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Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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Industrial Electrician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Field Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

UPS Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

UPS Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading power protection solutions provider, known for its commitment to technical excellence and professional development, to recruit a UPS Engineer to work onsite in Sellafield.

This strategically important UPS Engineer role comes with a competitive salary of up £50,000, overtime, company vehicle, private healthcare, pension, and excellent holiday entitlement.

If you’re a UPS Engineer looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity, customer satisfaction, and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the UPS Service Engineer role

Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will:

  • Start up, maintain, and carry out emergency repairs on Start up, maintain, and carry out emergency repairs on, Batteries, Power distribution equipment, and Site monitoring systems
  • Diagnose and repair faults using clients’ technical drawings when necessary
  • Provide technical recommendations to clients and colleagues
  • Produce and follow site-specific risk assessments and method statements.
  • Ensure continuous communication with the service direction team
  • Accurately complete all company and customer paperwork and administration.
  • Work independently and manage your own schedule and workload

 

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Previous field service experience in UPS, switchgear, IPS, SCADA, or related power/electrical sectors.
  • Qualified Electrician/Electrical Engineer (Level 3/4 or above – HNC, HND, NVQ preferred).
  • Strong technical knowledge and problem-solving skills in electrical/electronic engineering.
  • Competence with electrical measuring equipment and tools.
  • Full, clean UK driving licence.

 

Personal skills

The UPS Engineer role would suit someone who is:

  • Highly customer-focused, with strong communication skills.
  • Commercially aware and able to recognise opportunities.
  • Willing to travel and stay away from home (typically one week per month).
  • Honest, reliable, and able to work with integrity.
  • A strong team player who shares knowledge and supports colleagues.

 

Salary and benefits of the UPS Engineer role

  • Competitive base salary of £50,0000 + overtime
  • Fully expensed hybrid company car or van
  • Private pension scheme with generous company contribution.·
  • Private healthcare scheme.
  • Discretionary bonus (linked to performance).
  • 23 days’ holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown
  • Full training on the latest UPS technology.
  • On-call and working-away allowances.
  • Company laptop and mobile phone.

 

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Commissioning Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
  • About The Role
  • Why choose us?

     

    BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world. From power transformers to switchgear and engineering solutions, for generations, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence.? 

    We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. ? 

     

     

    What's the role?

     

    The Commissioning engineer will carry out instructions as directed by the Commissioning manager / team leader to deliver electrical & mechanical works to the agreed quality, timescales & Safety. (Battery Charger & Battery Replacement Works) . You will work closely with the SAP’s and other commissioning engineers to commission HV & LV Apparatus up to 132kV.

     

    This role will predominantly cover the South East of England patch including but not limited to, Chichester, Portsmouth,Fareham, Fleet,Southampton,Winchester areas.

     

     

     

    Key Responsibilities:

     

    • Work in a team, ensuring that working environment and work practices meet the requirements of the Health & Safety Legislation, conforms to the project Health & Safety Plan and meets KUS standards.
    • Through discussion with the site team plan and execute all tasks identified in the works program.
    • Able to decipher construction drawings to verify material lists and use their experience to plan the task in hand including assisting in producing the RAMS for the activities.
    • Ensure the work carried out is as per the construction drawings with any changes documented and agreed before implementation.
    • Verify and document Temporary Works are installed as per the design.
    • Complete QA documentation for all completed works.
    • Act upon unsafe acts or conditions when observed or when reporting to the post holder.
    • Carry out the tasks in line with the works program, in a diligent manner, ensuring the work is done in an efficient, cost effective, and professional like manner producing work of high quality
    • Attend training courses necessary for development of the skills needed to carry out the tasks performed by the work group and learn how to behave safely.
    • Ensure all plant / tool inspections are carried out before use with all defects documented and reported through the correct channels.
    • Ensure materials are used economically and unused materials are returned to stores, arrange for all scrap materials to be removed from site in a safe manner at the end of the each job.
    • Monitor the performance of the team, record quantity of work carried out and report shortfalls outside of his/her control to Line Manager
    • Carryout Safety Inspection as laid down in the Contract Specific Health and Safety Plan
    • Attend work for all rostered shifts and overtime turns 
    • It is essential that the post holder holds a full driving licence as driving in a responsible manner will be an important part of the role
    • Take direction from line manager in carrying out ad hoc projects.

