Gemma Nixon

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement solutions to recruit a Facilities Manager in Runcorn, Cheshire. The Facilities Manager role comes with a salary up to £48,000, up to 12.5% pension contributions, private medical and healthcare and supports across 3 facilities in Runcorn, Aberdeen and Isle of Wight. If you’re an experienced Facilities Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that continually strives to win more business and invests in the growth of its employees/company, then submit your CV to apply today                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to Operational Control, you will be:

• Oversee the daily operations across 3 facilities within the group, ensuring the spaces are safe, operating efficiently and have all utilities, fire prevention, security, stock and general facilities management in place.
• Plan and manage the budget for building maintenance and future site improvements where appropriate.
• Schedule and manage repair and maintenance tasks, setting up preventive maintenance plans for the offices and working with external subcontractors to fulfil work requirements.
• Travel to sites to set up welfare, ensuring the scope of works is mapped out and being delivered as expected.
• Work on safety policies, inspect for hazards, and coordinate emergency drills.
• Work with external facilities maintenance, security and cleaning companies, monitoring their performance to ensure workspaces are kept clean and safe.
• Organize and oversee projects for site installations and renovations, ensuring they are finished on time and within budget.
• Work with contractors and service providers. Manage contracts and monitor vendor performance.
• Manage and develop an internal team of 2, manage workflows and providing feedback through performance reviews.
• Other duties as required.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Proven experience as a Facilities Manager or in a similar senior role.
• A BSc/ BA or equivalent in facilities management, engineering, business, or similar (preferred but not essential)
• Ability to multitask and be proactive.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of ISO9001 standards

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

• Highly motivated and flexible attitude, with a focus on respect, collaboration, and integrity.
• Flexible attitude to work, providing out of hours support if needed and able to travel to the different sites when needed.

Salary and benefits of the Systems Engineer role

• Salary range of £40,000 - £48,000
• 12.5% company pension, private medical insurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Opportunities for career development within an international environment
• A fun, collaborative working atmosphere with advanced technologies

Description of the expected service Title: Hazards Engineering Types of activities to be carried out as part of the service (non-exhaustive): ? Producing updates to Hazard Verification Studies, through the application of relevant technical methodologies, relating to Internal and External Hazards for buildings: o Produce simplified design calculation hypotheses and define the various possible scenarios for each internal or external threat situation: ? Identify the equipment under threat and also the way in which the equipment would be affected. ? Produce studies on the functional redundancies impacted. ? Manage technical topics relating to the protection requirements for the hazards within the building and system design, ? Support matrix organisation through the design and construction phase with technical requests and design changes by providing technical expertise on the implementation of the safety functional requirements within the design, ? Participate to Edvance wide discipline meetings relating to hazards Skill level required Engineer Level 3 Technical Field Nuclear safety, radiation protection and the environment Delivery location UK Bristol Skill Level Required Engineer Level 3 Additional information Travel: ? Yes ? No Teleworking: ? Yes ? No* *at least 3 days a week in the office Required technical skills (consistent with the criteria for technical admissibility of tenders) • Engineer qualified to degree level or equivalent preferably specializing in safety • Knowledge of safety requirement implementation and hazard studies (preferably from a highly regulated industry), • Knowledge of Nuclear Safety Assessment Principles and experience of their application, • Experience in the area of systems, layout engineering and pipework, • Knowledge and the ability to navigate PDMS and Navisworks software. • English speaker, French is advantageous Expected approach to be conscientious, enthusiastic about the subject with good interpersonal skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Preferred starting date 02/09/2024 Estimated duration of the service 18 months including 12 agreed months and 6 optional months Required software skills   Microsoft office (word, excel, powerpoint, outlook) - 3D viewer (Naviswork)                                                                                                                                                                              

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a specialist in water treatment and technology services across the UK to recruit an experienced Water Treatment Engineer in the Basingstoke area. This role will be supporting at customer sites in the maintenance and servicing of the on-site water treatment systems, carrying out key account management duties as well as hands-on testing on the water systems themselves. The customer focussed Water Treatment Engineer position comes with a salary of up to £35,000, company vehicle & fuel card, with overtime and commission available. If you’re an experienced Water Treatment Engineer with previous working knowledge of the water industry and are looking to work for an organization that is an industry leader within the UK water industry, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Service Manager you will be responsible for providing on-site preventative maintenance, after sales support and commercial support to key customers in the water treatment industry. This will include:  

• Carrying out servicing, chemical treatment analysis and system monitoring on existing customer contracts and equipment.
• Providing Legionella checks and control, ensuring customer compliance with ACOP L8.
• Developing good working relationships with customers, providing recommendations for on-site operations and equipment.
• Supporting with new accounts, initiating new water treatment programmes and commissioning new dosing and controls equipment where needed.
• Carrying out on-site risk assessments and customer reports for customer reviews.
• Continually building on customer relationships, assessing opportunities to potentially sell parts, consumables, plant upgrades and refurbishment work, working with the appropriate sales team.
• Feedback to customers on future product development, features and functions and show how they will add value to their business.
• Other duties as required.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A HNC or equivalent in a Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Chemistry related subject.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• Previous knowledge and experience working in the chemical water treatment sector e.g cooling tower management, boiler optimisation.

