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Gemma Nixon

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Operations Supervisor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Operations Supervisor Waste Management

Paisley

£35,000 per annum + package

 

Introduction…

 

We are currently recruiting for an experienced on-site Operations Manager to join one of the leading Waste Management specialists working within the Hazardous Waste sector across the UK. They are looking for an Operations Manager to join their established team at their processing facility in Paisley to support their hazardous waste treatment operations and industrial cleaning services, supporting the daily running of the site and its teams.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

  • Supervising the safe, compliance and commercially sound day to day running of a busy hazardous waste treatment facility.
  • The overall supervision of all waste acceptance operations, including the recording and monitoring of waste inputs, the full processing operation, and the movement of waste off-site.
  • Ensuring complete site compliance within environmental permits, operating licences and waste regulations as well as managing all health and safety on-
  • Provide Health and Safety leadership on site. Including championing and driving the Health and Safety culture across all site staff and visitors.
  • Supervision of the plant and equipment, ensuring they are maintained and operated in line with regulations and company policy.
  • Support all teams on-site, managing both the administration function and the site chemist functions as part of the site compliance package. Ensuring lab techniques are maintained to industry standards and waste reception inputs are managed.
  • Support team development and highlight training requirements where necessary, creating, and leading continuous improvement programmes.
  • Developing and maintaining good working relationships with the customer base, acting as the escalation point of contact for the assessment and delivery of customer requirements.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Previous operations management/supervisory experience, ideally within the Waste Management or Hazardous Waste Industry.
  • A HND qualification or equivalent in Chemistry and have a good understanding of chemistry/chemical management and industrial services.
  • COTC Level 4 in the Treatment and Transfer of Hazardous Waste and ideally hold an IOSH certification.
  • In-depth understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance and be flexible in your attitude to work.

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

  • Competitive salary of up to £35,000 per annum
  • 25 days holiday + BH
  • Opportunity to work with one of the industry leaders in Waste Management

 

How to Apply

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

 


EC&I Supervisor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
EC&I Supervisor Polymers Recycling  Avonmouth  Up to £46,000 + Package 

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. As such they are looking for an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Supervisor to join their brand new Polymers Recycling Facility based in Avonmouth.   

Role Responsibilities

As the EC&I Supervisor you will be responsible for but not limited to:

  • Managing the day to day maintenance activities across the new polymers recycling facility.
  • Supervising a shift team of multi-skilled technicians and contractors to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of the team and ensure work is carried out to the standard required.
  • Driving and implementing all PPM schedules as well as carrying out maintenance, both preventative and breakdown, on all equipment on the site to reduce operational down time.
  • Managing the installations and refurbishments of equipment on-site and supporting initial commissioning services. 
  • Take part in Root Cause Analysis activities (RCA) to identify the cause of failures and actions to prevent future failures increasing plant up time
  • Communicate shift performance and activities through the shift report and handover process to effectively communicate issues to the management, engineering and production teams
  • Maintain the workplace, tools and engineering facilities to prevent hazard and risks in the workplace and to promote effective engineering practices

The Ideal Candidates

To be considered for this position you will need to have a recognised Level 3 NVQ/HNC/HND within Electrical Engineering or equivalent with a strong understanding of a variety of controls and instrumentation equipment. 

You will have previous demonstrable experience supervising a team of multi-skilled engineers in an industrial operational facility/industry (ideally Waste Management, Power Generations, Aggregates, Manufacturing, FMCG etc). You will have knowledge of CMMS systems and a good understanding of a proactive maintenance strategy and condition monitoring as well as strong health and safety knowledge. 

This is a 4 on 4 off shift pattern including night shifts. Please only apply if this is suitable.

Whats on Offer

  • Salary up to £46,000
  • Competitive Package
  • Opportunity to progress

To Apply

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading specialists in the Waste and Energy recovery sector. To apply for this position, please contact Gemma Nixon on 02392 222 964, emailing 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.

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Senior Waste Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Senior Waste Manager Hazardous Waste Management Dorset £55,000 - £75,000 + Package DOE     Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Senior Waste Manager to join one of the industry leaders in hazardous waste management across the UK as part of their core team, providing technical, managerial and customer service support at their incineration site in Dorset. Working as the Senior Waste Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, securing, and delivering radioactive waste projects whilst using professional, scientific engineering and project management principles.                   Roles & Responsibilities Working as the Senior Waste Manager, you will be responsible for:
  • Managing and supporting the Technical Project Management team
  • Head monthly forecasts whilst collaborating with the Financial Business Partner, Operations Manager and SHEQ Manager
  • Working to budgets and costing ensuring projects fall within and adhere to Tradebe’s internal management systems and procedures.
  • Collaborate with other departments such as Sales, Commercial and Operations, developing plans, bids and solutions to ensure client needs are fully understood and met.
  • Contributing development ideas and solutions for Business Strategy to grow the business.
  • To be the main contributor and leader in the development for weekly and monthly financial forecast and budgeting of the forward service delivery work plan
  • Support and approach bidding and managing the delivering of technically complex radioactive waste management contracts from a technically biased perspective.
  • Regularly delivering Team Performance updates to the Head of Service Delivery
  • Assisting the Head of Radioactive with the management of projects and tasks and managing the full cycle of other project management tasks in other teams as and when required
  • Securing and developing resources
  • Carrying out project and technical risk assessments and minimising risks as and when possible
  • Provide technical leadership, advice and guidance to both the project management team and customers.
  • Being the first and main point of contact with senior contacts at different disposal sites such as industrial, nuclear, waste recycling and disposal sites
    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • A degree or equivalent level in Chemistry, Physics, Radiochemistry or Nuclear Engineering
  • An understanding of Radioactive waste management or decommissioning within the Radioactive/ Waste sector.
  • Experience with working for commercial or regulated industry clients.
  • Project management or Technical Account Management of key clients.
  • Professional qualification/accreditation in Science, Engineering, Project Management or Radiation Protection, e.g. CChem, CEng, APMP, RWA (desirable)
    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • Competitive salary of up to £55,000 - £75,000 + annual bonus
  • Potential relocation assistance
  • 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
  • 6% employer contribution pension
  • 2 year progression plan
    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 07488885429 to speak to Esther Fan who can tell you more.     INDNUC  

