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Gemma Nixon

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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MBT Supervisor
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MBT Supervisor

Waste & Recycling

Glasgow

Up to ยฃ39,620 + Package

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Introduction

Our Client is one of the UK's leading provider of recycling, renewable energy and waste management solutions, offering a full range of services through a vast and growing network of plants and facilities across the country. As such, they are looking for a strong and experienced MBT Supervisor to join their Mechanical Biological Treatment centre and MRF in Glasgow. This role will see you overseeing a team of experienced operators across the waste processing facility.

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Role & Responsibilities

Working as the MBT Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing the daily operations of a busy waste processing facility. This will include:

  • Day to day management of the MRF and the MBT process, managing a team of operators, chargehands and cleaners across the site. This will cover a wet prep area, AD facility and recycling plant.
  • Leading the team across the site to ensure operations run in line with production targets and company set KPIโ€™s, maximising the efficiency of the plant.
  • Managing all health, safety and compliance across the operations, ensuring best practice is maintained at all times.
  • Working in both a supervisory and a hands-on role when needed.
  • Other duties as required.

This role is working on a shift basis covering earlies, lates and night shifts across a 24/7 operation. This may include weekend work. Please only apply if this is suitable for you.

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The Candidate

To be considered for this position, candidates should have previous experience working in a Supervisor/ Management role supervising a team in a busy production / process environment.

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Previous knowledge and experience covering Waste processing or production/industrial process heavy sectors related to the Waste Management industry such as FMCG, manufacturing, aggregates, water treatment or renewable energy.

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Candidates should have excellent knowledge of current Health and Safety procedures as well as demonstrable background implementing these across a complex team and should be able to communicate across all levels successfully. An IOSH certificate would be beneficial.

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Whatโ€™s on Offer

  • Basic Salary up to ยฃ34,620 + Shift Allowance ยฃ5000
  • Competitive Package

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To Apply

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To apply for the position please send your CV to Gemma Nixon on [email protected] or call directly on 02392 222 964 for further information on the role.


Mechanical Plant Fitter
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Mechanical Fitter Waste Transfer Station Barking- Essex ยฃ19.74 per hour ย  Introduction Astute are partnered with a leading recycling and waste management business in the UK, who are looking for a Mechanical Technician to join their maintenance team at their waste transfer station in Barking. ย  Roles & Responsibilities Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, as a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for:
  • Hands on maintenance across the site on both fixed and mobile plant including compactors, shredders and on-site conveyor systems.
  • Maintaining pumps, motors, gearboxes, stirrers, mixers, and all associated plant.
  • Driving plant availability through carrying out PPMs, reactive maintenance, and engineering improvements across the site as well as installations.
  • Develop and implement processes and procedures to ensure efficiency and minimum downtime across the site.
  • Stay on top of site stock and spares.
  • Other duties as required.
ย  Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • A relevant qualification in an Mechanical engineering discipline, HNC / HND / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
  • Experience with hands on maintenance within a similar environment (waste management, water treatment, manufacturing)
  • Experience of working on heavy industrial machinery including pumps, conveyors, optical sorters, compactors, loading plant etc.
ย  How to Applyย  To apply for this position, please send your CV to Gemma Nixon on [email protected] or call me directly on 02392 222 964.

Laboratory Technician - Quality Control
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Laboratory Technician โ€“ Quality Control ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 

Skelmersdale

Salary starting ยฃ38,156

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Introductionโ€ฆ

We are currently recruiting for a Laboratory Technician to join on the of UKโ€™s leading Waste Management specialists to support their polymer and water effluent Quality Control team.

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Roles & Responsibilities

As the Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for:

  • Day to day running of the laboratory
  • Polymer sample testing and analysis
  • Water and effluent sample testing and analysis
  • Working in line with production targets

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Degree or equivalent in a Science Discipline
  • Knowledge of laboratory testing equipment
  • Previous experience in an industrial/production environment
  • IT skills including MS Office

Salary & Package

Whatโ€™s on offer for this exciting role:

  • Starting salary ยฃ38,156
  • Refer a friend scheme
  • Enhanced pension scheme

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How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391669 and ask to speak to Sophie who can tell you more.

Water Treatment Technician
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  • TERMS: permanent

Water Treatment Technician

Bristol

Up to ยฃ25,000 + Van, Overtime & Package

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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.

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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.

