Gemma Nixon

Junior Field Service Technician

Waste Management

UK Based

 

 

Introduction… Our client is a worldwide, leading business specialising in manufacturing and installing bespoke machines within the Recycling industry. They are looking for a Junior Field Service Technician to join their well established company, offering installations and on-going maintenance works to their customers up and down the UK.

 

Roles & Responsibilities As a Junior Field Service Technician 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.
• Attending company meetings and training in the Netherlands when required

 

Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Electrical experience with relevant qualifications is essential
• Experience of working within the waste industry, ideally recycling
• Experience of working with compactors and balers
• Strong experience of working with heavy industrial machinery
• Hydraulic and pneumatic experience is essential
• Strong customer service and people skills
• Happy to stay away during the working week occasionally

 

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

• Up to £35,000 basic salary
• 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]

Field Service Engineer

Midlands 

Up to £40,000 + Van & Package

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Field Service Engineer to join a pioneering technology provider of on-line water quality measuring analytical systems. Working as a Field Service Engineer, this will see you travelling across the UK to various customers sites within the Life Sciences, Power, Municipal Water and Industrial Manufacturing industries.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Attending various sites around the UK, carrying out commissioning, calibration, repair, and general maintenance works to various
• Providing clear and concise technical support and guidance to customers and colleagues
• Writing Risk Assessments and Method Statements
• Following certain site procedures and working practices, including accepting, suspending, and clearing work permits.
• Offering a first-class service to all customers, ensuring that all works completed are in line with industry guidelines and customer specifications
• Carrying out relevant documentation and administrative tasks

Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• ONC and HNC in Electrical Engineering/Instrumentation of Control or relevant experience  
• Experience of working within Portable Water, Life Sciences, Power or Industrial sites.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Service Technician within an instrumentation or calibration role
• Strong problem solving and diagnostic skills
• Must be confident carrying out calibrations and repairs with minimal supervision
• A full, clean driving licence and ability to travel across the UK

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Up to a £40,000 basic salary
• Company van, phone, and laptop
• Full training provided
• Fantastic company benefits
• Holiday package

 

How to Apply

Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with a leading engineering and construction organisation to recruit a Senior Environmental Advisor for its Sellafield site in Cumbria. This role will be based out of their offices in Workington supporting the site day to day. The Senior Environmental Advisor role comes with a competitive salary, pension, and the opportunity to work within a highly regulated nuclear environment on a nationally significant programme. If you’re a Senior Environmental Advisor and are looking to work for an organisation that prioritises safety, sustainability, and professional development, then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Environmental Advisor role Reporting to the Environmental Manager you will:  

• Provide expert environmental advice across all project phases, including 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.
• Lead and support 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, delivering training and awareness initiatives across the programme.
• Support sustainability objectives, including waste reduction, resource efficiency, and carbon management.
• Ensure alignment with ISO 14001 standards and Sellafield’s environmental requirements.

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

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

• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IEMA)
• 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 is desirable.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and drive environmental performance across multidisciplinary teams.

  Salary and benefits of the Senior Environmental Advisor role  

• £50,000 basic salary
• Car Allowance

• Competitive Benefits package
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Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with a leading engineering and infrastructure contractor to recruit a General Foreman.

This General Foreman role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits package, and the opportunity to work on high-profile projects within a collaborative and safety-focused environment.

If you’re an experienced site leader with a strong background in construction supervision and are looking to take ownership of project delivery, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the General Foreman role

Within the role you will:

• Take overall responsibility for supervising and delivering site activities safely, on time, and within budget

• Manage and coordinate site teams including Section Foremen, Site Engineers, and Assurance Engineers

• Oversee subcontractors to ensure works are completed in line with contractual requirements and production targets

• Plan, coordinate, and manage the delivery, storage, and maintenance of materials, plant, and equipment

• Collaborate with the Project Manager and Site Management Team on work programmes and method statements

• Lead site inspections to ensure compliance with health & safety standards, method statements, and risk assessments

• Ensure all personnel are briefed on safe systems of work including toolbox talks and task briefings

• Support the Project Manager in implementing changes directed by the client

• Monitor site performance and address any issues relating to quality, safety, or productivity

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Relevant construction or engineering qualification (NVQ, HNC/HND, or equivalent preferred)

• Valid CSCS Card

• Strong knowledge of CDM Regulations and contractor responsibilities

• Experience using company systems (e.g., Themis or similar)

• Proven experience in a supervisory or foreman role on construction projects

Personal skills

The General Foreman role would suit someone who is:

• A strong leader with the ability to motivate and manage site teams

• Highly organised with excellent planning and coordination skills

• Safety-focused with a proactive approach to risk management

• A confident communicator with the ability to build relationships at all levels

• Accountable, driven, and results-oriented

• A problem-solver who embraces innovation and continuous improvement

• Adaptable and able to manage changing project demands

Salary and benefits of the General Foreman role

• Full-time position (40 hours per week)

• £45,000 – £50,000 basic salary

• £5,000 car allowance

• Pension Scheme

• Life Assurance Scheme

   

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Field Service Technician

Waste Management

UK Based

£40,000 Per Annum

 

Introduction… Our client is a worldwide, leading business specialising in manufacturing and installing bespoke machines within the Recycling industry. They are looking for an Electro-Mechanical Field Service Technician to join their well established company, offering installations and on-going maintenance works to their customers up and down the UK.

