Gemma Nixon

Senior Technical Assessor

West Bromwich

Waste Management

Up to £32,000 DOE 

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Technical Assessor to join one of the leading Waste Management specialists working within the Hazardous Waste sector across the UK. They are looking for an experienced and capable Technical Assessor to join an established team providing technical expertise to ensure waste streams across the business groups are dealt with in a compliant and commercially sound manner.

The Job

Working as the Senior Technical Assessor, you will be responsible for…

• Supporting and leading the team of assessors across all daily operations, offeting advice and direction when needed.
• Identify and assign cost effective treatment and processing routes for a variety of hazardous waste streams (both in house and external) to meet waste enquiries.
• Carry out technical assessment of waste enquiries through characterising and applying accurate classification of the waste and ensuring all waste brought onto site meets current permits, compliance and legislation.
• Provide technical advice, support and guidance to sites within the organisation and to external customers.
• Work to current company policies, procedures and legislation.
• Producing reports as and when required
• Providing suitable waste routing plans and determining accurate pricing for customer enquiries.
• Proactively supporting the correct safety culture across all sites.
• Other duties as required.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position, candidates are expected to have a background working within a technical assessment role with some understanding of working within the waste management sector, specifically hazardous waste management.  

 

Candidates should hold a degree level qualification (or equivalent) in Chemistry with a strong ability to understand and interpret analytical data and legislation

 

Demonstrable experience communicating and coordinating with people at all levels of an organisation is also desired as this role will require working with customers, clients and internal personnel.

 

What’s on offer

• Basic Salary of up to £32,000 DOE
• Opportunity to progress career and develop into a more senior role, leading a team.
• Competitive Package 

 

How to Apply

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

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]

Business Development Manager

Waste Management

South London

£35,000 per annum + Car or Car allowance and Commission

 

Introduction…

 

Our client is a leading nationwide integrated waste management business providing collection, treatment, recycling, and technologically driven energy generation services across the UK. Our client is looking for a Business Development Manager to identify and drive new business activities within the commercial and industrial sectors.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Developing potential market opportunities and generating leads within the commercial and industrial sectors over telephone, LinkedIn, email campaigns and site visits
• Understanding of the commercial landscape for developing strong business pipelines, proactively selling profitable new business to achieve and exceed quarterly / annual new business targets.
• To manage proactively and reactively, the selling of profitable new business within the sales territory and identify new prospect lists for business opportunities
• Report call, lead, quote, and contract activity on to the Company Operating System
• Produce and present weekly, monthly, and quarterly personal performance to the Regional Sales Manager

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Excellent sales experience, developing, managing, and implementing new business services.
• Strong desire to exceed and generate business
• Ability to negotiate and strong selling skills.
• A full UK driving licence is essential
• An understanding of the waste industry would be desirable

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Basic salary of £35,000 per annum
• Uncapped commission
• Company car or car allowance
• Fantastic company benefits.

 

How to Apply

 

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.

INDREC

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]

 

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

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

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

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

    Salary and benefits of the Trainee Field Technician role

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

 

