Gemma Nixon

Mechanical Technician

Waste Management

Horsham

Up to £34,000 - £38,000

 

Introduction…

Astute are partnered with a leading recycling and waste management business in the UK, who are looking for an experienced Mechanical 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 Mechanical Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Reactive repairs and maintenance on a range of equipment across the site.
• Preventative maintenance on all mechanical systems including pumps, motors, conveyors, gearboxes 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 2 minimum Mechanical qualification (HNC/HND/NVQ 2/NVQ 3)
• Experience with hands on maintenance within a similar environment (waste management, water treatment, anaerobic digestion etc.)
• Previous health and safety training/IOSH/NEBOSH desirable

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Up to £34,000 - £38,000
• 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.

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Astute’s Nuclear Team are exclusively partnered with an industry leader in industrial services solutions and hazardous waste management across the UK to recruit a Business Development Manager to join their Industrial Services division in Rugby, Warwickshire. The Business Development Manager role comes with a salary of up to £55,000 per annum plus a car allowance, bonus and many other benefits. In this role, you will drive business development from securing new enquiries to handover to operations, ensuring high-quality service delivery across the UK, with particular emphasis in Rugby. If you’re a Business Development Manager with experience within the Industrial Services or Hazardous Waste sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Regional Commercial Manager you will:   Key Responsibilities:

• Drive business development for key business growth within the industrial services sector, targeting both new and existing clients, using proactive techniques like cold calling and outreach to offer a broad range of industrial services, including waste removal and infrastructure cleaning solutions.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of new business opportunities and contribute to the company business plan.
• Foster strong customer relationships by ensuring high service standards, addressing non-conformances, and providing timely feedback.
• Maximise margins on projects and ensure continuity of work for the business teams.
• Collaborate across divisions to identify other opportunities, especially within waste treatment and disposal through other sites across the business group.
• Collaborate with Account Managers, Admin Staff, and Operations to ensure seamless service delivery and contract management.
• Manage the tender process, including document reviews, financial analysis, and ensuring compliance with Tender Governance procedures.
• Monitor market trends, competitors, and relevant industry developments to inform business strategy.
• Manage projects, inquiries, and customer communications while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Promote a safety-first culture and actively contribute to the company’s health, safety, and environmental initiatives.
• Represent the business at stakeholder events and ensure compliance with company policies, including security, data protection, and equal opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven professional with experience in industrial services and business development to join a dynamic and growing team.     Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Technical expertise in industrial services and hazardous/chemical waste solutions, with previous experience in the sector.
• Proven ability to manage customer accounts and their associated sales revenue.
• Strong commercial acumen, a track record of profitable new business, and a commitment to high levels of customer service, along with a full UK driving licence.
• Degree qualified or proven sector experience in business development and sales in industrial services or hazardous wastes management.

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

• Flexibility to accommodate overnight stays, early starts, and late finishes to meet client and business needs.
• Proven track record in driving profitable new business while maintaining high levels of customer service.
• Strong logistics knowledge, including experience with transport booking and vehicle requirements for contracts.
• Expertise in H&S industry regulations, environmental compliance, and managing contaminated soils within construction waste.
• Skilled in cold calling, negotiating, and executing deals at both strategic and tactical levels, with experience in managing projects and business processes.

    Salary and benefits of the Business Development Manager role

• Salary up to £55,000 DOE
• Car allowance
• Bonus based on company and personal performance
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Progression plan

Electrical Project Engineer

Water Industry

Havant

£40,000 DOE

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Project Engineer to join a leading provider of Water engineering services and solutions across the South. They are looking for an Electrical 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 Electrical Project Engineer, you will work as part of a core team tin 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 Electrical 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 electrical 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 electrical designs and develop specifications for internal and external equipments required for each project.
• Specify job requirements, parts and materials needed to enable projects to be scoped for tender and on-site delivery.
• Survey electrical 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 Electrical 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 expertise as well as

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 £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]

