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Louis Fuller

Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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Jobs
Field Service Engineer (offshore)
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Senior UPS Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Field Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Electrical Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s  Team is partnering with a leading service company to recruit a Electrical  Field Service Technician for its sites mainly in Essex and South East. The Electrical Field Service Technician role comes with a salary of up to £40,000. If you’re a Electrical 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 Electrical Technician role   Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor you will:
  • The maintenance, repair and overhaul on a variety equipment such as; Motors, Control Panels, Actuators, Transformers, Conveyors and Generators, etc
  • Ensuring the maintenance reports and logs are kept up to date
  • Ensuring maintenance activities are carried out within defined budgets
  • Diagnosing and fault finding of electrical problems
  • Ensuring compliance to all health & safety & legal requirements
  • Representing the company in a professional manner
  • Working as part of a call out rota
  • Respond to reactive maintenance call outs
  • Maintaining accurate maintenance and inspection logs up to date
  • Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination
  • Comply with all required quality assurance processes.
  • Complete a minimum of two safety observations per month, along with one vehicle inspection.
  • Complete all necessary reports and technical documentation to support your activities.
Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Time Served Apprenticeship in an Electrical Engineering field
  • CompEx trained would be highly desirable
  • Previous experience of electrical testing, installation and fault finding
  • 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 Electrical Field Service Technician role
  •  Salary up to £40,000 per annum
  • Company van + mobile + laptop
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Generator Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Power Servicing team is partnering with a well-established critical power company to recruit a Generator Engineer for a field based role.

The strategically important Generator Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £50,000 + Van + Benefits.

If you’re a Generator Engineer 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 Generator Engineer role

Reporting to the Service Coordinator you will:

  • Carry out generator installations from delivery through to operational sign-off.
  • This candidate will become involved in other aspects of our operations such as generator installation and fabrication work, and UPS battery build installations.
  • Perform major and minor servicing on diesel and gas generators.
  • Conduct generator load bank testing to verify operational performance.
  • Deliver diesel fuel to site using a road tow fuel bowser.
  • Troubleshoot and repair faults on generator mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
  • Carry out site surveys and inspections of generator-associated equipment (mechanical and electrical).

 

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Time-served or apprentice-trained engineer in a relevant mechanical or electrical discipline.
  • 1+ years’ experience in generator installation, maintenance, and fault finding.
  • Strong understanding of diesel and gas generator systems, control panels, and switchgear would be advantageous.
  • Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.

 

Personal skills

The Generator Field Engineer role would suit someone who is:

  • Proactive problem-solver with a practical, hands-on approach.
  • Strong communicator with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Organised, detail-focused, and able to produce accurate service documentation.

 

Salary and benefits of the Generator Engineer role
  • Salary up to £50,000
  • Company van, tools, and PPE provided
  • Overtime opportunities and travel allowances
  • Training and career progression pathways

 

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Sales Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Energy Efficiency Sales Engineer (UK & Ireland) Role Summary A technical sales role focused on driving the adoption of energy efficiency solutions. You’ll work with consultants, end-users, and internal teams to win projects, grow market presence, and support product development. Key Responsibilities Sell and specify energy efficiency solutions to consultants and end-users Deliver presentations, CPD sessions, and industry events Prepare and submit tenders/quotes based on project specs or site visits Manage relationships with system integrators and partners Support regional sales teams with technical expertise Gather market, competitor, and customer feedback Contribute to product launches, pricing, and marketing materials Maintain forecasts, reports, and CRM updates What Success Looks Like Meeting sales and revenue targets Growing pipeline and winning new projects Strong engagement with consultants and partners Accurate forecasting and reporting Required Experience ~5+ years in technical/solution sales (ideally energy, metering, or electrical systems) Experience selling to consultants or industrial/commercial clients Background in electrical, electronic, or software engineering (preferred) Knowledge of UK market and energy efficiency solutions Key Skills Technical knowledge: low-voltage electrical systems, energy monitoring, automation/SCADA, IT networks Strong communication and presentation skills Commercial awareness and ability to influence stakeholders Good organisational and time management skills Other Requirements Based in the UK & Ireland region Willing to travel (~50% nationwide, including London) Proficient in MS Office and CRM tools Ideal Candidate Profile (Quick Snapshot) A technically strong sales engineer who understands energy systems, can engage consultants, and is comfortable managing the full sales cycle—from specification to closing deals

Electrical Supervisor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

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Expectations 

  1. Professional 

  1. Consistency 

  1. Reliability 

  1. Delivery 

  1. Punctuality 

  1. Team player 

Role & Responsibilities  

  1. Maintains a clean desk policy. 

  1. Supervisors are to ensure the technicians are on time at site, are clear on requirements, ensures HSE RAMS are conducted, ensures HSE point of work risk assessments are conducted, QA requirements are adhered to. These site requirements are a must for all sites, where there are to many sites to manage it is agreed which sites are requirements with communication with the manager. The manager must support in these occasions. 

  1. To conduct technical reports. 

  1. Assist with work scope preparations this could be PPE, tooling, QA documents, equipment sign off documents such as pump requirements. 

