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Gemma Nixon

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Service Engineer  - Water Treatment          

London

Up to £38,000 per annum + package

Van + fuel card

 

Introduction

 

We are currently recruiting for Service Engineers to join the UK No.1 specialist of Water Treatment and Water Hygiene. Working as a Specialist Engineer, this will see you travelling across London and the surrounding areas.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

  • Providing routine maintenance service to clients across London and the surrounding areas
  • Attending to breakdowns, conducting fault-finding and fault rectification
  • Installation and refurbishment work
  • To undertake goods inwards inspections for arrival of equipment on site
  • To establish, maintain and develop strong client relationships and assist with customer requirements.
  • To complete service functions on all types of water treatment plant serviced and maintained by the company.
  • Full job description available on request

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Previous water treatment experience is essential
  • An excellent work ethic and desire to develop within an established business
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team flexibly
  • Full UK Drivers License

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

  • Up to £38,000 per annum
  • Company van + fuel card
  • Company benefit package + pension scheme
  • Excellent progression opportunities within an established and growing business.

 

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.

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Fire Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with an international leader in nuclear power to recruit a Fire Engineer for its Bristol based office. The Fire Engineer role comes with a base salary up to £65,000 with added benefits. If you’re a Fire 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 Technical Manager you will:
  • Conduct internal studies on all buildings within the consortium’s design responsibilities, ensuring that safety functions are carried out in the even of a fire occurring within the plant.
  • Work with building leaders, systems engineers, civil engineers, and plant layout engineers to derive logical solutions for fire protection.
  • Analyse 3D models and identification of combustible materials in allocated regions.
  • Conduct temperature change calculations for simulated fires.
  • Complete studies for the risk of damage to certain systems.
  • Monitor the models and changes issued by engineering departments in terms of layout.
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Engineering degree.
  • Working knowledge of Fire Regulations including BS9999
  • Calculations experience in Fire Protection.
      Salary and benefits of the Fire Engineer role  
  • A base salary from £45,000 - £65,000 depending on experience.
  • Additional benefits discussed at interview.
  • An opportunity to work on the worlds largest nuclear construction projects with the tightest regulations adhered to.
 

Field Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Field Service Engineer

UK Based

Upto £30,000 (DOE) + Company Van & other benefits

Full Time

 

Introduction… 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.

 

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 What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • Up to £30,000 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]

Site Operative
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Site Operative 

Plastics Recycling Avonmouth Up to £29,900 ( 4 on 4 off - Days & Nights)

 

Introduction

We are currently looking for a 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. You will be carrying out duties related to the movement, loading and unloading of Plastic Reyclling Materials as well as supporting with site maintenance and general yard activities. 

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

 

The Role:

Working as a Site Operative, you will be responsible for:

  • Picking, cleaning and supporting site based duties
  • Operating, Inspecting and Maintaining Forklift and Telehandler plant on-site.
  • Carrying out activities to move, sort and segregate waste materials at the waste recycling facility.
  • Loading and unloading of materials for transport to and from the site.
  • Occasional cover at other waste facilities as required.

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

 

The Candidate

To be considered you should have experience in the below:

  • Operation of a Forklift in a previous position.
  • Valid plant operation tickets or in-house training is preferred.
  • Experience working in a site-based role.
  • Comfortable working in a waste management/ recycling industry

 

To Apply

To apply for this position, please forward your CV to Gemma Nixon at [email protected] or call 02392 222 964.


Junior Field Service Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

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]

Junior Field Service Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

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]

EC&I Supervisor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
EC&I Supervisor Polymers Recycling  Avonmouth  Up to £46,000 + 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 an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Supervisor to join their brand new Polymers Recycling Facility based in Avonmouth.   

Role Responsibilities

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

  • Managing the day to day maintenance activities across the new polymers recycling facility.
  • Supervising a shift team of multi-skilled 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. 
  • 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. 

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. 

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 £46,000
  • 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]


Field Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

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


Commissioning Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s team is partnering with a specialist in water treatment and technology services across the UK to recruit an experienced Commissioning Engineer in the West Midlands. This role will require the Commissioning Engineer to travel widely and at short notice to support in the installation and commissioning of a variety of process water equipment. The customer focussed Commissioning Engineer position comes with a salary of up to £42,000 dependant on experience, a competitive benefits package and a company vehicle & fuel card. If you’re an experienced Commissioning Engineer with previous working knowledge of the water industry, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Working as the Commissioning Engineer, you will be responsible for:  
  • Leading the commissioning of cutting-edge water treatment systems, ensuring they meet our rigorous technical standards and project timelines.
  • Ensuring all equipment is effectively transitioned from equipment from mechanical completion to operational readiness, aligning with contract specifications and fostering client satisfaction.
  • Working with the Commissioning Manager to oversee the commissioning process, from equipment handover to system activation, emphasising safety and efficiency.
  • Coordinate commissioning activities, ensuring resources and equipment are optimised to meet project schedules.
  • Engage in design reviews, risk assessments, and commissioning plans to develop comprehensive documentation to support project execution.
  • Any other duties as required.
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • HNC/ Degree in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering /C&G 17/18th Edition or equivalent.
  • Candidates should have a background in performing mechanical or electrical maintenance/service work and an understanding of equipment commissioning.
  • Experience working in a similar role within the water industry is desirable.
  • A full, valid driving licence
    Salary and benefits of the Commissioning Engineer role
  • Basic salary of  £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
  • Company vehicle + fuel card
  • Holiday allowance 25 days plus Bank Holidays with the option to buy or sell additional days off.
  • Leading pension contribution of up to 10% of your earnings.
  • Private Healthcare with an option to add your family members.

Mechanical Design Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leader in specialist water treatment and technology services across the UK to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its established team in Birmingham. The strategically important Mechanical Design Engineer role comes with a competitive salary and company car as well as additional benefits including additional birthday leave, an enhanced pension and medical insurance. If you’re a Mechanical Design Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the you will:  
  • Manage mechanical design for water processing plants, ensuring project deliverables are met.
  • Collaborate with clients, internal engineers, and CAD designers to integrate mechanical elements into plant designs.
  • Develop equipment specifications and generate mechanical layouts (e.g., piping and equipment).
  • Working with CAD designer and other design engineers to create and evolve P+ID, General Arrangement and detailed drawings to define the plant design.
  • Maintain schedules and contribute to HAZOP processes.
  • Communicate with site and commissioning managers.
  • Evaluate quotations for technical compliance and participate in design risk assessments.
    Professional and personal qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Strong communication and good interpersonal skills.
  • Self-motivated to deliver with 7+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in the municipal or industrial wastewater sectors.
  • Formal education in Mechanical Engineering (e.g., Apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or Degree).
  • Experience and knowledge of equipment used in the water treatment industry and steel fabrication techniques.
  • Proficiency in CAD (e.g., Autodesk) and software like Excel and Word.
  • Ability to perform mechanical calculations (e.g., hydraulic and FEA).
  • Experience interpreting PFDs and P&IDs.
  • Full Driving License.
  Package of the Mechanical Design Engineer role  
  • Competitive Salary + Company Car 25 days annual leave + birthday leave
  • Additional benefits include an enhanced pension, life assurance private medical insurance, dental insurance, car leasing, travel insurance, and more.