 

Roles & Responsibilities As a Field Service Technician 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.
• Attending company meetings and training in the Netherlands when required

 

Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Electrical and Mechanical experience with relevant qualifications is essential
• Experience of working within the waste industry, ideally recycling
• Experience of working with compactors and balers
• Strong experience of working with heavy industrial machinery
• Hydraulic and pneumatic experience is essential
• Strong customer service and people skills
• Happy to stay away during the working week occasionally

 

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

• £40,000 basic salary
• 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]

Astute’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 projects in the Bristol area. The strategically important Civil/ Structural Engineer position comes with a competitive salary of up to £45,000, a hybrid working model and other benefits. If you’re an experienced Civil/ Structural Engineer with design experience supporting within the UK nuclear sector, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties You will be involved in a wide range of activities undertaken by our site-based teams, which will include:  

• Modifying reinforced concrete or steel structure designs compliant with the ETC-C or other relevant 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.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• 3-5 years experience working within a design role across civils/ structural engineering projects, ideally within the UK nuclear sector or construction industries.
• Civils, steels or concrete experience is essential.
• Able to gain clearance for work on-site.

    Salary and benefits of the Civil/ Structural Engineer role  

• Basic Salary of up to £45,000 DOE
• Hybrid working model
• 26 Days holiday + BH
• Comprehensive pension scheme – 8%

 

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with one of the international leaders supporting in the nuclear energy sector to recruit a Senior Cost Controller for their Avonmouth site. 

 

The rewarding Senior Cost Controller role comes with a salary of up to £74,000 per annum, with the opportunity to lead integrated cost reporting across a portfolio of nuclear projects.

 

If you’re a Cost Controller 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 the Head of Project Controls you will:

• Lead the Cost Control function within Project Controls, establishing standards, procedures, and templates for all projects.
• Develop and maintain cost control tools and processes, ensuring all staff follow best practices.
• Train and mentor staff in cost control methods, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Manage SAP project structures, ensuring compliance with business and project requirements.
• Produce cost reports across the portfolio, including centralised reporting cycles and Cost of Non-Quality (CoNQ) assessments.
• Analyse cost data to provide assurance, insights, and consolidated reports to project, programme, and portfolio managers.
• Support tender cost estimation and maintain centralised productivity and cost norms.
• Oversee project cost management activities, including invoicing, variations, cost vs. budget analysis, earned value management (EVM), and cash flow reporting.

 

 

Professional qualifications

 

We are looking for someone with the following:

 4+ years of experience in cost control within the nuclear, construction or manufacturing sectors.

Proficient using Microsoft Excel

Previous experience in a senior role is desirable

 

Personal skills

 

The Senior Cost Controller role would suit someone who has:

• A strong background in cost control, ideally within large-scale, complex projects.
• Experience leading or mentoring others, with the confidence to set standards and guide teams.
• Proven skills in using SAP for project set-up, reporting, and analysis.
• A track record of developing tools, templates, and processes that improve efficiency.
• The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• The adaptability to work across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

 

Salary and benefits of the Senior Cost Controller

 

Up to £74,000 per annum

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.

Senior Account Manager

Water Treatment and Water Hygiene

West Midlands

Up £40,000 + Commission and Company Vehicle

 

Introduction…

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Account Manager to join the UK No.1 specialist of Water Treatment and Water Hygiene. Working as a Senior Account Manager, you will be achieving 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
• Negotiate  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

 

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 What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Up to £40,000 basic salary
• Commission
• Company vehicle, laptop and phone
• Full training provided
• Fantastic company benefits
• Holiday package

 

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with an international leader in nuclear power to recruit an Environmental Engineer for its Bristol based office. Working on Sizewell C and Hinkley Point C, you will ensure the designs meets required regulations and standards, compliant with the UK’s Nuclear and Environmental Legislation. The Environmental Engineer role comes with a base salary up to £65,000 with life assurance, professional body memberships, 9% minimum pension (8% ER contributions) and 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays. If you’re an Environmental Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that specialise in the nuclear steam supply systems with a 50+ year history, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Environmental Manager you will:

• Contribute and manage topics relating to environmental matters for systems and buildings within the designs.
• Support in the design process, construction, and commissioning phases with technical requests and design changed.
• Review reports in conjunction with other design entities.
• Involvement in Assessment Findings from regulators.
• Support systems engineering and layout engineering departments to ensure functional requirements, waste streams, and other environmental monitoring topics.
• Oversee the Chemical Production Inventory and COMAH justifications.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Educated to a degree level in environmental related topics, e.g sustainability, environmental engineering, ecology, geology.

    Personal skills The Environmental Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Experienced working in an Environmental position within Engineering projects.
• Knowledge of environmental implementation requirements and environmental studies.

    Salary and benefits of the Environmental Engineer role  

• A base salary up to £65,000
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (33 in total), rising to 28 days.
• Pension (starting at 9%)
• Individual and family private healthcare (inc partner and children up to 24 years old)
• Life assurance 4x salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Income Protection
• Professional Body Membership
• Access to training and Development opportunities.