  1. Must check regularly with customers to ensure the work is being conducted satisfactorily to the customers’ requirements. 

  1. Attends safety meetings each month with team. 

  1. Verify and approve Technician’s timesheets and submit to manager for final approval  

  1. Supervisors’ single projects or outages. 

  1. Manages team to ensure their problems are resolved and team are supported correctly. 

  1. Ensures works scheduled are met on time and the team understand the requirements of each scope  

  1. Updates Manager each day with good communication, resolves problems themselves. 

  1. Manager to ensure the Supervisor is fully up to speed with schedule, customer requirements and scopes at all times. 

  1. Conducts toolbox talks on larger projects. 

  1. Conducts site audits with team positives and negatives. 

  1. Ensuring skill requirements are met with support from Manager. 

  1. Liaise with engineers, planners, and other departments to coordinate work and resolve problems. 

Training or certification requirements 

  1. SSSTS  

  1. Engineering 

  1. Supervising training 

 

Skills 

  1. Strong communication and teamwork 

  1. Problem-solving and decision-making 

  1. Attention to detail and organisational ability 

  1. Leadership potential and adaptability 

  1. Familiarity with CRM or workshop management software  

Package 

  • Salary £48,000.00 - £52,000.00 per year can be a little diverse with this if needed 

  • Laptop 

  • Uniform 

  • PPE 

  • Mobile phone 

  • Vehicle 


Senior UPS Field Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Field Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Power Servicing team is partnering with a well-established critical power company to recruit a Generator Engineer for North West  field-based role.

The strategically important Generator Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £45,000 + Van + Benefits.

If you’re a Generator Engineer 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 Generator Engineer role

Reporting to the Service Coordinator you will:

  • Carry out generator installations from delivery through to operational sign-off.
  • This candidate will become involved in other aspects of our operations such as generator installation and fabrication work, and UPS battery build installations.
  • Perform major and minor servicing on diesel and gas generators.
  • Conduct generator load bank testing to verify operational performance.
  • Deliver diesel fuel to site using a road tow fuel bowser.
  • Troubleshoot and repair faults on generator mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
  • Carry out site surveys and inspections of generator-associated equipment (mechanical and electrical).

 

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Time-served or apprentice-trained engineer in a relevant mechanical or electrical discipline.
  • 1+ years’ experience in generator installation, maintenance, and fault finding.
  • Strong understanding of diesel and gas generator systems, control panels, and switchgear would be advantageous.
  • Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.

 

Personal skills

The Generator Field Engineer role would suit someone who is:

  • Proactive problem-solver with a practical, hands-on approach.
  • Strong communicator with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Organised, detail-focused, and able to produce accurate service documentation.

 

Salary and benefits of the Generator Engineer role
  • Salary up to £45,000
  • Company van, tools, and PPE provided
  • Overtime opportunities and travel allowances
  • Training and career progression pathways

 

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High Voltage Testing & Commissioning Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Power Team is working with a leading provider of high-voltage infrastructure solutions, known for its dedication to safety, innovation, and professional growth, to recruit a High Voltage Testing & Commissioning Engineer for projects across the UK.

This pivotal High Voltage Testing & Commissioning Engineer position offers a competitive salary (based on experience), pension scheme, company vehicle, travel allowances, and opportunities for further training and development.

If you’re a High Voltage Testing & Commissioning Engineer who wants to be part of an organisation that values people, integrity, and technical excellence, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV.

 

Responsibilities and duties of the High Voltage Testing & Commissioning Engineer role

Reporting to the Project Manager you will:

  • Carry out testing and commissioning of high-voltage systems (up to 132kV+), including protection relay testing, SCADA integration, and both primary and secondary injection.
  • Develop and deliver commissioning plans, method statements, risk assessments, and switching schedules.
  • Work closely with SAPs, project managers, and clients to ensure smooth project delivery.
  • Identify and resolve technical issues on-site, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Produce accurate records, reports, and documentation for all commissioning activities.
  • Provide guidance to junior engineers and support continuous improvements across projects.

 

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar discipline).
  • Solid experience in HV commissioning within utilities, renewables, or substations.
  • Competence with test equipment and systems such as Omicron, Megger, Micom, Siemens, ABB, Schneider, etc.
  • Current authorisations under industry safety rules (e.g., TP141, National Grid, SSE).
  • Strong knowledge of Safe Systems of Work and RAMS.
  • Offshore background and GWO certifications.
  • Knowledge of SCADA systems and fibre optic intertrip protection.
  • Excellent technical communication and reporting skills.

 

Personal skills

The High Voltage Testing & Commissioning Engineer role would suit someone who is:

  • Diligent, safety-minded, and highly organised.
  • Able to adapt quickly and work effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Comfortable collaborating with colleagues and clients at all levels.
  • Proactive in problem-solving with a hands-on approach.
  • Keen to support and mentor others within the team.

 

Salary and benefits of the High Voltage Testing & Commissioning Engineer role
  • A competitive salary package, tailored to your experience.
  • Company vehicle and travel allowances.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Ongoing professional training and career development opportunities
  • A supportive environment where safety and quality are always prioritised.