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Arjun Patel

Principal Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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Shift Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power team is partnered with a global waste management company, who operate a portfolio of Energy from Waste Power Stations, to recruit a Shift Team Leader for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Birmingham, West Midlands.  The vital Shift Team Leader / Shift Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £66,877.68 + Up to 15% Bonus + Overtime + Benefits. If you’re a Shift Team Leader 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 Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:
  • Day-to-day leadership of the shift operations team who will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the plant.
  • Ensuring the plant is operating within its parameters whilst complying with strict HSE rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures.
  • Managing the sites safety systems including the permit to work system and acting as a HV Senior Authorised Person for the purpose of issuing permits, switching, and carrying out isolations.
  • Providing technical supervision and assistance where necessary for company and contract staff engaged in work.
  • Providing effective training and monitoring of shift staff to ensure personnel are competent to undertake their duties.
  • Providing effective administration and application of safe systems of work and Health and Safety policies
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Have a technical qualification, ideally have a HNC minimum qualification (not a necessity), in a relevant engineering discipline
  • Being HV Senior Authorised Person will be highly advantageous.
  • Ideally have a formal Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH
    Personal skills and prior experience The Shift Team Leader role would suit someone who has:
  • Prior experience working in operations within a heavy process engineering environment such as Power (EfW, Biomass, CCGT, OCGT, Coal, etc.), Steelworks, Refineries, COMAH sites, etc.
  • Excellent proven leadership skills
  • Experience working with steam raising plant.
  • Good Knowledge of safe systems of work and health & safety within a power station or similar heavy process environment
    Salary and benefits of the Shift Team Leader role
  • Starting salary of up to £66,877.68 
  • Up to 15% Bonus
  • Overtime 
  • Other excellent benefits. 
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Shift Supervisor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading energy provider to recruit a Shift Supervisor for its Lower-Tier COMAH site in Northampton. The Shift Supervisor role comes with a competitive basic salary + shift allowance, benefits and opportunity for on-the-job training & further progression. If you have a strong H&S awareness and/or experience in high-hazard process environments 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 Shift Supervisor role Reporting to the Terminal Manager you will:  
  • Supervise safe handling of all fuels and additives received, stored and distributed on site, in line with safety standards and legislation.
  • Act as the competent person on site in absence of the Operations Supervisor.
  • Oversee the maintenance and integrity of terminal plant and equipment to support safe and reliable operations.
  • Manage day-to-day terminal operations, coordinating drivers and contractors to maintain efficient logistics and high customer service standards.
  • Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring regulatory compliance, monitoring operational performance, and building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • NVQ Level 3 in a process or engineering discipline
  • IOSH or equivalent safety qualification
  • Experience supervising operations within a high-hazard, continuous process environment (e.g. fuel terminal, refinery, chemical process plant).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages, including Excel.
  • A strong awareness of health & safety practices is essential.
  • Full UK Driving License
  Personal skills   The Shift Supervisor role would suit someone who is:  
  • A strong communicator
  • Experienced in maintaining and driving a strong safety culture on site by ensuring compliance of all safety rules and procedures.
  • Happy to work a shift pattern including days, nights and weekends.
Salary and benefits of the Shift Supervisor role  
  • Competitive basic salary
  • Shift allowance
  • Other excellent company benefits
  • Opportunities for training and further progression
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Balance of Plant Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit for a Balance of Plant (BoP) Mechanical Engineer for their Combine Cycle Gast Turbine (CCGT) Power Station in Rochester, Kent. The vital BoP Mechanical Engineer role comes with a basic salary of up to £83,000 + a performance related bonus + other excellent benefits. If you’re an experienced Mechanical Engineer 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 Lead BoP Engineer, you will be responsible for:  
  • Assisting with delivering effective outage strategies and management of projects
  • Optimising the planned maintenance strategy to meet stakeholders needs to maximise plant reliability and minimise downtime
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance to other departments in relation to Balance of Plant (BoP) with a focus on maximising efficiency, plant performance and safety
  • Provide technical governance, guidance and industry best practice including compliance with PSSR and statutory inspections
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Ideally a Degree in a Mechanical Engineering discipline however, would consider those with a HND/HNC/NVQ Level 3, etc.
  • A formal Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH will be advantageous but not a necessity
    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The BoP Mechanical Engineer role would suit someone who has:  
  • Prior Mechanical Engineering experience working in heavy process engineering environments such as Power Stations, Paper Mills, Top Tier COMAH sites, Refineries, Petrochemicals, etc.
