Gemma Nixon

Electrical Process Engineer Polymers Recycling Skelmersdale Up to £55,000 + 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 a Electrical Process Engineer to join their Polymers Recycling Facility on a permanent based in Skelmersdale. This role will be leading their optimisation programme across the facility, supporting in the improvement of plant performance, safety and capacity across the site while maintaining quality standards.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Electrical Process Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Identifying various electrical, mechanical and engineering solutions that will assist with the optimisation of plant performance, capacity, and safety.
• Working closely with the Senior Management teams across the site ensure that all technical preparations are completed prior to any optimisation activities being undertaken. This will include providing structured optimisation plans.
• Coordinating the site by liaising with other company departments to develop strong relationships with various clients.
• Ability to perform plant assessments using data driven analysis.
• Be a strategic thinker capable of taking the project from conception through design development to installation and commissioning.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Strong track record in process development with experience in material handling and processing in areas such as manufacturing, food processing or waste management.
• Good understanding of root-cause coupled with effective engineering solutions.
• Proven experience in the development of technical solutions from concept through to design, installation and commissioning.
• Degree qualified in an Engineering, chemistry, or physics discipline.
• Strong project management experience with the ability to lead teams and conduct financial reporting.
• Full driving Licence

 

Salary & Package

• Up to £55,000 + Package
• Benefits Package
• Opportunity to work on a key Polymers Recycling Facility

 

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 Gemma Nixon who can tell you more.

Installations Engineer

Birmingham, England, United KingdomEngineeringFull timeSI Engineer

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The Service Engineer SE has an overall responsibility for:

 

• 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.

 

• 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 KPI’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 BDM’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

 

 

• 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.

Mechanical Technician

Recycling

Bargeddie

Salary up to £37,000

 

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 Bargeddie. 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.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

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

• Responsible for carrying out planned and unplanned maintenance activities to ensure safe and efficient operation of the MRF.
• Ensure maintenance targets and plans are achieved safely, economically and within the environmental limits of the plant.
• Assist with supervision of contractors, working alongside other functions as necessary.
• Carry out fault diagnosis and rectify as required.
• Use initiative and be pro-active and creative in problem solving.
• Conduct plant inspections and area safety inspections.
• Ensure that all reporting within the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is effective and completed promptly.
• Ensure that all activities within the MRF are carried out in a safe manner, in line with the site’s procedures.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• NVQ level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Previous experience working within a process, production, or manufacturing environment.
• A good understanding of stock control, risk assessments and condition reports.
• In depth understanding of a strategic approach to engineering and maintenance.
• Strong health and safety understanding

 

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Competitive Package of up to £37,000.
• Overtime available
• Development and progression opportunities
• 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 023 92 288 209 and ask to speak to Gemma Harfield who can tell you more.

 

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.

Astute’s Team are partnered with Augean and Future Industrial Services, market leaders in industrial services and hazardous waste management across the UK, to recruit a Senior Business Development Manager to support their established Industrial Services team based in Hull. We are seeking a highly experienced, commercially astute Senior Business Development professional with a strong background in developing strategic customers and opening new markets. The role will focus on expanding the customer base within Utilities, Engineering, Demolition, Civils, and Regeneration sectors, promoting a comprehensive range of industrial services including tankers, Jet Vacs, Disabs, Hydro-Abrasive Cutting, and associated specialist solutions. The Senior Business Development Manager role offers a competitive salary of up to £72,000 + car allowance, bonus, and an attractive benefits package. If you are a senior Business Development Manager with a proven track record in industrial services, civils, or related sectors and are ready to take ownership of regional growth, then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Regional Commercial Manager / Head of Commercial, you will: Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and drive strategic business development activity to deliver sustained growth across new and existing customers within Engineering, Demolition, Civils, Utilities and Regeneration markets.
• Identify, target, and convert new market opportunities, positioning Augean and Future Industrial Services as a preferred industrial services partner.
• Develop and maintain a robust, high-value pipeline of opportunities aligned with regional and group business plans.
• Build long-term, senior-level customer relationships, ensuring high service standards, managing performance, and resolving non-conformances effectively.
• Take ownership of margin management, pricing strategy, and commercial negotiations to maximise profitability and secure continuity of work.
• Work collaboratively across the wider Augean Group to identify cross-divisional opportunities, particularly within waste treatment, recovery, and disposal services.
• Provide commercial leadership by supporting Account Managers and operational teams to ensure seamless contract mobilisation and delivery.
• Lead and oversee the tendering and bid process, including commercial review, financial modelling, risk assessment, and governance compliance.
• Monitor and analyse market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory developments to shape sales strategy and future service offerings.
• Act as a senior commercial interface between customers, operations, and internal stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, and profitably.
• Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring adherence to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards across all activities.
• Represent Augean and Future Industrial Services at industry events, client meetings, and stakeholder forums, acting as a brand ambassador for the business.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, including data protection, security, and equal opportunities.

