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Installations Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Installations Engineer

Birmingham, England, United KingdomEngineeringFull timeSI Engineer

OVERVIEWAPPLICATION Share this jobย  Description

The Service Engineer SE has an overall responsibility for:

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  • 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.

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  • 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 KPIโ€™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 BDMโ€™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

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  • 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.

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]

Senior Technical Assessor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Senior Technical Assessor

West Bromwich

Waste Management

Up to ยฃ32,000 DOEย 

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Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Technical Assessor to join one of the leading Waste Management specialists working within the Hazardous Waste sector across the UK. They are looking for an experienced and capable Technical Assessor to join an established team providing technical expertise to ensure waste streams across the business groups are dealt with in a compliant and commercially sound manner.

The Job

Working as the Seniorย Technical Assessor, you will be responsible forโ€ฆ

  • Supporting and leading the team of assessors across all daily operations, offeting advice and direction when needed.
  • Identify and assign cost effective treatment and processing routes for a variety of hazardous waste streams (both in house and external) to meet waste enquiries.
  • Carry out technical assessment of waste enquiries through characterising and applying accurate classification of the waste and ensuring all waste brought onto site meets current permits, compliance and legislation.
  • Provide technical advice, support and guidance to sites within the organisation and to external customers.
  • Work to current company policies, procedures and legislation.
  • Producing reports as and when required
  • Providing suitable waste routing plans and determining accurate pricing for customer enquiries.
  • Proactively supporting the correct safety culture across all sites.
  • Other duties as required.

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The Candidate

To be considered for this position, candidates are expected to have a background working within a technical assessment roleย with some understanding of working within the waste management sector, specifically hazardous waste management. ย 

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Candidates should hold a degree level qualification (or equivalent) in Chemistry with a strong ability to understand and interpret analytical data and legislation

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Demonstrable experience communicating and coordinating with people at all levels of an organisation is also desired as this role will require working with customers, clients and internal personnel.

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Whatโ€™s on offer

  • Basic Salary of up to ยฃ32,000 DOE
  • Opportunity to progress career and develop into a more senior role, leading a team.
  • Competitive Packageย 
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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]


Business Development Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Business Development Manager

Water Treatment and Water Hygiene

Leeds

Up ยฃ45,000 + Commission and Company Vehicle

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Introductionโ€ฆ

We are currently recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join the UK No.1 specialist of Water Treatment and Water Hygiene. Working as a Business Development Manager, this will see you managing a readily made selection of accounts as well prospecting and developing new accounts.

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Roles & Responsibilities

As a Business Development Managerย you will be responsible for:
  • Actively prospecting potential clients via phone and email
  • Travelling to new and existing customer sites in Yorkshire and surrounding areas to upsell/cross sell and develop client relationships.
  • Managing existing clients and nurturing the relationship
  • Assisting in the set up of the accounts before handing over to the Account Management team.
  • Negotiating new contracts and contract renewals.
  • Acting as the clients โ€œgo-toโ€ person within the business.

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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 ยฃ45,000 basic salary
  • Commission
  • Company vehicle and fuel card
  • Full training provided
  • Fantastic company benefits
  • Holiday package

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How to Apply

To apply, please call Sam McSheaffrey on 02392 288 217 or send a copy of your CV toย 

[email protected]

Service Support Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astuteโ€™s Nuclear team is partnering with a specialist in water treatment and technology services across the UK to recruit an experienced Technical Support Engineer, to play a crucial role in providing technical support to the engineering and commercial teams. The Technical Support Engineer will be responsible for delivering high-quality support related to products, applications, and markets. If youโ€™re a Technical Support Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that is an industry leader within the UK water industry, then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties Working as the Technical Support Engineer, you will:
  • Provide technical assistance of technology and support products, managing requests from both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assist in creating and maintaining documentation for service delivery activities, including work instructions and service delivery plans.
  • Produce and distribute technical bulletins, ensuring that all relevant stakeholders are informed, and records are maintained.
  • Collaborate on the development and implementation of new service methods, digital tools, and innovative learning approaches using cutting-edge technology.
  • Support and coordinate the preparation of all necessary documentation and materials required for service delivery, including service acceptance criteria, delivery plans, drawings, and manuals.
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in water technologies, particularly in areas such as:
  • Water Chemistry
  • Ion Exchange
  • Reverse Osmosis
  • Electro-Deionisation
Personal skills The Technical Support Engineer role would suit someone who has:
  • Excellent communication skills with experience in client-facing roles.
  • Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in documentation.
Salary and benefits of the Technical Support Engineer role
  • Basic Salary up to ยฃ50,000
  • Company vehicle
  • Fuel card
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
  • Pension Scheme.

