Tim Norford

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a key business and influential player in the global energy market. The company have a vast portfolio of renewable energy assets and have a brilliant company culture of looking after their employees. We’re looking for someone who already has experience in utility scale solar or BESS maintenance and is looking to take a step up in their career. This Team Leader - Field Service Technician comes with an excellent salary, depending on your experience and at the request of the client, will be discussed upon conversation with Astute. If you’re wanting to work for a genuine major player in the global energy space with growth potential, please read on and apply below.                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Area Manager you will:  

• Line manage a small team of solar and BESS technicians by planning day to day maintenance routines, ensuring technicians adhere to HSQE requirements.
• Rota management.
• Recruitment and mentoring of technicians.
• Lead safety briefs and toolbox talks – always demonstrate and champion the importance of onsite safety.
• Be a point of contact for the O&M Manager, Asset Manager and other colleagues for any on site matters and reporting.
• Complete progress reports and other documentation.
• Ensure the best performance of battery storage and large-scale solar assets
• Perform operations and maintenance duties across the portfolio of solar and battery sites in Grantham.
• Ensure adherence to all HSE requirements when completing your duties
• Test both DC and AC systems, looking for faults and tracing issues
• Conduct firmware updates and use computer systems to look for issues with the assets
• Gain Authorised Person status after received training
• Consistent inspection, maintenance and testing of the systems
• Looking for trends and using data analysis to see if you can spot any common trends and suggest ways to improve operations as a result
• Occasional assistance with tasks such as solar panel cleaning, some ground maintenance and site CCTV
• Occasional working way from your patch/area and be flexible to help when the business needs this

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Demonstrable experience in utility scale solar farm maintenance operations.
• Extensive electrical testing, inspection and maintenance experience on ground mounted solar panels, inverters, BESS and other on site equipment.
• Level 3 Qualified in Electrical Engineering or Testing & Inspection etc is essential. C&G 2391 or 2394 is highly valued.
• Experience in stock ordering and ensuring spares availability.
• Addition experience in HV switchgear or SCADA systems would be advantageous.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Personal skills The Team Leader role would suit someone who is:  

• A strong attention to detail with excellent communication skills.
• Has a strong respect to work safety and practices.
• Able to lead and delegate responsibilities.
• Enthusiastic about personal development and mentoring of junior members of staff.

Salary and benefits of the Team Leader role  

• Starting salary up to £45,000
• Overtime, on call allowance and paid travel (door to door)
• Company Van and fuel cards
• Paid annual leave and personal development opportunities

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Process Engineer – Anaerobic Digestion Comprehensive salary and package, including car allowance and benefits Leamington Spa (other locations available, please enquire) We are, ideally, looking for more senior level Process Engineers but would welcome interest from all levels. About the role: Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering exclusively with a key business and influential player in the UK Anaerobic Digestion market. The company are seeking a Process Engineer to join them to develop and build a portfolio of multi-year contracts and projects in the UK. If you’re wanting to work for an emerging, key player in the UK biogas sector and be a part of this best in class team and company, then please apply below. Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Head of Engineering you will:

• Lead the process and mechanical engineering on new build anaerobic digestion projects from feasibility stages to performance testing and into operations
• Produce various technical documents, including mass balances, process calculations, process flow diagrams, P&IDs as well as heat and energy balances
• Prepare technical specifications and advise with engineering decision-making and justification
• Take the lead during project phase, chairing internal and external engineering reviews
• Coordinate and liaise with suppliers, specialist subcontractors and internal and external stakeholders, representing the client with the utmost integrity
• Compile and collate final documentation, as built drawings and test sheets for O&M manuals
• Manage and oversee the production of QA documentation, including FAT documentation and more
• Other duties are required

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

• A degree in a relevant field, ie a relevant engineering of chemical degree
• Experience in anaerobic digestion, biomethane/biogas, biomethane injection or liquid organic waste management would be highly desirable
• Process review experience and experience with HAZOPs, ALMs and DSEAR regulations
• Knowledge of CAD and 3D modelling would be advantageous but not essential
• UK driving licence

 Salary and benefits of the Plant Manager role:

• Comprehensive financial package
• Performance related bonus
• Company pension
• Excellent career progression
• 25 days holiday

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 07458161788 to speak to Tim Norford who can tell you more.    

