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Gemma Nixon

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Construction Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

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

 

 

 

 


Maintenance Supervisor - Nights
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Maintenance Supervisor - Nights Requisition ID 50132 Posting Start Date 06-Jan-2023 Posting End Date 06-Feb-2023 JOB DETAIL

Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.

Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow?  Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold new Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.

 

Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to waste

 

Energy Recovery Facilities are vital in supporting the UK’s ambition to reduce waste in an efficient and effective manner, helping to reduce the impact of waste on climate change. After reducing, reusing and recycling as much as possible, our Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs) provide the infrastructure to efficiently recover energy from residual waste, meaning landfill becomes the last resort. 

 

We have an opportunity in Bargeddie for a Maintenance Supervisor to join our team. working 40 hours per week, Monday to Thursday night shift. 

 

The salary for this role will be £37,846.00 per year, plus shift allowance and participation in a yearly bonus scheme, in addition to our great range of benefits.

 

 

 

Our People Are Our Greatest Resource

 

Viridor is one of the UK’s leading recycling, renewable energy and waste management companies. We put waste into action, transforming it into high quality recyclables, raw materials and energy. This is an exciting time to work with us. We are at the forefront of the UK’s green economy and we use smart people and technology to deliver our vision, bringing people together to give the world’s resources new life.   

 

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager and taking responsibility for your site Maintenance team colleagues, you will be accountable for the safe and effective delivery of day to day site maintenance.

 

As well as both undertaking and supervising maintenance work, you will also ensure that tools, parts and materials are fit for purpose and production downtime is minimised.   As a progressive and forward-thinking problem solver, you will also make sure all plant and equipment is continually modified and improved to maximise its availability and performance (in line with PUWER machinery safety regulations).

 

You will be a pivotal member of the team at Bargeddie attending operational review meetings where you will provide updates on live defects and ongoing improvement plans.  Your engineering expertise will see you undertake and supervise various engineering projects and provide advice and guidance to the Plant Manager and Production teams.

 

Our ideal Maintenance Supervisor will have:

 

  • Previous experience working within a process, production or manufacturing background.
  • Strong leadership qualities with the ability to motivate others.
  • A background in Engineering.
  • A good understanding of a proactive maintenance strategy and condition monitoring.
  • An understanding of Safe Systems of Work.
  • A high level of organisation with the ability to prioritise workloads.
  • NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship in an appropriate Engineering skill (or HNC/HND in a relevant discipline).

 

 

 

 

To view the profile, which outlines the person specification and list of responsibilities in full, please click here.  

 

How to apply

Click apply at the bottom of the page and you will be asked to create a profile. Make sure you have an up-to-date CV ready!

We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.

 

Why work for Viridor?

There has never been a more exciting time to join Viridor. Following the acquisition of the business by the global private equity firm, KKR, the core business has been reshaped to focus on our leading UK Energy from Waste portfolio and the development of our growing Polymers Recycling business.

 

What we can offer you

We invest in our people to reward them for their hard work, and we have a host of company benefits available to you when you join, including:

  • Your Share - our profit share scheme which offers all employees an opportunity to share in the company profits.
  • Looking after your future, we offer an enhanced pension scheme, where we match your contribution (up to 7%).
  • To protect your wellbeing, you will have access to a 24/7 employee helpline offering professional, emotional support and advice, as well as qualified Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace. You’ll also have access to discounted gym memberships and a Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Up to one day of paid volunteering leave per year.
  • Participation in our refer a friend scheme – earn £1000 for every successful referral.
  • To look after your health, we offer free eye tests and safety eyewear where needed, alongside a range of plans with Simply Health.
  • Helping you make the most of your leisure time, we have a wide range of discounts available to you, ranging from hotels and holidays to cinema tickets and days out, as well as from a variety of high street retailers.

As an equal opportunities' employer, Viridor is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply


Transport Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Mechanical Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Mechanical Technician

Waste Management Avonmouth £35,251 - Monday to Friday (Days)

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 Technician to join their new Polymers Recycling Facility in Avonmouth. Working as their Mechanical 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.   

