Dan Grosvenor

Astute's Power Team are recruiting a QHSE Lead to join the operations department of a modern Biomass Power Station in Yorkshire. The QHSE Lead will be primarily responsible for all QHSE matters on site including training, investigations, audits and reporting. If you’re a QHSE professional and are looking to join a modern Biomass Power Station then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the QHSE Lead role Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Manage the environmental monitoring programme
• Ensure compliance with all permits, legislative & statutory requirements
• Develop and maintain a QHSE strategy monitor and report on activities, training and procedures on site, ensuring compliance across the group and sharing best practises with other sites.
• Communicate with third party stakeholders including the environment agency and local authorities
• Oversee all emergency plans, statutory inspections (PSSR, WSoE, LOLER, PUWER and COSHH etc) and ensure procedures are appropriately communicated and trained.
• Provide technical support on environmental legislation to the facility manager
• Liaise with the Operations Team to ensure the monitoring system is accurately recording data inline with allowed parameters.
• Take part in internal and external audits.
• Manage the SHEQ budget and provide input to financial reporting.
• Carry out sampling & testing to ensure compliance with quality & environmental obligations.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally qualified with a NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health (or equivalent)
• Membership of IOSH

Personal skills The QHSE Lead role would suit someone who has:

• A background in Health and Safety gained in a heavy process or engineering environment. This can include Power Generation, Refineries, Manufacturing, FMCG, Food, Petrochemical etc
• Exposure to QHSE Systems and standards such as ISO14956, EN14181, OMA Audits, Environmental Permits (stack emissions, discharges)
• At least three years experience in a Health & Safety position
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A proactive and flexible approach with strong problem-solving skills
• A full, valid UK driving licence

Salary and benefits of the QHSE Lead role

• Competitive Salary
• Benefits Package

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Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a one of the UK’s largest Waste Management Companies. They are building a new Energy from Waste Power Station in Cheshire, which when completed, will be capable of processing 600,000 tonnes of waste per year – enough energy to power 125,000 homes. The Health & Safety Manger is an integral role on site, you will be responsible for shaping & maintaining the Safety Culture on site by ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and promoting a proactive approach to health, safety and wellbeing. If you’re a Health & Safety Manager and are looking to join a new build Energy from Waste power station then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Health and Safety Manager role Reporting to the Plant 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.
• 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 qualified with a NEBOSH Diploma at Level 6 or an NVQ 5 equivalent
• Graduate Membership of IOSH

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

• 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
• Proven ability to influence, coach, and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A proactive and flexible approach with strong problem-solving skills
• A full, valid UK driving licence

Salary and benefits of the Health and Safety Manager role

• Competitive Salary
• Benefits Package
• Car Allowance
• Bonus Opportunity
• Opportunity to work on one of the newest Energy from Waste plants in England

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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’s Power team is partnering with a highly successful and busy engineering company focused on providing Engineering solutions into the to recruit a Health, Safety and Environmental Manager for their office based in Wickford, Essex. The Health, Safety & Environmental Manager role comes with a highly competitive salary up to £50,000 (DOE), plus a company van and bonus scheme. If you’re a HSE Manager and are looking for a new & exciting opportunity to work in the engineering sector, apply today.               Responsibilities and duties: As HSE Manager you will:

• Manage the HSE strategy including policies, guidelines and HSE Management systems.
• Monitor and report on the HSE procedures ensuring compliance with relevant HSE legislation.
• Assist with other departments and clients to address all HSE issues.
• Lead safety audits both internally and externally.
• Lead accident & incident investigations including carrying out analysis to identify trends to identify improvements.
• Provide safety consultations to managers.
• Carry out in house HSE training.
• Conduct HSE audits on sub-contractors.
• Prepare HSE documentation for new tenders.
• Support outages and projects on client sites, which may include travelling and working away from time to time.

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

• Minimum five years relevant experience in a similar role working in a transferable sector such as Power Generation, COMAH, Refineries, Process Plants etc.
• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health or industry equivalent
• Ideally a minimum Grad IOSH
• Experience in HSE Management including ISO 45001, 14001 and 9001
• Full clean driving licence

Personal skills: The HSE Manager role would suit someone who is:

• Able to influence with gravitas and gain buy in at all levels.
• Positive and proactive approach to HSE.
• Confident, self-motivated and ambitious.
• Flexible to work away.
• Familiar with complex engineering projects and potential hazards.

