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Water Treatment Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Water Treatment Technician

Guildford

Up to £25,000 + Van, Overtime & Package

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for Water Treatment Technician's to join the UK No.1 specialist of Water Treatment and Water Hygiene. Working as a Water Treatment Technician, this will see you travelling across Guildford and surrounding areas.  

Roles & Responsibilities As a Water Treatment Technician, you will be responsible for:
  • Carrying out inspections on tanks and cooling towers across various sites
  • Reporting on the condition of the tanks and cooling towers
  • Carrying out small maintenance works and repairs
  • Basic sampling, temperature monitoring and recording
  • Monitoring of the pre-post chlorination of the cooling towers
  • Carrying out TMV servicing 
  • Ensuring that all documentation is completed and compliant.

Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • A strong background of working within the water treatment industry
  • Experience of working with cooling towers
  • Knowledge of taking water treatment samples and carrying out inspections
  • Previous plumbing experience would be ideal
  • A DBS check is required for this position
  • A relevant qualification is desirable

 

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

· Up to a £25,000 basic salary + overtime

· Company van, phone, and laptop

· Full training provided

· Fantastic company benefits

· Holiday package

 

How to Apply

To apply, please call Sam McSheaffrey on 02392 288 217 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Installations Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Installations Engineer

Birmingham, England, United KingdomEngineeringFull timeSI Engineer

OVERVIEWAPPLICATION Share this job  Description

The Service Engineer SE has an overall responsibility for:

 

  • Hands on servicing installation and repair of various types of water treatment equipment.
  • Undertaking scheduled installation/service under contract and one-off planned service outside of contract
  • Emergency call out activity occasionally outside normal working hours.
  • Repair of customer equipment.
  • Installation of new equipment.

 

  • Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety and Environmental Policies, and adhere to customer site rules and procedures (assuming the highest level compliance).
  • Attention to proactive KPI’s and personal safety plans
  • Contribute diligently to Team Performance Plan (TPP)
  • RAMS for all visits
  • Be familiar with and comply with equipment service processes
  • Identify service stakeholders and confirm technical and contractual scoping on site matches assigned work.
  • Undertake planned and unplanned service activity as allocated by Service co-ordination team
  • Perform routine maintenance work including chemical sanitisation when required.
  • Able to work at weekends as/when required
  • Willingness to be on call for out of hours emergency work (rota system)
  • Work with projects team and BDM’s to effectively and efficiently instigate visits and present and one company approach.
  • Deliver and install new equipment and water treatment systems. M&E.
  • Test and commission all work prior to leaving the work-site
  • Explain and demonstrate correct use of equipment if necessary
  • Ensure Customer sign-off of work prior to leaving site
  • Report activity on Service Manager tablet thoroughly and promptly
  • Promote Service contracts where necessary and report back new opportunities to line manager
  • Maintain spare parts van stock and up to date records of parts held/used
  • Maintain all tools in good condition
  • Ensure correct tools and parts are used when required.
  • Ensure any and all assumptions, customer or other responsibilities & exclusions outside scope of service are clearly identified and communicated prior to work commencing and any recommendations outside of scope of service are clearly communicated in the service report
  • Endeavour to provide value-added, differential advantage in service work focusing on:
    • How we can decrease cost of operation
    • Improve operating efficiency
    • Minimise Environmental, Health and Safety issues
Requirements
  • Post holder must hold a full UK Driving licence and must be able to travel and stay overnight as required, including occasional weekend working as and when required.
  • Previous experience of working within the Water Treatment Industry, along with servicing or installations experience.
  • 1 year relevant Equipment Service work experience desired in an appropriate Electro-mechanical environment, ideally in the water treatment sector.
  • Ability to handle stressful situations often alone on customer sites
  • Excellent communication skills required
  • Logical and well organized
  • Require minimum supervision, often lone working

 

 

  • Ability to carry out mechanical and electrical installation of water treatment plant.
Benefits
  • Competitive package.
  • Industry leading training and development opportunities.
  • Company vehicle and fuel card.

