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Gemma Nixon

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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Electrical Fitter
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

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]


Workshop Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Workshop Technician - Robot Installations

London, England, United KingdomFull time

OVERVIEWAPPLICATION Share this job  Description

Here at Recycleye, we are turning the world’s waste into resource. According to the OECD, only 9% of waste has ever been recycled – we are changing that through our development of AI-based sensors combined with robotics to identify and sort a wide range of recyclables. We are transforming the economics behind the $2.5 trillion global waste recycling industry and we want you to join us!

Founded in 2019, we have experienced rapid growth to get to where we are now, with systems deployed across Europe and the US and are on a trajectory to continue scaling at pace.

To do this, we need more superstars to join our team! We work together to grow and succeed, driven by our values of empowerment, inclusivity, and perseverance. We want you to take part in our vision of delivering improved efficiency and purity to waste sorting, turning rubbish into a trove of reusable materials.

As a Workshop Technician for Robot Installation, you will play a crucial role in travelling to our deployed robots and maintaining the high quality we guarantee. Working closely both with the hardware team and the projects team, you will be based in our space in London as well as traveling to client sites. This is an exciting and important role for our team with a lot of variety around an innovative and interesting product, with the potential for future growth as we continue to expand our product offerings.

 

The Role

  • Playing a vital part in supporting Recycleye by providing our first response to engineering issues, reactive and planned maintenance activities as well as proactive improvement works.
  • Helping to evolve and improve our existing systems as we grow, with feedback to the projects and tech team
  • Work safely at all times following risk assessments and work instructions and maintain a clean working environment
  • The main point of contact during installations, on site each time
Requirements
  • Full clean driving licence
  • Open to regular travel within Europe
  • Open to occasional weekend work (with time in lieu)
  • Within a commutable distance from London to work at our Waterloo office
  • Electrical or software knowledge is not necessary but would be an advantage
  • Network configuration knowledge is not necessary but would be an advantage
  • Good communication skills
Benefits
  • Progression: We are growing rapidly and you are expected to grow with the company as we scale
  • Equity in a fast growing and successful company
  • Unlimited holiday
  • Extensive upskilling opportunities
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Managers budget for team dinners / events!

Technical Lead Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Technical Lead Engineer - Valves
  • Employees can work remotely
  • Full-time
  • ASSYSTEM Job: Engineering / Technical
  • Type of contract ASSYSTEM: Permanent
  • ASSYSTEM Sector: Nuclear
Company Description

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Every day, our 6,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy. We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition. Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering. To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all. Job Description

Key Responsibility: 

Supporting the delivery of nuclear power plant operating equipment to the client, from external suppliers, through the following activities:

  • Create/amend technical specifications for new equipment scope, utilising expert inputs where applicable.
  • Perform surveillance and approval of contractor deliverables and design activities.
  • Lead contract technical and project meetings
  • Resolution activities for multi-disciplinary technical issues and queries, including input to/ownership of resolving technical Open Points (OP), interface queries and Design Changes (UKDC).
  • Management of technical specialists to perform review of deliverables and to resolve technical issues.
  • Review and approve contract amendments and exemptions (CTSs, ERs)
  • Liaise with RD and client teams to ensure integration of equipment with interfacing functions/systems/structures
Qualifications

Profile:

  • Understanding of nuclear process and mechanical interfaces (anchorages, civil work, piping, fluids, radioprotection, safety, systems engineering)
  • Good knowledge of Valves 
  • Capable of producing technical specifications
  • Sound understanding of nuclear processing regulations
  • Experience on the design of the EPR TEP/TEU systems, or other nuclear / safety classified tanks, fluid handling systems and mechanical components.
  • Experience of equipment supply contracts and contract forms such as NEC/FIDIC.
Additional Information

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.


Technical Lead Engineer - Diesel Generators
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Technical Lead Engineer- Diesel Generators
  • Bristol, UK
  • Full-time
  • ASSYSTEM Job: Engineering / Technical
  • Type of contract ASSYSTEM: Permanent
  • ASSYSTEM Sector: Nuclear
Company Description

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Every day, our 6,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy. We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition. To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all. Make your contribution towards the UK achieving our net zero ambitions – Hinkley Point C (HPC) will be supplying 3,200 MWe of carbon free electricity within the next decade. Assystem are a key multi-framework engineering partner helping to design, construct, and commission the UK's first large-scale nuclear power station in 30 years. You will be joining our expanding team of over 7000 delivering innovative engineering across a spectrum of digital, energy transition and Nuclear technologies such as fusion and modularisation alongside key global large-scale critical Infrastructure projects. Job Description

Key Responsibility: 

Supporting the delivery of nuclear power plant operating equipment to the client, from external suppliers, through the following activities:

  • Create/amend technical specifications for new equipment scope, utilising expert inputs where applicable.
  • Perform surveillance and approval of contractor deliverables and design activities.
  • Lead contract technical and project meetings
  • Resolution activities for multi-disciplinary technical issues and queries, including input to/ownership of resolving technical Open Points (OP), interface queries and Design Changes (UKDC).
  • Management of technical specialists to perform review of deliverables and to resolve technical issues.
  • Review and approve contract amendments and exemptions (CTSs, ERs)
  • Liaise with RD and client teams to ensure integration of equipment with interfacing functions/systems/structures.
Qualifications

Profile:

  • Understanding of nuclear process and mechanical interfaces (anchorages, civil work, piping, fluids, radioprotection, safety, systems engineering)
  • Good knowledge of Diesel Engines
  • Capable of producing technical specifications
  • Sound understanding of nuclear processing regulations
  • Experience on the design of the EPR TEP/TEU systems, or other nuclear / safety classified tanks, fluid handling systems and mechanical components.
  • Experience of equipment supply contracts and contract forms such as NEC/FIDIC. 
Additional Information

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. Skills, talent and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !


Site Chemist
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

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 Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Electrical Technician

Waste Management

Horsham

£40,000  - £45,000

 

Introduction…

Astute are partnered with a leading recycling and waste management business in the UK, who are looking for an experienced Electrical Technician to join their Mechanical Biological Treatment and Anaerobic Digestion facility in Horsham. You will ideally have experience working in a similar environment, in a relevant sector such as Recycling, Waste Management, Water Treatment etc. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established business in a stable and everchanging industry.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, as an Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for:
  • Reactive repairs and maintenance on a range of equipment across the site.
  • Preventative maintenance on all electrical systems including pumps, motors, PLCs, control panels etc.
  • Maintaining and servicing controls and instrumentation across the site (flow meters, temperature gauges etc.)
  • Always working to minimise downtime across all equipment site-wide
  • Remaining health and safety focused at all times

 

The shift rota for this position is 4 on 4 off including days and nights. Please only apply if this is suitable.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Level 3 minimum Electrical qualification (HNC/HND/NVQ 3)
  • 18th Edition would be desirable
  • Experience with hands on maintenance within a similar environment (waste management, water treatment, anaerobic digestion etc.)
  • Previous health and safety training

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • £40,000  - £45,000
  • Shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, with a mix of days and nights
  • Fantastic pension and holiday allowance
  • Retail and leisure discount scheme
  • Access to all company benefits

 

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393 911227 and ask to speak to Hannah Rymill who can tell you more.

INDREC

Electrical Fitter
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

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]


Mechanical Project Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

 

Mechanical Project Engineer

Water Industry

Havant 

£40,000 DOE

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join a leading provider of Water engineering services and solutions across the South. They are looking for a Mechanical 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 Mechanical Project Engineer, you will work as part of a core team in 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 Mechanical 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 mechanical 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 mechanical designs and develop specifications for internal and external equipment’s required for each project.
  • Specify job requirements, parts and materials needed to enable projects to be scoped for tender and on-site delivery.
  • Survey Mechanical 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 Mechanical 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 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 of around £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]

 


HSEQ Advisor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Graduate HSEQ Advisor Waste Management

Midlands/North East/Scotland (mobile role)

£25,000 DOE + Car allowance

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Graduate HSEQ Advisor to join one of the industry leaders in hazardous waste management solutions and Industrial Services across the UK as part of their core team, supporting operations within the Corporate Stewardship team. Working as the HSEQ Advisor, you will be responsible for supporting operations maintain high standards of safety, general health, and environmental compliance.

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Graduate HSEQ Advisor, you will be responsible for:

  • Proactively support and embed a proactive safety culture through positive engagement on site and throughout operations.
  • Provide HSEQ support and advice to the business operations as specified by the Group Head of HSEQ to ensure compliance and standards are maintained; and promote procedural changes to align with good, safe working practices.
  • To assist operational teams, develop risk assessments and safe systems of work (RIPS scheme).
  • To undertake documented HSEQ inspections and audit against IMS procedures for the business.
  • Liaison with external auditors and helping the company to maintain required certification and accreditation.
  • Assist with close-out of HSEQ queries from both internal and external sources.
  • Use site visits to gather and promote best practice across the Group.
  • Provide support to development of risk assessment, method statements, procedures and permit application supporting documentation.

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Degree in a technical, engineering or science discipline (or equivalent)
  • NEBOSH (or equivalent)
  • Environmental awareness training
  • Articulate and able to write clearly and concisely using factual based observation.
  • Understanding of environmental compliance and regulations impacting the waste sector.
  • Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
  • Experience working within a HSEQ role or working with auditing/implementing management systems.
  • Full UK driving licence, willingness to travel to our sites across England and Scotland and access to a vehicle.

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

  • Salary up to £25,000 per annum
  • Car allowance and competitive package
  • Full training and support

How to Apply

To apply, please call Megan Balmer on 0744139 1332 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Layout CAD Designer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 8/6/24
  • PAY RATE: $290.0 /DAY
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a provider of consultancy, design, engineering and project management services within the UK construction sector to recruit a Layout CAD Engineer on a 19 month contract for its Hinkley Point C site. The Layout CAD Engineer role comes with a day rate upto £226.26.             Key skills  
  • Design experience with knowledge of pipework, or electricity, or HVAC, or Civil Engineering.
  • Experience using PDMS, E3D, and AutoCAD.
Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Layout CAD Engineer role  
  • Hybrid working from Hinkley Point C design office.
  • 3 days on site, 2 days working from home
  • 19-month contract
  • Inside IR35