Dan Grosvenor

Astute's Power Team are working with a large Biomass facility located in Yorkshire and are recruiting for a Mechanical Technician to join their Maintenance Department. In this new position, as Mechanical Technician you will be to providing front line maintenance at the facility and be responsible for all aspects of the safe, compliant, and efficient maintenance on the mechanical equipment and systems on site. If you have experience in a similar position and are looking to join a modern Power Station then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Technician role: As Mechanical Technician, reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out daily planned maintenance activities and any emerging / reactive works.
• Complete fault finding, diagnosis and repairs of the plant which include gearboxes, valves, compressors, pumps, fans, boilers etc
• Undertake measures to improve the plant reliability, efficiency, and performance of the plant proactively, always in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintain the site CMMS and record all historical works undertaken.
• Supervise 3rd party subcontracts on all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities.
• Complete health and safety paperwork following company guidelines.
• Provide technical support to the fuel handling and operations team for the plant when required.? 

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• A relevant technical qualification such as a City & Guilds Level 3/Apprenticeship in an engineering discipline.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a Maintenance environment on a Power Station/Heavy Process Plant. This could be Energy from Waste, Coal, CCGT, Biomass, CHP, Nuclear, Petrochemical etc.
• Ideally an IOSH or NEBOSH.

Personal skills The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who:

• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar position on a power station or similar plant. This could be Energy from Waste, Coal, CCGT, Biomass, CHP or Nuclear. Similar Heavy Process Industries will be considered (Papermill, Refinery, Petrochemical etc)
• Experience on heavy mechanical equipment such as Conveyors, Valves, Gearboxes, Pumps, Steam Raising equipment etc
• Ability to manage contractors
• IT literate
• Able to work at heights

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role

• Competitive salary
• Benefits package
• Opportunity to join a modern Power Station

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Astute’s Power Team are working with a leading Waste Management company in the UK and are recruiting for a Support Operator to join the Operations Team of a large Energy from Waste plant. This role will encompass both “outside” duties in addition to being in the control room supporting the day to day operations. If you’re looking to secure your next challenge within the power industry, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: As a Support Operator, you will be responsible for:

• Assisting in the safe and efficient operation of the plant, complying with environmental regulations at all times
• Performing plant walk rounds to monitor and test all outside plant equipment. This including steam turbines, boilers, pumps, water treatment plant and more
• Identifying issues and defects in the operation of the plant performing first line maintenance duties when required
• Operating overhead cranes, forklift trucks and other mobile plant when required

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

• An engineering qualification such as ONC / HNC / NVQ / City & Guilds is desirable. However, consideration will be given to candidates able to demonstrate an equivalent level of practical experience
• Ideally qualified with an IOSH or similar Health & Safety certificate

    Personal skills: The Support Operator role would suit someone who has:

• Able to demonstrate excellent written & verbal communication skills
• At least 3 years’ experience in process plant operations. This could be from a power station, refinery or a petrochemical facility. Royal Navy marine engineers will also be considered.
• A solid understanding of health & safety in an engineering environment

    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Highly competitive salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Opportunity to join a large power station

Astute’s Power Team are working with a leading Waste Management company in the UK and are recruiting for a Process Technician / Control Room Operator to join the Operations Team of a large Energy from Waste plant. Working as part of the shift operations team, this position comes with a starting salary of up to £55,910 and quarterly bonus and benefits package. If you’re a Process Technician and are looking to secure your next challenge within the power industry, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Process Technician role Reporting to the Shift Manager you will be responsible for:

• Operating the plant in a safe and efficient manner which includes during normal running, start-ups and shutdowns along with emergency situations.
• Ensuring the operational demands of the plant are met along with monitoring the plants emissions to comply with the Environmental Permit and reporting any issues to the Shift Manager.
• Working within the company’s safe systems of work, SHEQ systems and relevant legislation.
• Become certified under Safety Rules as an Authorised Person and apply isolations, locks and safety tags.
• Conduct front line maintenance, plant inspections, fault finding and fault reporting.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Minimum C&G/NVQ Level 3 in a Process/Engineering/Operations discipline
• Completed an apprenticeship and/or three years in a Power Generation/Heavy Process/Maintenance role (Royal Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered)
• IOSH/NEBOSH or a Health & Safety Qualification