Service Engineer
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  • TERMS: permanent
Service Engineer – Pharmaceuticals Water Treatment Kent / South East £30,000 - £32,812 + Package DOE     Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Field Engineer to join one of the leading Water and Wastewater treatment business in the UK. They have a solid track record of providing innovative solutions to water purification, industrial effluent and sustainable water saving needs and are one of the market leaders in process water treatment services. The Field Engineer’s primary focus will be to carry out reparation and maintenance of the products for various clients around the Kent and South East region.                    Roles & Responsibilities Working as the Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:
  • Travelling to various sites across the UK and carrying out necessary maintenance, reparations and preventative work at customer sites
  • Submitting and completing work reports as well as assessments.
  • Working to health and safety standards for both yourself and the customer
  • Proving feedback on product development
  • Working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Overtime available
    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Comfortable driving long distances
  • Multi-skilled mechanical experience within a mechanical or electrical environment
  • Experience within the water/wastewater sector is desirable
  • Good customer service skills
  • A full UK driving licence
    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • Competitive salary of up to £30,000 - £32,812 + package
  • 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
  • Company van, fuel card, tools & equipment provided
  • Biannual progression meetings
How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 07441391669 to speak to Gemma Nixon who can tell you more.

Air Hygiene Supervisor
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  • TERMS: permanent
Description

For a Site supervisor (also known as Lead Air Hygiene Engineer) this role offers security, competitive pay, bonuses and overtime, door to door payment, sick pay, life assurance, career development and much more.

Hydro-X Air comprises of dedicated teams of two working remotely to deliver ventilation Ductwork cleaning and other air hygiene services to our customers.

Location: Field Based, will be expected to travel within the region

Working Hours: 45hours per week, some weeks will be working days, others will be night working and some weekend work will be required. Schedulers aim to plan jobs up to 2 weeks in advance where possible. Requirements

Main Duties

The duties will include, but are not limited to, working within the guidance provided by TR19 and associated company documents, and guidance, to ensure that any work on site is safe and free from the risks.

You may be expected to undertake some or all of the work below:

  • Carry out kitchen extract system cleaning and canopy cleans in accordance with TR19 Grease.
  • Carry out ventilation systems cleaning in accordance with TR19.
  • Installation of access doors into ventilation system in accordance with DW144.
  • Carry out inspection of the Fire dampers in accordance with BS9999
  • Follow a preventative maintenance program as instructed.
  • Maintain personal equipment & chemical stocks inventories.
  • You will also be expected to undertake any other duties associated to the output of the Regional Team as required.

 

Your knowledge

The appointee must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

  • Ventilation systems management in accordance with TR19 Grease.
  • Ventilation cleaning techniques in accordance with TR19
  • Access doors installation in accordance with DW144
Benefits

Salary £25,000-£27,000 depending on experience

What happens next – your career move made simple

1. Apply now to be consider for the role

2. If you meet the requirements, you will then be contacted by our recruitment team for an informal pre-screening call. 3. Suitable applicants will then be invited to a video interview 4. Interview feedback within 4 working days

Successful applicants will be welcomed into the business on our 2 day induction at our head office where you will be issued with all the necessary equipment to complete the jobs, you will have branded workwear, a company van, tablet, and phone.

Please note that we are a drugs free company and complete a drugs test on the first day of employment.

Hydro-X are an equal opportunity employer, and we follow non-discriminatory practices

Keywords: Ductclean, Air Hygiene, Hygiene operative, fire damper engineer, ventilation cleaner, Air Hygiene supervisor, Duct cleaning technician, extract cleaning.