Astute’s Renewables team is exclusively partnering with a business who are looking to decarbonise the UK’s road freight sector, to recruit a Civils Design Engineer with excellent CAD skills to join their team, based from their office near Wakefield. The Civils Design Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £45,000 plus a great benefits package and genuine opportunity to grow with the business. This is an excellent opportunity to join a hugely unique business where you will join a relatively small team with huge aspirations. The company are developing a highly unique network of refuelling stations and we’re looking for someone who is very switched on, who wants to learn and who has an excellent base skill level in AutoCAD.                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Chief Engineer you will:  

• Work alongside the design team to develop technical designs of green refuelling sites
• Liaise closely with the Architect, Engineers and site team to deliver accurate 2D and 3D drawings
• Help to design and draw site layouts, levels and drainage plans
• Develop schematics for technical drawings for construction projects
• Produce CAD layouts and Sketchup 3D models for Presentation, Architectural and Engineering purposes
• Utilise CAD to produce site area calculations for QS purposes and prepare drawing sets for planning applications (site boundary, site layout, site section and elevation)
• Other duties with CAD when required for business need

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A relevant degree in, for example, Design, Architecture, Civil Engineering or similar
• CAD experience is essential
• Ideally two years’ experience in an industry related role
• Experience in construction projects
• REVIT and Sketchup experience is desired

Personal skills The Civils Design Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Dynamic and agile
• Someone who wants to join a fast-paced business
• Someone flexible and hard-working

Salary and benefits of the Civils Design Engineer role  

• Up to £45,000 starting salary
• Private healthcare
• Discretionary bonus
• 5% matched pension
• Internal progression as the business grows
• A genuine opportunity to learn and absorb from industry professionals

Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering exclusively with a key business and influential player in the UK Anaerobic Digestion market. The company are seeking to crew up their first asset which will be operational in early 2025. We’re looking for motivated individuals who want to make a difference to the UK’s energy transition and who like to work in an outdoors environment. The Plant Operator role comes with an excellent salary, with overtime available and the chance to progress within the business as more and more plants are built. If you’re wanting to work for an emerging, key player in the UK biogas sector then please apply below. Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:  

• Operate the anaerobic digestion plant on a day to day basis
• Feed the plant using a Telehandler
• Assist the Maintenance Technician with any maintenance that needs doing on site
• Keep the site clean and tidy
• Perform daily checks on the plant, logging all visual inspections
• Raise any concerns on the plant to your line manager with site safety being a top priority
• Perform biological tests (training provided) on the organic matter
• Always look for continuous improvement opportunities on site
• Perform first line maintenance duties, ie greasing and cleaning of machinery or equipment
• Check lorries in and out on the weighbridge
• Participate in an on-call rota (for which you’re paid)
• Other duties are required  

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Telehandler licence is hugely preferred
• A recognised engineering qualification is preferred but not essential
• Operations and/or agricultural experience is essential
• UK driving licence  

Personal skills The Plant Operator role would suit someone who is or has:  

• A problem-solver and self-starter
• Excellent verbal and written English language
• Someone hard-working who enjoys working outdoors

Salary and benefits of the Plant Operator role  

• An excellent basic salary (to be discussed upon application)
• Overtime available
• Performance related bonus
• Company pension
• On call payments
• 25 days holiday

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I welcome applications from those in and out of the Solar sector. If you’re keen to join the sector and have a Level 3 electrical qualification and are great with fault-finding, please get in touch.   About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a key business and influential player in the global energy market. The company have a vast portfolio of renewable energy assets and have a brilliant company culture of looking after their employees. We’re looking for someone who already has experience in utility scale solar or BESS systems but also open to those looking for their break into the industry, so please apply if you fit either criteria. This Field Service Technician / Solar Technician / BESS Technician comes with an excellent salary, depending on your experience and at the request of the client, will be discussed upon conversation with Astute. If you’re wanting to work for a genuine major player in the global energy space with growth potential, please read on and apply below.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Area Manager you will:  

• Ensure the best performance of battery storage and large-scale solar assets
• Perform operations and maintenance duties across the portfolio of solar and battery sites in the Cambridgeshire and into Suffolk too
• Ensure adherence to all HSE requirements when completing your duties
• Test both DC and AC systems, looking for faults and tracing issues
• Conduct firmware updates and use computer systems to look for issues with the assets
• Gain Authorised Person status after received training
• Consistent inspection, maintenance and testing of the systems
• Looking for trends and using data analysis to see if you can spot any common trends and suggest ways to improve operations as a result
• Occasional assistance with tasks such as solar panel cleaning, some ground maintenance and site CCTV
• Occasional working way from your patch/area and be flexible to help when the business needs this

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Level 3 in electrical installations as a minimum
• 18th edition wiring regs
• Ideally you will have C&G 2391 or equivalent
• A HSE qualification is desired
• Experience within a solar or BESS environment is hugely preferred
• UK driving licence is essential

    Personal skills The Solar & BESS Technician role would suit someone who is:  

• Flexible with location and in travelling outside of your patch on occasion
• Experience liaising with third parties and troubleshooting
• Experience reading, writing and assessing RAMS is hugely beneficial
• Someone who wants to learn and make a genuine difference

    Salary and benefits of the Solar and BESS Technician role  

• A starting salary up to £42,000 depending on experience
• Bonus, overtime and increased pay for on call rota
• PPE, toolkit, work van (for business purposes) provided and annual leave

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