Tim Norford

Astute People are very proudly partnered with a company in the anaerobic digestions sector who're looking to recruit a member of their site team. We're looking for someone who enjoys working outdoors, someone who is perhaps from an agricultural background and someone who can drive mobile plant. 

The Plant Operator role will be paying a great salary with overtime potential and we're open to speaking to people with different levels of experience and the salary discussed will reflect this. If you enjoy working outside, like being part of a team and want to learn and progress in the renewable energy sector, please apply below. Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Operator role

Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:

• Support the safe, efficient daily operation of an anaerobic digestion plant
• Monitor and optimise performance via the control system
• Manage material intake and feeding in line with operational plans
• Record and report plant data and performance metrics
• Complete routine inspections, checks and basic first-line maintenance
• Identify and escalate faults or process issues
• Conduct routine sampling of the organic material and process monitoring
• Operate the weighbridge and maintain accurate documentation
• Maintain site security, housekeeping and compliance with permits and procedures
• Assist with maintenance activities and participate in the on-call rota, including weekends and bank holidays

 

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Experience working in an agricultural, process-driven, industrial or energy environment
• Strong awareness of health, safety and environmental compliance
• Basic mechanical aptitude with the ability to undertake first-line maintenance
• IT literacy and confidence working with plant control or monitoring systems
• A full UK driving licence.

 

Personal skills

The Plant Operator role would suit someone who is:

• Proactive and safety-conscious.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on operational environment.
• Methodical with strong attention to detail.
• Flexible and willing to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
• A strong team player with good communication skills.

 

Salary and benefits of the Plant Operator role

• Salary is dependant on level, please enquire with Astute
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development
• Mon to Fri position with paid 1 in 4 or 5 weekend rota 
• Opportunity to work within a growing renewable energy sector

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Electrical Technician – Onshore Wind

Inverness - with regional travel

£34,000 + overtime & development

 

Astute are exclusively partnered with a global OEM Renewables Business who are looking for a Wind Turbine Technician / Electrical Technician to join their business. The main purpose of the role would be to work in a team who will service and maintain their onshore wind turbines. To be considered for this role you must have Level 3 Electrical qualifications and be from the wind industry, or you’ll be from another sector performing electrical maintenance in a heavy industrial environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Field Area Manager, as a Wind Turbine Technician / Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on wind turbines
• The installation and retrofitting of key electrical components
• Fault diagnosis and rectification
• Generating detailed reports on the work completed
• Covering multiple sites in your region when required, perhaps staying overnight and having periods away from home
• Working at heights
• Other duties as required

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for an Electrical Technician with the following:

• A level 3 electrical qualification is essential
• 18th edition hugely desirable
• Commercial or industrial experience and the desire to work in renewable energy
• A full UK driving licence is essential
• Excellent health and safety awareness and the ability to work at heights (full training to be provided)
• A cracking work ethic and the flexibility to stay away when required

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• A salary of £34,000 which will increase with training and overtime
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance 4 x salary
• Employee wellness programme for you and your family
• Company van (for work use), PPE and Tools
• Excellent training and career development with courses provided

 

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to

[email protected] or ring 02393 910108 and ask to speak to Tim Norford who can tell you more.

Electrical Supervisor - Construction UK Wide £40,000 - £50,000 DOE     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading EPC company in the renewable energy sector, to support with a pipeline of utility scale solar site constructions across the UK. The Electrical Supervisor role comes with a salary between £40,000 - £50,000 + KPI driven bonus and other company benefits with excellent development and progression opportunities. If you’re a qualified Electrician with excellent understanding of installation works and are looking to work for an organisation that is a leader in the renewable energy sector, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Site Manager you will:

• Plan, supervise and coordinate subcontractors performing electrical construction works.
• Review electrical installation works carried out against specifications, supplier manuals and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure all team has relevant training, tools, and equipment.
• Complete Construction site documentation in a timely manner.
• Ensure all HSQE is maintained to the highest standards and in compliance with UK HSE and CDM regulations and task specific RAMS.
• Review works in accordance with inspection and test plans.
• Identify and escalate any NCR’s or risks to budget, programme or quality to Site or Project Management teams.
• Review and check material deliveries.

    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• Qualified electrician, BS7671 17th or 18th edition.
• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation/ Maintenance.
• C&G 2391 Inspection and Testing highly desirable.
• SSSTS or SMSTS qualification is highly desirable.

    Personal skills: The Electrical Supervisor role would suit someone who is:

• Experience in Renewable Energy technologies in the UK, specifically Solar PV/ Battery Storage is highly advantageous.
• Desire to work for a leader in renewable energy, or international company.
• Clean UK driving license.