Project Quality Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with one of the international leaders supporting in the nuclear energy sector to recruit a Quality Manager for its site operations on Hinkley Point C.  The rewarding Quality Manager role comes with a competitive salary and the opportunity to join some of the leading work currently on-going at Hinkley Point C.   If you’re a Quality Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that is known for its innovative solutions and high-value technologies, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to Quality Manager on-site, you will:  
  • Manage a team of Quality Engineers, Technicians, Technical Reviewers, and Coordinators to ensure compliance with quality assurance measures.
  • Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems, policies, and procedures in line with ISO 9001 & ISO 19443 standards.
  • Lead and manage Quality Engineering & Technical Reports.
  • Provide technical and quality guidance to the Quality Control department.
  • Develop and maintain project processes for successful quality deliverables.
  • Foster a Right First-Time, On Time, Every Time mindset.
  • Promote and embed Nuclear Safety Culture behaviours.
  • Assure efficient manufacturing and construction processes.
  • Act as the primary contact for all Project Quality aspects.
  • Manage quality assurance for manufacturing and construction activities, including NDT and dimensional checks.
  • Communicate quality matters with clients and provide feedback to project teams.
  • Analyse and resolve process quality issues and manage KPI data.
  • Support Lessons Learned programs and conduct supplier visits as needed, continually training the team on company policies and guidelines.
  • Coordinate quality improvement plans and compliance with Contract Quality Assurance Plans.
  • Prepare and review project quality documentation.
  • Oversee non-conformance management and corrective actions.
  • Support Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives.
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • HNC (or equivalent) in Engineering.
  • ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor certification.
  • Proven experience as a QA Engineer/Manager.
  • Strong knowledge of Quality tools and systems (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean).
  • Experience managing multiple projects and leading investigations.
  • Sound welding, fabrication, and installation knowledge.
  • Experience in a highly regulated industry is advantageous.
    Personal skills The HSE Lead role would suit someone who has:  
  • Excellent team-working and communication skills.
  • Self-motivated with a proactive attitude.
  • Results-driven with a focus on meeting commitments and deadlines.
  • Resilient and adaptable with a positive outlook.
  • Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
    Salary and benefits of the HSE Lead role  
  • Competitive basic salary of up to £80,000 DOE
  • 25 days annual leave per year raising to 30 (1 day for every 2 years’ service) 8% Employer pension contribution and many more fantastic benefits.   
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Health Physics Monitor (HPM)
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear Team are supporting a highly regulated nuclear site to recruit a Health Physics Monitor to join the Health Physics / Radiation Protection team at the site in Capenhurst. The Health Physics Monitor position comes with a salary of up to £40,000 - £45,000 DOE as well as a competitive benefits package and support with development and progression within radiation protection If you’re a Health Physics Monitor and are committed to radiation safety, have relevant radiation protection experience or qualifications, and want to work in a regulated environment where safety and compliance are paramount then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Health Physics Monitor role Reporting to the appointed RPA on-site, you will:
  • Carry out routine and non-routine radiological monitoring and contamination surveys to ensure safe site operations.
  • Assist in implementing radiological protection measures and controls across the facility
  • Operate, maintain and calibrate radiation monitoring equipment in line with site procedures.
  • Support investigations into radiological incidents or alarm conditions and contribute to corrective actions.
  • Record, analyse and report monitoring data in accordance with regulatory and site-specific requirements.
  • Provide front-line support and guidance to operational staff regarding radiological safety best practices.
  • Participate in emergency response drills and actual events as required.
  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Relevant qualification or experience in radiation protection/health physics monitoring (e.g., RPA2000-accredited training or equivalent).
  • A strong understanding of radiological safety principles, regulations and monitoring techniques.
  • Previous experience in a radiation protection role (or regulatory/industrial environment).
  • Good communication skills and a proactive, safety-focused mindset.
  • The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in a regulated environment
  Personal skills   The Health Physics Monitor role would suit someone who is:
  • Methodical and organised with excellent attention to detail.
  • Confident in interacting with operational teams and regulatory stakeholders.
  • A strong communicator with a positive safety culture mindset.
  • Flexible and adaptable to the demands of a safety-critical environment.
  Salary and benefits of the Health Physics Monitor role  
  • Basic Salary up to £40,000- 45,000 DOE
  • Opportunity for training and development within radiation protection roles
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Lead Consultant
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
JOB TITLE - Lead Consultant LOCATION - Aldermaston/Hybrid (2 days per week in the office) DEPARTMENT - Consultants POSITION - Staff CLEARANCE - SC Working at NSG NSG Environmental Ltd has been delivering work programmes in the nuclear industry for over 40 years. Traditionally in the areas of decommissioning and waste management, NSG now has a broad customer base and provides a wide spectrum of services across the nuclear project lifecycle, ranging from expert consultancy support, R&D and engineering design to rekit and refurbishment, site installation services and high-hazard physical decommissioning works, amongst others. This work is delivered at NSG’s own offices and purpose-built facilities and nuclear sites across the UK. The delivery and management of these projects and programmes of work is carried out by a skilled workforce composed of both white-collar and blue-collar personnel in technical, administrative, and physical roles. ? Our core values of Passion, Integrity, Challenge and Collaboration drive performance and ensure we add significant value.  If joining us as a member of staff, we will support your professional development in an exciting and challenging work environment that will enable you to use, develop and hone your technical expertise in a supportive and collaborative working environment. ? The Role Working in the Consultancy Services Division, Lead Consultants provide consultancy to clients on a wide range of projects in the fields of radioactive waste management, decommissioning and environmental restoration. ? Key Objectives Business
  • ?Promote the image and reputation of NSG and the Consultancy Services Division.
  • ?Identify and cultivate client business opportunities for the Consultancy Services Division and for the wider company.
  • Manage bid proposals with a value of up to ~£25K, including preparing proposals and planning resources, schedules and pricing, in agreement with senior colleagues.
  • Manage cost reimbursable tasks/projects with value up to £50K and fixed price tasks/projects up to £25K ensuring the quality of delivery within the required timescales and costs.
  • Manage delivery teams and sub-contractors to ensure delivery within contract scope for assigned projects/tasks as outlined above.
  • Provide technical support to Business Development teams involved in generating internal and external work for NSG Environmental Ltd.
  • Accountable to task or project manager for timescales and costs of agreed scope of work.
  • Accountable to line manager for utilisation, including notifying when at risk of being over- or under-utilised.
  • Support the preparation of bids within Consultancy and NSG as a whole
? ?Technical
  • Provide technical support for decommissioning, waste management and environmental remediation.
  • Develop competence in a range of technical areas relating to decommissioning, waste management and environmental remediation.
  • Produce high quality documents to support decommissioning and waste management projects e.g. Best Available Technique, Letter of Compliance submissions, waste characterisation documents, experimental and technology reports.
  • Deliver studies, including laboratory trials, to support radioactive waste management, decommissioning and environmental restoration.
  • Author procedural/guidance documents (e.g. work instructions, risk assessments).
  • Provide consultancy support to projects in the fields of radioactive waste management, decommissioning and environmental restoration.
  • Develop and maintain expertise and currency in industry best practice.
  • Peer review deliverables relating to areas of expertise within Consultancy.
? Liaison
  • Liaise with NSG Operating Divisions and clients; developing and maintaining strong working relationships which will in turn promote NSG’s business ethos.
  • Active contributor and supporter of meetings and workshops in areas of expertise, both internal and external including provision of technical secretariat.
  • Facilitate meetings and workshops, both internal and external, in area of expertise.
  • Liaise with the NSG Operating Divisions in areas of competency to ensure effective delivery.
  • ?Author papers and deliver to internal and external committees/meetings etc.
? Person Specification Qualifications ?
  • Recognised professional qualifications (e.g. BSc/MSc/PhD) Science or Environmental related - Essential
  • Membership of appropriate technical / professional body - Desirable
  • Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace or equivalent - Relevant training will be provided if required
? Experience & Knowledge
  • Recognised within NSG as a specialist within a particular area(s) of technical competency within the field of decommissioning, waste management or environmental restoration. - Essential
  • Recognised within NSG as a specialist within a particular area(s) of technical competency within the field of decommissioning, waste management or environmental restoration. - Essential
  • Authors deliverables of appropriate quality as lead author - Essential
  • Authors procedural/ guidance documents (e.g. work instructions, risk assessments) - Essential
  • Familiar with structuring and presentation of own work - Essential
  • Familiar with QSHEW operating procedures and requirements etc. - Essential
  • Experience in optioneering and/or BAT - Essential
  • Experience or awareness of environmental permitting - Desirable
  • Understanding of the commercial process - Essential
  • Used to dealing with confidential and commercial information - Desirable
Skills & Abilities
  • Competent user of MS Office - Essential
  • Project Management Skills - Essential
  • Able to organise and prioritise own work - Essential
  • Manages delivery of assigned tasks/activities to time and budget and of high quality - Essential
  • Able to communicate with a wide range of colleagues at all levels and with external stakeholders and contractors - Essential
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 / 14001 & 45001 - Desirable
 