     

    What we’re looking for:

    • HNC or above in electrical engineering is essential
    • Ability to Commission HV & LV Apparatus up to 132kV
    • The ability to study technical scopes and schematics and produce detailed commissioning plans and cable/core schedules. 
    • The ability to generate test documents and be familiar with Omicron Test Universe software as well as other relay manufacturer software.
    • SSE Authorisations would be advantageous, however can be achieved through on site training
    • Testing of numerical relays which include: o Siprotec o MiCOM o Siemens 7SR series o SuperTapp SG o SEL logic relays o Toshiba GRL, GRZ series

     

    What's in it for you?

    • Competitive salary 
    • Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles)
    • Flexible and Hybrid working options (role dependant)
    • Life insurance – 4 x annual salary 
    • Enhanced Company Pension scheme 
    • 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme 
    • GP24 Service – Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions.
    • BRUSHRewards – Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself.
    • Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity 
    • Bike2work scheme 
    • Long Service Awards 
    • Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training.

Sales Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
PSM Sales Engineer •             Start Date: ASAP •             Salary: £50,000 per annum (we are open to pay more only if the candidate has a very good experience) •             Bonus: 13.6% variable pay •             Car allowance: £591 per month Location: Central of England – East Midlands. Purpose of the position •             Propose technical solutions to address specific customer needs. •             Work with colleagues in the tender team to produce quotations and documents for Socomec’s metering and switchgear product range •             Assist customers and the UK Sales team by providing technical support on large projects •             Visit key customers for training, product updates and project meetings •             Visit project sites for commissioning, training and handover. Key elements •             Produce quotations and tender documents for Socomec’s Power Switching & Monitoring product ranges. •             Attend pre and post tender meetings as Socomec’s representative Projects •             Attend pre-delivery project meetings as Socomec’s representative •             Attend post-delivery project sites for commissioning, training and hand-over General Support •             Utilise corporate tools (CRM, Support Line) to maintain technical support service levels •             Attend customer sites as an expert in fault finding, commissioning and supporting CIM team •             Provide internal and external training for key stakeholders (sales team, CIM, system integrators, large customers) •             Develop Socomec UK’s range of integrated products Additional responsibilities •             Specification and promotion with end users and consultants •             Generate new business opportunities and prepare & follow up quotations •             Work with national sales manager to deliver area commercial action plans •             Development & support of target markets (water industry, systems integrators) •             Provide constructive feedback on customer technical requirements •             Additional tasks as required in line with department/company strategic goals Key internal and external interfaces •             External: panel builders, distributors, systems integrators, OEMs, end users, regional consultants •             UK sales teams (principally PSM, although liaison with CP/CIM teams on large projects is important)  •             BA Applications Developers, Key Account Managers, Service Group (SAT or CIM), Regional and Local Management Team Key performance indicators •             Sales Target - Direct Sales within target portfolio of clients of £1.5M •             New account target file – maintain 6 live new customers under focus 225 annual visits to customers Education and background •             Degree in electrical/electronic engineering or HND in electrical engineering Skills •             Good computing skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint •             Have excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence •             Excellent time management and presentation skills  

Mechanical Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute’s  Team is partnering with a leading service company to recruit a Mechanical Field Service Technician for its sites mainly in Essex and South East. The Mechanical Field Service Technician role comes with a salary of up to £40,000. If you’re a Mechanical Field Service Technician and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today..

Responsibilities and Duties of the Mechanical Technician role   Reporting to the Mechanical Supervisor you will:
  • Understand and be capable of delivering the high levels of quality workmanship to tight timescales expected of our clients and their customers.
  • Undertaking maintenance and associated tasks related to Mechanical equipment, to a high standard, working alone or as part of a team.
  • Taking responsibility for accurate fault diagnosis and implementation of work with consideration of cost, reliability and availability.
  • Working in a flexible manner within levels of competency to contribute to the delivery of work programmes alongside other disciplines and work teams on site.
  • Adhering to the Client safety rules and procedures and perform roles within the rules following training and accreditation.
  • Be able to respond positively when unforeseen circumstances occur.

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Time Served Apprenticeship in a Mechanical Engineering field
  • Strong experience working with rotating equipment such as Steam Turbines, Gas Turbines and associated equipment
  • Experience working in a heavy process environment such as a power station, refinery, chemical plant or paper mill.
  • As this is a field based role, a full UK driving licence is a necessity

 

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Field Service Technician role
  • Salary up to £40,000 per annum
  • Company van + mobile + laptop
  • OT

 

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Sales Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Project Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading power protection solutions provider, known for its commitment to technical excellence and professional development, to recruit a Project Engineer to cover the South of England.