Senior Environmental Advisor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Senior Environmental Advisor

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

Role Overview

Hochtief is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Advisor to support delivery of the Infrastructure Delivery Partner (IDP) programme at Sellafield. This role will be responsible for providing environmental leadership and technical expertise across a portfolio of major infrastructure and nuclear projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and driving best practice in environmental management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide expert environmental advice to project and delivery teams across all phases of work (design, construction, and commissioning)

  • Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, planning conditions, and site-specific requirements

  • Develop, implement, and maintain Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), risk assessments, and method statements

  • Identify environmental risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation and improvement strategies

  • Support and lead environmental audits, inspections, and assurance activities

  • Monitor environmental performance and produce reports for internal and external stakeholders

  • Liaise with regulators, clients, and key stakeholders on environmental matters

  • Promote a strong environmental culture and deliver training and awareness initiatives across the programme

  • Support sustainability objectives, including waste reduction, resource efficiency, and carbon management

  • Ensure alignment with ISO 14001 and Sellafield environmental standards

Key Requirements

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

  • Proven experience in a similar environmental advisory role within major infrastructure, construction, or nuclear sectors

  • Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks

  • Experience working within highly regulated environments (nuclear experience desirable)

  • Familiarity with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems

  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

  • Ability to influence and drive environmental performance across multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

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

  • Experience working on large-scale, complex programmes or frameworks

  • Knowledge of sustainability and carbon reduction strategies


Water Treatment Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Water Treatment Technician

Guildford

Up to ยฃ25,000 + Van, Overtime & Package

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Introduction

We are currently recruiting forย 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 Guildfordย and surrounding areas. ย 

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 servicingย 
  • 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

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Salary & Package Whatโ€™s on offer for this exciting role:

ยทย Up to a ยฃ25,000 basic salary + overtime

ยทย Company van, phone, and laptop

ยทย Full training provided

ยทย Fantastic company benefits

ยทย Holiday package

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How to Apply

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

Site Operative - Extrusion
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Site Operative

Plastics Recycling

Avonmouth

ยฃ34,000 basic salary (4 on 4 off - Days & Nights)

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Introduction

We are currently looking for a Level 3 Site Operative to join one of the leading Waste Management specialists in the UK. Working at their Plastic Recycling Facility in Avonmouth, the Site Operative will be responsible for supporting with the operating, inspecting and maintenance of static and mobile plant on-site.

This role involves working a 4 on 4 off rotating shift pattern including night shifts, please only apply is this is suitable.

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Roles & Responsibilities

As a Level 3 Site Operative, you will be responsible for:

  • Operation of multiple machines involved in the recycling of plastics, mainly Extruders
  • Cleaning and performing basic maintenance tasks on machinery
  • Undertaking basic fault finding on machinery
  • Occasional cover at other waste facilities as required.
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Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Previous experience of operating mobile plant
  • Demonstrable experience working in a production environment (ideally recycling)
  • Experience operating an Extruder (desirable)
  • Strong understanding of health and safety

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Salary & Package

Whatโ€™s on offer for this exciting role:

  • ยฃ34,000 basic salary
  • 10% annual bonus
  • Fantastic company benefits
  • Opportunity to work for an industry leader

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How to Apply

To apply, please call Hannah Rymill on 02393 911 227 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Mechanical Fitter
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Mechanical Fitter

Water Industry Waterlooville Up to ยฃ32,000

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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 ยฃ32,000
  • 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]