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Gemma Nixon

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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HSEQ Advisor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Graduate HSEQ Advisor Waste Management

Midlands/North East/Scotland (mobile role)

£25,000 DOE + Car allowance

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Graduate HSEQ Advisor to join one of the industry leaders in hazardous waste management solutions and Industrial Services across the UK as part of their core team, supporting operations within the Corporate Stewardship team. Working as the HSEQ Advisor, you will be responsible for supporting operations maintain high standards of safety, general health, and environmental compliance.

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Graduate HSEQ Advisor, you will be responsible for:

  • Proactively support and embed a proactive safety culture through positive engagement on site and throughout operations.
  • Provide HSEQ support and advice to the business operations as specified by the Group Head of HSEQ to ensure compliance and standards are maintained; and promote procedural changes to align with good, safe working practices.
  • To assist operational teams, develop risk assessments and safe systems of work (RIPS scheme).
  • To undertake documented HSEQ inspections and audit against IMS procedures for the business.
  • Liaison with external auditors and helping the company to maintain required certification and accreditation.
  • Assist with close-out of HSEQ queries from both internal and external sources.
  • Use site visits to gather and promote best practice across the Group.
  • Provide support to development of risk assessment, method statements, procedures and permit application supporting documentation.

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Degree in a technical, engineering or science discipline (or equivalent)
  • NEBOSH (or equivalent)
  • Environmental awareness training
  • Articulate and able to write clearly and concisely using factual based observation.
  • Understanding of environmental compliance and regulations impacting the waste sector.
  • Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
  • Experience working within a HSEQ role or working with auditing/implementing management systems.
  • Full UK driving licence, willingness to travel to our sites across England and Scotland and access to a vehicle.

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

  • Salary up to £25,000 per annum
  • Car allowance and competitive package
  • Full training and support

How to Apply

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

Analytical Chemist
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Analytical Chemist

Hazardous Waste

Kings Cliffe - Peterborough

Salary at £22,500

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for an Analytical Chemist to join one of the industry leaders in hazardous and clinical waste management solutions across the UK. Working as the Analytical Chemist, you will be responsible for taking samples and carrying out analytical testing of the waste on-site to support with method development and validation and ensure safe and compliant waste management across the facility at all times.

 

The Job

Working as the Analytical Chemist, you will be responsible for:
  • Performing various analytical tests on waste samples coming onto site.
  • Running and maintaining instrumentation within the Laboratory, including GC-MS/FID and ICP-OES.
  • Ensuring all work complies with relevant HSE, Quality, Regulatory and Accreditation standards (UKAS, ISO 17025).
  • Sample preparation, extraction and clean-up using various techniques.
  • Calculation of results from testing and data entry into the company system.
  • Performing daily checks including balances, pipettes and instruments.
  • Sampling of incoming waste streams for compliance.
  • Work with senior teams to ensure site and lab KPI’s are met.
  • Other tasks as needed.

 

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.

 

Candidates would ideally have some experience in Analytical Chemistry and Statistical Analysis as a good understanding of working in an operational laboratory.   

 

This role would suit a recent Chemistry graduate who is looking to utilise their knowledge in a hands-on role in the waste/ hazardous waste industry.

 

What’s on Offer
  • Basic Salary of £22,500
  • 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]

 


Maintenance Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Maintenance Technician  Waste & Recycling - Robotics

London – Waterloo Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience

 

 

Introduction…

Astute are working with an award-winning business, who turn the worlds waste into resource. They are looking for someone who is passionate about progressing within their career and wants to contribute to the company’s continual success and growth within the waste sector. You will play a key part in supporting the business by providing first response to engineering issues. This role would be ideal for someone that is interested in robotics and wanting to learn and develop their skills and knowledge.

 

               

Roles & Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:
  • Carrying out both remote and on-site maintenance support at recycling facilities. Carrying out electrical and mechanical works on robotics and waste segregation machinery.
  • Playing a vital part in providing our first response to engineering issues, reactive and planned maintenance activities.
  • Helping to evolve and improve our existing systems as they grow.
  • Always work safely.
  • Following risk assessments and work instructions and maintain a clean working environment.
  • The main point of contact following installations, working to maintenance service agreements in place.
This role will involve travel across the whole of the UK and some areas of Europe. Please only apply if you are comfortable with this level of travel. 

 

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Full clean UK driving licence.
  • Open to regular travel within Europe and occasional weekend work with time in lieu
  • Able to work at our Waterloo office in London.
  • 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 and people skills

 

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • We are growing rapidly, and you are expected to grow and progress with the company as we scale.
  • Unlimited holiday entitlement
  • Great up-skilling opportunities
  • Healthcare cover

 

 

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 02392 222 964 to speak to Gemma Nixon who can tell you more.

 

 

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Maintenance Planner
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Maintenance Planner

Skelmersdale

£25,000 - £27,000 per annum

 

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 Maintenance Planner to join their polymers recycling facility in Skelmersdale. The Maintenance Planner is responsible for the creation and execution of the site operations PPM, Work order, equipment failure and maintenance plan, to ensure all tasks are scheduled and issued within agreed timescales.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Maintenance Planner, you will be responsible for:

  • The total administration, performance reporting and development of the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) on site.
  • Managing the spare parts inventory on site and at third party locations, organise parts in and out movements and the raising of purchase orders, administration of contracts related to maintenance.
  • Supporting with maintenance labour requirements, review of the maintenance teams holidays to ensure minimum requirements for labour are met (arranging cover as required).
  • Sourcing of spares and engineering services for planned and reactive maintenance requirements, including the raising and closing of Purchase orders.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • A relevant engineering degree
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Skilled in computer use and the Microsoft Suite of applications

 

This role would suit a recent engineering graduate looking to further their career within the polymers and recycling industry.