Salary and benefits of the role:

• Competitive salary up to £50,000 per annum (DOE)
• Bonus scheme
• Full company benefits
• Use of a company van

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Astute’s Power Team are partnered exclusively with a leading engineering consultancy, Rosa Engineering, who specialise in energy, chemicals, civil & infrastructure sectors. Their offerings include electrical, civil, and structural engineering, HV switching, and tailored technical training—delivered with a strong focus on safety, innovation, and compliance and can be delivered from their own workshop in Ferrybridge, Yorkshire or out on client sites.

Astute are supporting the recruitment of a HV/LV Electrical Trainer to join their growing team to meet customer needs in this busy sector. As a High Voltage Electrical Trainer, you will be an integral part of the team, maintaining and improving high voltage competency across their key sectors. You will be designing and delivering their excellent training programme that meets industry safety, technical and regulatory standards.

If you’re an Electrical Engineer with HV SAP experience with a passion for operational excellence, training and helping shape the future of the sector, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the High Voltage Trainer role You will be responsible for:

• Designing, develop and deliver a high quality HV training programme which includes SAP, AP, Electrical Awareness, Switch room Access and Safety Rules.
• Delivering training at the Rosa Engineering workshop and customer sites which can be across the UK.
• Facilitate dynamic, technically sound training sessions through a blend of classroom teaching, interactive desktop exercises, and practical hands-on activities.
• Help shape and evolve Rosa’s training programmes to reflect changing legislation, best practices, and client needs.
• Deliver exceptional customer service, monitor delegate feedback, and support strong Net Promoter Score (NPS) performance.
• Ensure all training materials meet industry regulations, including Electricity at Work, HSG85, and company-specific safety rules.
• Maintain and improve training tools and equipment, including simulators and assessment resources.
• Carry out and document risk assessments for all training activities, both in preparation and on-site.
• Stay informed on internal policies and legal responsibilities, such as manual handling, first aid, and working at height.
• Contribute to governance and safety forums, supporting continuous improvement and alignment with Rosa’s core values.
• Collaborate with the Customer Requirements team to develop tailored training proposals and deliver technical content.
• Provide accurate reports and performance metrics to the Training & Development Director as needed.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally qualified with a degree in a relevant electrical engineering field.
• IOSH or NEBOSH
• Qualified as a Senior Authorised Person
• Full understanding of Electrical fundamentals & theory
• Any recognised training / leadership qualifications would be advantageous

Personal skills The HV Trainer role would suit someone who is:

• At least 5 years’ experience in an operational environment on a power station or similar industry setting with Supervisory experience. This could be Energy from Waste, Coal, CCGT, Biomass, CHP, Nuclear, COMAH sites etc
• Senior Marine Engineers with significant Electrical Engineering experience would be considered
• Excellent people skills
• Awareness of current standards, regulations, legislation and technical developments
• UK Driving License
• You must have full eligibility to work in the UK

Salary and benefits of the HV Trainer role

• Industry competitive salary up to £65,000 per year plus bonus
• Hybrid work pattern
• Further full company benefits

 

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  Astute People’s Power Team are exclusively working with the South Clyde Energy Centre to recruit a full complement of Operations & Maintenance staff. 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. This new build Power Station is due to enter commercial operation by the end of 2026. Now is an ideal time to join the power station as you’ll be involved in full plant commissioning, training & mobilisation. We are looking for a Fuel Reception Technician to join the Operations Team on this brand new facility. As the Fuel Reception Technician you’ll be supporting the wider team with the safe & efficient operation of the plant. This will include using mobile plant. 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 Fuel Reception Technician you will be responsible for:

• Assisting with loading and unloading operations within the fuel handling area and ash loading area.
• Operation of mobile plant and machinery in accordance with the company’s procedures
• Operations of weighbridges when required and completing the necessary tickets associated.
• Operation of overheard cranes to assist with fuel loading operations.
• Carry out first line maintenance activities within the tipping hall area ensuring the CMMS is updated & accurate.
• Keeping the fuel handling & ash area clean, tidy and free from obstruction.
• Carry out inspections of waste arriving to site in the tipping hall to ensure compliance with the waste acceptance protocol and reporting any non-conformance.

      Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Previous experience in heavy process industry, power plants particularly or waste handling facilities will be advantageous.
• Previous experience in the operation of mobile plant equipment, fuel handling machines and forklift trucks with certification.
• Have an understanding of Environmental health & safety within a within heavy industry.
• Understanding of safe and efficient traffic management system within a busy environment.  

