Gemma Nixon

SW Developer

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• C# .Net Software Developer

   

  Yokogawa RAP Limited has an exciting new opportunity for a highly competent C# .Net Software Developer to join a growing team at our offices in Swansea.  Reporting to the Development Manager, you’ll work on all stages of our product development lifecycle and support Yokogawa RAP specialised software.

   

  About Yokogawa RAP

  Yokogawa RAP Limited provides leading edge control of work products to companies all over the world.  Our technology keeps corporate workforces safe in hazardous environments by delivering intelligent Digital Permit to Work and Integrated Safe Systems of Work (ISSoW) products to streamline work processes and increase plant efficiency.  For more information about Yokogawa RAP Limited, please visit

  About Yokogawa RAP | Founded 1994 | Control of Work Software  

   

  What will I need to be considered for this C#, .Net Software Developer vacancy?

   

  You will already have proven programming experience in the following:

  • C# .NET Core / .NET Framework

  • Knockout.JS

  • TypeScript / Vanilla JavaScript

  • LINQ

  • TSQL

  • AJAX / REST / WebAPI

  • HTML5 / CSS3 / LESS

  • SQL Management Studio

  • Visual Studio

  • Mobile development in Dart/Flutter is advantageous

   

  What you will bring to us:

  • You will need to be competent using front end technologies, C#.NET and SQL and have experience of all stages of IT product design.

  • You are a highly motivated and flexible person who is able to work unsupervised to tight deadlines whilst being an effective team player, as part of a structured team. 

  • Respect, collaboration, and integrity are important values to you 

  • Ability to work with minimal supervision, whilst an effective team player as part of a structured team

  • Confident communicator with a professional manner, and the ability to absorb and impart factual information to others and work within standard operating procedures

  • A positive self-starter with drive to achieve results in a friendly manner, but at the same time maintain quality and standards

  What we promise to offer: 

  • Freedom to do your job and autonomy is important to us

  • Exciting challenges within a mature organization that demands a high degree of individual responsibility and promotes initiatives

  • A fun working atmosphere with various opportunities to work with awesome colleagues all over the world

  • Innovative and advanced high-technology products and services

  • Excellent career opportunities within an international environment

  • Competitive salary and incentive package depending on experience 

  • Standard working hours are 37 hours per week Monday to Friday. Flexible hours available between 7:30am and 6:30pm.  Core hours are 10:30am – 3:30pm

  • Superb benefits including company pension contribution up to 12.5% dependent upon criteria, private medical insurance and healthcare scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with increments based on length of service

   

  This is a permanent position, based at our offices in Swansea.  

   

  We provide a healthy work-life balance with a blend of working from home and the office. 

   

  At Yokogawa we believe that our employees are crucial to our success. To help you maximize your potential, we offer an environment that actively encourages personal development and continuous learning (through internal and external trainings such as the leadership academy and sales academy, internal mobility, etc.)

   

  Please be advised a technical test will be part of the interview. At the offer of employment stage we will carry out , Education and Employment checks on all candidates

Transfer Station Chemist

Waste Management

Middlesbrough

£22,000 - £25,000 DOE

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Transfer Station Chemist to join one of the industry leaders in hazardous and clinical waste management solutions across the UK. Working as the Transfer Station Chemist, you will be responsible for taking and analysing hazardous waste samples on-site to ensure safe and compliant waste is processed at all times.

 

The Job

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Assist with the hands-on operation of the hazardous waste site ensuring materials coming onto and off site are consistently safe and compliant to site permits and environmental regulations.
• Assist with compiling lists of wastes to be transferred off site to third party disposal points. Liaising with other staff to ensure correct routing of wastes.
• Assist with non- conformance procedures and sample processing within the site laboratory for incoming waste streams.
• Providing services to customers to enable wastes to be assessed, priced and collected
• Utilise appropriate systems to manage non- compliances.
• Use of FLT/Dump Truck and other mobile plant as required
• Assist with the daily/weekly plan for the operational areas and laboratory, adapt to the unplanned and unexpected to deliver targets, KPI’s and other requirements.
• Ensure house-keeping requirements and continuous improvement programmes are supported both directly and through the plant team.
• Partake in improvement of process, contributing to micro project development.
• Undertake area administration activity including Chemist Check sheets, process sheets, stock sheets, production records, etc.

