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Gemma Nixon

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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Site Chemist
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Site Chemist Hazardous Waste Chesterfield Up to ยฃ30,000

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Introduction

We are currently seeking a qualified Site Chemist to work with an industry leader in Hazardous Waste Management Services, focussing on the disposal and collection of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Working as their Transfer Station Site Chemist, you will be responsible for supporting the daily operations across the waste facility ensuring efficient and effective waste acceptance, sampling and testing for a compliant and safe process at all times.

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The Role

Working as their Transfer Station Site Chemist, you will be responsible for:
  • Assist with the hands-on operation of the hazardous waste transfer station, 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 for incoming waste streams.
  • Utilise appropriate systems to manage non- compliances.
  • Assist with the daily/weekly plan for the operational areas and laboratory, adapt to the unplanned and unexpected to deliver targets, KPIโ€™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.
  • Other tasks as needed.

This is a very hands-on operational role, working within an industrial transfer station. This role requires working outdoors and will suit someone with a flexible attitude to work.

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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.

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Candidates should have experience working in a site-based chemist role or working within an industrial laboratory environment with a good understanding of the Waste Management/ Hazardous Waste industry.

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

Whatโ€™s on Offer
  • Basic Salary of up to ยฃ30,000
  • Opportunity to progress career in the Chemical and Waste Management industries.
  • Full training and support

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How to Apply

To apply, please call Lucie Hayward on 07441391419 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Business Development Manager - Chemicals
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  • TERMS: permanent
Business Development Manager Water Treatment Chemicals. Newcastle โ€“ Field based around the North. Competitive Salary + Vehicle + Package ย  ย  Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join one of the leaders in process water solutions across the UK. Working as the Business Development Manager, you will be supporting in the development of their water treatment chemicals business, operating across the North, selling water treatment chemical solutions and services to a number of key industrial clients. ย  ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Roles & Responsibilities Working as the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for planning daily sales activities, marketing initiatives and keeping the companyโ€™s CRM system up to date with prospect clients. Duties will includeโ€ฆ
  • Ensuring sufficient sales activity, territory coverage and future prospect development to achieve individual set financial target.
  • Working closely with the marketing teams, developing growth targets and appropriate activities. Tracking, monitoring and measuring marketing and promotional activities.
  • Understanding customer needs, presenting solutions and creation of proposals, with the delivery of added value to the customer central to the offering;
  • Maintaining good knowledge of competitor strategy and activity to identify new areas of business growth; offering insight data to support negotiation and overcome objections.
  • Providing excellent service to the customer ensuring they are kept up to date with all progress.
  • Provide a strong after sales support service to the customer to ensure longevity of the relationship.
  • Attend trade shows and/or industry conferences to network, be a guest speakerย or promote the business.
Please note, this role will require travel around the North of the UK and the Scottish boarder. ย  ย  ย  Skills & Qualifications Candidates should have a background working within the water treatment industry, ideally with some knowledge of selling technical solutions, chemicals or water treatment services to industrial customers. Due to the technical nature of the role, candidates should hold a Science, Environmental or Engineering Degree or be qualified by experience. Sales experience within the market is not critical, although your personal attributes will need to demonstrate that you are someone who will drive the business forward selling water treatment chemical solutions in this market. Due to the nature of the role, a full driving licence is essential. ย  ย  Salary & Package
  • Basic salary up to ยฃ50,000
  • Company Vehicle
  • Commission Scheme โ€“ Uncapped up to 20%
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
  • Pension Scheme.
ย  ย  How to apply? To apply for this position or to find out more information, please send your CV to Gemma Nixon at [email protected] ย or call directly on 02392 222 964. ย  ย  INDREC

Transfer Station Chemist
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Transfer Station Chemist

Waste Management

Middlesbrough

ยฃ22,000 - ยฃ25,000 DOE

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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.

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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, KPIโ€™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.

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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.

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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.

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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.ย 

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Whatโ€™s on Offer
  • Basic Salary of ยฃ22,000 - ยฃ25,000 DOE
  • Opportunity to progress career in the Chemical and Waste Management industries.
  • Full training and support