This role would also suit a recent graduate with an interest in working within the water treatment sector.       Personal skills The Water Treatment Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Passionate about working closely with customers and providing a first-class service every time.
• Able to handle challenging conversations with customers, working to find a prompt resolution.
• Strong communication skills both with internal and external teams.

    Salary and benefits of the Water Treatment Engineer role  

• Basic Salary of up to £35,000 DOE
• Company Vehicle + Fuel Card for business use
• 25 Days holiday (plus your birthday off)
• Comprehensive pension scheme

   

Electrical Project Engineer

Water Industry

Havant

£40,000 DOE

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Project Engineer to join a leading provider of Water engineering services and solutions across the South. They are looking for an Electrical Project Engineer to join their small but established team providing expertise in process, mechanical, electrical and ICA solutions whilst delivering projects all at stages of the cycle. Working as the Electrical Project Engineer, you will work as part of a core team tin the delivery of a busy portfolio of robust engineering solutions across various wastewater and clean water contracts in the South.

 

The Job

Working as the Electrical Project Engineer, you will be responsible for…

• Working as part of the office-based design team with regular visits to site troubleshooting, checking and managing potential and live projects.
• Driving successful project delivery, working alongside the Project Manager planning, establishing and coordinating the projects, carrying out electrical design works and ensuring projects are delivered to client specifications on time and in budget.
• Collaborate with project teams to maintain profitability and efficient methods of work
• Complete electrical designs and develop specifications for internal and external equipments required for each project.
• Specify job requirements, parts and materials needed to enable projects to be scoped for tender and on-site delivery.
• Survey electrical systems and plans.
• Project budget and programme management.
• Compliance with NICEIC requirements.
• Manage all elements of the project delivery from initial site surveys, proposal preparations through to handover. This includes costings, proposals, specifications, ordering, fault finding, testing and commissioning.
• Any other duties as required.

This is a field-based position requiring a flexible approach to work.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position candidates will be expected to have a background working in a site-based Electrical Engineer or Project Engineer position ideally within the water industry with a relevant engineering qualification to degree level (or equivalent) to back it up.

Candidates should have strong CAD expertise as well as

Candidates should have strong CAD knowledge as well as demonstrable success delivering projects and a proven track record working directly with clients on project designs and coordination.

 

Due to a high level of travel to various sites throughout this role, candidates must hold a valid full UK driving licence and be flexible in their working hours.

 

 

What’s on Offer.

• Basic salary £40,000 DOE
• Competitive Package
• 28 days holiday (incl bank holidays)

 

 

 

 

How to apply

To apply, please call Gemma Nixon 02392 222 964 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Environmental Advisor Hazardous Waste Management Hybrid Working + UK travel Up to £45,000 including Car Allowance Introduction We are currently recruiting for an Environmental Advisor to join one of the leading hazardous waste management specialists in the UK. The successful candidate will have a significant voice within Augean and their advice will be listened to and will influence the future development of the company. We are looking for an environmental advisor with experience in the waste sector to join our established Corporate Stewardship team, supporting the business on all matters related to environmental compliance, permitting and planning and environmental social and corporate governance (ESG), across our business. This role is vital in providing key advice, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and guidance across the waste planning and permitting spectrum. The knowledge and capability of the successful candidate will contribute to managing Augean’s relationship with the environment and our neighbours, on society and on the economy through the development and implementation of appropriate reduction targets for environmental, social and corporate governance reporting commitments and guiding our path to net zero. The Role The role reports to the Head of Planning and Permitting. The Environmental Advisor will be responsible for:

• Working in the Corporate Stewardship team to provide technical support on all environmental compliance matters across our sites.
• Providing waste compliance advice for new business acquisitions and site development strategies.
• Providing competent and accurate advice to the business on environmental, waste regulatory and waste planning issues, using core knowledge on regulatory requirements and the potential future impacts that changes to legislation or guidance may bring.
• Working regularly with regulators such as the Environment Agency/ SEPA, Local Planning Authorities and the Health and Safety Executive, providing key environmental advice on any issues that arise on behalf of Augean and our clients.
• Building strong working relationships with colleagues and external networks within the waste industry to overcome problems effectively.
• Maintaining up to date working knowledge of relevant waste sector developments, providing technical support documentation for planning or permitting applications and the development of management system procedures.
• Delivering projects to strict deadlines and within required budgetary targets, reporting directly to the Head of Planning and Permitting and the Director of Corporate Stewardship on project progress and workload.
• Continually striving to develop your own knowledge and understanding of environmental legislation, guidance and developments in waste management and environmental matters and a willingness to share this knowledge with others for the benefit of the company.
• Assist in the development, implementation and delivery of Environmental Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) requirements relating to compliance, resource efficiency and carbon reduction; and future implications, risks and opportunities relating to climate change adaptation.
• Other duties as required.

Location: This role will be home based; however it will involve a mixture of working at home and travel to our offices / sites across England and Scotland. The Candidate To be considered for this position, candidates must have an environmental compliance background within the waste sector. An understanding of the hazardous waste sector would be beneficial. Knowledge of the social and environmental impacts, resource efficiency and carbon saving opportunities and sustainable waste management practices facing the waste sector would also be beneficial. Candidates are likely to have developed previous experience working within the process, waste management or hazardous waste sector; or indirectly as an environmental consultant or regulator. Candidates are expected to be qualified to degree level or equivalent in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Earth Sciences or a similar subject and be a professional member of, or be working towards membership of CIWM, IEMA or another relevant professional body. Due to the nature of this role, a full UK driving licence is essential as well as a flexible attitude to working and willingness to travel. However, the travel will not be on a fixed / regular basis. It will fluctuate according to the needs of the business. What’s on Offer

• Basic Salary of up to £45,000 including Car Allowance.
• Competitive Package including 25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Full training and development support within a leading hazardous waste business going through significant growth.
• Level 3 or 5 apprenticeship schemes according to the level of the candidate

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Site Chemist Hazardous Waste

West Bromwich £25,000- £30,000

 

Introduction

We are currently seeking a qualified Site Chemist to work with one of the UK’s leading waste management service providers who focus on the disposal and collection of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Working as their  Site Chemist, you will be responsible for supporting the daily operations across the waste facility ensuring efficient and effective sampling, testing and analysis of the waste on-site to ensure safe and compliance processing at all times.

 

The Role

Working as their Site Chemist, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the team of on-site Chemists, assisting with the hands-on operation of the hazardous waste site ensuring materials coming onto and off-site are consistently safe and are compliant in-line with site permits and environmental regulations.
• Compiling lists of wastes’ to be transferred off site to third party disposal points. Liaising with other staff to ensure correct routing of wastes.
• Assisting with non- conformance procedures and sample processing within the site laboratory for incoming waste streams.
• Ensuring the operation of a hazardous waste transfer station is able to receive and dispatch loads making sure environmental compliance is abided to.
• Utilising appropriate systems to manage non-compliances.
• Work to meet site and laboratory targets for processing.
• Ensuring house-keeping requirements are maintained and continuous improvement programmes supported.
• Undertake all administration tasks as needed such as chemist check sheets, process sheets, stock sheets etc.
• Other tasks as needed.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position, candidates must have an appropriate chemistry qualification to degree level as well as experience handling a diverse range of chemical compounds including understanding of inter-reactions.

Candidates should have experience working in a Site-based Chemist role or working within an industrial lab with a good understanding of the Waste Management/ Hazardous Waste industry.

This role will require you to work in a hands-on operational capacity outdoors in all weather conditions.

What’s on Offer

• Basic Salary £25,000- £30,000
• Opportunity to progress career in the Chemical and Waste Management industries.
• Full training and support

 

How to Apply

To apply, please call Gemma Nixon on 02392 222 964 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Electrical Maintenance Fitter

Waste & Recycling

London- Central

£20.50ph + OT – Early & Late shifts

 

 

Introduction

Our Client is one of the UK's leading provider of Environmental solutions, offering a full range of Waste and Energy Recovery services through a vast and growing network of Plants and Facilities across the country and as such they are looking for an Electrical Maintenance Fitter to join one of their key Waste Transfer Stations in London. Working as their Electrical Maintenance Fitter, you will be responsible for carrying out key planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance across the recycling facility on a wide variety of heavy plant and equipment.