Commercial Chemist Hazardous Waste West Bromwich £25,000- £30,000   Introduction We are currently seeking an experienced Commercial Chemist to work with one of the UK’s leading waste management service providers who focus on the disposal and collection of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Working as their Commercial Chemist, you will be responsible for supporting the daily operations across the waste facility ensuring customer enquiries are dealt with effectively, ensuring the highest standards of customer service.   The Role Working as their Commercial Chemist, you will report directly to the Commercial Manager and will be responsible for:

• Supporting the commercial team, ensuring all customer enquiries are dealt with efficiently, achieving a high standard of customer care with both new and existing customers.
• Obtaining all relevant information surrounding incoming enquiries to support with pricing, allocation and routing of waste materials.
• Using technical knowledge to assess waste and choose most suitable disposal outlets for waste streams.
• Compiling lists of wastes’ to be transferred off site to third party disposal points, sending quotation requests to obtain best disposal costs.
• Ensuring accurate costings in line with all permit conditions and legislation, using Quick Consign systems to produce accurate quotes for customers.
• Work to meet site targets for processing, producing monthly reports for key accounts.
• Promoting the business within the waste management market, recognising new business opportunities.  
• Undertake all administration tasks as needed and any other tasks.

The Candidate To be considered for this position, candidates must have an appropriate chemistry qualification to degree level or equivalent experience. Candidates should have experience working in a Site-based Chemist or Technical Assessment role with a good understanding of the Waste Management/ Hazardous Waste industry. What’s on Offer

• Basic Salary £25,000- £30,000
• 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]  

Electrical Fitter

Water Treatment Waterlooville - Field Based  Up to £35,000

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for an Electrician to join one of the leading providers of Water engineering services and solutions across the South. Working as their Electrician, you will join their small but established team based at their head office in Waterlooville, travelling out to client sites carrying out electrical installations, repair and testing work on various water contracts. This will see you working in a hands-on site-based role covering both clean and dirty water projects.

 

The Job

Working as the Electrician, you will be responsible for…

• Preforming electrical installations, refurbishments, repairs, testing and pre-planned maintenance across clean and dirty water projects.
• Work on client sites across the South, working away and staying where needed.
• Assisting clients on-site with technical faults or refurbishment projects.
• Inspect, survey, identify faults and carry out testing on electrical systems and equipment.
• Working on client sites and within the company workshop as required.
• Installing and Commissioning new systems and package plant covering both clean and dirty water processes.
• Complete required paperwork for each project to demonstrate installation and testing work has been carried out successfully and accurately.
• Following set designs and manufacturers installation guides, utilising design drawings and wiring diagrams to complete assigned projects.
• Survey electrical systems and plans, ensuring compliance with BS7671 requirements and client specific standards.
• Completing risk assessments, activity reports and other documentation as required.
• Offering after sales technical support.

This is a field-based position requiring a flexible approach to work and the ability to stay away when needed.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position candidates will be expected to have a background in performing Electrical maintenance / installation/ testing, ideally with experience working in the water industry or on water treatment plants. Control and automation experience would be advantageous.  Candidates are expected to be Electrically qualified to NVQ level 3 or equivalent and will ideally hold 18th edition and 2391 Test and Inspection. A valid CSCS/ECS is preferable as well as confined space training but this is not essential.  Due to the nature of this role, candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and be flexible to travel across the South and stay away.

What’s on offer.

• Basic salary up to £32,000
• Company vehicle provided for site work (not sole user)
• 28 Days holiday (including BH)
• Competitive Package

 

How to apply

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

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]

Water Treatment Technician

Bristol

Up to £25,000 + Van, Overtime & Package

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for Water Treatment Technician's to join the UK No.1 specialist of Water Treatment and Water Hygiene. Working as a Water Treatment Technician, this will see you travelling across Bristol and the surrounding areas.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As a Water Treatment Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out inspections on tanks and cooling towers across various sites
• Reporting on the condition of the tanks and cooling towers
• Carrying out small maintenance works and repairs
• Basic sampling, temperature monitoring and recording
• Monitoring of the pre-post chlorination of the cooling towers
• Carrying out TMV servicing
• Ensuring that all documentation is completed and compliant.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A strong background of working within the water treatment industry
• Experience of working with cooling towers
• Knowledge of taking water treatment samples and carrying out inspections
• Previous plumbing experience would be ideal
• A DBS check is required for this position
• A relevant qualification is desirable