    Salary and benefits of the Electrical Supervisor role:

• Salary from £40,000 - £50,000 DOE.
• 7.5% KPI driven bonus.
• Mobile, PC, PPE.
• 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays.
• Company benefits.

    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 07458 142487 to speak to Harry Slade who can tell you more.   INDREN

Astute’s Renewables team is very proudly partnered with a huge player in the global solar market. We have a focus on the UK market for them and we’re actively looking for a Solar Technician / Solar Engineer to join the team. The client delivers varying services, from O&M to full design and system integration. This position is field based and we’re looking for a Solar Technician / Solar Engineer with a basic salary of up to £45,000 and you’d also receive a hugely impressive benefits package. Large scale / utility scale solar experience is key in achieving the top end of the salary bracket. If you’re a Solar Technician or Solar Engineer looking to work for a key organisation in the market, then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Regional Manager you will:  

• Planned and reactive works across a variety of ground mount solar assets
• Testing and inspecting the electrical systems, tracing faults and rectifying where possible
• Liaising with specialist equipment suppliers to troubleshoot issues on site
• Daily reports on the work carried out on site
• Fault finding on both AC and DC systems
• Taking into account all HSE legislation when carrying out any work
• Supervising third party contractors on site if and when required
• Participating in an occasional weekend rota, with additional pay as a result
• Occasional working and staying away

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Utility scale solar experience is key for this area
• Level 3 electrical qualifications
• 2391 test and inspection
• HV AP is  desirable
• Good working knowledge of key industry instruments and testing equipment

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

• Dynamic and who enjoys fault-finding
• Knowledgeable about SCADA and CCTV systems as well as solar
• Willing to travel

Salary and benefits of the Solar Engineer role  

• £38,000 - £45,000 salary, depending on experience
• Weekend rota with additional payment
• KPI related bonus
• Training and progression
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance
• Company van
• Mobile phone, laptop and PPE

Wind Turbine Technician / Electrical Technician – Onshore Wind

Thurso

£34,000 + overtime and allowances

 

Astute are exclusively partnered with a global OEM Renewables Business who are looking for a Wind Turbine Technician / Electrical Technician to join their business. The main purpose of the role would be to work in a team who will service and maintain their onshore wind turbines.

To be considered for this role you must have Level 3 Electrical qualifications and be from the wind industry, or you’ll be from another sector performing electrical maintenance in a heavy industrial environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Field Area Manager, as a Wind Turbine Technician / Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on wind turbines
• The installation and retrofitting of key electrical components
• Fault diagnosis and rectification
• Generating detailed reports on the work completed
• Covering multiple sites in your region when required, perhaps staying overnight and having periods away from home
• Working at heights
• Other duties as required

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for an Electrical Technician with the following:

• A level 3 electrical qualification is essential
• 18th edition hugely desirable
• Commercial or industrial experience and the desire to work in renewable energy
• A full UK driving licence is essential
• Excellent health and safety awareness and the ability to work at heights (full training to be provided)
• A cracking work ethic and the flexibility to stay away when required

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• A salary of £34,000 which will increase with training, plus allowances and overtime
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance 4 x salary
• Employee wellness programme for you and your family
• Company van (for work use), PPE and Tools
• Excellent training and career development with courses provided
• 8 days on, 6 days off rota

 

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393 910068 and ask to speak to Jack Atkinson who can tell you more. INDREN

Astute's renewable team is partnering exclusively with the world's largest independent renewable energy company. Due to ongoing expansion, we are seeking a Director of Controls and Hardware Products to join the team. This role entails leading the development and delivery of cutting-edge digital and physical products for the renewables sector. The Director of Controls and Hardware Products position offers an attractive package, featuring an increased car allowance, substantial bonus opportunities, private healthcare coverage, and the opportunity to work for a company that prioritises fostering a genuine work-life balance. If you possess a proven track record in the wind O&M sector, particularly in leading product development teams, and are seeking your next opportunity to spearhead innovation and advancement in this dynamic industry, we encourage you to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As a Director of Controls and Hardware Products you will:

• Lead a diverse team of technical experts, engineers, and project managers, fostering a collaborative, innovative, and continuously improving environment.
• Partner closely with R&D to integrate novel technologies into site trials and product offerings.
• Engage with the Product Delivery team to ensure the capacity for delivering products on a large scale.
• Supervise both in-house and external resources to meet contractual obligations.
• Forge connections with suppliers and negotiate contracts that facilitate product development.
• Take ownership of the product roadmap, ensuring its timely delivery and driving towards an industry-leading product portfolio.
• Formulate and oversee the budget for the Controls and Hardware Product division, ensuring adherence to budgetary objectives while achieving set goals.
• Foster cross-functional cooperation with Technology/Engineering, Services, Product, Security, Innovation, Quality, Growth, and Program Management teams to expand the product portfolio.
• Analyse financial performance metrics to inform data-driven decisions regarding product investment strategies.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the controls and hardware products division.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Proven background leading a product development team in digital and physical systems.
• Demonstrates the ability to safely deliver innovative products with commercial success.
• Possess strong knowledge of renewable technologies, in particular wind turbines.

