Dan Grosvenor

Astute People are working exclusively with a leading Energy from Waste Operator to recruit an Health and Safety Manager for their new build plant in Walsall. This facility has capacity to process 436,000 tonnes of waste per year, generating nearly 50MW of power for the surrounding area. As a Health & Safety Manager you will be responsible for all H&S activities on site ranging from inspections, audits, training, coordination, and reviewing / management of EHS documents.  This role sits within part of a wider HSE team, and you may be expected to support elsewhere within the business. If you have the right skills & experience and want to find out more, please get in touch! Responsibilities and duties: As the Health and Safety Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing the sites Health & Safety communications.
• Developing and managing the risk assessment / accident reporting system.
• Liaising with external bodies.
• Advising on environmental issues.
• Monitoring the performance of the plants health & safety program and identify opportunities to increase effectiveness.
• Carry out on site audits and investigations.
• Developing a strong H&S culture.
• Manage and update the sites H&S systems.
• Coordinate emergency response training.
• Providing H&S training for O&M staff.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally degree qualified in a technical / environmental background
• A NEBOSH certificate qualification is required as a minimum for this position.

Personal skills The Health and Safety Manager role would suit someone with:

• Strong background in Health and Safety gained in a heavy process or engineering environment. This can include Power Generation, Refineries, Manufacturing, FMCG, Food, Petrochemical etc
• At least five years experience in a Health & Safety Management position
• An understanding of permits / compliance would be advantageous

Salary and benefits of the Health and Safety Manager role

• Competitive basic salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Pension
• Healthcare including Bupa & Cash Plan
• Training & Development
• Opportunity to join a brand new Power Station

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Astute's Power Team are working with a large Biomass facility located in Lilncolnshire 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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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.

Astute People are working exclusively with a leading Energy from Waste Operator to recruit a Maintenance Manager for their new build plant in Walsall. This facility has capacity to process 436,000 tonnes of waste per year, generating nearly 50MW of power for the surrounding area. We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the day-to-day Maintenance and Engineering activities on site, ensuring key performance indicators are met and that the plant is run in a safe and efficient manner whilst aligning production with the short & long-term strategy of the station to maximise plant reliability and efficiency. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply. Responsibilities and duties of the Maintenance Manager role: Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Manage and run the maintenance department comprising of multi skilled engineers and technicians.
• Management of the sites CMMS system implementing planned preventative maintenance requirements whilst ensuring safe and efficient plant operation.
• Plan, manage and execute outage / shutdowns working closely with the site engineers.
• Manage and control maintenance sub-contractors.
• Manage the department’s budget and report on budget performance in line with accounting practices.
• Ensuring all activities are carried out to the highest standard of health and safety.
• Developing the sites maintenance & safety procedures including liaising with the EPC Warranty Team to ensure compliance.
• Take an active part in the plant mobilisation and commissioning activities including staff recruitment and training.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally qualified with a degree in a relevant engineering field
• Apprentice trained in an Engineering discipline
• Relevant qualification in Health & Safety such as an IOSH / NEBOSH
• Full UK Driving licence

Personal skills The Operations Manager role would suit someone who has:

• At least five years maintenance / engineering management experience on a large process plant, ideally Power Generation - Candidates from other sources of Power, Utilities, Refineries, Petrochemical, COMAH etc will also be considered
• Ideally you will have extensive experience of hands on maintenance in power generation, preferably with solid knowledge of pressure parts systems, rotating plant, steam plant and boilers
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including PSSR, LOLER, PUWER etc
• Extensive plant outage experience
• Has experience in plant mobilisation / seeing plants through commissioning to handover will be deemed highly advantageous.

Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Manager role

• Highly competitive salary (ask for further details)
• Bonus Package
• Pension
• Comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to join a brand new Energy from Waste Plant

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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  looking for an EC&I (Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation) Team Leader to join a large, brand new Energy from Waste Power Station located in Walsall. The facility, which is currently under construction, will provide a vital outlet for the sustainable disposal of over 436,000 tonnes of residual waste per year and will generate over 49 megawatts of low carbon energy. The successful applicant will be responsible for leading a team of EC&I Technicians in performing pre-planned and reactive maintenance of all EC&I assets on site, managing projects & outages and supporting the wider maintenance function. If you have the right skills & experience and want to find out more, please get in touch! Responsibilities and duties of the EC&I Team Leader role: Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Management responsibilities for direct reports to include EC&I Maintenance Technicians (direction, co-ordination and performance analysis)
• Develop, implement, and maintain the facilities maintenance procedures and risk assessments.
• Management of C.E.M.S maintenance to ensure the plant remains environmentally compliant.
• Co-ordinate and supervise all plant maintenance activities to include contracted work.
• Fully conversant with EC&I maintenance processes and techniques with the ability to plan, co-ordinate and execute large outage work scopes.
• Responsible for the safe maintenance of all HV/LV electrical and instrumented assets.
• The ability to operate and interrogate complex Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
•  Implement maintenance strategies in line with industry best practices and company technical procedures.
• Management of  the site Computerised Maintenance Management System (alongside other discipline Engineers / Team Leaders)
• Support the development and management of the spare part inventory and maintenance workshop.  
• Lead maintenance improvement processes, management of corrective actions, defect notifications and rectification.
• Taking a lead role in monitoring and improving the site H&S performance to include safety inspections, plant area responsibilities and partake in routine H&S meetings and forums.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• HNC / ONC / HND in a relevant Engineering discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Systems or similar
• Minimum level  3 qualification in 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.
• It would be advantageous to hold a HV (High Voltage) Authorisation