What you will be doing 

As Mechanical Technician, you will be responsible for:

  • Ensuring that all plant and equipment on sites is modified and improved, as necessary, to maximise equipment availability and performance.
  • Delivering the Planned Maintenance (PM) schedules as well as responding to reactive maintenance tasks on time and to company standard.
  • Be aware of stock control and maintain shift paperwork to the highest standard, to complete condition reports and other documentation as defined by the maintenance strategy.
  • Undertake engineering project work and assist with new installations or refurbishments.
  • Update and administer the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) with good knowledge of these and electrical systems (SAP, Maximo, Holistech etc)
  • Attend daily operational review meetings, providing updates on Planned Maintenance compliance, live defects and ongoing improvement plans.

 

What you will need 

To be considered for this position you will need to have a recognised Level 3 NVQ/HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. 

Candidates must have strong Mechanical Maintenance experience (both planned and reactive) working on fast paced production plant within heavy processing industries such as Power Generation, Waste Management, Aggregates, FMCG, Manufacturing or Water Treatment.

You will have experience of working with low levels of supervision in a high-pressure production environment and have a strong knowledge of health and safety regulations, proactive maintenance strategies and condition monitoring.

Candidates will also need to be able to carry out work at height and in confined spaces as well as working closely with electrical technicans providing support as required, driving their "1 team" ethos.

What's in it for you…
  • Basic Salary of £35,251 per annum
  • 10% Bonus Scheme
  • Competitive Package
  • Full training and support working on a brand new recycling facility.

How to Apply

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


Field Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Role - Field Service Engineer

Location: Thames Valley Area

Package: £30,000-£35,000 per annum + Company van

 

 

Introduction

Astute Technical are proud to be working with the leading supplier of waste recycling equipment, servicing, and consumables in the UK. They are looking for a Field Service Engineer to add to the growing team. A primarily field-based role in the Thames Valley area, the permanent full-time position will require on-site attendance to the clients' locations, dependant on the needs of the business.

 

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Multi-Skilled Trainee Engineer, you will be responsible for:

· Carry out regular servicing/preventative maintenance on Recycling Machinery - Primarily balers and compactors.

· To attend breakdowns and complete repairs as required on all recycling equipment at customers sites in our core regions. Within a timely and competent manner, working safely to current legislation.

· You will be required to install and decommission the equipment along with completing training with operatives on the safe use of the equipment.

· Build strong relationships with your colleagues, communicating and working together as a team to maintain customer satisfaction.

 

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

· Qualified or experienced field service engineer

· Experience with recycling balers and compactors essential

· Candidate must be competent in the following areas, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and welding.

· Full UK driving license.

 

 

Salary & Package

What's on offer for this exciting role:

· £30,000-£35,000 per annum

· Fuel card supplied.

· Company phone and tablet

· Holiday loyalty scheme

· Pension

· In house and manufacturer training provided.

· Progression is available for the right candidate.

· Company van including power tools.

 

 

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 02392288208 to speak to Julia Shaw who can tell you more.


Site Supervisor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a renewable energy provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit a Site Supervisor for its Port Clarence site. The strategically important Site Supervisor role comes with a salary of £40k, pension, flexible working, holidays and opportunity for development across the site and company. If you’re a Site Supervisor with experience operating a busy waste management site, with multiple ongoing activities and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Manager you will:  
  • Organisation of Site operatives.
  • Prioritisation of own workload and that of site operatives
  • Supervision of the receipt and treatment/disposal of incoming wastes
  • Safe and compliant operation of various waste management facilities
  • Organisation and scheduling of mobile plant, maintenance, repair and service
  • POR and ordering of site equipment and supplies (diesel etc)
  • Plant training on mobile site plant – (360, tracked shovel etc)
  • Onsite liaison with external authorities such as the EA/Insurance
  • Efficient utilisation of void space
  • Management of contractors – induction/RAMS/PTW
  • Organisation of outside works from costings to implementation
  • Adherence to site budgetary requirements for both OPEX and CAPEX items
  • Assisting in maintaining the commercial KPI’s of the site
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • COCT (Desirable)
  • Mobile plant tickets
  • Full Clean Driving License (the location is not suitable for public transport therefore own transport is required)
    Personal skills The Site Supervisor role would suit someone who is:  
  • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Establish effective relationships with fellow team members
  • Work methodically and accurately
  • Works well on own initiative and as part of a team.
  • Multi-task, prioritise and manage time effectively
  • Be flexible to meet deadlines
  • Remain calm when under pressure
  • A ‘can do’ attitude
  • Basic IT Skill
    Salary and benefits of the Site Supervisor role  
  • Basic salary of up to £40k
  • 25 days holiday + BH
  • Opportunity to work with a leader within the hazardous waste management sector.
 