This strategically important Project Engineer role comes with a competitive salary of up £50,000, overtime, company vehicle, private healthcare, pension, and excellent holiday entitlement.

If you’re a Project Engineer looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity, customer satisfaction, and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Project Engineer role

Reporting to the head of projects, you will:

  • Act as a technical advisor, providing guidance and support to customers on technical matters relating to project deliverables
  • Attend site surveys and project meetings with client representatives and specialist contractors, both on-site and remotely, to review and agree scope, methodologies, and ensure site readiness for UPS equipment integration, taking ownership of technical aspects as required.
  • Produce detailed scope documents for specialist subcontractors to enable accurate pricing of site works, including (but not limited to) UPS installation, specialist logistics, and electrical installation where applicable
  • Manage, plan and take ownership of Single Phase UPS projects, including technical sign off, RAMS, product preparation, deliveries, site install, sub-contractor labour and commissioning.
  • Support the project team with technical RAMS and technical sign off.
  • Carry Out Project Site Surveys for New and Replacement UPS projects as required

 

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Previous field service experience in UPS, switchgear, IPS, SCADA, or related power/electrical sectors.
  • Qualified Electrician/Electrical Engineer (Level 3/4 or above – HNC, HND, NVQ preferred).
  • Strong technical knowledge and problem-solving skills in electrical/electronic engineering.
  • Competence with electrical measuring equipment and tools.
  • Full, clean UK driving licence.

 

Personal skills

The Project Engineer role would suit someone who is:

  • Highly customer-focused, with strong communication skills.
  • Commercially aware and able to recognise opportunities.
  • Willing to travel and stay away from home (typically one week per month).
  • Honest, reliable, and able to work with integrity.
  • A strong team player who shares knowledge and supports colleagues.

 

Salary and benefits of the Project Engineer role
  • Competitive base salary + overtime.
  • Car or Car allowance.
  • Private pension scheme with generous company contribution.·
  • Private healthcare scheme.
  • Discretionary bonus (linked to performance).
  • 23 days’ holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown

 


Battery Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Battery & Charger Engineer   Based: UK Wide Annual Leave: 25 days per annum plus 8 days public holidays   Pension: Government Workplace Pension Location The post holder’s main place of employment will be in the field at our customers’ site throughout the UK as determined by head office in Aberdeen. The postholder operates from home with work instructions being received on a daily basis from the Service Desk in the Head Office Working Hours The standard hours of work are 0800 – 1630 Monday to Friday. Any overtime must be pre-authorised by Norco head office in Aberdeen and will be paid at time and a half, or double time depending on the house worked. Overall Purpose of the Job The main purpose of the Battery and Charger Engineer role is to maintain, change and repair any Norco equipment on Customer sites. The postholder will be issued with weekly jobs to attend site for the topping, cleaning and maintaining of the batteries and will be issued with callouts as and when they come in to carry out repairs. Job sheets and reports must be completed and submitted to head office on a weekly basis. The post holder will report to Adrian Lowe, Service Manager and will work as part of the Service Team. Roles & Responsibilities The main duties and responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
  • Onsite commissioning maintenance
  • Changing and Repairing industrial batteries, chargers and associated equipment
  • Complete job sheets and reports on battery maintenance for submission to Norco Head office.
  • Provide battery changing cover at customer’s sites around the UK as and when required
  • Cleaning of batteries and chargers to the agreed standard
  • Testing and repairing of batteries and chargers
  • Safely preparing equipment for transportation
  • Any other duties as required by Norco
Skills & Qualifications Strong electrical/mechanical knowledge would be an advantage although no formal qualifications are required for this post. Experience of working with fork lift trucks would be an advantage. Full training on product and equipment will be provided by Norco QHSE Responsibilites
  • To comply with Norco Group and Client, Quality, Safety and environmental management systems and procedures at all times.
  • Ensure that all accidents, incidents, near misses and hazards are immediately reported and relevant paperwork is completed.
Attributes & Personal Qualities The post holder should possess the following attributes:  
  • Excellent communication skills at all levels, both internally within the company and externally to the customer
  • Ability to function as part of a team
  • Diligent and conscientious attitude and the ability to prioritise a busy workload
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Responsible and mature attitude
  • Strong electrical/mechanical knowledge
  • Ability to function under pressure
  • Ability to understand the technical nature of the product
  • The ideal candidate should be an enthusiastic all-rounder with a flexible approach to work and a willingness to learn, ambitious to develop within the company