This is a senior, influential role offering the opportunity to shape regional growth strategy and play a key role in the continued success of a leading industrial services business.   Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with:

• Extensive experience in industrial services, engineering, demolition, civils, utilities and regeneration or related sectors, operating at a senior business development or commercial level.

• Proven success in developing new industries and strategic customer accounts, delivering profitable growth.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience managing complex contracts, tenders, and frameworks.
• Degree qualification or significant demonstrable experience in senior business development, sales, or commercial leadership.
• Full UK driving licence.

Personal skills: The Senior Business Development Manager role would suit someone who has:

• The flexibility to travel regionally and nationally, including overnight stays where required.
• A strong track record of strategic selling, negotiation, and influencing decision-makers at senior levels.
• Excellent understanding of industrial logistics, service delivery models, and contract requirements.
• The ability to operate autonomously while also mentoring and supporting less senior commercial colleagues.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

  Salary and benefits of the Senior Business Development Manager role:

• Salary up to £72,000 DOE
• Car allowance
• Bonus based on personal and company performance
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Clear progression and development pathway within the Augean Group

Service Engineer – Water Treatment Glasgow/ East Kilbride  £30,000 + Company Van + Overtime     Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Service Engineer to join one of the industry leaders in specialist water treatment equipment in the UK. Working as a Service Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing water purification systems at various customer sites across the Scottish Central Belt area covering Dundee, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and surrounding areas.  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.

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

• Minimum Level 2 Engineering qualification
• Full UK Driving license
• Industrial maintenance experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn

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

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle + fuel card
• Laptop, mobile and PPE
• Overtime available
• 5% commission on all successful parts quotes

    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 07441391669 to speak to Sophie Thwaites who can tell you more.     INDREC

JOB TITLE - Lead Consultant LOCATION - Aldermaston/Hybrid (2 days per week in the office) DEPARTMENT - Consultants POSITION - Staff CLEARANCE - SC Working at NSG NSG Environmental Ltd has been delivering work programmes in the nuclear industry for over 40 years. Traditionally in the areas of decommissioning and waste management, NSG now has a broad customer base and provides a wide spectrum of services across the nuclear project lifecycle, ranging from expert consultancy support, R&D and engineering design to rekit and refurbishment, site installation services and high-hazard physical decommissioning works, amongst others. This work is delivered at NSG’s own offices and purpose-built facilities and nuclear sites across the UK. The delivery and management of these projects and programmes of work is carried out by a skilled workforce composed of both white-collar and blue-collar personnel in technical, administrative, and physical roles. ? Our core values of Passion, Integrity, Challenge and Collaboration drive performance and ensure we add significant value.  If joining us as a member of staff, we will support your professional development in an exciting and challenging work environment that will enable you to use, develop and hone your technical expertise in a supportive and collaborative working environment. ? The Role Working in the Consultancy Services Division, Lead Consultants provide consultancy to clients on a wide range of projects in the fields of radioactive waste management, decommissioning and environmental restoration. ? Key Objectives Business

• ?Promote the image and reputation of NSG and the Consultancy Services Division.
• ?Identify and cultivate client business opportunities for the Consultancy Services Division and for the wider company.
• Manage bid proposals with a value of up to ~£25K, including preparing proposals and planning resources, schedules and pricing, in agreement with senior colleagues.
• Manage cost reimbursable tasks/projects with value up to £50K and fixed price tasks/projects up to £25K ensuring the quality of delivery within the required timescales and costs.
• Manage delivery teams and sub-contractors to ensure delivery within contract scope for assigned projects/tasks as outlined above.
• Provide technical support to Business Development teams involved in generating internal and external work for NSG Environmental Ltd.
• Accountable to task or project manager for timescales and costs of agreed scope of work.
• Accountable to line manager for utilisation, including notifying when at risk of being over- or under-utilised.
• Support the preparation of bids within Consultancy and NSG as a whole

? ?Technical

• Provide technical support for decommissioning, waste management and environmental remediation.
• Develop competence in a range of technical areas relating to decommissioning, waste management and environmental remediation.
• Produce high quality documents to support decommissioning and waste management projects e.g. Best Available Technique, Letter of Compliance submissions, waste characterisation documents, experimental and technology reports.
• Deliver studies, including laboratory trials, to support radioactive waste management, decommissioning and environmental restoration.
• Author procedural/guidance documents (e.g. work instructions, risk assessments).
• Provide consultancy support to projects in the fields of radioactive waste management, decommissioning and environmental restoration.
• Develop and maintain expertise and currency in industry best practice.
• Peer review deliverables relating to areas of expertise within Consultancy.

? Liaison

• Liaise with NSG Operating Divisions and clients; developing and maintaining strong working relationships which will in turn promote NSG’s business ethos.
• Active contributor and supporter of meetings and workshops in areas of expertise, both internal and external including provision of technical secretariat.
• Facilitate meetings and workshops, both internal and external, in area of expertise.
• Liaise with the NSG Operating Divisions in areas of competency to ensure effective delivery.
• ?Author papers and deliver to internal and external committees/meetings etc.