Site Supervisor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Site Supervisor

Waste Management

Luton

Up to £34,400 + Package

 

Introduction…

 

Our client is a global leader in environmental solutions who provides a comprehensive range of waste management services throughout the UK. They are currently looking to recruit a Site Supervisor to join their Transfer Station and MRF team in Luton. Working as the Site Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations across the waste processing facility, including health, safety and compliance, environmental management, operational delivery and supporting the site teams.

 

 

Roles & Responsibilities

 

Working as the Site Supervisor, you will be responsible for:
  • Managing the day to day operations of the Waste Collection contract, monitoring waste in and waste out, ensure all operations are in line with company targets, client expectations and KPI’s.
  • Ensure the team are managed accordingly, providing support and feedback where needed. Including the induction of new hires and adhering to HR requirements.  
  • Managing all site staff including temporary workers and contractors, ensuring delegation of work.
  • Drive and implement the company SHEQ policy across the sites and ensure best practice is performed at all times.
  • Conduct risk assessments, site inspections and accident/incident and near-miss investigations where appropriate.
  • Responsible for all transport and logistic requirements across sites, ensuring all vehicles are fully equipped and meet the required standard.
  • Supervise the plant operatives, supporting with the operation and maintenance of plant as required. Including loading shovel, tele-hander and tele-truck.
  • To be an ambassador of the company ensuring all materials are maximised and reach the correct purpose.
  • All other duties as required.  

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

 

  • Experience of working in the waste management industry is advantageous, knowledge of the heavy process sector is essential.
  • Previous experience working in a senior role, managing operations of a site/sites
  • Strong Health and safety knowledge
  • Analytically minded and sound Problem-solving skills
  • A full, valid driving licence

 

 

Salary & Benefits

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

 

  • £30,000 to £34,400
  • 25 days’ holiday per annum
  • Company sick pay
  • Pension scheme and life insurance
  • Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme and Gymflex membership
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service

 

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391419 and ask to speak to Laura who can tell you more.

Feedstock Technician
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  • TERMS: permanent

Mechanical Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Mechanical Technician

Plastic Recycling Skelmersdale £40,500 + Package ( 4on- 4 off Day & Night 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 a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join one of their key sites in Skelmersdale. Working as their Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out key planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance across the recycling facility on a wide variety of heavy plant and equipment.

 

What you will be doing

As the Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for:

  • Preventative maintenance (PPMs) and reactive maintenance across heavy industrial plant
  • Mechanical fault-finding and route cause analysis techniques
  • Working across all processing plant
  • Maintenance on wash plant,sorting equipment, motors, conveyors and other manufacturing based equipment.
  • Minimising downtime, ensuring plant runs at optimum performance
  • Be able to deliver all work set to the operational expectations and budgetary requirements
  • Keep records using CCM systems
  • Working as part of a shift pattern
  • Other duties as required.

This is 4 on 4 off shift position including night shifts. Please only apply if this is suitable.

 

What you will need

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a Mechanical Engineering/ Maintenance role
  • Heavy Industrial experience – e.g. processing plant, waste, manufacturing
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams and drawings
  • Pneumatic skills and experience

 

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive Package of up to £40,500
  • Opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading Waste Management companies

 

How to Apply

For more information please contact Gemma Nixon on 02392 222 964 or emailing your CV to [email protected].


Electrical Fitter
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

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.

Commercial Chemist
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

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]  

Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Waste team is partnering with an industry leader in specialist water treatment equipment in the UK to recruit a Service Engineer for its UK operations. The Service Engineer position is vital for the continued operation and service provided to clients & customers, and comes with a competitive salary, opportunity to grow your salary through commissioned sales, full equipment (inc PPE), van + fuel card, and 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off! If you’re an Engineer working in the waste water sector and are looking to work for an organisation that delivers excellence for all customers, then submit your CV to apply today. This role will involve a 1 in 6 callout rota.     Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Field Service Manager, you will be responsible for:
  • 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.
    Professional qualifications  
  • We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Minimum Level 2 Engineering qualification
  • Full UK Driving license
    Personal skills The Service Engineer role would suit someone who is:  
  • Industrial maintenance experience
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to learn
    Salary and benefits of the Service Engineer role  
  • Competitive salary
  • Company vehicle + Fuel card
  • Laptop, mobile and PPE
  • Overtime available
  • 5% commission on all successful parts quotes