 

What you will be doing

As Electrical Maintenance Fitter, you will be responsible for:

• Preventative maintenance (PPMs) and reactive maintenance across heavy industrial plant, attending to breakdowns as needed.
• Electrical fault-finding, diagnostics, and route cause analysis techniques
• Working across all processing plant and overhead equipment
• Maintenance on PLCs, motors, inverter drives, conveyors etc.
• Testing and inspection
• Minimising downtime, ensuring plant runs at optimum performance
• Troubleshooting
• Be able to deliver all work set to the operational expectations and budgetary requirements
• Keep records using internal systems and support in the implementation of IMS.
• Assisting with RAMS, permits to work and safe systems of work
• Working as part of a shift pattern
• Other duties as required.

This is rotating shift pattern of early and late shifts, covering Saturdays on a 1 in 4 basis. Please only apply if this is suitable.

What you will need

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
• 18th Edition
• Heavy Industrial experience – e.g. processing plant, waste, manufacturing
• Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams and drawings
• Pneumatic skills and experience
• Full UK driving licence
• This is rotating shift pattern of early and late shifts, covering weekends. Please only apply if this is suitable. 

 

What’s on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £20.50ph + OT rates 
• Full training on internal systems
• Opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading Waste Management companies

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02392 222 964 and ask to speak to Megan Balmer who can tell you more.

Mechanical Technician

Plastic Recycling Avonmouth £43,800 + Package ( 4 on- 4 off Day & Night shifts)

Introduction

Our Client is one of the UK's leading provider of Environmental solutions, offering a full range of Waste and Energy Recovery services through a vast and growing network of Plants and Facilities across the country. As such, they are looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their largest polymer recycling facility in the UK, based in Avonmouth. Working as their Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out key planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance across the recycling facility on a wide variety of heavy plant and equipment.

 

What you will be doing

As the Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Preventative maintenance (PPMs) and reactive maintenance across heavy industrial plant
• Mechanical fault-finding and route cause analysis techniques
• Working across all processing plant
• Maintenance on wash plant,sorting equipment, motors, conveyors and other manufacturing based equipment.
• Minimising downtime, ensuring plant runs at optimum performance
• Be able to deliver all work set to the operational expectations and budgetary requirements
• Keep records using CMMS
• Working as part of a shift pattern
• Other duties as required.

This is 4 on 4 off shift position including night shifts. Please only apply if this is suitable.

 

What you will need

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a Mechanical Engineering/ Maintenance role
• Heavy Industrial experience – e.g. processing plant, waste, manufacturing
• Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams and drawings
• Pneumatic skills and experience

 

What’s on Offer

• Competitive Package of up to £43,800
• Opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading Waste Management companies

 

How to Apply

For more information please contact Gemma Nixon on 02392 222 964 or emailing your CV to [email protected].

Electrical Fitter

Water Treatment Waterlooville - Field Based  Up to £35,000

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for an Electrician to join one of the leading providers of Water engineering services and solutions across the South. Working as their Electrician, you will join their small but established team based at their head office in Waterlooville, travelling out to client sites carrying out electrical installations, repair and testing work on various water contracts. This will see you working in a hands-on site-based role covering both clean and dirty water projects.

 

The Job

Working as the Electrician, you will be responsible for…

• Preforming electrical installations, refurbishments, repairs, testing and pre-planned maintenance across clean and dirty water projects.
• Work on client sites across the South, working away and staying where needed.
• Assisting clients on-site with technical faults or refurbishment projects.
• Inspect, survey, identify faults and carry out testing on electrical systems and equipment.
• Working on client sites and within the company workshop as required.
• Installing and Commissioning new systems and package plant covering both clean and dirty water processes.
• Complete required paperwork for each project to demonstrate installation and testing work has been carried out successfully and accurately.
• Following set designs and manufacturers installation guides, utilising design drawings and wiring diagrams to complete assigned projects.
• Survey electrical systems and plans, ensuring compliance with BS7671 requirements and client specific standards.
• Completing risk assessments, activity reports and other documentation as required.
• Offering after sales technical support.

This is a field-based position requiring a flexible approach to work and the ability to stay away when needed.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position candidates will be expected to have a background in performing Electrical maintenance / installation/ testing, ideally with experience working in the water industry or on water treatment plants. Control and automation experience would be advantageous.  Candidates are expected to be Electrically qualified to NVQ level 3 or equivalent and will ideally hold 18th edition and 2391 Test and Inspection. A valid CSCS/ECS is preferable as well as confined space training but this is not essential.  Due to the nature of this role, candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and be flexible to travel across the South and stay away.

What’s on offer.

• Basic salary up to £32,000
• Company vehicle provided for site work (not sole user)
• 28 Days holiday (including BH)
• Competitive Package

 

How to apply

To apply, please call Gemma Nixon 02392 222 964 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]