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

  • Benefits Package
  • The opportunity to work on a key Polymers and Recycling Facility
  • 10% Bonus

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02392288209 and ask to speak to Gemma Harfield who can tell you more.

Transport Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Account Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Senior Account Manager

Water Treatment and Water Hygiene

West Midlands

Up £40,000 + Commission and Company Vehicle

 

Introduction…

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Account Manager to join the UK No.1 specialist of Water Treatment and Water Hygiene. Working as a Senior Account Manager, you will be achieving personal sales targets via a mixture of contract base retention and growth, upselling to existing clients and actively seeking out and converting new clients.

Roles & Responsibilities As a Senior Account Manager you will be responsible for:
  • Managing and maintaining Client accounts and responding to requests and compliance issues
  • Monitoring performance and raising with Delivery team is issues arise
  • Negotiate  contract renewals and re-engage lost accounts.
  • Monitoring financial KPIs and take action as require to ensure the account remains on budget
  • Compile quarterly reviews to track account progress and up/cross-sell opportunities

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Experience of working within the Water Treatment and Water Hygiene sectors
  • Strong sales experience including account management experience
  • Previous history of exceeding sales targets
  • Good negotiation skills
  • A full UK driving licence

Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • Up to £40,000 basic salary
  • Commission
  • Company vehicle, laptop and phone
  • Full training provided
  • Fantastic company benefits
  • Holiday package

 


Commercial Director
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Commercial Director
  • Submit Candidate
  • When submitting candidates for this role please make sure they have been fully briefed on the details on the company, the role, the company benefits and you have obtained their right of representation for this role. Any CV's that are sent directly to recruiting managers and not submitted following the correct process will be considered as a gift.

     

    Maximum Salary (£) depending on experience.

    75896

     

    (Please do not advertise the salary for any of our roles)

     

     

    Commercial Director

     

    Based at our Lane End, High Wycombe Office

     

    Permanent, Full-time, Monday - Friday 37 hours per week

     

    Comprehensive pension scheme, life assurance cover, company vehicle/car allowance

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    Are you a Commercial Director or an aspiring Commercial Director looking to take the next step in your career by joining a successful and rapidly growing global company, who can offer you structured progression opportunities and flexible benefits? Are you passionate about Ecological Transformation and being a part of making a change to the planet?

     

    If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our leading, well respected water technologies company, where you will play a pivotal role in being responsible for planning, developing and implementing commercial strategy based on company objectives of supporting and accelerating the growth. At ELGA LabWater (ELW), we are committed to ensure you have the best experience possible and take your career to the next level!

     

    The area of responsibilities would require expertise in:

    • Developing, planning and implementing commercial plans and strategies. 

    • Always striving to accelerate and encourage company's  success.

    • Implement new customer acquisition strategies.

    • Manage existing client relationships.

    • Collaborate with  diverse teams such as marketing and R&D.

    • Contribute to the Product Development road map.

    • Establish and manage long-term relationships with stakeholders.

    • Understand the requirements of existing customers. 

    • Track, measure and analyse commercial metrics using KPIs.

    • Lead the Sales team in place.

     

    General requirements for the role:

    • Master degree, Bachelor degree in business development and management 

    • MA in business administration, similar relevant field

    • Equivalent educational background

     

    What’s next?

    If you feel this role is suited for you, click on the “Apply” button. The Recruitment team will review your application as soon as possible and if your experience and skills match closely with what we are looking for, we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

     

    Our promise to you

    We know that the expectation of a good role goes both ways, so alongside your salary, you will receive a company vehicle/car allowance and bonus. This is in addition to our extensive benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy or sell days), our market leading pension and share scheme, a range of employee discounts and employee referral bonuses - as we’d like nothing more than to give your family and friends an opportunity too! Also, to help you a little further, we provide mental health and financial support, so you know exactly who to lean on whenever you need to.

     

    Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come!


Analytical Chemist
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Analytical Chemist

Hazardous Waste

Kings Cliffe - Peterborough

Salary at £22,500

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for an Analytical Chemist to join one of the industry leaders in hazardous and clinical waste management solutions across the UK. Working as the Analytical Chemist, you will be responsible for taking samples and carrying out analytical testing of the waste on-site to support with method development and validation and ensure safe and compliant waste management across the facility at all times.

 

The Job

Working as the Analytical Chemist, you will be responsible for:
  • Performing various analytical tests on waste samples coming onto site.
  • Running and maintaining instrumentation within the Laboratory, including GC-MS/FID and ICP-OES.
  • Ensuring all work complies with relevant HSE, Quality, Regulatory and Accreditation standards (UKAS, ISO 17025).
  • Sample preparation, extraction and clean-up using various techniques.
  • Calculation of results from testing and data entry into the company system.
  • Performing daily checks including balances, pipettes and instruments.
  • Sampling of incoming waste streams for compliance.
  • Work with senior teams to ensure site and lab KPI’s are met.
  • Other tasks as needed.

 

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.

 

Candidates would ideally have some experience in Analytical Chemistry and Statistical Analysis as a good understanding of working in an operational laboratory.   

 

This role would suit a recent Chemistry graduate who is looking to utilise their knowledge in a hands-on role in the waste/ hazardous waste industry.

 

What’s on Offer
  • Basic Salary of £22,500
  • 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]

 


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]


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]