Personal skills The Process Technician role would suit someone who is:

• At least three years’ experience in an operational environment on a power station or heavy process facility with steam raising plant e.g. EFW. biomass, coal, utilities etc.
• Ex-Military Engineers with management/leadership experience will also be considered - Navy, REME, RAF, RFA etc
• Familiar working on a SCADA/PLC/DCS System
• Flexibility to work Shift Patterns including nights and weekends.

  Salary and benefits of the Process Technician role

• Industry competitive salary up to £55,910 per year
• Health Care plan
• Pension matched up to 6%
• Bonus opportunity up to 12%
• Further full company benefits

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Astutes Power Team are working exclusively with Marchwood Power Limited who own & operate the Marchwood Gas Fired Power Station in Southampton. This plant is able to produce 900MW of Power in a Combined Cycle configuration. Due to an internal promotion we are now looking for a Control & Instrumentation Technician to join the Maintenance Team. The C&I Technician is an integral role within the Maintenance department responsible for the short & long term maintenance on all Control & Instrumentation assets as well as supporting on projects & outages. This excellent opportunity offers an attractive salary up to £54,500 per year plus overtime opportunity, bonus and full benefits package. For candidates willing to consider moving for the right role, there is also relocation assistance available.                        Responsibilities and duties: As the Control & Instrumentation Technician you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out pre-planned / reactive maintenance and calibrations on instrumentation equipment including pressure, level, flow, temperature sensors
• Performing fault finding and maintenance activities on the Control System which includes the Siemens T3000 Control System & Siemens S7 PLC’s
• Ensuring maintenance plans and targets are achieved safely and within environmental parameters of the power station
• Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices
• Assisting in plant developments and projects
• Supervising and setting to work on site contractors
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site CMMS
• Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination
• Other duties as required – please enquire for full job specification

      Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• A recognised Process Control / Instrumentation / Automation / Electronics engineering apprenticeship ideally gained in a heavy process industry e.g. power station, pharmaceutical plant, steels works, paper mill, manufacturing etc.
• An HNC / ONC or equivalent in relevant engineering would be advantageous
• Ideally an IOSH or NEBOSH or Health & Safety Qualification

      Personal skills The Control & Instrumentation Technician would suit someone with:

• Experience with control systems (DCS, SCADA, PLC’s) and instrumentation (flow, pressure, temperature, level etc) equipment
• Practical knowledge of maintenance procedures and processes associated with heavy process industries
• Ability to confidently carry out loop checks and ladder logic
• Competent in reading & interrogating P&ID’s
• Competent with Permit to Work systems
• Working knowledge of legislation relevant to the role such as HASAWA, SIS, PSSR & ATEX

    Salary and benefits of the Control & Instrumentation Technician role:

• Excellent salary and package up to £54,500 (DOE)
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Overtime opportunities
• Bonus opportunity
• Pension
• Days position
• Opportunity to work on a large, efficient, thermal power station
• Further benefits available

 

Electrical Engineer – Energy from Waste Power Station Kent Competitive Salary + bonus + benefits

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting an Electrical Engineer to join the maintenance department of a large Energy from Waste plant in Kent. This plant can produce up to 45MW of Power by processing up to 550,000 tonnes of waste per year, usually destined for landfill. The Electrical Engineer will play an integral part in ensuring the plants electrical systems are maintained and in working order to ensure maximum plant availability.  

What will I be doing? 