? Person Specification Qualifications ?

• Recognised professional qualifications (e.g. BSc/MSc/PhD) Science or Environmental related - Essential
• Membership of appropriate technical / professional body - Desirable
• Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace or equivalent - Relevant training will be provided if required

? Experience & Knowledge

• Recognised within NSG as a specialist within a particular area(s) of technical competency within the field of decommissioning, waste management or environmental restoration. - Essential
• Recognised within NSG as a specialist within a particular area(s) of technical competency within the field of decommissioning, waste management or environmental restoration. - Essential
• Authors deliverables of appropriate quality as lead author - Essential
• Authors procedural/ guidance documents (e.g. work instructions, risk assessments) - Essential
• Familiar with structuring and presentation of own work - Essential
• Familiar with QSHEW operating procedures and requirements etc. - Essential
• Experience in optioneering and/or BAT - Essential
• Experience or awareness of environmental permitting - Desirable
• Understanding of the commercial process - Essential
• Used to dealing with confidential and commercial information - Desirable

Skills & Abilities

• Competent user of MS Office - Essential
• Project Management Skills - Essential
• Able to organise and prioritise own work - Essential
• Manages delivery of assigned tasks/activities to time and budget and of high quality - Essential
• Able to communicate with a wide range of colleagues at all levels and with external stakeholders and contractors - Essential
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 / 14001 & 45001 - Desirable

 

Astute’s Nuclear team is exclusively partnering with a leading provider in the nuclear energy sector to recruit a Design Engineer for its Avonmouth and Cranfield site. The Design Engineer role comes with a salary up to £35,000, a comprehensive pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth. If you’re passionate about innovation, sustainability, and contributing to a safer and cleaner energy future, this is your chance to join a company committed to excellence and advancing nuclear technology worldwide. Explore the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration, integrity, and the pursuit of cutting-edge solutions. Submit your CV to apply today.                    Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Design Lead you will:  

• Create technical documents like 2D/3D designs, calculations, and bills of materials.
• Manage the design process from concept to detailed design.
• Ensure all project requirements are met and design reviews are completed.
• Work closely with other teams to gather requirements and feedback.
• Make sure safety and health regulations are followed in the designs.
• Produce high-quality design deliverables (CAD drawings, documents, etc.).
• Handle design changes and maintain accurate records.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Qualification in Mechanical/Design Engineering (HND or equivalent).
• Experience with CAD software (preferably SolidWorks).
• Knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication processes.
• Understanding of engineering standards, safety, and quality procedures.

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

• Familiarity with ISO drafting standards, Eurocode 3, and FMEA/HAZOP.
• Experience in the nuclear industry and/or Pressure Equipment Directive.
• Strong skills in hand calculations and Excel.

Salary and benefits of the Design Engineer role

• Salary up to £35,000
• 25 days annual leave per year raising to 28
• 8% Employer pension contribution
• Individual and family private health care
• Life assurance

   

Astute is exclusively partnering with one of the leaders in industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions within the Power Generation sector to recruit a Trainee Field Technician/ Blasting Operative to join their growing team in Sheffield. The Trainee Field Technician role comes with a starting salary of £32,100 with an expected OTE of £40,000. This role will be based out of their site in Sheffield, however it will require extensive travel and staying away throughout the UK 5-6 days a week. If you’re have hands-on experience, are comfortable working and staying away regularly and are looking to work for an organisation that offers key development within a really interesting sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Operations Supervisor you will be responsible for:  

• Joining a team of Blasting Operatives and Engineers working across the UK’s power generation sector to provide key industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions within a number of Power Stations and Energy from Waste centres throughout the UK.
• You will use key cleaning technologies to improve the efficiently of power stations and process facilities. This done through controlled detonative charges used in a power station boiler, to dislodge corrosive build-up on pipework.
• You will be responsible for the safe and efficient transport and usages of explosives, working in a close team to deliver a timely and responsive cleaning service across the UK. This post will require a sizable amount of travel that can include weekends.
• The reward for your flexibility, time and skill is generous a training period, competitive salary package and overtime offering.

    Professional Qualifications & Personal Attributes We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Experience of working in a “hands-on” position previously, ideally within a hazardous or industrial environment would be desirable although not necessary.
• A full clean UK driving licence is essential.
• Has an understanding of mechanical maintenance, ideally with some form of qualifications.
• A flexible approach to working and happy to stay away from home 5/6 days per week.
• A pro-active and can-do attitude.
• Happy to travel across the UK.

    Salary and benefits of the Trainee Field Technician role  

• Basic salary of up to £32,000, OTE £40,000
• Generous holiday package – 25 Days
• Paid Travel and Expenses.
• Structured development and progression opportunity.