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Will Gilbert

Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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Jobs
Business Development Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Shock Pulse Engineer - (SPG Engineer)
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Electrical Installation/UPS Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
UPS Engineer Hampshire Generators are well established in the supply, maintenance and installation of uninterruptible power supplies and diesel generators across the UK. Due to an increasing customer base, we are looking to add an experienced UPS engineer to the service team. The successful candidate will be integral to the future of the business, with a strong understanding of electrical engineering, diesel generator integration and controls. This engineer will not only support the service team with planned maintenance visits but also assist with project installation, remedial costs and to help grow this side of the business. Uninterruptible Power Supply Engineer Duties
  • Attend customer sites for service and maintenance customers, fault diagnosis, testing and repairs on all manufacturers of UPS, batteries, switchgear, control systems and associated equipment.
  • Carry out load bank testing, site surveys and inspections of standby power equipment.
  • Carry out installation and commissioning of UPS and battery systems and assist with installations.
  • Carry out battery impedance testing and battery replacements.
  • Provide prompt support, breakdown response, diagnosis and resolution for UPS and associated critical electrical equipment.
  • Supervise the on-site work of electricians, and apprentices engaged in the installation, maintenance and repair of UPS and critical power equipment.
  • Provide the sales team with estimates of resources to accurately calculate quotations.
  • Assist the project managers with technical assistance to fulfil contracts on time and on budget.
  • Train junior engineers in safe UPS maintenance and operation
  • Highlight further work encountered on site to the sales team
  • Carry out electrical testing and complete electrical test and inspection documentation.
UPS Engineer Position Requirements
  • Electrical Engineering qualifications – 18th Edition or similar
  • Previous experience servicing and installing UPS is essential
  • Experience working with generator control systems is desirable
  • Commissioning experience desirable
  • Switchgear experience desirable
  • Prepared to travel nationally and spend nights away (expenses paid)
  • CSCS / ECS card
  • Full UK Driving Licence
Uninterruptible Power Supply Engineer Position Remuneration
  • Salary: From £40,000 to £55,000 per annum (negotiable - depending on experience)
  • Door to door pay
  • Hours: full time Monday - Friday 08:30 - 17:00 with flexible start and finish times
  • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (33 days total)
  • Overtime available
  • Company Van
  • Pension
Salary: £40,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Generator Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Generator Engineer Hampshire Generators  are looking for a Senior Generator Service Engineer working on customers' sites and at our Hampshire depot, servicing, repairing, commissioning and installing generators from 10kVA to 2000kVA. This is a great position with excellent opportunities for progression within the company. We are the largest UK Honda official stockist and dealers for Grupel, Pramac, CAT, AGG and Aksa diesel generators. The position will include:-
  • Diesel Generator Servicing and repair on customer's sites.
  • Engine electrical and mechanical fault finding.
  • Electrical Installation fault finding.
  • Control System Modifications and repairs.
  • Installation and Commissioning.
  • Completing reports and advising on remedials.
  • Up to £48,000 plus overtime depending on experience.
Hampshire Generators  are generator industry professionals and a leading generator and UPS company based in Hampshire. We pride ourselves on the service we give – friendly, responsive and highly technical. Have a look at our website to give you an idea on the range of units we sell and support - www.hampshiregenerators.co.uk – from small leisure generators up to 2000kVA+ installations. Preferably you will be time-served and have formal qualifications in plant maintenance and repair or be experienced in working on generators or similar equipment. This role includes a company vehicle, laptop, phone etc. UPS experience would be an advantage but not essential. Salary: £35,000.00-£48,000.00 per year Benefits:
  • Company car
  • Company pension
  • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • On-site parking
Schedule:
  • Full time Monday - Friday with flexible start and finish times
  • Door to door pay
  • Overtime available