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How to Apply

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

HVAC Layout Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astuteโ€™s Nuclear team is partnering with an international leader in the nuclear energy industry to recruit a HVAC Layout Engineer for its Bristol site. The essential HVAC Layout Engineer role comes with a salary up to ยฃ65,000, hybrid working and private health care. If youโ€™re a Layout Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that works across critical UK and international nuclear projects, then submit your CV to apply today. ย  ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Responsibilities and duties As the HVAC Layout Engineer you will: ย 
  • Assessment of the layout engineering data for the building including process and instrumentation, equipment, cable and electrical information. Ensuring analysis and verification of the technical scope.
  • Implement layout engineering to improve and/or modify the design where needed to input various electrical and mechanical equipment.
  • Work with the wider team to assess the routing of piping, cable trays and HVAC ducts within the 3D Model.
  • Produce technical documents such as status reports, introduction notes, design procedures and change analyses
  • Coordinate with other relevant teams for the layout activities, sharing layout drawings and plans
  • Where possible look to anticipate and adapt to changing needs of the project, keeping all parties updated and on track with progress and modifications.
  • Any other duties as required
ย  ย  Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: ย 
  • Engineering Degree relevant to role
  • Experience in at least one of the following areas of engineering: HVAC, Layout, HVAC, mechanical, safety etc.
  • Nuclear experience is highly desirable in particular projects involving PWR.
  • Previous experience working with 3D design software (e.g. Navisworks, AutoCAD, PDMS and/or E3D)
ย  ย  Personal skills The HVAC Layout Engineer role would suit someone who is: ย 
  • Knowledge of HVAC and general layout requirements for heavy industrial projects
  • Confident in challenging ideas and designs for effective solutions to meet the requirements for all levels of stakeholders
  • Able to thrive in a technically challenging role in a dynamic environment
ย  ย  Salary and benefits of the HVAC Layout Engineer role ย 
  • A salary of ยฃ45,000 - ยฃ65,000 depending on experience and seniority.
  • Hybrid working with 3 days a week in the office
  • An opportunity to travel internationally to European offices
  • Private Health care
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Graduate Chemist
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Site Chemist

Waste Management Didcot Up to ยฃ27,000 + Package

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Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Site Chemist to join one of the industry leaders in hazardous and clinical waste management solutions across the UK. Working as a Graduate/ 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. This will be supporting with the day-to-day operations of the transfer station.

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The Job

Reporting to the Production 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.
  • Analyse, test and classify a wide variety of hazardous waste materials on-site.
  • Assist with compiling lists of wastes to be transferred off site to third party disposal points.
  • Assist with non- conformance procedures and sample processing for incoming waste streams.
  • Unloading and loading lorries across the site, operating forklift tricks and supporting with deliveries.
  • Support the site with any extra duties such as tidying and washing the yard.

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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.

This role would suit a recent graduate looking to further their career within the chemical sector and an interest in moving into the waste management industry.

This is NOT a lab-based role, but instead will utilise your chemistry knowledge in a hands-on operational way. You will be working in difficult conditions and across a busy yard environment. Please only apply if this is suitable.

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Whatโ€™s on Offer

  • Competitive Salary of up to ยฃ25,400
  • Opportunity to progress career in the Chemical and Waste Management industries.
  • Full training and support

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How to Apply

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


Contract Lead
PERMANENT
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  • 25 daysโ€™ annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
  • Enhanced employer pension contributions
  • Enhance parental leave
  • Flexible & hybrid working arrangements
  • Private medical insurance
  • Income protection insurance
  • Performance-related pay scheme โ€“ 15% max on salary
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Support with your career development through our Success Management Process.
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Health & Safety Advisor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Environmental Advisor

Location: Sellafield (Cumbria) Company: Hochtief (supporting the Infrastructure Delivery Partner โ€“ IDP Programme)

Role Overview

Hochtief is looking to recruit an Environmental Advisor to support the delivery of the Infrastructure Delivery Partner (IDP) programme at Sellafield. This role will focus on supporting environmental compliance and performance across a range of infrastructure and construction activities within a highly regulated nuclear environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with project teams to ensure environmental risks are effectively managed and that all works are delivered in line with legal requirements and environmental best practice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day environmental support to project and site teams

  • Assist in ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, permits, and site requirements

  • Support the development and implementation of Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), method statements, and risk assessments

  • Identify environmental risks on site and assist in implementing mitigation measures

  • Carry out site inspections, monitoring, and environmental audits

  • Support environmental incident investigations and reporting

  • Maintain accurate environmental records and contribute to performance reporting

  • Liaise with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders on environmental matters

  • Promote environmental awareness and good practice across site activities

  • Support sustainability initiatives, including waste management and resource efficiency

Key Requirements

  • Degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related discipline

  • Experience in an environmental role within construction, infrastructure, or a regulated industry

  • Working knowledge of UK environmental legislation

  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

  • Good communication skills with the ability to engage with site teams

  • Proactive approach to environmental management

Desirable

  • Experience working in a highly regulated environment (nuclear experience advantageous)

  • Awareness of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems

  • Membership of (or working towards) a relevant professional body (e.g., IEMA)