 

The Candidate

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

 

Some knowledge of hazardous waste or industrial chemistry would be beneficial as well as previous experience working in a site-based role or in an industrial hands-on environment.

 

This role would suit someone looking to further their career within the chemical sector and an interest in moving into the waste management industry. A NEBOSH certificate or IOSH H&S qualification would also be beneficial. 

 

What’s on Offer

• Basic Salary of £22,000 - £25,000 DOE
• 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]

Piping Design Group – Lead Mechanical Engineer Location: Bristol (minimum 3 days in the office) Salary/range, per annum: (Depending on experience)

• Minimum range: £67 k
• Maximum range: £77k

Employment type: Permanent/Full Time  Starting date: ASAP The Opportunity  EPR-E is a joint venture between EDF and Framatome, an EPCC established in 2018 in charge of the design (basic design) and the realization (studies, procurement, erection, testing and commissioning) of nuclear islands for new projects in France and worldwide. In particular, EPR-E is responsible for the design and construction of the nuclear island for the Hinkley Point C (HPC) project and prepare the design replication and engineering activities for the Sizewell C (SZC) Project. There are opportunities to support the growth and long-term capability of EPR Engineering by bringing talented mechanical engineers into our organization with a growth mindset and an enthusiasm for delivering one of the most significant infrastructure projects on the planet. Primarily, we all seeking to support our piping design capability with the immediate posting but are keen to invest in our employees with diverse growth opportunities throughout their careers. The role EPR-E UK Piping team is in charge of the detail design of 300km of piping network of the HPC Nuclear Island, up to the issue for fabrication and with additional support provided through to erection on site. Our goal is to safeguard our organisation’s technical capability with talented and growth-oriented individuals who are keen to apply and develop their technical competency in the field of piping engineering. We are seeking experienced engineers to lead team delivery and maintain key technical competency positions in our piping teams for the medium to long term. Future career path opportunities are available across the wider piping and equipment department, and beyond in the expanded EDF operational organization. Successful candidates will join our piping design team, working with and leading a team of engineers and CAD designers on the timely production of piping design models and deliverables on the HPC Nuclear Island scope, ensuring the piping design is executed accurately, respecting system requirements, specifications and configuration changes. This will frequently involve collaborative work with execution design, procurement and equipment contracts along with other multi-disciplinary design teams to support design delivery in accordance with site construction schedules. Largely being in the post-handover phase of design delivery, our Piping Engineers are responsible for integration of remaining design changes, and final equipment designs into the delivered 3D models. They are expected to contribute to and oversee the Open Point and UK Design Change management processes for their designated areas, ensuring that impacts to the design are properly categorized and logged prior to their resolution. The engineers are also expected to engage in continuous learning improvement and the identification and correction of non-conformances in the design. Senior engineers are expected to participate in the long-term support of the teams capability by participating in the training of junior team members in day-to-day activities and the mentoring of certain individuals for key positions. They are expected to act as an example of positive behaviours expected from all team members. Exact responsibilities will vary depending on technical scope but are expected to include up to the following:  

• Lead team delivery of the piping work packages for UK nuclear projects, ensure adherence to specifications, delivery/design processes and QA, including chairing kick off meetings;
• Drive maturity of design and closure of issues to agreed delivery schedule, and that the hand-over package fulfils the quality and maturity requirements given by the Project;
• Drive delivery in support of the project schedule and budget
• Plan, coordinate and report on team delivery to area managers and scheduling teams while managing client expectations and participating in contractual change processes as required.
• Mentor and manage junior members of the team to ensure delivery quality and growth of team competency.
• Act as a champion of deliverable quality and process adherence and continuous improvement within the team
• Oversee the coordination of active design changes in accordance with project processes and the modelling of piping & support design in the 3D model;
• Lead troubleshooting investigations for emergent design issues in accordance with project processes, acting as a point of technical authority within the team for issues relevant to scope;
• Ensure adherence of the design to specification and component catalogues and the overall consistency of the piping and support design (distance between runs, position of welds and openings, etc.);
• Propose technical solutions to issues that are found on the generic design concept;
• Ensure communication between different stakeholders in the design workflow is upheld (calculation team, layout, equipment)
• Drive efficiency and challenge established processes and ways of working to optimise delivery and promote design stability
• Support the business with the maintenance and development of in-house technical competency

Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Mechanical Engineering degree or suitable diploma;
• Knowledge of piping engineering and plant design principles in process industries;

• Demonstrable competency in leading delivery of technical work packages and supervision of team members;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to be able to support the team and share knowledge;
• Very good interpersonal skills and demonstrable competency in negotiation and conflict management;
• Proactive and self motivated in completion of tasks;
• Ability to meet commitments and deadlines;
• Able to follow project engineering procedures;
• High level of technical coordination

Desirable Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Chartered status with accredited organisation
• Prior experience in nuclear piping design delivery to RCC-M nuclear codes
• Knowledge of EPR Engineering structure and technical management processes
• Knowledge of Aveva PDMS/E3D or experience with similar plant design packages

Competitive Salary & Benefits  

Graduate Site Chemist

Waste Management Peterborough  Salary £25,000 - £27,000 DOE Monday- Friday

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Site Chemist to join one of the industry leaders in hazardous waste management solutions across the UK. Working as the Site Chemist, you will be responsible for taking and analysing hazardous waste samples on-site to ensure safe and compliant waste is processed at all times.

The Job

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Assist with the hands-on operation of the hazardous waste site ensuring materials coming onto and off site are consistently safe and compliant to site permits and environmental regulations.
• Assist with compiling lists of wastes to be transferred off site to third party disposal points. Liaising with other staff to ensure correct routing of wastes.
• Assist with non- conformance procedures and sample processing within the site laboratory for incoming waste streams.
• Providing services to customers to enable wastes to be assessed, priced and collected
• Utilise appropriate systems to manage non- compliances.
• Use of FLT/Dump Truck and other mobile plant as required
• Assist with the daily/weekly plan for the operational areas and laboratory, adapt to the unplanned and unexpected to deliver targets, KPI’s and other requirements.
• Ensure house-keeping requirements and continuous improvement programmes are supported both directly and through the plant team.
• Partake in improvement of process, contributing to micro project development.
• Undertake area administration activity including Chemist Check sheets, process sheets, stock sheets, production records, etc.

The Candidate

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

Some knowledge of hazardous waste or industrial chemistry would be beneficial as well as previous experience working in a site-based role or in an industrial hands-on environment. This role would suit someone looking to further their career within the chemical sector and an interest in moving into the waste management industry. A NEBOSH certificate or IOSH H&S qualification would also be beneficial. 

 

What’s on Offer

• Basic Salary of £25,000 - £27,000 DOE
• 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]

Astute’s Nuclear team is exclusively partnering with a leading provider in the nuclear energy sector to recruit a Design Lead for its Bristol site. The pivotal Design Lead role comes with a salary up to £75,000, a comprehensive pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth. If you’re passionate about innovation, sustainability, and contributing to a safer and cleaner energy future, this is your chance to join a company committed to excellence and advancing nuclear technology worldwide. Explore the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration, integrity, and the pursuit of cutting-edge solutions. Submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Project Manager you will:  

• Develop the overall design of the modular plant, considering cost, risk, and timelines.
• Establish and manage system specifications, ensuring all technical requirements are met.
• Lead technical and system reviews to ensure design and operational criteria are achieved.
• Analyse and manage change requests, assessing their impact on the project scope and timeline.
• Integrate lessons learned from past projects to improve technical solutions.
• Coordinate the configuration and integration of systems, ensuring smooth operation.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure technical consistency across project activities.
• Collaborate with the project control team to align costs, schedules, and quality standards.
• Represent the company in technical discussions with stakeholders and authorities.
• Plan for all project stages, from design to decommissioning, ensuring long-term project success

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A degree in process engineering, industrial engineering or mechanical engineering
• 10 years’ experience in design engineering
• You will come from a heavy industrial facility i.e. plant, lab, reactors, manufacturing
• 5 years’ experience of technical management  

Personal skills The Design Lead role would suit someone who is:  

• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.