    Personal skills The Director of Controls and Hardware Products role would suit someone who.  

• Possesses strong interpersonal and communication abilities, adept at navigating complex situations and effectively influencing individuals at all organisational levels.
• Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations
• Acts as mentor and coach to develop team and build capabilities for present and future.
• Can create and drive a vision with clear guidance on how to accomplish it.

    Salary and benefits of the Director of Controls and Hardware Products role  

• Market-competitive remuneration
• Senior Bonus scheme
• Enhanced Car Allowance
• Private Healthcare
• 24 days holiday plus buy/sell holiday options.
• Enhanced family leave

 

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a key player in the UK’s biogas market who are making hugely positive moves forward. We’re partnered exclusively with them to recruit a Maintenance Manager to be based from their site in the North East and to manage maintenance activities across the site, bleeding good habits and practices into others. This Maintenance Manager comes with a salary between £60,000 - £65,000 as well as an extensive benefits package. If you’re wanting to work for a genuine major player in the biogas space please read on and apply below.   Responsibilities and duties of the Maintenance Manager role   Reporting to Senior Management you will:  

• Manage all maintenance activities across the site
• Maintain all plant as per policy and procedures
• Managing Technicians and Operators in the absence of the Plant Manager when required
• Implement and manage a robust, yet simple reactive and planned maintenance program in line with the Group policies
• Being hands on in maintaining process plant, mechanical equipment as well as gas and fluid processing equipment
• Help to develop and mentor junior members of staff, ensuring development plans exist
• Report on maintenance KPIs to upper management
• Complete on call duties as required
• Complete job close-out reports and commissioning of projects and remedial works to assets
• Managing the CMMS
• Oversee the department’s procurement, ensuring spares are ready when required
• Ensuring department budgets are kept under control
• Other duties as required and full job spec available on request  

We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Higher education, ideally NVQ 4 minimum, in mechanical engineering or similar
• Electrical qualifications would be a bonus
• Minimum 5 years in a maintenance / engineering role
• Demonstrable management experience
• Full UK driving licence

Personal skills   The Maintenance Manager role would suit someone who:  

• Willing to roll their sleeves up and lead from the front
• Has been in the anaerobic digestion sector (or waste management) before
• Is a confident leader and can explain maintenance decisions with engineering-based rationale

Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Manager role  

• Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience  
• Medical cash plan
• Death in service
• Company car or car allowance available
• Company pension
• 33 days holiday inc. BH
• Company bonus

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Astute’s Renewables team is very proudly partnered with a huge player in the global solar market. We have a focus on the UK market for them and we’re actively looking for a Solar Technician / Solar Engineer to join the team. The client delivers varying services, from O&M to full design and system integration. This position is field based and we’re looking for a Solar Technician / Solar Engineer with a basic salary of up to £50,000 and you’d also receive a hugely impressive benefits package. Large scale / utility scale solar experience is key in achieving the top end of the salary bracket. If you’re a Solar Technician, Solar Electrician or Solar Engineer looking to work for a key organisation in the market, then submit your CV to apply today. There is genuine training and development with this role too, with internal succession planning and development being absolutely key to their growth.   Responsibilities and duties of the Solar Electrician role   Reporting to the Regional Team Leader you will:    

• Planned and reactive works across a variety of ground mount solar assets
• Testing and inspecting the electrical systems, tracing faults and rectifying where possible
• Liaising with specialist equipment suppliers to troubleshoot issues on site
• Daily reports on the work carried out on site
• Fault finding on both AC and DC systems
• Taking into account all HSE legislation when carrying out any work
• Supervising third party contractors on site if and when required
• Participating in an occasional weekend rota, with additional pay as a result
• Occasional working and staying away

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Utility scale solar experience or commercial/industrial scale
• Level 3 electrical qualifications
• 2391 test and inspection
• HV AP is desirable
• Good working knowledge of key industry instruments and testing equipment

  Personal skills     The Solar Electrician role would suit someone who is:    

• Good at fault-finding and has a methodical approach
• Strong understanding of HV and LV power electronics, including transformers and inverters

  Salary and benefits of the Solar Electrician role    

• Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience
• Company bonus up to 12.5%
• Vehicle and fuel car
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance worth up to £200,000
• Phone, laptop and equipment provided
• Flexible working