      Personal skills The Fuel Reception Technician would suit someone with:

• At least three years process operations experience.
• Previous experience working in an Engineering environment, ideally working with Mobile Plant such as Telehandlers, Counter-Balance Forklift or similar.
• Involvement in plant mobilisation and commissioning is desirable but not essential.

      Salary and benefits of the Fuel Reception Technician role

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

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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’s power team are looking for an EC&I Technician / EC&I Craftsperson to a large Energy from Waste plant located in Kent, South East England. This plant can produce up to 45MW of Power by processing up to 550,000 tonnes of waste per year, usually destined for landfill.   As an EC&I Technician you’ll be responsible for all reactive & preventative maintenance across a variety of critical equipment including DCS/SCADA Systems, PLC’s, drives, motors, switchgear etc. This is a permanent position which is offering a competitive starting salary of up to £55,000 depending on experience, plus bonus, overtime, call out payments & benefits package.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the EC&I Maintenance Team Leader, as an EC&I Technician you will be responsible for:

• Pre-planned and reactive maintenance duties on all electrical, controls and instrumentation assets across the power station
• Fault finding/maintaining electrical systems; motors, drives, single phase & three phase equipment, switchgear, high/low voltage plant etc and instrumentation (pressure, temperature, level & flow) and control systems
• Calibrating instrumentation
• Conducting continuous improvement activities, plant modifications and design work
• Supervising 3rd party contractors
• Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices
• Assisting in plant developments and projects
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site CMMS
• Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination.
• To ensure the availability of plant spares

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally qualified in a recognised Electrical / C&I apprenticeship in a heavy process industry
• A relevant technical qualification such as an NVQ / ONC / HNC in Electrical, Control or Instrumentation engineering or a similar discipline
• At least 4 years of hands-on maintenance experience with motors, switchgear, instrumentation (flow, level, pressure, temperate etc) and control systems (SCADA, DCS and PLC)
• Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in a heavy engineering environment such as power generation, petrochemical, steel works, CHP plant, paper mill etc. Royal Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered.
• Involvement in plant mobilisation and commissioning is desirable but not essential.
• Experience with High-Voltage equipment such as transformers / switchgear will be advantageous.

    Salary and benefits of the EC&I Technician role What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• A highly competitive salary of up to £55,000 DOE
• Quarterly bonus.
• Overtime & Call out payments.
• Full company benefits
• Opportunity to join the Energy from Waste industry.

 

Astute's Power team are currently recruiting an EC&I Team Leader / Supervisor 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 EC&I Team Leader will be involved in the planning and coordination of maintenance activities, managing contractors, supervising the workshop activities, and leading a team of EC&I Technicians & Craftsmen. 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 EC&I Team Leader you will be responsible for:

• The day to day management of “short term / preventative” maintenance activities to ensure maximum plant availability.
• Assist in the delivery of the overall maintenance & engineering strategy, implementing new maintenance techniques & approaches and management of the EC&I budget.
• Work alongside the Maintenance Planner and Mechanical Team Leader to ensure work is appropriately allocated and delivered in addition to developing the sites CMMS.
• Act as the EC&I lead during planned outages, manage specialist contractors on site
• Ensuring all activities are carried out in a safe manner and in line with company safety policies, safety rules and relevant H&S legislation.
• Act as the sites Authorised / Nominated Person.
• Deputise fo the Maintenance Manager as and when required.

      Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• HNC / ONC or similar Engineering qualified in a relevant EC&I discipline.
• Ideally SAP / Senior Authorised Person for HV activities.
• IOSH / NEBOSH or similar H&S qualification

      Personal skills The EC&I Team Leader would suit someone with:

• Proven supervisory / management experience from an Energy from Waste plant or similar Process Industry such as – Waste to Energy, Biomass, Cogeneration / CHP, CCGT Power Station, Refinery, Pharmaceutical etc.
• Experience in maintaining and working on a variety of instrumentation, electrical and control system equipment (DCS, Siemens PLC, temperature, level, pressure, flow, switch gear, motors, drives, transformers etc).
• Contract management experience
• Experience of maintenance techniques including vibration analysis, laser alignment, thermography, oil analysis etc

      Salary and benefits of EC&I Team Leader role

• Competitive Salary up to £70,000
• Quarterly Bonus
• Overtime
• Pension
• Full company benefits

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