Business Development Manager - Pharmaceutical
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  • TERMS: permanent
Business Development Manager Water Treatment - Pharmaceutical Nottinghamshire– Field based around the Midlands Competitive Salary + Vehicle + Package     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 Pharmaceutical Water Services business, operating across the UK, selling water treatment solutions and pure water systems into the pharmaceutical sector.                         Roles & Responsibilities Working as the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for planning daily sales activities, marketing initiatives and keeping the company’s CRM system up to date with prospect clients. Duties will include…
  • 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 speaker or promote the business.
Due to the nature of this role, candidates will be based from home and will travel out to customer sites to complete business development activity. This will predominantly cover central UK but may be nationwide.     Skills & Qualifications Candidates must have a background working within the water treatment industry, ideally with a proven track record selling technical solutions into the Pharmaceutical industry. Due to the nature of the role, candidates should be creative, innovative and passionate in their approach to driving sales, a ‘hunter’ not a ‘farmer attitude is paramount. Candidates should have excellent communication and negotiation skills with a creative and innovative approach to driving sales. Due to the nature of the role, a full UK driving licence is essential.     Salary & Package
  • Basic salary up to £50,000
  • Company Vehicle
  • Commission Scheme – Uncapped up to 20%
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
  • Pension Scheme.
    How to apply? To apply for this position or to find out more information, please send your CV to Gemma Nixon at [email protected]  or call directly on 02392 222 964.     INDREC