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, typical duties will include:

• Leading and managing a team of electrical technicians to ensure the plant is maintained to the highest standard to ensure maximum plant availability
• Holding the position of Senior Authorised Person (SAP) working on both LV and HV electrical systems
• Scheduling, planning and optimising all electrical maintenance activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Supervising and directing contractors.
• Working closely with the operations department to assess and review plant performance shortfalls and how these can be rectified
• Assisting in the setting up and development of the sites Computerized Maintenance Management System
• Ensuring that all activities are carried out in a safe manner and in line with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies. 

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally a recognised qualification in electrical engineering at HND/HNC/ONC level or equivalent
• Extensive knowledge and experience with a range of electrical plant including HV switchgear, transformers, motors, generators and variable speed drives etc
• Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in an industry such as power generation, steel, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, refining etc.
• Experience in leading a team of technicians in daily maintenance practices and procedures 

What’s in it for me?  Successful candidates will receive:

• A highly competitive salary
• A performance related bonus paid quarterly
• Company pension
• A chance to join the growing EFW industry

 

How do I apply? 

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or dial 02392 288 284 and ask to speak to Kyle Shinn who can tell you more. INDPOW

Astute's Power Team are exclusively working with the SAICA Group to support the recruitment for a Mechanical Outage Planner for their Combined Heat & Power Plant located at their Papermill Facility in Manchester. As Mechanical Outage Planner you will be responsible for the planning and deliver of all mechanical plant outages across the facility. Ideally you’ll be qualified with a HNC / HND in Mechanical Engineering with extensive Outage Planning experience. You’ll be responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering safe, efficient maintenance activities across the site. Working closely with production, contractors and engineering teams, you’ll ensure all work is fully prepared, resourced and executed to plan. You’ll play a key role in outage and shutdown delivery, keeping schedules on track and risks under control. If you’re a Mechanical Engineer and are looking to join a modern Power Station then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Outage Planner role: Reporting to the Mechanical Team Leader, you will be responsible for:

• Plan, schedule and coordinate maintenance work orders, outages and shutdowns across all disciplines.
• Ensure work orders are fully prepared in CMMS (Maximo), including scope, labour, materials, spare parts and documentation.
• Coordinate permits, isolations, inspections and safety preparations in line with site and production requirements.
• Plan and allocate internal and external labour, ensuring full resource coverage and contractor compliance.
• Manage contractor engagement, including access, inductions, certifications, quotations and purchase requests.
• Coordinate specialist support services, hire equipment, scaffolding, tools and lifting equipment.
• Develop shutdown plans and schedules (Gantt charts) and support shutdown execution and supervision when required.
• Liaise closely with production teams to align maintenance activities with operational plans.
• Monitor progress during shutdowns, escalating delays and proposing solutions as required.
• Maintain accurate work order data, manage backlog reporting and support continuous improvement in planning processes.
• Support the Mechanical Planner and participate in on-call support as required.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally qualified with a minimum HNC / HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• IOSH or NEBOSH would be advantageous
• Time served Apprentice in Mechanical Engineering
• SAP Super User would be advantageous

Personal skills The Mechanical Outage Planner role would suit someone who:

• Has at least five years experience working in an Engineering capacity on a similar heavy industry plant – ideally utilising high pressure steam systems such as Power Plants, Refineries, COMAH sites etc.
• Extensive experience utilising maintenance methodologies such as Root Cause Analysis to maximise asset availability.
• Experience with management of sub-contractors.
• Working knowledge of PSSR, LOLER, PUWER regulations
• Extensive planning, scheduling and outage delivery experience

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Outage Planner role

• Competitive salary
• Full list of benefits available upon discussion

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Astutes Power Team are recruiting for a Senior Outage Planner to support a fleet of Biomass and Energy from Waste Power Stations across the United Kingdom. Working within the centralised Engineering Team, you’ll be responsible for coordinating the development, monitoring and delivery of outage work scopes across the facilities. This includes working closely with the site teams to coordinate outage plans, identifying O&M requirements and manging timely delivery. If you have the right skills & experience and want to find out more, please get in touch! Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Outage Planner role: Reporting to the O&M Improvement Director, you will be responsible for:

