Gemma Nixon

Business Development Manager Southampton / South Coast Up to £40,000 + car allowance Bonus scheme Introduction… Astute are partnered with a highly successful, family-owned luxury hamper business who are on the lookout for a Business Development Manager to join their team. The main purpose of the role is to support the business in its drive for continuous financial growth, in line with their long-term strategic goals. This can be a home-based position, but candidates should be able to get to the office in Dorset when requested and are expected to be on the road as much as possible to optimise the development of new business opportunities. Roles & Responsibilities As the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Identify and develop potential business opportunities, following up on leads within the logistics sector over telephone, LinkedIn, email campaigns and site visits.
• Take ownership of the sales funnel across the entire sales process - from lead to close.
• Maintain client relationships and continually develop trusted partnerships to optimise profitability.
• Expand relationships with customers by proposing solutions that meet their objectives.
• Represent and promote the company brand and its values to differentiate the company and it’s services from­ competitors.
• Work alongside the operations team keeping informed of client plans and challenges being faced.
• Full job description available on request

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

• Excellent sales experience, including developing, managing, and implementing new business services.
• Strong desire to succeed and generate business
• Knowledge of logistics / warehouse industry would be an advantage
• A full UK driving licence and flexible approach to work is essential

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

• Up to £40,000 basic salary
• Generous car allowance
• Bonus scheme based on business performance
• Opportunity to join a highly successful family-owned business with exciting long-term expansion goals.

How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391332 and ask to speak to Megan who can tell you more.  

Site Operative

Plastics Recycling

Avonmouth

£34,000 basic salary (4 on 4 off - Days & Nights)

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £34,000 basic salary
• 10% annual bonus
• Fantastic company benefits
• Opportunity to work for an industry leader

 

How to Apply

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

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.

INDREC

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%

 

Industrial Services Manager

Hazardous Waste / Industrial Services

Paisley

£35,000 – 40,000 + Package

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for an experienced on-site Industrial Services Manager to join one of the leading Waste Management specialists working within the Hazardous Waste sector across the UK. They are looking for an Industrial Services Manager to join their established team at their facility in Paisley, to support their hazardous waste treatment operations and industrial cleaning services to a number of clients across the north. This will be managing the daily running of its industrial service teams both on-site and off-site.

 

The Role

Working as the Industrial Services Manager, you will be responsible for delivering ongoing performance of the industrial service operations, including:

• Daily management of the industrial services team, ensuring all work is completed in line with customer requirements., contract agreements and business processes.
• Managing the safe, compliant and commercially sound day to day running of a busy industrial services team, driving operations in line with regulations, permits and operating licenses.
• Managing performance and growth in line with company targets, ensuring customer service excellence is always achieved.
• Monitoring resource plans against predicted workloads, projects and commercial requirements. Ensuring the team achieves against business plans and budgets.
• Continued development of the industrial services operations, building growth strategies in line with sales activity and projected work.
• Market knowledge on competitor developments in relation to technologies, projects, equipment and trends.
• Hands-on involvement where required to support the jetting team and services team both at Paisley and across 3rd party sites.
• Ensuring all assets (equipment, vehicles and plant) is maintained and operating effectively, working with maintenance teams or reporting issues where necessary.  
• Any other duties as required.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position, candidates must have previous operations management experience working within the Industrial Services or Hazardous Waste industry, with strong knowledge of the Industrial Services sector.

Candidates should have demonstrable success developing industrial service solutions and have an in-depth understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance, ideally holding an IOSH or NEBOSH certification.

Candidates will ideally be UHPWJ / HPWJ certified or have a good understanding of high-pressure water jetting services.

Due to the nature of the role, candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and have a flexible attitude to work.

 

What’s on offer

• Basic Salary up to £40,000
• Competitive package
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

 

To Apply

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

 

Laboratory Technician – Quality Control           

Skelmersdale

Salary starting £38,156

 

Introduction…

We are currently recruiting for a Laboratory Technician to join on the of UK’s leading Waste Management specialists to support their polymer and water effluent Quality Control team.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Day to day running of the laboratory
• Polymer sample testing and analysis
• Water and effluent sample testing and analysis
• Working in line with production targets

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree or equivalent in a Science Discipline
• Knowledge of laboratory testing equipment
• Previous experience in an industrial/production environment
• IT skills including MS Office

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Starting salary £38,156
• Refer a friend scheme
• Enhanced pension scheme

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391669 and ask to speak to Sophie who can tell you more.