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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

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Salary & Package

Whatโ€™s on offer for this exciting role:

  • Up to a ยฃ25,000 basic salary + overtime
  • Company van, phone, and laptop
  • Full training provided
  • Fantastic company benefits
  • Holiday package

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How to Apply

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Electrical Supervisor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Electrical Maintenance Fitter

Waste & Recycling

London- Central

ยฃ20.50ph + OT โ€“ Early & Late shifts

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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 an Electrical Maintenance Fitter to join one of their key Waste Transfer Stations in London. Working as their Electrical Maintenance Fitter, 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.

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What you will be doing

As Electrical Maintenance Fitter, you will be responsible for:
  • Preventative maintenance (PPMs) and reactive maintenance across heavy industrial plant, attending to breakdowns as needed.
  • Electrical fault-finding, diagnostics, and route cause analysis techniques
  • Working across all processing plant and overhead equipment
  • Maintenance on PLCs, motors, inverter drives, conveyors etc.
  • Testing and inspection
  • Minimising downtime, ensuring plant runs at optimum performance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Be able to deliver all work set to the operational expectations and budgetary requirements
  • Keep records using internal systems and support in the implementation of IMS.
  • Assisting with RAMS, permits to work and safe systems of work
  • Working as part of a shift pattern
  • Other duties as required.

This is rotating shift pattern of early and late shifts, covering Saturdaysย on a 1 in 4 basis. Please only apply if this is suitable.

What you will need
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
  • 18th Edition
  • Heavy Industrial experience โ€“ e.g. processing plant, waste, manufacturing
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams and drawings
  • Pneumatic skills and experience
  • Full UK driving licence
  • This is rotating shift pattern of early and late shifts, covering weekends. Please only apply if this is suitable.ย 
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Whatโ€™s on Offer
  • Competitive hourly rate of ยฃ20.50ph + OT ratesย 
  • Full training on internal systems
  • Opportunity to join one of the UKโ€™s leading Waste Management companies

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How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02392 222 964 and ask to speak to Megan Balmerย who can tell you more.

Assistant Transfer Station Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Assistant Transfer Station Manager Hazardous Waste Wallingford - Oxford Competitive Salary ย  ย  Introduction We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Transfer Station Manager to join one of the industry leaders in hazardous waste management solutions across the UK. Working as the Assistant Transfer Station Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the daily operations of the transfer station, ensuring the site is running efficiently, allocating work as appropriate and offering support and training to the site chemists and operators across the site. ย  ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Transfer Station Manager, you will be responsible for: ย 
  • The day-to-day management of a busy waste transfer station, overseeing a team of operatives, site chemists and drivers.
  • Ensure that site operations comply with the site licence, working plans, UK legislation and standard operating procedures. Reviewing site procedures and risk assessments regularly.
  • Driving operations in line with company performance targets and budget requirements as well as working in line with customer agreements.
  • Managing the on-site team, allocating workload and resources to ensure that the movement of waste is maintained through the site and managed for removal.
  • Provide technical support, training and development opportunities to the site chemist and operator teams as well as managing recruitment and new recruits where needed.
  • Ensuring that the site is always kept clean in accordance with all site permits.
  • Deal with any issues that might arise with operators, contractors, drivers, and visitors.
  • Promoting best health and safety practice at all time, liaising with the safety representative regularly.
  • Other duties as required.
ย  ย  Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: ย 
  • HNC qualified or equivalent in Chemistry/ Environmental or a related subject
  • COTC Level 4 in Managing Transfer or Treatment Operations would be beneficial.
  • Previous experience working in a management role across an operational site.
  • Strong knowledge and experience working in the waste management sector.
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Excellent communication skills.
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  • Competitive Salary of up to ยฃ45,000 DOE
  • Excellent company benefits.
  • Opportunity to progress with one of the leading hazardous waste companies in the UK
ย  ย  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 directly on 02392 222 964. ย  ย  INDNUC

Site Operative - Extrusion
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Site Operative

Plastics Recycling

Avonmouth

ยฃ36,000 basic salary (4 on 4 off - Days & Nights)

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Introduction

We are currently looking for a Level 3 Site Operative to join one of the leading Waste Management specialists in the UK. Working at their Plastic Recycling Facility in Avonmouth, the Site Operative will be responsible for supporting with the operating, inspecting and maintenance of static and mobile plant on-site.