Structural Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astuteโ€™s Nuclear team is partnering with one of the leading providers of multidiscipline services across key nuclear projects within the UK to recruit a Civil / Structural Engineer for one of their major projects in the Bristol area. The strategically important Civil/ Structural Engineer position comes with a competitive salary of up to ยฃ50,000, a hybrid working model and other benefits. If youโ€™re an experienced Civil/ Structural Engineer with design experience supporting within the UK nuclear sector, then upload your CV to apply today. ย  ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Responsibilities and duties of the Structural Engineer role You will be involved in a wide range of activities undertaken by our site-based teams, which will include: ย 
  • Modifying reinforced concrete or steel structure designs compliant with the ETC-C or other relevant Eurocodes and project methodology.
  • Checking and coordinating the detailing activities with CAD designers or other engineers in preparation of 3D BIM rebar model and/or 2D drawings of reinforced concrete or steel structures.
  • Managing engineering changes in line with company/project procedures and QA process.
  • Assessing the response to field changes requests, field information requests or site non-conformance coming from the civil works contractors.
  • Liaising with other stakeholders of site engineering team or construction team for clarification on the site request
  • Technical review and acceptance of contractor deliverables.
  • Site walkdowns and inspection.
  • Other duties as required.
ย  ย  Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • 3-5 years experience working in a design role across civils/ structural engineering projects, ideally within the UK nuclear sector or construction industries.
  • Civils, steels or concrete experience is essential.
  • Working knowledge of the detailed design phases and how this is transitioned to the
  • construction phase
  • Able to gain clearance for work on-site.
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  • Basic Salary of up to ยฃ50,000 DOE
  • Hybrid working model
  • 26 Days holiday + BH
  • Comprehensive pension scheme โ€“ 8%

Transport Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Transport Manager

Hazardous Waste

Paisleyย  ยฃ35,000

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Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Transport Manager to join one of the industry leaders in Hazardous Waste Management Services across the UK. Supporting them at their site in Paisley, you will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient and compliance transport operations are running at all times out of the site.ย 

What you will be doing

As the Transport Manager, reporting directly to the Operations Manager, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Running the day to day transport activities across a fleet of vehicles
  • Contribute to the delivery of targets, cash flow and budgets
  • Manage the legal requirements and monitoring of tachographs and drivers
  • Report on results, production, and driver feedback
  • Ensure all transport activities always operate within company policy and legal requirements
  • Staff training and development
  • Regular monitoring and delivery of customer service targets
  • Ensure the depot operates within company assurance procedures
  • Undertake any reasonable task of duties required

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What you will need

  • Background within Waste Management/ Hazardous Waste Management
  • Appropriate Health and Safety Qualification โ€“ IOSH, COSHH
  • CPC Certificate
  • Proven experience within a Transport Supervisory role
  • ADR Awareness

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Whatโ€™s on Offer

  • Basic Salary around ยฃ35,000ย 
  • Full training and support
  • Progression within a leading hazardous waste business

How to Apply

For more information please contact Gemma Nixon on 02392ย 222 964 or email your CV to gnixon

@astutetechnical.co.ukย to apply

Service Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Service Engineer Oxfordshire ยฃ33,000 + Company Van + Overtime ย  ย  About the role: Astuteโ€™s Nuclear team is partnering with a specialist in water tech and technology services. They are recruiting for a Service Technician who ideally has experience working within the Water industry or from a hands-on operations and maintenance role. The strategically important Service Engineer role comes with a salary of up to ยฃ33,000, company vehicle & fuel card, with overtime and commission available. If youโ€™re an experienced Service Engineer with previous working knowledge of the water industry and are looking to work for an organization that is a versatile player in the water industry, then upload your CV to apply today. ย  ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Field Service Manager you will:
  • The maintenance, service and repair of various specialist water treatment equipment including standard base exchange, filtration, deionisation, reverse osmosis, and laboratory water treatment products.
  • Installation, removal, and commissioning of the equipment on-site.
  • Understand the water treatment process, product, and technical issues with an ability to fault find using first line investigation techniques.
  • Contribute to financial sales targets by recommending and quoting the necessary added value spares, refurbishments, and consumable items to maintain the customer's equipment in optimum operating condition.
  • Performing out of hours and breakdown cover when required.
  • Assisting clients with technical faults.
  • Completing risk assessments, activity reports and other documentation as required.
  • Offering after sales technical support.
ย  ย  Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Minimum Level 3ย Engineering qualification
  • Full UK Driving license
  • Industrial maintenance experience ideally within the water industry
ย  ย  Personal skills: The Senior Authorised Person role would suit someone who has:
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to learn
ย  ย  Salary and benefits of the role:
  • Up to ยฃ33,000
  • Company van & fuel card
  • Overtime
  • Laptop, mobile, PPE
  • 5% commission on all successful parts quotes
ย  ย  How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected]ย or call 02392 288 217 to speak to Sam McSheaffrey who can tell you more. ย  INDNUC