Business Development Manager - Data Centers
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
  • Identify and engage key decision-makers at Data Centre developers, EPC contractors, and hyperscale operators.
  • Build partnerships early in the planning stages of DC development.
  • Develop a sales pipeline focused on energy infrastructure needs (e.g. resilient power, carbon reduction, energy efficiency).
  • Understand and influence energy concept designs.
  • Coordinate technical teams for solution design and proposals.
  • Develop go-to-market strategies tailored to DC clients (hyperscale, colocation, edge).
  • Track and respond to industry trends, including demand for low-carbon and grid-independent solutions.
  • Represent the company at trade shows, conferences, and relevant networks.
Your Profile
  • Strong track record in business development within energy, power systems, CHP, HVAC, or DC infrastructure.
  • Deep understanding of the UK Data Centre market – especially site development and energy needs.
  • Network in the DC ecosystem (developers, planners, EPCs, consultants).
  • Strategic thinker with hands-on approach and deal-making ability.
  • Excellent communication and commercial negotiation skills.
  • Technical background a plus (mechanical/electrical engineering or related).
We Offer
  • A leadership role in developing a strategic business line.
  • Flat hierarchies, fast decision-making, and entrepreneurial freedom.
  • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
  • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and buy/sell annual leave opportunities
  • Company Pension
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Employee Benefit Portal
  • Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Blasting Assistant - Middlesborough
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Another Lance Operator is now needed at KRR after Daniel Watkinson was placed, could also be a Team leader  Progression steps and pay bandings  For a Lance operator - £25,500 up to £27,000 after probation.  Team Leader - £31,000 after probation £33,000- Someone who has had team leading duties before ideally but just down to personality and skills. Would never bring someone in as a TL but can progress up quickly from Lance Ops.

Generator Commissioning Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Servicing team is partnering with a leading Generator Servicing company to recruit a Generator Commissioning Engineer for a UK wide field-based role. The Generator Commissioning Engineer role comes with a starting salary of up to £50,000 + benefits. If you’re an experienced Servicing Engineer who has worked on control systems for generators and are looking for work then upload your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties of the Generator Commissioning Engineer Key responsibilities:  
  • Lead and manage generator installation and commissioning projects onsite.
  • Perform generator pre-commissioning, final commissioning, and fault diagnostics.
  • Install, replace, and upgrade generator control systems, including ATS and switchgear.
  • Troubleshoot and repair diesel and gas generators efficiently.
  • Conduct site surveys and inspections of mechanical and electrical generator equipment.
  • Carry out protection relay and metering testing (G99 compliance).
  • Perform site efficiency testing on gas generator plants.
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Apprentice trained engineer in relevant engineering subject
  • Minimum 3–5 years' hands-on experience in generator commissioning and control systems.
  • Strong knowledge of diesel and gas generator operations and associated components
  • Skilled in reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical schematics.
  • Competent in G99 protection relay and secondary injection testing.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites.  
  Personal skills
  • Proactive problem-solver with a hands-on approach.
  • Strong communicator with the ability to work independently and in teams.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and organisational skills.
  Salary and benefits of the Generator Commissioning Engineer role
  • Salary starting from £50,000
  • Benefits package including overtime and company van
  • Progression and Training opportunities
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Generator Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Technical Engineer - CHP
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Main areas of responsibility: Onsite Technical support to the office, engineers and clients • Completing Technical works on site when required • Fault finding issues on site which Service Engineers have been unable to identify/rectify • Training and development of Engineers where required/identified • Monitoring of our CHP fleet using Web Supervisor, Inteli Monitor, Lite Edit, TEM, TPEM • Onsite support to engineers with fault finding, Overhauls, Mechanical & Electrical faults • Onsite operational meetings with clients • Liaising with office based Technical Team for product developments and process improvements • OOH Technical support for clients and Engineers (joining our OOH management team) • Site Surveys to support Service Sales • Site Audit Visits • Site Surveys for remedial works and projects • Deliver and Manage on site/practical training & development to Engineers • Engineer Quality Control • RAMS Management – Ensure engineers are adhering to RAMS • Proactively look at improvements of processes for site works

CHP Engineer - Essex
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Notes from the Technical Engineer (Level up) that might help.  Ideal companies Clarke, Edina, 2G and Veolia, - Open to a wider area when I comes to CVs, Case by case - Call out, 1 in 4 for call outs Monday to Monday, all engines have remote monitoring, wouldn't be going to site predominantly  - Flex with the working hours start and finish times