Graduate Chemist
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Site Chemist

Waste Management Didcot Up to £25,400 + Package

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Site Chemist to join one of the industry leaders in hazardous and clinical waste management solutions across the UK. Working as a Graduate/ Site Chemist, you will be responsible for taking and analysing hazardous waste samples on-site to ensure safe and compliant waste is processed at all times. This will be supporting with the day-to-day operations of the transfer station.

 

The Job

Reporting to the Production Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Assist with the hands-on operation of the hazardous waste site, ensuring materials coming onto and off site are consistently safe and compliant to site permits and environmental regulations.
  • Analyse, test and classify a wide variety of hazardous waste materials on-site.
  • Assist with compiling lists of wastes to be transferred off site to third party disposal points.
  • Assist with non- conformance procedures and sample processing for incoming waste streams.
  • Unloading and loading lorries across the site, operating forklift tricks and supporting with deliveries.
  • Support the site with any extra duties such as tidying and washing the yard.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position, candidates are expected to have an appropriate chemistry qualification to degree level as well as experience handling a diverse range of chemical compounds including understanding of inter-reactions.

This role would suit a recent graduate looking to further their career within the chemical sector and an interest in moving into the waste management industry.

This is NOT a lab-based role, but instead will utilise your chemistry knowledge in a hands-on operational way. You will be working in difficult conditions and across a busy yard environment. Please only apply if this is suitable.

 

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive Salary of up to £25,400
  • Opportunity to progress career in the Chemical and Waste Management industries.
  • Full training and support

 

How to Apply

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


Workshop Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Workshop Technician - Robot Installations

London, England, United KingdomFull time

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Here at Recycleye, we are turning the world’s waste into resource. According to the OECD, only 9% of waste has ever been recycled – we are changing that through our development of AI-based sensors combined with robotics to identify and sort a wide range of recyclables. We are transforming the economics behind the $2.5 trillion global waste recycling industry and we want you to join us!

Founded in 2019, we have experienced rapid growth to get to where we are now, with systems deployed across Europe and the US and are on a trajectory to continue scaling at pace.

To do this, we need more superstars to join our team! We work together to grow and succeed, driven by our values of empowerment, inclusivity, and perseverance. We want you to take part in our vision of delivering improved efficiency and purity to waste sorting, turning rubbish into a trove of reusable materials.

As a Workshop Technician for Robot Installation, you will play a crucial role in travelling to our deployed robots and maintaining the high quality we guarantee. Working closely both with the hardware team and the projects team, you will be based in our space in London as well as traveling to client sites. This is an exciting and important role for our team with a lot of variety around an innovative and interesting product, with the potential for future growth as we continue to expand our product offerings.

 

The Role

  • Playing a vital part in supporting Recycleye by providing our first response to engineering issues, reactive and planned maintenance activities as well as proactive improvement works.
  • Helping to evolve and improve our existing systems as we grow, with feedback to the projects and tech team
  • Work safely at all times following risk assessments and work instructions and maintain a clean working environment
  • The main point of contact during installations, on site each time
Requirements
  • Full clean driving licence
  • Open to regular travel within Europe
  • Open to occasional weekend work (with time in lieu)
  • Within a commutable distance from London to work at our Waterloo office
  • Electrical or software knowledge is not necessary but would be an advantage
  • Network configuration knowledge is not necessary but would be an advantage
  • Good communication skills
Benefits
  • Progression: We are growing rapidly and you are expected to grow with the company as we scale
  • Equity in a fast growing and successful company
  • Unlimited holiday
  • Extensive upskilling opportunities
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Managers budget for team dinners / events!

