Arjun Patel

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

Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading company, within the Power Generation sector, to recruit for a Production/Operations Technician to join their Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Station in Southwick, West Sussex.   The vital Production/Operations Technician role comes with a basic salary of £45,000 - £48,000 + £12,498 shift allowance + £2,172 location allowance per annum + overtime + up to 20%bonus + Private Medical + excellent benefits package. If you’re an experienced Production/Operations Technician and keen to work for one of the largest operators of Gas Power Stations in the UK, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Shift Team Leader, you will be responsible for:  

• Oversee the safe & efficient operation of the plant via the DCS/SCADA system
• Oversee the steam raising process through the central control room.
• Carry out first-line maintenance across the whole site
• Involved with operation & project management activities on site
• Adhering to HSE / Safety Rules / LOTO / Permit to Work System
• Supervising contractors
• Implement the safety rules up to the level of HV Senior Authorised Person / Safety Co-ordinator

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A qualification such as ONC/HNC/HND or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline such as Mechanical, Electrical, EC&I, etc.
• Ideally have HV authorised person experience – not a necessity
• Having a formal health and safety qualification such as IOSH will be advantageous

    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Production Technician role would suit someone who has:  

• Prior Operations/Maintenance experience within a heavy process engineering environments such as Power (CCGT, Energy from Waste, Biomass, Coal, CHP), Refineries, Paper Mills, etc.
• Experience in first line maintenance experience across relevant discipline area (Process, Electrical, C&I, Mechanical).
• Experience of operating within safety, environment and operational polices, standards, frameworks and statutory legislation.

    Salary and benefits of the Production/Operations Technician  

• A starting basic salary of between £45,000 - £48,000 (depending on experience)
• £12,498 shift allowance
• £2,172 south east location allowance
• Up to 20% bonus
• Overtime
• Private Medical
• Long term incentive bonus (based on years of service)
• Other excellent benefits

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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

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Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a global company, to recruit for an Automation and Control System Specialist to assist with the UK, and occasionally global, matters across the fleet of Energy from Waste Power Station assets. The vital  Automation and Control System Specialist role comes with a salary of up to £65,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Private Medical + travel expenses + other benefits. This is a hybrid role which will involve travel across the UK as well as international travel. If you’re an experienced Automation/Controls Engineer who would like to work for a company who invest in professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Department Manager, you will be responsible for:  

• Control System Maintenance & Support: Deliver technical assistance, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting for control systems, including Siemens PCS7 platforms.
• System Upgrades & Configuration: Implement and configure control system upgrades to support changing operational needs, including hardware enhancements, software updates, and optimization of control strategies.
• Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Identify and resolve complex issues related to hardware, software, networks, and field instrumentation to reduce downtime and improve system reliability.
• System Commissioning: Support the commissioning and start-up of new control systems through hardware setup, software configuration, and system integration activities.
• Customer Training & Support: Deliver customer training and ongoing technical support covering system operation, maintenance procedures, and compliance with safety standards.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Ideally a Degree in a relevant Engineering subject such as Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation and Control, etc.
• A formal Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH will be advantageous but not a necessity
• A full UK driving licence is a necessity given the nature of the role with travel

    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Automation and Control System Specialist would suit someone who has:  

• Prior experience working with industrial control systems – ideally Siemens PCS7 / TIA Portal
• Hands -on experience with control system integration, HMI/SCADA systems, and field instrumentation
• Proficient in control logic development (PLC/DCS) and system design
• Familiar with industry protocols such as Profibus, Modbus, OPS and Ethernet/IP  

    Salary and benefits of the Automation and Control System Specialist role  

• A salary of up to £65,000
• Car allowance
• Travel expenses
• Bonus
• Private healthcare
• Other benefits  

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Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market leading energy company to recruit a Safety & Compliance Manager for their newest Energy from Waste Power Station in Tilbury, Essex.   The fundamental Safety and Compliance Manager role comes with a salary ~£60,000 + up to 10% Bonus + Benefits. If you’re a Health and Safety/Compliance 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, such as H&S, Environmental, etc, would be ideal
• A NEBOSH or IOSH qualification

    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Safety and Compliance 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 Safety and Compliance Manager role

• Basic salary of around £60,000
• Up to 10% bonus
• Private healthcare
• Other company benefits

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Astute’s Power team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company to recruit an Operations Manager for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Newport, Isle of Wight. The vital Operations Manager role comes with a competitive salary + car allowance + bonus  + private medical + benefits package. If you’re an Operations 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:  

• Responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the plant
• The day-to-day management of the full operations team of the EfW Facility
• Ensuring the power station operates and complies within environmental regulations
• Liaising with the Maintenance Manager and other relevant personnel regarding projects, maintenance, outages, costing and programming of plant improvements
• The day-to-day monitoring of plant efficiency and directing the operations staff to optimise the power station accordingly
• Preparing the annual budget for the Operations department for review and work within this budget
• Carry out annual performance reviews with operations staff
• Prepare reports and presentations relating to the plant’s operational activities as required

    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 Operations Manager role would suit someone who has:  

• Supervisory or management experience in an Operations role in a  heavy process engineering environment such as Power Generation (EfW, Biomass, CCGT, Coal, etc), Paper Mills, Refineries, Petrochemical, etc
• Knowledge of environmental permits, H&S issues and safe working environments
• Experience liaising with governing bodies such as the EA and HSE
• Experience of managing budgets and in the training and development of staff
• Supervisory / management experience

    Salary and benefits of the Operations Manager role  

• Competitive basic salary
• Car allowance
• Performance related bonus
• Private Medical
• Good pension
• Other excellent benefits

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Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a global company, who specialise in the Energy from Waste (EfW)Power industry, to recruit an Assistant Shift Team Leader to join their Energy from Waste Power Station in Slough, Berkshire. The vital Assistant Shift Team Leader role comes with a salary of c.£52,000 + £5,000 Shift Allowance + Bonus + Overtime + Private Medical + Pension + Benefits.  If you’re an experience operations engineering professional 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 Shift Team Leader you will be responsible for:  

• Assisting the Shift Team Leader in the safe & efficient operation of the plant,
• Carry out plant inspections, adjustments, readings and maintain all data accurately to ensure compliance with the environmental permit.
• Manage and monitor plant consumables, ensuring stock levels are maintained and liaising with procurement to replenish supplies.
• Supervising contractors, reviewing RAMS and ensuring all work is carried out in line with company legislation and processes.
• Identify areas within the plant for improvement to improve efficiency / availability.
• Working closely with the maintenance team to address problems which may come up

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Ideally have an NVQ Level 3 or above qualification in an engineering discipline
• A formal health and safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH
• HV Senior/Authorised Person would be advantageous

    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Assistant Shift Team Leader role would suit someone who has:  

• Prior experience working in heavy process engineering environments such as Power (EfW, CCGT, Coal, Biomass, CHP), Petrochemicals, Refineries, Paper Mills, etc.
• Knowledge and experience working with steam generation equipment.
• Extensive experience working with SCADA/DCS systems.
• Familiar with Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) Procedures including writing and issuing of permits.
• Excellent proven leadership skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and cover for shift staff in times of absence on short notice

    Salary and benefits of the Assistant Shift Team Leader role  

• A starting basic salary of c.£52,000
• Shift allowance of £5,000
• Overtime
• Bonus
• Private medical
• Other company benefits

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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

Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit for an Operations Manager to join their Biomass Power Station in County Durham.   The vital Operations Manager role comes with a competitive starting salary + full benefits package including a car allowance and bonus.   If you’re an Operations Manager, or an experienced Shift Team Leader, 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 Operations Manager role Reporting to the Plant Manager you will be responsible:  

• Overall responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the plant
• The day to day management of 20 + operations staff including shift teams and operations day staff
• Ensuring the facility operates and complies within environmental regulations at all times
• Liaising with the Maintenance Manager and other relevant personnel regarding projects maintenance, outages, and programming of plant improvements
• Overseeing 3rd party contractors
• Preparing the annual budget for the operations department for review and work within this budget
• Liaising with company directors and managers as well as external stakeholders
• Deputising for the Plant Manager when required

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
• At least five years operational / 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
• At least five years in a senior position with supervisory experience as well as budget / commercial experience (forecasting, P/L, contract management).

Personal Skills The Operations Manager role would suit someone who is:  

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams, set clear direction, and deliver results
• Excellent negotiating and influencing skills, able to build relationships and achieve positive outcomes with stakeholders
• Strong commercial acumen, with a clear understanding of business drivers and the ability to make sound, profit-focused decisions

Salary and benefits of the Operations Manager role

• Competitive starting salary, please get in touch to find out more
• Benefits Package incl. car allowance and bonus
• Training opportunities both internally and externally

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