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Arjun Patel

Principal Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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Business Support Coordinator
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit for an Office Administrator (Business Support Coordinator) to work at their Energy from Waste Power Station in Peterborough.    The vital Office Administrator role comes with a basic salary of £27,000 - £33,000 (DoE) + up to 10% bonus + private healthcare + benefits. If you’re an experienced Office Administrator and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Management Team, you will be responsible for:  
  • Support front of house activities for all visitors attending the site which includes employees, external visitors, customers, local councils, members of the public, contractors, etc.
  • Maintain accurate and timely financial processing of invoices, purchase orders, account queries and reporting where required for the finance function.
  • Coordinate the administration and supplier liaison for local procurement and purchasing on behalf of all departments of the facility
  • Support the role of training Coordinator which could include booking colleagues onto training courses as advised by the central training team and updating records accordingly
  • Attend site meetings when required taking meeting minutes and distributing these as required
  • Administration of site and company documentation to ensure it is up to date
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • An IT related qualification will be advantageous
    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Office Administrator role would suit someone who has:  
  • Strong IT skills including the use of MS Word and Excel
  • Excellent people skills with the ability to support colleagues.
  • Ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
  • Ability to build relationships both internal and external.
  • Prior experience working in an office environment
    Salary and benefits of the Office Administrator role  
  • A starting basic salary of up to £33,000 (DoE)
  • Up to 10% Bonus
  • Private medical
  • Other benefits
   

EC&I Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team is partnered with one of the leading Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Station operators in the UK, with a combined portfolio of 3.3GW, to recruit for an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation (EC&I) Technician join their CCGT plant in Rochester, Kent. The vital EC&I Technician role comes with a basic salary of £45,000 - £50,000 + overtime + up to 20% bonus + private medical + long term service bonus + other excellent benefits. If you’re an experienced Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the EC&I Engineer, you will be responsible for:  
  • Carrying out fault diagnosis, repairs, planned and unplanned maintenance activities on all EC&I assets to maximise plant availability including pressure, level, temperature and flow sensors and control systems (DCS, PLCs) and electrical equipment
  • Assisting during major maintenance periods, shutdowns, outages etc. when required to ensure maximum plant availability and efficiency
  • Working alongside other technicians in the maintenance team in diagnosing faults and assisting/suggesting equipment upgrades
  • Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the site CMMS
  • Supervising and directing on site contractors when required
  • Working within the company health, safety and environmental processes and procedures at all times.
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • A minimum HNC qualification in electrical/electronic engineering, measurement & control or similar (a HNC is a necessity)
  • A formal Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH will be advantageous but not a necessity
    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The EC&I Technician role would suit someone who has:  
  • Excellent technical knowledge of PLC, DCS, Instrumentation and some electrical systems
  • Hands on maintenance experience gained in a heavy process environment e.g. power stations, chemical plants, refineries, steel works etc
  • Some experience with planning and scoping works with the ability to complete small projects
  • Experience with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems)
    Salary and benefits of the Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician role  
  • A starting basic salary of £45,000 - £50,000
  • Overtime
  • Up to 20% Bonus
  • Private medical cover
  • Long term service bonus
  • Other excellent benefits
   

Mechanical Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Mechanical Technician – Energy from Waste Avonmouth, Bristol Competitive Salary + Benefits     Introduction Astute Technical Recruitment are currently looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join an Energy from Waste power station in Avonmouth, Bristol.    As the Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out inspections, planned and reactive maintenance of all mechanical plant on site.                   Roles & Responsibilities As the Mechanical Engineer you will be responsible for:
  • Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical assets which includes equipment such as steam boiler, conveyor systems, gearbox, steam turbines, cranes, pumps, etc.
  • Planning PPM Schedules and reviewing plant defects
  • Update the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) when required
  • Supervise external contractors on site during scheduled maintenance and inspections
  • Carry out root cause analysis (RCA) to prevent faults from reoccurring
    Skills & Qualifications To be considered for the role of Mechanical Engineer role we are looking for someone with the following criteria (essential):
  • A recognised engineering apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification such as a HND/HNC/NVQ Level 3, etc in a Mechanical discipline
  • At least 2 years’ experience working in a heavy process engineering environment such as Power (EfW, Biomass, CCGT, Coal, etc), COMAH site, Refinery, Paper Mill, etc.
  • Royal Navy Marine Engineers from LET Level and above will be suitable for this position too and submariners with steam generation experience will be advantageous
  • Experience working with CMMS systems
    Salary & Package We are offering a competitive salary and benefits package for the Mechanical Engineer vacancy as follows:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Excellent benefits package including Bonus, Pension, Holidays etc
  • Opportunity to join a new Energy from Waste Power Station
    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 02392 288 286 to speak to Dan Grosvenor who can tell you more.     INDPOW