  • Experience working with Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG) would be advantageous
  • Knowledge of Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) will be advantageous
  • Demonstrate the ability to successful manage teams
    Salary and benefits of the BoP Mechanical Engineer role
  • A starting basic salary of up to £83,000
  • Performance related bonus of 15%  
  • 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

Shift Operator
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading energy provider to recruit a Shift Operator for its Lower-Tier COMAH site in Northampton. The Shift Operator role comes with a competitive basic salary + shift allowance, benefits and opportunity for on-the-job training & further progression. If you have a strong H&S awareness and/or experience in high-hazard process environments 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 Shift Operator role Reporting to the Terminal Manager you will:  
  • Support the Shift Supervisor in the safe, efficient and compliant running of the terminal.
  • Carry out routine checks and visual plant inspections according to instructions and reporting findings accurately in line with site procedures.
  • Support with taking line and tank samples and testing against specifications.
  • Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with site procedures and COMAH regulations.
  • Assist with other duties as required, including driving mobile plant and housekeeping tasks.
Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • A strong awareness of health & safety practices is essential; any relevant safety qualifications would be a bonus (e.g. IOSH).
  • GCSEs grade 4-9 including English & Maths, or equivalent
  • Operational experience in a high-hazard process environment would be highly desirable (e.g. fuel terminal, refinery, chemical process plant).
  • Full UK Driving License
  Personal skills   The Shift Operator role would suit someone who is:  
  • A strong communicator with good reading, writing & comprehension skills.
  • Happy to work a shift pattern including days, nights and weekends.
  • Looking for an entry-level role within a heavy process environment.
  Salary and benefits of the Shift Operator role  
  • Competitive basic salary
  • Shift allowance
  • Other excellent company benefits
  • Opportunities for training and further progression
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Electrical Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit an Electrical Technician for their Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Station in Rochester, Kent. The vital Electrical Technician role comes with a basic salary up to £51,484 + Bonus + Overtime + skills shortage allowance + other excellent benefits. If you’re an experienced Electrical 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 Electrical Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for:  
  • Fault-finding and maintaining electrical assets including motors, switchgear, transformers, variable speed drives, HV plant, etc
  • Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices
  • Undertaking/assisting in plant developments/ projects
  • Setting to work and supervising contractors
  • Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the sites CMMS
  • Ensuring HSE compliance at all times
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Ideally apprentice trained with an NVQ Level 3 minimum qualification in an Electrical related discipline
  • A Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH would be advantageous
  • 18th Edition Wiring regulations would be preferred
    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Electrical Maintenance Engineer role would suit someone who has:  
  • Prior Electrical Engineering experience working in heavy process engineering environments such as Power Stations, Paper Mills, Top Tier COMAH sites, Refineries, Petrochemicals, etc.
  • Experience working with High Voltage (HV) systems up to 400kV would be ideal.
  • Experience working with relevant electrical equipment such as motors, generators, switchgears, etc.
    Salary and benefits of the Electrical Technician role  
  • A starting basic salary of up to £51,484
  • Performance related bonus  
  • Monthly skills shortage allowance
  • Overtime
  • Other excellent benefits
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Maintenance Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company to recruit a Maintenance Manager for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Newport, Isle of Wight. The vital Maintenance Manger role comes with a competitive salary + car allowance + bonus  + private medical + benefits package. If you’re a Maintenance Manager 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 Reporting to the Plant Manager you will be responsible for:  
  • Leading, training, and developing a team of multi-skilled maintenance technicians responsible for maintaining all plant equipment to the highest of standards to ensure maximum availability.
  • The role will cover both the Energy from Waste (EfW) and the Mechanical Pre Treatment (MPT) Facility.
  • Liaising with the Operations Manager and site Engineers for the purpose of plant improvement / modification / upgrade work
  • Planning and managing plant outages.
  • Managing the maintenance department’s budget.
  • Ensure compliance with health & safety policies, environmental regulations, and site licences
  • Manage team performance, including rotas, training and workload allocation
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Ideally having a HNC minimum qualification in an engineering discipline such as Mechanical, Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation, etc
  • Ideally a formal health and safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH
    Experience, knowledge and personal skills: The Maintenance Manager role would suit someone who has:
  • Supervisory or management experience in a Maintenance/Engineering role on a power station or similar heavy process environment such as Power Generation (EfW, Biomass, CCGT, Coal, etc), Paper Mills, Refineries, Petrochemical, Waste Treatment (MBT, MPT, etc)
  • Strong knowledge of pressure systems safety regulations (PSSR) would be ideal
  • Experience working with rotating plant and steam boilers.
