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Tim Norford

Head of Renewables at Astute People Ltd
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from 252 reviews
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Site Supervisor - Anaerobic Digestion
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
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 building an asset in the Northampton area and we're looking to crew up the plant.  We’re looking for motivated individuals who want to make a difference to the UK’s energy transition and who have experience in the anaerobic digestion sector. The Plant Supervisor role comes with an excellent salary, with overtime available and the chance to progress within the business and be the Plant Manager’s right-hand person. 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:
  • Supervising the operations crew on the anaerobic digestion plant on a day to day basis
  • Support the Plant Manager to implement and achieve operational and personal targets
  • Oversee and ensure the compliant operation of the asset
  • Be the conduit between the operations team and the Plant Manager
  • Deputise for the Plant Manager in their absence
  • Maintain all relevant site health, safety, quality and environmental standards
  • Assist with ensuring that operational budgets and forecasting is accurate, in order for it to be reported to senior management
  • Perform continual site audits to ensure that the site is running to an excellent standard and always looking for ways to improve site operations
  • Perform all duties an Operator would, leading from the front and upskilling and mentoring the team where possible
  • Feeding the plant using a Telehandler
  • 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
  • Supervisory experience is essential
  • Experience in anaerobic digestion
  • UK driving licence
Personal skills: The Plant Supervisor role would suit someone who is:
  • 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 Supervisor role:
  • An excellent basic salary (to be discussed upon application)
  • Overtime available
  • Performance related bonus
  • Company pension
  • On call payments
  • 25 days holiday

Solar Technician - Glasgow
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
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 a Level 3 qualified Electrician to join the team to cover different technologies in renewable energy across Scotland. This Field Service Technician comes with an excellent salary, depending on your experience, with the chance of overtime but with a work-life balance being key for the client. 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 of the Field Service Technician role   Reporting to the Field Service Team Leader you will:  
  • Ensure the best performance of large-scale renewable energy assets
  • Perform operations and maintenance duties across the portfolio of solar and battery storage sites
  • 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
  • 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
We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • At least a level 3 qualification in electrical installation
  • 2391 test and inspection is hugely preferred
  • Any health and safety qualifications are a benefit
  • Full UK driving licence
Personal skills   The Field Service Technician role would suit someone who:  
  • Enjoys being on the road visiting sites
  • Someone who enjoys fault-finding and maintenance rather than installation
  • Wants to contribute to the renewable energy industry
  Salary and benefits of the Field Service Technician role  
  • Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience  
  • Private health cover
  • Life insurance
  • Company van and fuel card (and can be for personal use)
  • Company pension
  • 33 days holiday inc. BH
  • Company bonus