Safety & Compliance Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market leading energy company to recruit a Health and Safety (H&S) Manager for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Runcorn, Cheshire.  The fundamental Health and Safety Manager role comes with a salary of £49,600 - £58,000 (DoE) + up to 10% Bonus + Benefits. If you’re a H&S Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Plant Manager you will be responsible for:
  • Auditing and ensuring compliance with licenses, H&S Regulations and specific working plans.
  • Reviewing all monitoring data collected and provide guidance and corrective actions on problems identified and preparing monitoring reports and submissions to both external and internal bodies in compliance with permits etc.
  • Liaising closely with the SHEQ team to ensure best practice and ensuring timely reporting of incidents and accidents in line with the company regulations.
  • You will chair regular safety meetings to discuss issues both ways and act to resolve outstanding/ ascending items at the EFW plant.
  • Responsible for managing appropriate actions to prevent environmental breaches or other environmental incidents.
  • Ensuring top quality of the management systems are maintained at optimum levels.
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • A Degree or HND/HNC/ONC or equivalent in a relevant subject would be ideal
  • A NEBOSH or IOSH qualification
    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Health and Safety Manager role would suit someone who has:  
  • A strong background in health and safety gained in a heavy process engineering environment such as power station, chemical plants, refinery, or waste/waste management facility.
  • Thorough understanding of waste / EFW industry will be highly advantageous.
    Salary and benefits of the Health and Safety Manager role
  • Basic salary of up to £58,000 (depending on experience)
  • Up to 10% bonus
  • Private healthcare
  • Other company benefits
   

Maintenance Supervisor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a global company, who specialise with the Energy from Waste industry, to recruit for a Mechanical Technician to join their new EfW Power Station in Slough, Berkshire. The vital Maintenance Supervisor role comes with a Competitive Salary + Bonus + + Private Medical + Pension + Benefits.  If you’re an experienced maintenance technician/supervisor and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for:  
  • Overseeing the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including Superuser administration, preparation of delegated work packs, scheduling, and inventory control.
  • Coordinate, schedule, and track all routine and preventive maintenance activities.
  • Collaborate with the team and management to plan outages in line with the business plan.
  • Develop and implement an inspection and monitoring program to ensure equipment and plant performance is optimized, reducing the risk of incidents or failures.
  • Organising and executing maintenance activities to ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
  • Administer and maintain the preventative maintenance schedule
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Ideally have an NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline such as Mechanical Engineering
  • A health and safety qualification such as an IOSH will be highly advantageous
    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Maintenance Supervisor role would suit someone who has:  
  • Prior hands-on maintenance experience working with Mechanical, Electrical or C&I equipment
  • Excellent knowledge of CMMS systems including implementation and development
  • Prior experience working in heavy engineering environments such as Power, Steel, Cement, Pharmaceutical, COMAH, Paper Mills, etc
  • Royal/Merchant Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered for this opportunity
    Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Supervisor role  
  • A competitive salary
  • Bonus
  • Private healthcare
  • Other benefits
   