Salary and benefits of the Design Lead role  

• Salary up to £75,000
• 25 days annual leave per year raising to 28
• 8% Employer pension contribution
• Individual and family private health care
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Income Protection

   

Astute’s team is partnering with a specialist in water treatment and technology services across the UK to recruit an experienced Commissioning Engineer in the West Midlands. This role will require the Commissioning Engineer to travel widely and at short notice to support in the installation and commissioning of a variety of process water equipment. The customer focussed Commissioning Engineer position comes with a salary of up to £42,000 dependant on experience, a competitive benefits package and a company vehicle & fuel card. If you’re an experienced Commissioning Engineer with previous working knowledge of the water industry, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Working as the Commissioning Engineer, you will be responsible for:  

• Leading the commissioning of cutting-edge water treatment systems, ensuring they meet our rigorous technical standards and project timelines.
• Ensuring all equipment is effectively transitioned from equipment from mechanical completion to operational readiness, aligning with contract specifications and fostering client satisfaction.
• Working with the Commissioning Manager to oversee the commissioning process, from equipment handover to system activation, emphasising safety and efficiency.
• Coordinate commissioning activities, ensuring resources and equipment are optimised to meet project schedules.
• Engage in design reviews, risk assessments, and commissioning plans to develop comprehensive documentation to support project execution.
• Any other duties as required.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• HNC/ Degree in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering /C&G 17/18th Edition or equivalent.
• Candidates should have a background in performing mechanical or electrical maintenance/service work and an understanding of equipment commissioning.
• Experience working in a similar role within the water industry is desirable.
• A full, valid driving licence

    Salary and benefits of the Commissioning Engineer role

• Basic salary of  £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
• Company vehicle + fuel card
• Holiday allowance 25 days plus Bank Holidays with the option to buy or sell additional days off.
• Leading pension contribution of up to 10% of your earnings.
• Private Healthcare with an option to add your family members.

Business Development Manager Southampton / South Coast Up to £40,000 + car allowance Bonus scheme Introduction… Astute are partnered with a highly successful, family-owned luxury hamper business who are on the lookout for a Business Development Manager to join their team. The main purpose of the role is to support the business in its drive for continuous financial growth, in line with their long-term strategic goals. This can be a home-based position, but candidates should be able to get to the office in Dorset when requested and are expected to be on the road as much as possible to optimise the development of new business opportunities. Roles & Responsibilities As the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Identify and develop potential business opportunities, following up on leads within the logistics sector over telephone, LinkedIn, email campaigns and site visits.
• Take ownership of the sales funnel across the entire sales process - from lead to close.
• Maintain client relationships and continually develop trusted partnerships to optimise profitability.
• Expand relationships with customers by proposing solutions that meet their objectives.
• Represent and promote the company brand and its values to differentiate the company and it’s services from­ competitors.
• Work alongside the operations team keeping informed of client plans and challenges being faced.
• Full job description available on request

Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Excellent sales experience, including developing, managing, and implementing new business services.
• Strong desire to succeed and generate business
• Knowledge of logistics / warehouse industry would be an advantage
• A full UK driving licence and flexible approach to work is essential

Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Up to £40,000 basic salary
• Generous car allowance
• Bonus scheme based on business performance
• Opportunity to join a highly successful family-owned business with exciting long-term expansion goals.

How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391332 and ask to speak to Megan who can tell you more.  

Commercial Chemist Hazardous Waste West Bromwich £25,000- £30,000   Introduction We are currently seeking an experienced Commercial 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 Commercial Chemist, you will be responsible for supporting the daily operations across the waste facility ensuring customer enquiries are dealt with effectively, ensuring the highest standards of customer service.   The Role Working as their Commercial Chemist, you will report directly to the Commercial Manager and will be responsible for:

• Supporting the commercial team, ensuring all customer enquiries are dealt with efficiently, achieving a high standard of customer care with both new and existing customers.
• Obtaining all relevant information surrounding incoming enquiries to support with pricing, allocation and routing of waste materials.
• Using technical knowledge to assess waste and choose most suitable disposal outlets for waste streams.
• Compiling lists of wastes’ to be transferred off site to third party disposal points, sending quotation requests to obtain best disposal costs.
• Ensuring accurate costings in line with all permit conditions and legislation, using Quick Consign systems to produce accurate quotes for customers.
• Work to meet site targets for processing, producing monthly reports for key accounts.
• Promoting the business within the waste management market, recognising new business opportunities.  
• Undertake all administration tasks as needed and any other tasks.

The Candidate To be considered for this position, candidates must have an appropriate chemistry qualification to degree level or equivalent experience. Candidates should have experience working in a Site-based Chemist or Technical Assessment role with a good understanding of the Waste Management/ Hazardous Waste industry. 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.