Personal skills The EC&I Team Leader role would suit someone who has:

• Minimum five years experience in a supervisory capacity managing staff and contractors.
• At least five years maintenance / hands on experience working on EC&I assets including motors, drives, sensors (temperature, flow, pressure etc), DCS / SCADA / PLC’s, transformers, switchgear etc.
• High levels of IT literacy.
• Ability to read, analyse, and interpret general, technical procedures and documentation.
• The ability to understand plant drawings and diagrams.
• A basic level of mathematical skills will be expected for this role. To include but are not limited to, add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement. Ability to calculate rate, ratio, percent and develop and interpret graphs.

Salary and benefits of the EC&I Team Leader role

• Highly competitive salary (please ask for specifics)
• Bonus opportunity up to 10%
• Private Medical
• Pension
• Full benefits available

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Astute's Power Team are working with a leading Waste Management company to recruit a Senior Bid Manager for the business. As a Senior Bid Manager you will be responsible for leading all bidding activity, focusing on Local Authority Waste Contracts, taking full ownership of the tender process and working with internal teams to deliver tenders that align with the company’s development strategy. If you have the right skills & experience and want to find out more, please get in touch! Responsibilities and duties: As the Senior Bid Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Lead and coordinate bid activities and multidisciplinary project teams across a diverse portfolio of opportunities.
• Oversee the end-to-end tender lifecycle, from opportunity evaluation through to contract award and operational handover.
• Prepare and submit compelling tender responses, project implementation plans, and contractual documentation.
• Collaborate with key internal departments, including Operations, Finance, Legal, Technical, and Human Resources, to support successful project delivery.
• Design and develop comprehensive service solutions, presenting recommendations and proposals for approval.
• Track project milestones, delivery schedules, and performance against strategic development objectives.
• Establish and nurture effective relationships with clients, local authorities, and strategic partners.
• Produce regular progress reports and provide updates on project status, achievements, and key developments.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally qualified with a relevant Project Manager qualification such as PMP, Prince2 or AgilePM
• Ideally qualified with a degree in business or similar field

Personal skills The Senior Bid Manager role would suit someone with:

• At least 5 years experience working in a similar Senior Bid position
• Experience with Waste Management contracts, specifically Local Authority contracts
• Strong commercial knowledge
• Able to lead and influence the tender process

Salary and benefits of the Senior Bid Manager role

• Highly competitive basic salary
• Full benefits (please ask for details)
• Opportunity to lead a critical role in growing the business

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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

 

Astute People’s Power Team are exclusively working with the South Clyde Energy Centre who will be operating a brand new Energy from Waste Power Station. The plant, currently under construction, is capable of processing up to 350,000 tonnes of waste per year, producing power for up to 70,000 homes. We are looking for a Senior Purchaser to join the Maintenance Teams support function on this brand new facility. As a Senior Purchaser (Technical Procurement Officer) you’ll be responsible for overseeing the Procurement function on site. This includes collaborating with the Plant Management Team to ensure that all operational purchases of services, materials and equipment will be made in line with the wider business processes. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply. Responsibilities and duties: As the Senior Purchaser you will be responsible for:

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with site and project requirements.
• Manage end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFQs, tenders, supplier negotiations, and contract execution.
• Process purchase orders in line with agreed timelines, contracts, and procurement procedures.
• Collaborate with technical and management teams to define requirements and translate specifications into purchasing plans.
• Support demand planning and ensure procurement activities are communicated, approved, and processed correctly.
• Build and manage supplier relationships, ensuring performance, communication, and issue resolution.
• Maintain transparency of order status, managing delays, deviations, and escalations where required.
• Validate invoices against purchase orders and contracts, resolving discrepancies to ensure timely payment.
• Monitor spend, KPIs, and procurement data to support reporting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and procurement standards.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• CIPS qualification (or working towards) is desirable.
• Demonstrable experience in a procurement or purchasing role, ideally within a technical, engineering, or industrial environment.
• Experience working within regulated industries (e.g., energy, manufacturing, infrastructure) is advantageous.

Personal skills The Senior Purchaser would suit someone with:

• Strong negotiation and commercial awareness.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and translate into procurement requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Analytical mindset with experience in data, KPIs, and reporting.
• Problem-solving ability with a proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships.
• High attention to detail and commitment to compliance and accuracy.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work both independently and within a team.

Salary and benefits of the Senior Purchaser role

• Competitive salary
• Bonus Opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to join a new build Energy from Waste plant

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