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Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.
Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow? Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold new Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.
Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to waste.
Our plastics reprocessing facility in Avonmouth, Bristol will reprocess over 80,000 tonnes of plastic every year - more than 1.6 billion bottles, tubs, and trays – creating recycled raw material to return to the economy. Plastic recycling at the facility will save 126,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year, the equivalent of taking over 67,000 cars off the road
We have a new opportunity for an Execution Engineer to join our team at out new Polymers facility in Avonmouth, Bristol for 42.5 hours pr week, from Monday to Friday.
The salary for this role is circa £54,000 per year, plus participation in a yearly bonus scheme, where you could earn up to 10% of your base salary.
About the role
The Execution Engineer will be part of our multi-disciplinary maintenance team and will play an integral role in the delivery of the maintenance strategy at our Avonmouth Polymer Reprocessing Facility. The primary purpose of this role is the effective execution of breakdown and corrective maintenance work, as well as supporting the root cause analysis process to implement preventive actions to improve overall plant availability.
Working collaboratively with EC&I engineer, Mechanical Engineer and the Maintenance Planner, the Execution Engineer will lead the site multi-functional maintenance team to execute planned and reactive maintenance activities to ensure machine condition, availability and standards are maintained.
The Execution Engineer will provide technical support/governance to ensure improvement projects are executed to the correct standards and in line with site plan, as well as owning the statutory inspections.
In addition, this role will be responsible for ensuring a positive safety culture is upheld at all levels and financial targets are met within their department
What are we looking for?
Veolia Water Technologies, the world leader in water treatment. Veolia Water Technologies provide complete solutions for water treatment. Innovating in key areas such as sustainable development, resource and by-product recovery, our differentiating water treatment processes enable us to offer solutions suited to every application. We are experts in water.
Job DescriptionThis role will be working within the R&D process team on new developments in water purification technologies and products on the laboratory scale. These will be associated with a wide range of process technologies and new product projects.
The work will primarily involve designing, building and operating laboratory-scale test rigs featuring new technologies, prototypes and finished products. This requires associated chemical/microbiological analytical test work and reporting on results, as part of the Research and Development team. Calibration of instruments and auditing/maintaining records are also important tasks. Analytical skills in chemistry, microbiology and chemical engineering will be utilised.
Please Note - applicants who are asked for interview will be required to demonstrate their knowledge and practical skills via a series of aptitude tasks. The outcomes of these will have a major bearing on our choice of successful candidate.
1. Operation of test equipment associated with new products and processes
To ensure pilot rig and finished product testwork and associated tasks are carried out satisfactorily and completed to meet the technical objectives set within the agreed time scales.
Involvement in the process design and testing of new productsCollaborating in setting design/objectives of testwork, plus definition of time-scales
Safe, logical/careful & thoughtful completion of practical work, data logging/processing.
Accurate recording of experimental results, report writing and outcome presentation.
Organising and monitoring test programmes for new products/technologies.
Time management, record keeping and communication.
Test reports are completed and written up promptly, in line with departmental KPIs.
2. Project Support
Acquire a detailed familiarity with the technologies used in water purification and with the ELGA LabWater range of products. Provide support to other team members, using scientific skills and calibration / quality assurance auditing capabilities.3. Analysis Support
To participate in ensuring that an efficient analytical service is provided by the department. This will require:
Maintaining a good working knowledge of the appropriate techniques.
Ensuring relevant Work Instructions are kept updated and work is carried out to them.
Ensuring equipment is in full working order and calibrated, the laboratory is kept clean, tidy and safe, in accordance with regulatory standards.
4. Laboratory Visibility
The laboratory is maintained such that it provides visitors with a positive reinforcement of our commitment to high quality R&D. A professional approach and GLP-compatible behaviour is a mandatory part of this role.
5. Other features of the job that require emphasis;
A high degree of flexibility to enable us to react to changing priorities.
Working in the R&D Department, information security and confidentiality are essential.