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Up to a £25,000 basic salary + overtime
• Company van, phone, and laptop
• Full training provided
• Fantastic company benefits
• Holiday package

 

How to Apply

 

Operations Supervisor Waste Management

Paisley

£35,000 per annum + package

 

Introduction…

 

We are currently recruiting for an experienced on-site Operations Manager to join one of the leading Waste Management specialists working within the Hazardous Waste sector across the UK. They are looking for an Operations Manager to join their established team at their processing facility in Paisley to support their hazardous waste treatment operations and industrial cleaning services, supporting the daily running of the site and its teams.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

• Supervising the safe, compliance and commercially sound day to day running of a busy hazardous waste treatment facility.
• The overall supervision of all waste acceptance operations, including the recording and monitoring of waste inputs, the full processing operation, and the movement of waste off-site.
• Ensuring complete site compliance within environmental permits, operating licences and waste regulations as well as managing all health and safety on-
• Provide Health and Safety leadership on site. Including championing and driving the Health and Safety culture across all site staff and visitors.
• Supervision of the plant and equipment, ensuring they are maintained and operated in line with regulations and company policy.
• Support all teams on-site, managing both the administration function and the site chemist functions as part of the site compliance package. Ensuring lab techniques are maintained to industry standards and waste reception inputs are managed.
• Support team development and highlight training requirements where necessary, creating, and leading continuous improvement programmes.
• Developing and maintaining good working relationships with the customer base, acting as the escalation point of contact for the assessment and delivery of customer requirements.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Previous operations management/supervisory experience, ideally within the Waste Management or Hazardous Waste Industry.
• A HND qualification or equivalent in Chemistry and have a good understanding of chemistry/chemical management and industrial services.
• COTC Level 4 in the Treatment and Transfer of Hazardous Waste and ideally hold an IOSH certification.
• In-depth understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance and be flexible in your attitude to work.

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Competitive salary of up to £35,000 per annum
• 25 days holiday + BH
• Opportunity to work with one of the industry leaders in Waste Management

 

How to Apply

To apply, please call Megan Balmer on 0744139 1332 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

 

  Astute’s Nuclear team is working with one of the kay global players in engineering services across the nuclear energy market to recruit a Project Engineer to support with decommissioning works across a major defence project in Reading. The Project Engineer position comes with a salary of £45,000 - £75,000 dependant on experience and would suit someone looking to get in with one of the major defence sites in the UK. If you’re a Project Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that will develop its team and put its people at the forefront of what it does, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Project Manager you will:  

• Confirm client specifications between the project team and engineering disciplines, liaising across multiple business lines for successful delivery.
• Create technical and execution documentation and deliverables.
• Working with the supply chain to establish requirements and manage the engagement to delivery.
• Co-ordinate the design requirements of the project with the design team, for example; drawings, tools/equipment, materials, specific design requirements for project lifecycle.
• Work on forecasts for resource and labour requirements across the project, keeping records of all works taking place.
• Liaise with Project Controls on the design schedule, risks and report as required.
• Ensure the projects are supported technically and controlled according to the best practices, meet customer requirements, and minimise risks for the business.
• Support the relationship with the client and all stakeholders including third parties/vendors and internal operations teams.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements as well as the Project Safety Plan at all times.
• Ensure construction work is managed in line with safe working methods.

    Professional qualifications & Personal skills We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Degree qualified or equivalent in a relevant engineering degree, ideally with a bias towards mechanical engineering.  
• Experience in the nuclear sector or any other heavy, or highly regulated industries will be highly advantageous.
• Good Understanding of health and safety legislation in particular Construction regulations would be beneficial.
• Successful candidates must be able to obtain the relevant security clearance levels.

    Salary and benefits of the Project Engineer role  

• A salary of £45,000 - £75,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Hybrid working model with 3-4 days on-site as required.
• Competitive benefits package