Mechanical Fitter Waste Transfer Station Barking- Essex £19.74 per hour   Introduction Astute are partnered with a leading recycling and waste management business in the UK, who are looking for a Mechanical Technician to join their maintenance team at their waste transfer station in Barking.   Roles & Responsibilities Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, as a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for:

• Hands on maintenance across the site on both fixed and mobile plant including compactors, shredders and on-site conveyor systems.
• Maintaining pumps, motors, gearboxes, stirrers, mixers, and all associated plant.
• Driving plant availability through carrying out PPMs, reactive maintenance, and engineering improvements across the site as well as installations.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to ensure efficiency and minimum downtime across the site.
• Stay on top of site stock and spares.
• Other duties as required.

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

• A relevant qualification in an Mechanical engineering discipline, HNC / HND / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience with hands on maintenance within a similar environment (waste management, water treatment, manufacturing)
• Experience of working on heavy industrial machinery including pumps, conveyors, optical sorters, compactors, loading plant etc.

  How to Apply  To apply for this position, please send your CV to Gemma Nixon on [email protected] or call me directly on 02392 222 964.

EC&I Technician

Waste Management

Avonmouth

Up to £43,500 + 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 and as such they are looking for an Electrical Control & Instrumentation Technician to join their new Polymers Recycling Facility in Avonmouth. Working as their Electrical Control & Instrumentation Technician you will be responsible for carrying out key pre-planned and breakdown maintenance on EC&I equipment across the recycling facility, including fault diagnostics, issue rectification and calibration of instruments.

 

 

What you will be doing

As Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Preventative maintenance (PPMs) and reactive maintenance of EC&I equipment
• Fault-finding, diagnostics and calibration of instruments relating to control systems.
• Maintenance and programming of the sites PLC systems.
• Assist in the development of plant modification and improvement work to improve plant reliability, efficiency and performance.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the site CMMS, ensuring all documents are recorded in a timely manner along with the relevant RAMS/H&S documents.
• Supervising and directing on site contractors when required.
• Provide technical support to the Operations Team.
• Ensuring strict HSE compliance always.
• Working as part of a shift pattern.

 

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

 

What you will need

To be considered for this position, candidates must have relevant Electrical/ C&I qualifications to NVQ level 3 or equivalent. You should have experience working in a heavy process environment (ideally Waste Management, Power Generation, Industrial Plant, Aggregates, Manufacturing, FMCG or Food etc.) and have a working knowledge of calibration, maintenance and fault finding practices on heavy process equipment.

 

Candidates are required to work on a 4 on 4 off days and nights shift pattern so please only apply if this is suitable.

Whats on Offer

• Basic Salary up to £43,500
• Competitive Package + 10% Bonus Scheme
• Opportunity to progress

How to Apply

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading specialists in the Waste and Energy recovery sector. For more information please contact Gemma Nixon on 02392 222 964 emailing your CV to [email protected].

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with an international player in the nuclear energy market recognised for its innovative solutions and technology for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the global nuclear sector to recruit a Mechanical Construction Manager for its Hinkley Point C project.

 

The Mechanical Construction Manager position comes with a salary starting at £62,000, 8% employer pension contributions, professional membership body support, and a wealth of other benefits.

 

If you’re a Construction Manager with a Mechanical bias and are looking to work for an organisation that rewards its employees for great work then submit your CV to apply today.

 

               

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager you will:  

• Provide coordination and direction in the implementation and completion of site.
• Ensure site works are executed and controlled.
• Develop and lead the site management processes
• Manage projects, site activities and participate in bids for site or project management activities.
• Ensure site work delivery planning is in line with HSE/CDM practices.
• Develop, lead, and oversee site teams.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders and client.
• Provide site reports and manage the day to day running of the site activities.

 

Professional qualifications

 

We are looking for someone with the following:

 

• City and Guilds or NVQ level 3 (minimum) in Engineering with a Mechanical bias.
• SMSTS
• CSCS
• IOSH Managing safely

 

 

Personal skills

 

The Mechanical Construction Manager role would suit someone who is:

 

• Managing site activities in excess of £5M.
• A strong HSE understanding with CDM 2015 regulations

 

 

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Construction Manager role

 

• A salary starting at £62,000 per annum.
• 8% Employer pension contributions.
• Accommodation allowances (tax free)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Professional membership body support
• Private healthcare