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]

 


Nuclear Safety Case Specialist
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Nuclear Safety Case Specialist Nuclear Dorset Up to £60,000 DOE + Bonus     Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Nuclear Safety Case Specialist to join one of the industry leaders in hazardous waste management across the UK at their nuclear licenced site in Dorset. Working as their Nuclear Safety Case Specialist, you will be working as part of their core team to support in the development and management of their new 10 year nuclear safety case, operating until 2033.                     Roles & Responsibilities Working as the Nuclear Safety Case Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting with the development of their safety case for their licenced site in Dorset. This will include:  
  • Developing their Management of Change (MoC) Assessments, BAT Assessments, Radiological Dose Assessments, Site Wide Environmental Safety Case (SWESC) and Waste Management Plan (WMP).
  • Delivering SSHEQ objectives in line with both company and site requirements, promoting the best culture across the site and all stakeholders.
  • Maintaining their new operational safety case, ensuring full compliance and supporting with all technical documentation relating to this.
  • Lead all modifications to the safety case in line with new projects and programmes.
  •  Act as Lead Author and Design Authority for our EA Site Wide Environmental Safety Case (SWESC) and Waste Management Plan (WMP), ensuring compliance with the EA and the environmental permits.
  • Provide technical support to assure compliance with the licensing requirements of the Nuclear Site Licence, liaising effectively with nuclear regulators.
  • All other duties as required.
    Skills & Qualifications Candidates must have a background working within the Nuclear industry, supporting site safety case management and compliance requirements at a senior level. Candidates should have strong technical report writing skills, be able to deliver key SSHEQ objectives, nuclear regulatory submissions and have a good understanding of safety case development. Due to the nature of the role, practical experience on a nuclear site is beneficial and all candidates must be able to hold and maintain national security clearance.     Salary & Package
  • Basic salary of £50,000 - £60,000
  • 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
  • 6% Pension Scheme.
  • Flexible benefits
    How to apply? To apply for this position or to find out more information, please send your CV to Gemma Nixon at [email protected]  or call directly on 02392 222 964.     INDNUC