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Gemma Nixon

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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EC&I Supervisor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
EC&I Supervisor Polymers Recyclingย  Avonmouthย  Up to ยฃ46,000 + Packageย 

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.ย  ย 

Role Responsibilities

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

  • Managing the day to day maintenance activities across the new polymers recycling facility.
  • Supervisingย a shift team of multi-skilledย 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.ย 
  • 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.ย 

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.ย 

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 ยฃ46,000
  • 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].ย 


Service Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Service Engineer Manchester 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

Mechanical Fitter
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Mechanical Fitter

Water Industry Waterlooville ยฃ32,000 - 35,000 + Package

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Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter to join a leading provider of Water engineering services and solutions across the South. Working as a Mechanical fitter, you will joined their small but established team based at their head office travelling out to client sites carrying out mechanical 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.

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The Job

Working as the Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible forโ€ฆ

  • Preforming installations, repairs, testing and pre-planned maintenance across clean and dirty water projects.
  • Assisting clients on-site with technical faults or refurbishment projects.
  • Installing new systems when needed.
  • Inspection and testing of mechanical systems
  • Following set designs and manufacturers installation guides
  • 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.

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The Candidate

To be considered for this position candidates will be expected to have a background in performing mechanical maintenance / installation/ testing with experience working in the water industry or on water treatment plants.

Full training will be provided, however candidates are expected to be qualified in mechanical fitting to NVQ level 3 or equivalent and will ideally hold a valid CSCS card as well as having confined space experience and training.

Due to the nature of the role, a full UK driving license is essential.

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Whatโ€™s on offer.

  • Basic salary up to ยฃ35,000
  • Company Van for work use (Not sole user)
  • 28 days incl Bank Holidaysย 
  • Competitive Package

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How to apply

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


Account Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Senior Account Manager

Water Treatment and Water Hygiene

West Midlands

Up ยฃ40,000 + Commission and Company Vehicle

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Introductionโ€ฆ

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Account Managerย to join the UK No.1 specialist of Water Treatment and Water Hygiene. Working as a Senior Account Manager, you will beย achievingย personal sales targets via a mixture of contract base retention and growth, upselling to existing clients and actively seeking out and converting new clients.

Roles & Responsibilities As a Senior Account Manager you will be responsible for:
  • Managing and maintaining Client accounts and responding to requests and compliance issues
  • Monitoring performance and raising with Delivery team is issues arise
  • Negotiateย  contract renewals and re-engage lost accounts.
  • Monitoring financial KPIs and take action as require to ensure the account remains on budget
  • Compile quarterly reviews to track account progress and up/cross-sell opportunities

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Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Experience of working within the Water Treatment and Water Hygiene sectors
  • Strong sales experience including account management experience
  • Previous history of exceeding sales targets
  • Good negotiation skills
  • A full UK driving licence

Salary & Package Whatโ€™s on offer for this exciting role:
  • Up to ยฃ40,000 basic salary
  • Commission
  • Company vehicle, laptop and phone
  • Full training provided
  • Fantastic company benefits
  • Holiday package

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Feedstock Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Air Hygiene Supervisor
PERMANENT
  • 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.

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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 ยฃ25,000-ยฃ27,000 depending on experience

What happens next โ€“ย 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.


Field Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Field Service Engineer

UK Based

Upto ยฃ30,000 (DOE) + Company Van & other benefits

Full Time

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Introductionโ€ฆ Our client is a leading business specialised in providing state of the art sorting and separation solutions for the waste industry across the UK and Ireland.

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Roles & Responsibilities As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:
  • Attending various customer sites across the UK and Ireland to carry out various installations, repair works, and after sales service support works to specialist plant and machinery.
  • Undertaking inspections and assessments of machinery to ensure optimal performance and that all plant remains effective.
  • Carrying out reports and documentation detailing completed works and advisories and ensuring that the customer has had necessary follow ups.
  • Providing technical and engineering support to customers as well as health and safety guidance and compliance.
  • Carrying out fault finding techniques with the ability to read circuit diagrams.

Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Electrical or Mechanical experience with relevant qualifications
  • Experience of working within the waste industry, ideally recycling
  • Experience of working with sorting and separating equipment
  • Strong experience of working with heavy industrial machinery
  • Forklift Truck driving licence is desirable
  • Strong customer service and people skills

Salary & Package Whatโ€™s on offer for this exciting role:
  • Up to ยฃ30,000 basic salary
  • Company van, phone, and laptop
  • Full training provided
  • Fantastic company benefits
  • Holiday package

How to Apply

To apply, please call Charlotte Jones on 02393 910 037 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

SHEQ Officer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
The role We are seeking a Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) Assurance Officer who can provide technical and administrative support to the SHEQ function at the Fawley High Temperature Incinerator Site. โ€ข The SHEQ Officer will compile, summarise and present key data to ensure regulatory compliance with Health and Safety Act and Environmental Protection Act โ€ข You will also support internal and external SHEQ audits and accident, incident and near-miss investigations โ€ข The SHEQ Assurance Officer will coordinate, attend and prepare minutes of meetings with site regulatory bodies and internal meetings Key responsibilities include Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance โ€ข Carry out site inspections. โ€ข Measurement of monthly safety performance โ€ข Support of EQHS function to allow the site to meet its EQHS obligations โ€ข Undertaking and reviewing site risk assessments. Quality โ€ข Support the maintenance and improvement of the Sites Documented Management System ensuring that documents are distributed and reviewed as required. โ€ข Review and manage action progress from site continuous improvement (CI), monthly management and Health and Safety Team meetings โ€ข Support Customer Duty of Care and Quality audits โ€ข Support the Corporate and Site Internal Audit Process Technical โ€ข Participate in Process Safety review such as HAZID and HAZOP studies as required. โ€ข Develop understanding and expert knowledge through on-the-job experience and structured training of Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality standards. โ€ข Help maintain the sites Accredited Management System for ISO 14000, 45000 and 9000 Reporting โ€ข Assist with reporting to EA/HSE โ€ข Support the licensing process for the site with Home Office and other certification and licensing bodies as required. โ€ข Assist Provision of monthly health and safety performance data for both management and operational functions โ€ข Support the development of Site and Corporate Key Performance Indicators (KPIโ€™s) and the management of Corporate Social Reporting metrics The Person You will have experience of operational plant safety management in terms of compliance, reporting and process safety. โ€ข Science or Engineering degree โ€ข Experience in Technical safety / environmental specialism โ€ข Good Interpersonal skills. โ€ข High standard or written and verbal communication. โ€ข Good organisational and time management skills โ€ข Good working knowledge of Microsoft Systems (Excel/word

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.
ย  Salary and benefits of the Civil/ Structural Engineer role
  • Basic Salary of up to ยฃ50,000 DOE
  • Hybrid working model
  • 26 Days holiday + BH
  • Comprehensive pension scheme โ€“ 8%

Electrical Maintenance Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Electrical Maintenance Technician London ยฃ44,000 + OT + benefits Introductionโ€ฆ Astute are partnered with a leader in the Waste Management industry who are seeking an Electrical Maintenance Technician to work out of their Waste Transfer Station in London (SW). This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established business within an industry that is only going to continue growing as we move towards a more sustainable world. Roles & Responsibilities As an Electrical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for:
  • Hands on maintenance across the site
  • Working on a range of cranes and mobile plant
  • Driving plant availability through carrying out PPMs, reactive maintenance, and engineering improvements across the site
  • Carrying out mechanical and electrical tests in line with legislation
  • Other duties as required
ย  Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Electrical maintenance experience in either the Waste industry, or a similar Heavy Industrial setting
  • 17th or 18th Edition
  • Experience with PPMs and reactive repairs
  • Knowledge of a range of plant (preferably mobile)
  • A strong team player and a health and safety conscious focus
Salary & Package Whatโ€™s on offer for this exciting role:
  • Basic salary of ยฃ44,720
  • Monday to Friday 40 hours per week as standard
  • Rotational shift pattern (06:00 - 14:00 or 14:00 โ€“ 22:00)
  • Night shifts and weekend overtime paid at T1/2 or 2x
  • Career progression and development opportunities
ย  If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter toย [email protected]ย or ring 02393ย 911227ย and ask to speak to Hannah Rymillย who can tell you more. INDREC