A willingness to embrace the precepts of chemistry, microbiology and chemical engineering in order to integrate well in our multidisciplinary team.
A high level of work independence is required. After an initial period of training on water purification technologies and laboratory procedures, the candidate will be expected to take ownership of some projects and related testwork.
Must haves….
A degree or equivalent in chemical engineering, chemistry or other STEM subject.
Experience of working in a laboratory environment with a team of scientists/engineers.
Practical knowledge of lab techniques, analytical chemistry and/or microbiology.
Strength in mathematics, with the ability to manipulate & analyse sets of numerical data is essential.
Strong communication skills, both verbal & written, with the confidence to document and present, clearly & concisely, test results, conclusions and project outcomes.
A natural problem solver, using your own initiative to find solutions, as part of a team.
Willingness and the ability to explore new ideas and grow own knowledge base.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
Good practical skills and a hands on approach is essential.
An ability to work independently, after instruction, to achieve set goals and timescales.
Sound knowledge of Google and Microsoft Applications.
Having a practical hobby which can be illustrated at interview will be a major advantage.
A training and development plan will be designed for you as we want you to grow and develop within Veolia; this may include external run training as required for the role.
Veolia offers the following benefits to name a few;
Competitive salary
25 days holiday plus 8 public holidays
Life Assurance
Pension Scheme
Along with Private Medical Insurance, Group Income Protection, Dental Insurance, Cycle to work scheme, Travel Insurance, Health Screening, Shopping discounts and much more.
Introduction… Our client is a worldwide, leading business specialising in manufacturing and installing bespoke machines within the Recycling industry. They are looking for a Junior Field Service Technician to join their well established company, offering installations and on-going maintenance works to their customers up and down the UK.
Roles & Responsibilities As a Junior Field Service Technician you will be responsible for:
Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
How to Apply To apply, please call Sam McSheaffrey on 02392 288 217 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]
Operations Engineer
Water Treatment Chemicals
North London
Competitive Salary + Car
Introduction
We are currently recruiting for an Operations Engineer to join an international waste treatment business. Working from home you will be tasked with providing a first class corrective / preventative service and offering after sales technical support to clients across the North London area.
The Job
Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for…
Have previous experience working on low and high-pressure steam boilers, cooling tower control systems, and more
The Candidate
Candidates will have the following experience.
What’s on offer?
How to apply.
To apply, please call Gemma Nixon on 02392 222 964 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected].
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with an international player in the nuclear energy market recognised for its innovative solutions and technology for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the global nuclear sector to recruit a Mechanical Construction Manager for its Hinkley Point C project.
The Mechanical Construction Manager position comes with a salary starting at £62,000, 8% employer pension contributions, professional membership body support, and a wealth of other benefits.
If you’re a Construction Manager with a Mechanical bias and are looking to work for an organisation that rewards its employees for great work then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties
Reporting to the Senior Project Manager you will:
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
Personal skills
The Mechanical Construction Manager role would suit someone who is:
Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Construction Manager role
Mechanical Technician
Plastic Recycling Avonmouth £43,800 + Package ( 4 on- 4 off Day & Night shifts) IntroductionOur 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:
What you will need
What’s on Offer
How to Apply
For more information please contact Gemma Nixon on 02392 222 964 or emailing your CV to [email protected].
Site Operative
Plastics Recycling
Avonmouth
£36,000 basic salary (4 on 4 off - Days & Nights)
Introduction
We are currently looking for a Level 3 Site Operative to join one of the leading Waste Management specialists in the UK. Working at their Plastic Recycling Facility in Avonmouth, the Site Operative will be responsible for supporting with the operating, inspecting and maintenance of static and mobile plant on-site.This role involves working a 4 on 4 off rotating shift pattern including night shifts, please only apply is this is suitable.
Roles & Responsibilities
As a Level 3 Site Operative, you will be responsible for:
Skills & Qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
Salary & Package
What’s on offer for this exciting role:
How to Apply
To apply, please call Gemma Nixon on 02392 222 964 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]