Job Title: Radwaste Team Lead – Transport & Accountancy Business Line:  Environmental Services Org Area: UK Department: RDAT (Radwaste Disposals, Accountancy and Transport) Location: Winfrith, Dorset Reports To: Head of RDAT Scope: To ensure that all legislative requirements of the appointments are fulfilled together with Regulatory and Nuclear Site ‘License Conditions’ obligations. Stakeholders: Internal Relations: All Tradebe personnel External Relations: ONR, EA, and other Regulatory Bodies, Customer/RAM Consignor and Transport Carrier Senior Technical/Project Managers, 3rd Party recycling/disposal sites/RADSAFE/RamTuc Job Summary - Mission We are seeking a candidate to act as the Tradebe Inutec Site Transport & Accountancy Team Lead, providing leadership and guidance on Transport and Accountancy related matters. The Team Lead holds the Radioactive Material Transport Responsible Officer (RMTRO) appointment at the Tradebe Inutec Nuclear Licensed Site and if not already a qualified Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser (DGSA) then should be keen to work towards this qualification to hold this position for the Licensed Site.  The Team Lead must ensure that all legislative requirements of the appointments are fulfilled, together with Regulatory and Nuclear Site ‘Licence Conditions’ obligations. To manage and coordinate Site Transport, ensuring compliance with the appropriate regulations, including radioactive material and dangerous goods packaging and transport via road, rail, air or sea.  Ensuring the relevant documentation, package approvals, safeguard requirements, insurance and customs are in place where applicable.  The Team Lead is to ensure transport operational integrity is met and aligned with business needs and goals. This is a demanding role requiring excellent team working, attention to detail, IT and communication skills with multi-stakeholder networking skills across all levels of the Tradebe Business including external customers and regulators. The successful candidate will be required to obtain SC National Security clearance. The post-holder will report to the RDAT (Radwaste Disposals, Accountancy and Transport) Manager at Tradebe Inutec. Key Responsibilities · Ensure compliance (both legislative and 3rd party requirements) of all radioactive waste movements in and out of Tradebe Inutec. · Support the Site and provide advice and guidance to the business on profitable technical solutions for waste through thorough understanding of waste recycling/disposal Waste Acceptance Criteria both for primary and secondary wastes. · Line management of the RDAT team · Oversight and management of processes for the management of wastes at Winfrith. · Oversee the preparation of paperwork to send waste to LLWR, Fawley and other radioactive waste processing and disposal sites. · Have oversight of offsite packages compliance as well as package maintenance, inspection, testing and record keeping. · Act as the Safeguard Lead for Nuclear Materials Accountancy and Control. · Liaise with the Security Manager with regards to the requirements of the security plan for Category I to III shipments and any other relevant security matters.  Ensure necessary notifications are made and provide a security movement plan and security escort where necessary. · Approve transport moves.                                                                                                                                                           · Responsible data verification tasks and support PMs in verification tasks as required. · Ensure all waste at Tradebe Inutec comply with statutory regulations, Environmental Permitting Regulations (EPR), ADR, and the Tradebe Inutec site and B4 safety cases. · Ensure all radioactive wastes are checked against relevant Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC’s) prior to final disposal to sites listed in our EPR. · Support the team to provide technical advice / reports to members of Site and Division teams (including sales, proposals, projects, operations Inutec & Fawley etc). · Obtaining reports and information on radioactive waste management in UK and overseas and reporting to project and technical managers. · Updating and improving waste compliance instructions. · Management and preparation before and during audits. · Oversight of preparation of waste acceptance paperwork · Ensure waste is correctly recorded and removed from the Tradebe Inutec Waste Tracking database so Tradebe Inutec has a live record of all radioactive waste held on site. · Monitor and move / split waste consignments as they are processed at Tradebe Inutec. · Development and improvements of internal processes and interdepartmental processes that affect the team directly. · Working directly with or for Project Managers on detailed waste issues as required · Participate in Duty of Care Audits Required Qualifications – must have Education: Degree required, ideally a Bachelor's in radiochemistry, physics, or related field Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.), strong organizational and leadership skills Preferred Qualifications – nice to have RAMTUC Level 3 Course 2+ years' experience of radioactive waste and dangerous goods transport desirable. Operational and Compliance experience in manufacturing or equivalent. Capabilities  

• Accountability [Self-motivated and trustworthy, taking ownership of your actions and choices]
• Working together [Honest and willing to speak out, collaborative and respectful of others in building relationships]
• Delivering Results [Resilient and committed to delivering results with drive, energy and a hands-on, proactive approach]
• Forward Thinking [Prepared to challenge the status quo and create innovative out of the box solutions with a long-term vision]
• Commercial awareness [Customer focused with an understanding of the market and strong business acumen]
• Agile Decision making [Able to quickly respond to changing circumstances and make well-judged, timely decisions using facts and data]
• Developing self and others [Focused on learning, reflective and feedback oriented with the drive to build, develop and coach high performing teams & help people to get to their best]
• Communication and influence [A strong communicator able to influence others, building strong networks and energizing teams]

Competencies  

• Appreciation of radiation hazards associated with designated areas
• Relevant experience of working with radioactive materials
• Understanding of radioactive material transport issues and interface arrangements
• Practical grasp of quality assurance practices
• Knowledge of designated area operations and safety controls

Astute’s Team are partnered with a market leader in hazardous waste management services across the UK, to recruit a Technical Waste Assessor / Technical Specialist to support the wider business from their Essington site. We are looking for someone with strong knowledge of waste assessment, classification, and compliance to provide expert support across the business units. The role is critical in ensuring waste streams are assessed, routed, and managed in a compliant, safe, and commercially effective manner. If you have experience working within the hazardous waste sector within a technical assessor, chemist or site support role, have an understanding of chemical interactions and are looking for a new opportunity, please submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Technical Assessor position: Reporting to the Technical Manager (Essington), you will: Key Responsibilities:

• Technically assess waste enquiries to accurately characterise, classify, and confirm compliance with permits and legislation.
• Proactively support and promote a generative safety culture, contributing to a safe and compliant working environment.
• Identify and assign cost-effective treatment and processing routes, both in-house and via approved third-party facilities.
• Scope and assess materials for the safe carriage of waste on internal and external vehicles.
• Provide technical advice, guidance, and support to sites, commercial teams, and external customers.
• Support the production and review of RAMS for Industrial Services activities across the business and on customer sites.
• Ensure all activities are undertaken in accordance with company policies, procedures, and current legislation.
• Produce technical reports and documentation as required.
• Maintain continuous professional development to ensure ongoing competence in the role.
• Support the wider technical function across other business units as required.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Technical Manager.

  Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with:

• HNC or degree level qualification in Chemistry (or a suitable equivalent).
• Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor (DGSA) qualification would be advantageous
• IOSH qualification.
• A strong commitment to maintaining technical competence and professional standards.

  Knowledge, skills and experience: The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Working knowledge of the waste management industry.
• Good understanding of waste operations, including Industrial Services.
• Ability to interpret analytical data, permits, and legislation accurately.
• Experience using waste management software systems.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage their own workload effectively.
• The ability to communicate clearly and confidently with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

  Salary and benefits of the Technical Assessor role:

• Salary up to £35,000 DOE
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Competitive Package

Job title: Layout Team Lead Max characters: 40 Location: Bristol (minimum 3 days in the office), with occasional travel to France Salary/range, per annum:

• Minimum range: £61,000
• Maximum range: £71,000

(Depending on experience) A career that will deliver change. Together, we’ll help Britain achieve Net Zero.?  The Opportunity  EPR-E established in 2023, is in charge of the design (basic design) and the realization (studies, procurement, erection, testing and commissioning) of nuclear islands for new projects. In particular, EPR-E is responsible for the design of the nuclear island for the Hinkley Point C (HPC) project and preparing the design replication and engineering activities for the Sizewell C (SZC) Project. As part of the Responsible Designer for the Hinkley Point C EPR project, EPR-E provides the design for the Nuclear Island (NI). EPR-E is responsible for delivering the design for a number of NI buildings, systems and equipment contracts for the Hinkley Point C EPR Project through an integrated team, support to HPC construction and commissioning activities, and preparing design replication feasibility and engineering activities for the Sizewell C Project. Therefore, a Technical Directorate is being created, responsible for the engineering disciplines and technical expertise required to deliver the different engineering projects through integrated teams in EPR-E. For the HPC project, we are currently looking to recruit for the role of Layout Team Lead. As a Layout Team Lead, you will be responsible for assisting with several of the below listed activities depending on the job/project requirements and the competences and experience:  

• Managing a team of between 8 – 12 Layout Engineers.
• Coordinating the production of deliverables and/or rework in accordance with the schedule, cost and quality as defined by the Building Manager.
• Supporting the tracking of delivery, ensuring Scheduling Tool (Paladin) up to date.
• Delegating and distributing topics/activities within the team, organising the workload considering their competency, skills, capacity and existing workload.
• Providing technical expertise to their team and interfaces.
• Ensuring technical accuracy and quality of deliverables through the application of the appropriate review and approval process.
• Ensuring that the Team applies EPR-E Processes & Tools where applicable (UK-DC, IDT, NCR, WeCAD etc.)
• Identifying and specifying the requirements of the relevant discipline scope and interfacing with other leads and/or external parties as appropriate (all groups/sections related to the ITB buildings (e.g. layout, civil, systems, contracts, hazards and JDO teams))
• Leading the coordination with the relevant counterparts in the UK, France & Germany.
• Raising resource conflicts to the Building Manager or Group Lead as appropriate.
• Maintaining strong links with the Layout Discipline Lead to support the team in terms of competency tracking and development, tools & methods, sharing knowledge and good practises, resourcing, onboarding etc.

The Skills  Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Experience in the nuclear industry, preferably on HPC or SZC.
• Knowledge of Layout competency and of 3D modelling in PDMS and/or E3D.
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering design sequences and interfaces.
• Knowledge and understanding of general layout rules.
• Ability to manage multiple interfaces.
• Ability to work to & meet commitments and deadlines.
• Ability to manage own time and workload.
• Organisational skills.
• Communication & interpersonal skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement.
• Leadership, autonomy and pro-activeness.
• Promotes a questioning attitude.
• Fluent English language skills.

Desirable qualifications, experience and skills:

• Knowledge of several areas of engineering (Piping, Electrical, HVAC, Equipment, Layout, Systems, Civil Engineering, Safety, etc.).
• French language skills