Site Chemist
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Site Chemist Hazardous Waste Chesterfield Up to £30,000

 

Introduction

We are currently seeking a qualified Site Chemist to work with an industry leader in Hazardous Waste Management Services, focussing on the disposal and collection of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Working as their Transfer Station Site Chemist, you will be responsible for supporting the daily operations across the waste facility ensuring efficient and effective waste acceptance, sampling and testing for a compliant and safe process at all times.

 

The Role

Working as their Transfer Station Site Chemist, you will be responsible for:
  • Assist with the hands-on operation of the hazardous waste transfer station, ensuring materials coming onto and off site are consistently safe and compliant to site permits and environmental regulations.
  • Assist with compiling lists of wastes to be transferred off site to third party disposal points. Liaising with other staff to ensure correct routing of wastes
  • Assist with non- conformance procedures and sample processing within the site for incoming waste streams.
  • Utilise appropriate systems to manage non- compliances.
  • Assist with the daily/weekly plan for the operational areas and laboratory, adapt to the unplanned and unexpected to deliver targets, KPI’s and other requirements.
  • Ensure house-keeping requirements and continuous improvement programmes are supported both directly and through the plant team.
  • Partake in improvement of process, contributing to micro project development.
  • Undertake area administration activity including Chemist Check sheets, process sheets, stock sheets, production records, etc.
  • Other tasks as needed.

This is a very hands-on operational role, working within an industrial transfer station. This role requires working outdoors and will suit someone with a flexible attitude to work.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position, candidates must have an appropriate chemistry qualification to degree level as well as experience handling a diverse range of chemical compounds including understanding of inter-reactions.

 

Candidates should have experience working in a site-based chemist role or working within an industrial laboratory environment with a good understanding of the Waste Management/ Hazardous Waste industry.

 

This role will require you to work in a hands-on operational capacity outdoors in all weather conditions.

What’s on Offer
  • Basic Salary of up to £30,000
  • Opportunity to progress career in the Chemical and Waste Management industries.
  • Full training and support

 

 

How to Apply

To apply, please call Lucie Hayward on 07441391419 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Mechanical Project Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

 

Mechanical Project Engineer

Water Industry

Havant 

£40,000 DOE

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join a leading provider of Water engineering services and solutions across the South. They are looking for a Mechanical Project Engineer to join their small but established team providing expertise in process, mechanical, electrical and ICA solutions whilst delivering projects all at stages of the cycle. Working as the Mechanical Project Engineer, you will work as part of a core team in the delivery of a busy portfolio of robust engineering solutions across various wastewater and clean water contracts in the South.

 

The Job

Working as the Mechanical Project Engineer, you will be responsible for…
  • Working as part of the office-based design team with regular visits to site troubleshooting, checking and managing potential and live projects.
  • Driving successful project delivery, working alongside the Project Manager planning, establishing and coordinating the projects, carrying out mechanical design works and ensuring projects are delivered to client specifications on time and in budget.
  • Collaborate with project teams to maintain profitability and efficient methods of work
  • Complete mechanical designs and develop specifications for internal and external equipment’s required for each project.
  • Specify job requirements, parts and materials needed to enable projects to be scoped for tender and on-site delivery.
  • Survey Mechanical systems and plans.
  • Project budget and programme management.
  • Compliance with NICEIC requirements.
  • Manage all elements of the project delivery from initial site surveys, proposal preparations through to handover. This includes costings, proposals, specifications, ordering, fault finding, testing and commissioning.
  • Any other duties as required.

This is a field-based position requiring a flexible approach to work.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position candidates will be expected to have a background working in a site-based Mechanical Engineer or Project Engineer position ideally within the water industry with a relevant engineering qualification to degree level (or equivalent) to back it up.

Candidates should have strong CAD knowledge as well as demonstrable success delivering projects and a proven track record working directly with clients on project designs and coordination.

 

Due to a high level of travel to various sites throughout this role, candidates must hold a valid full UK driving licence and be flexible in their working hours.

 

 

What’s on Offer.
  • Basic salary of around £40,000 DOE
  • Competitive Package
  • 28 days holiday (incl bank holidays)

 

 

 

 

How to apply

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