Mechanical Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, who specialise with the Energy from Waste (EfW) industry, to recruit for a Mechanical Technician to join their Energy from Waste Power Station in Croydon, South London. The vital Mechanical Technician role comes with a basic salary of £47,239 + £4,694 London location allowance + Overtime + Call out payments + up to 10% Bonus + benefits. If you’re an experienced Mechanical Technician and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for:  
  • Fault finding and maintaining mechanical assets including steam boilers, pumps, gearboxes, valves, hydraulics, pneumatics, compressed air systems, etc.
  • Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices
  • To ensure compliance with the pressure regulations and lifting gear inspection requirements
  • Assisting in plant developments and projects
  • Supervising and setting to work on site contractors
  • Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site Computerised Maintenance Management System  (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 have an NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline such as Mechanical Engineering
  • A health and safety qualification such as an IOSH will be highly advantageous
    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who has:  
  • Hands on maintenance experience with mechanical systems including, boilers, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, cranes etc
  • 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/Merchant Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered for this opportunity
    Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role  
  • A starting basic salary of £47,239
  • London location allowance of £4,694
  • Up to 10% Bonus
  • Overtime
  • Call out payments
  • Private medical
  • Other benefits
   

Controls and Instrumentation Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, who specialise with the Energy from Waste (EfW) industry, to recruit for a Controls and Instrumentation (C&I) Technician to join their Energy from Waste Power Station near Bicester, Oxfordshire. The vital C&I Technician role comes with a basic salary of £47,239 + partial shift allowance of £2,289 + Location living allowance of £2,654 + Overtime + Call out payments + up to 10% Bonus + benefits. If you’re an experienced C&I/EC&I Technician and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the EC&I Engineer, you will be responsible for:
  • Carrying out planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance duties on all control and instrumentation equipment across the site.
  • Fault finding/maintaining instrumentation (Pressure, temperature, level, flow etc)
  • Maintaining the DCS/PLC equipment
  • Maintaining the continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS)
  • Assisting in plant shutdowns and outages
  • Ensuring all work is carried out in line with company health and safety policies and procedures.
  • Maintaining accurate maintenance records via the site’s computerised maintenance management system (CMMS)
  • Assisting with faults on electrical equipment and training will be provided if you do not have electrical experience already
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Ideally have an NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline such as Electrical/Electronic, Controls & Instrumentation, etc
  • A health and safety qualification such as an IOSH will be highly advantageous
  • 18th Edition will be advantageous
    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The C&I Technician role would suit someone who has:
  • Hands on maintenance experience with Controls and Instrumentation equipment such as PLC/DCS systems, flow sensors, thermocouples, pressure sensors, continuous monitoring emissions systems (CEMS), etc
  • Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in a heavy engineering environment such as power generation, petrochemical, steel works, CHP plant, paper mill, FMCG, etc
  • Royal/Merchant Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered for this opportunity
    Salary and benefits of the C&I Technician role
  • A starting basic salary of £47,239
  • Partial shift allowance of £2,289
  • Location living allowance of £2,654
  • Up to 10% Bonus
  • Overtime
  • Call out payments
  • Other benefits
   

Mechanical Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Mechanical Technician – Energy from Waste Power Station Ardley, Oxfordshire £46,144 + Home Counties living allowance + 10% Bonus + Overtime + Benefits     About the role: Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market leading Energy company to recruit a Mechanical Technician for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Ardley, Oxfordshire. The crucial Mechanical Technician role comes with a basic salary of £44,013, a partial shift allowance of £2,131 (when working on call 1 in 4 weeks) + a home counties living allowance + overtime + 10% Bonus. If you’re a Mechanical Technician and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then upload your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Mechanical Engineer you will be:
  • Fault finding and maintaining mechanical assets including pumps, gearboxes, valves, steam boilers, etc.
  • Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices
  • To ensure compliance with the pressure regulations and lifting gear inspection requirements
  • 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
  • To ensure the availability of plant spares
    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Ideally have an NVQ Level 3 minimum in a relevant engineering discipline such as Mechanical Engineering
    Prior experience and skills: The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who is:
  • Prior experience of hands-on maintenance with mechanical systems including pumps rotating equipment, compressors, gearboxes, cranes, steam boilers, etc
  • 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
    Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role:
  • Basic salary of £44,013
  • Partial Shift allowance of £2,131
  • Home counties living allowance (details can be discussed)
  • Up to 10% Bonus
  • Overtime
  • Other benefits
    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected]  or call 02392 288 282 to speak to Arjun Patel who can tell you more.   INDPOW