• Providing guidance and leadership to Outage Planners to ensure strong working relationships across the fleet.
• Provide strategic input on outage performance, risks, opportunities and emerging trends.
• Develop and implement outage plans in collaboration with site teams and planners.
• Oversee the short- and long-term effectiveness, suitability, and performance of site outage plans.
• Monitor outage progress and provide updates, forecasts and variance analysis to wider business functions.
• Support real-time outage delivery and make adjustments are required for both scheduled and unscheduled outages.
• Track and monitor outage performance against key metrics including cost, safety, qualify and timeframes.
• Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement for future outages.
• Work with procurement and inventory teams to resolve material constraints.
• Support post-outage reporting, close-out documentation, and cost reconciliation.
• Provide planning and execution support for both scheduled and unplanned outages and shutdowns.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally qualified in a relevant Engineering discipline minimum Level 3
• Ideally apprentice trained in a relevant Engineering discipline
• IOSH or NEBOSH in Health and Safety

Personal skills The Senior Outage Planner role would suit someone who:

• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar position on a power station or similar plant. This could be Energy from Waste, Coal, CCGT, Biomass, CHP or Nuclear. Similar Heavy Process Industries will be considered (Papermill, Refinery, Petrochemical etc)
• At least three years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Familiarity with safe systems of work, safety rules and similar safe working practices
• IT literate – competent with MS Project for Outage / Engineering planning
• Comfortable travelling to sites and working with site teams and sub-contractors

Salary and benefits of the Outage Planner role

• Competitive salary up to £60,000 (DOE)
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Pension match up to 6%
• Enterprise Account for Car Rental / Mileage Expenses
• Opportunity to join a brand new role within the business

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Mechanical Field Service Engineer – Heavy Industry Essex Circa £40,000 + overtime + van + laptop+ phone

 

Introduction…

We are actively recruiting for a Mechanical Field Service Engineer to join a leading serving company who operate within various sectors including Power Stations, CHP Plants, Utilities, FMCG, Petrochemical and many more to deliver maintenance, resources, technical support and repairs.

This is a field based position covering Essex and South East parts of London. You may also be required to travel further afield within the UK as they grow their client base.

 

Role & Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out pre-planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical assets including turbines, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, etc.
• Providing engineering solutions when immediate spares aren't available (retrofitting, reverse engineering or modifying equipment)
• Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices complying with Health and Safety regulations
• Respond to reactive maintenance call outs
• Maintaining accurate maintenance and inspection logs up to date
• Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination
• Supervising contracted labour when on site

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with the following knowledge / qualifications:

• 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 & Benefits

What's on offer for this exciting role:

• Salary up to £40,000 (DOE)
• Overtime (1.5x)
• Company van + mobile + laptop
• Pension
• An opportunity to join a growing organisation

 

To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call Kyle Shinn on 02392 288 284 who can tell you more.

Electrical Field Service Engineer - Industrial Engineering

Essex & the South East Competitive salary + overtime + van + laptop + phone

 

Introduction…

We are recruiting for an Electrical Field Service Engineer to join a company who provide maintenance solutions and technical support to large process plants including Power Stations, CHP Plants, Petrochemical and Aggregate Production Facilities. The role involves travelling to various sites in the Essex and East London area and providing technical support on the maintenance and overhaul of equipment

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Electrical Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• 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

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• City & Guilds/ONC/HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a similar discipline
• CompEx trained would be highly desirable
• Servicing and Maintenance experience within similar heavy process industries such as Power Generation, Steel, Cement Works, Paper Mill etc.
• Experience and knowledge of HV systems would be beneficial

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Competitive Salary
• Overtime
• Company van + mobile + laptop
• Pension
• An opportunity to join a growing organisation

 

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02392 288 286 and ask to speak to Dan Grosvenor who can tell you more. INDPOW