  • Knowledge of environmental permits, H&S issues and safe working environments
  • Experience of managing budgets
    Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Manager role  
  • Competitive basic salary
  • Car allowance
  • Performance related bonus
  • Private Medical
  • Good pension
  • Other excellent benefits
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Shift Operations Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Energy company to recruit a Shift Operations Technician for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Dunbar, East Lothian.     The Shift Operations Technician role comes with starting salary of £47,108 (inclusive of shift allowance) + up to 10% bonus + overtime + private medical + benefits.   If you have experience operating heavy process plant via a DCS/SCADA system and are looking to work for a company who invest in professional development of their employees, then submit your CV to apply today.                    Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Shift Team Leader, you will be responsible for:  
  • Using a DCS system, you will be required to start, stop and monitor the steam turbine, steam boilers, pumps, water treatment plant and more
  • Ensuring the plant is operating within its parameters whilst complying with strict HSE rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures
  • Performing plant walk round and daily checks to ensure equipment is operating correctly and efficiently
  • Monitoring of continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) and perform corrective adjustments to the process when required
  • Providing technical supervision and assistance where necessary for company and contract staff
  • Working within the company Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • A relevant technical qualification such as an HNC/ONC/NVQ in an engineering discipline is desirable
  • Having authorised person / senior authorised person qualifications will be advantageous
  • A health and safety qualification will be advantageous but not a necessity
    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Shift Operations Technician role would suit someone who has:  
  • Operations / Maintenance experience gained within a heavy process engineering environment such as power generation, paper mills, COMAH sites, steel works, cement, pharmaceutical, etc.
  • Experience in operating a DCS/SCADA system
  • Familiar with safety rules procedures
  • Ex forces engineer will be highly encouraged to apply whether this be Navy, RAF or Army
    Salary and benefits of the Shift Operations Technician role  
  • A salary of £47,018 (inclusive of shift allowance)
  • Overtime
  • Bonus of up to 10%
  • Private medical
  • Other benefits
 

 


EC&I Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power team is partnered with a market-leading energy company for the recruitment of an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation (EC&I) Engineer to join their Energy from Waste Power Station in Exeter, Devon.    The vital EC&I Engineer role comes with a salary of £57,842 + Bonus + Overtime + Pension + Private Medical + benefits If you’re an EC&I Engineer, or experienced Technician looking for progression, 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 Reporting to the Engineering and Maintenance Manager you will be responsible for:  
  • The day-to-day management of short-term and long-term goals which includes preventative maintenance activities to ensure maximum plant availability. This includes leading the team of EC&I Technicians to ensure these are carried out.
  • 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 Mechanical and Project Engineers to ensure work is appropriately allocated and delivered in addition to developing the sites CMMS.
  • Assist in the preparation of budgets for the EC&I Department
  • Act as the EC&I lead during planned outages, manage specialist contractors on site.
  • Perform the role of Electrical Senior Authorised Person under the company’s safety rules
  • Ensuring all activities are carried out in a safe manner and in line with company safety policies, safety rules and relevant H&S legislation.
  • Deputise for the Engineering Manager as and when required
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Ideally a HNC, or similar, in a relevant engineering subject such as Electrical/Electronics/Measurement and Control Engineering
  • HV SAP/AP Experience
  • IOSH/NEBOSH will be advantageous
    Personal skills, qualification and experience The EC&I Engineer role would suit someone who has:  
  • Proven supervisory / management experience in heavy process engineering environments such as Power Generation (Energy from Waste, Biomass, Coal, CCGT, CHP, etc), Paper Mills, COMAH sites, Steelworks, Refineries, etc
  • Experience in maintaining and working on a variety of instrumentation, electrical and control system equipment (SCADA, PLC, temperature, level, pressure, flow, switch gear, motors, variable speed drives, transformers etc).
  • Contract management experience.
    Salary and benefits of the EC&I Engineer role  
  • A basic of £57,842
  • Bonus
  • Overtime
  • Private Medical
  • Other excellent company benefits
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Electrical Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit an Electrical Engineer for their Combine Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Station in Rochester, Kent. The vital Electrical Maintenance Engineer role comes with with a basic salary of up to £83,000 + a performance related bonus + other excellent benefits. If you’re an experienced Electrical Engineer 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 of the Electrical Engineer role As Electrical Enigneer you will:  
  • Provide technical support for electrical systems on site
  • Plan, execute, and oversee Electrical Engineering projects.
  • Deliver technical expertise to shape maintenance strategies, offering engineering support for the site
  • Coordinate and support maintenance work as needed to ensure continuous plant operation.
  • Work towards achieving demanding targets in commercial performance, safety, environmental standards, quality, and personal development.
  • Assist in the planning and execution of major outages
  • Contract Management of electrical related work and budget responsibility
  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:
  • A qualification in an Electrical Engineering subject
  • Having a Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH or above would be advantageous 
  Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge   The Electrical Engineer role would suit someone who has:  
  • Prior experience working in an industrial engineering environment such as Power Stations (CCGT, Coal, EfW, Biomass, etc), Paper Mills, Steelworks, Refineries, etc
  • Experience in budget and contract management
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation such as Health and Safety and Environmental
  • Experience working with High Voltage systems
  • Prior experience working on projects/plant upgrades would be advantageous
Salary and benefits of the Electrical Engineer role  
  • A starting basic salary of up to £83,000
  • Performance related bonus of 15%  
  • Other excellent benefits
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