own initiative
• Make technical decisions based on available information
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate a sound engineering approach

  Salary and benefits of the Operations Technician role

• Starting salary of £49,881, rising to £59,881 following a successful probationary period
• Shift allowance 
• Overtime at 1.5x 
• Private medical insurance 
• Bonus opportunity 
• Pension contribution 

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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