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

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Roles & Responsibilities

As a Level 3 Site Operative, you will be responsible for:

  • Operation of multiple machines involved in the recycling of plastics, mainly Extruders
  • Cleaning and performing basic maintenance tasks on machinery
  • Undertaking basic fault finding on machinery
  • Occasional cover at other waste facilities as required.
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Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Previous experience of operating mobile plant
  • Demonstrable experience working in a production environment (ideally recycling)
  • Experience operating an Extruder (desirable)
  • Strong understanding of health and safety

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Salary & Package

Whatโ€™s on offer for this exciting role:

  • ยฃ36,000 basic salary
  • 10% annual bonus
  • Fantastic company benefits
  • Opportunity to work for an industry leader

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How to Apply

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

Site Chemist
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  • TERMS: permanent

Site Chemist Hazardous Waste Chesterfield Up to ยฃ30,000

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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.

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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, KPIโ€™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.

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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.

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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.

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

Whatโ€™s on Offer
  • Basic Salary of up to ยฃ30,000
  • Opportunity to progress career in the Chemical and Waste Management industries.
  • Full training and support

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How to Apply

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

Site Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Site Manager
  • 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.

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    Maximum Salary (ยฃ) depending on experience.

    55000

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

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    Site Manager

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    Home-based with frequent Site visits when required

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    1 Year Fixed term contract, Full-time, Monday - Friday 37 hours

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    25 days annual leave (plus UK bank holidays), Company vehicle/car allowance

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    Are you a Site Manager 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?

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    If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our leading, well respected water technologies company, where you will be responsible for the effective and efficient site management of your assigned project to programme, budget and quality objectives whilst maintaining a โ€˜zero LTAโ€™ safety record. You will deliver the project site programme to plan and specification whilst maintaining customer satisfaction at all times. At Veolia Water Technologies UK (VWT UK), we are committed to ensure you have the best experience possible and take your career to the next level!

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    Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

    • Preparation and implementation of project programmes.

    • Managing subcontractors on site.

    • Prepare working programmes and ensure a detailed, practical commissioning programme is available.

    • Monitor and report on the performance of project team, partners, subcontractor, suppliers, client, consultants against programmes.

    • Ensure risk assessments/method statements are reviewed prior to commencement of any site work.

    • Identify areas of responsibility in matters of contract interface.

    • Interact proactively with other departments and members of the project team within the site team, with head office, with regulatory authorities and the public, between client, partners, Principal Contractor and sub-contractors.

    • Ensure the appropriate levels of resources are engaged at site and develop a balanced and cohesive team.

    • Establish priorities and resolve conflict within the site team.

    • Induct all staff and subcontractors on site as required.

    • Manage site costs including assisting Project Manager/QS in preparing monthly CVR and forecasts.

    • Issue notice to subcontractor to commence work and receive check supply only goods and complete GRNโ€™s.

    • Ensure that Record Vouchers/Technical Query sheets are prepared, signed and forwarded to the QS.

    • Ensure site is properly established and maintained, ensuring safe working at all times on site.

    • Issue permits to work by authorised persons.

    • Nomination, in writing, of appointed/responsible persons to comply with identified hazards and H&S legislation.

    • Provide adequate welfare and first aid facilities.

    • Conduct regular audits with clients and subcontractors to review and discuss H&S matters.

    • Ensure project is executed in accordance with the Quality, Environmental and H&S plan.

    • Implement project specific Quality, Environmental and H&S plans. Regularly review and update the project plans.

    • Ensure close out of site in accordance with the Company Procedures.

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    General requirements for the role:

    • IOSH qualification or relevant H&S qualification is essential

    • SMSTS Qualified

    • First Aid (3 day at Work) Qualified

    • Experience of site management in a relevant industry is essential

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    Additionally, having the following is a bonus!

    • Knowledge in Google Suiteย 

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    Whatโ€™s next?

    If you feel this role is suited for you, click on the โ€œApplyโ€ 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.

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    Our promise to you

    We know that the expectation of a good role goes both ways, so alongside your salary, you receive a company vehicle or the equivalent car allowance. This is in addition to our extensive benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave, our market leading pension and share scheme and a range of employee discounts and employee referral bonuses - as weโ€™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.

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


EC&I Supervisor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
EC&I Supervisor Polymers Recyclingย  Avonmouthย  Up to ยฃ46,000 + Packageย 

Introduction Our Client is one of the UK's leading provider of Environmental solutions, offering a full range of Waste and Energy Recovery services through a vast and growing network of Plants and Facilities across the country. As such they are looking for an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Supervisor to join their brand new Polymers Recycling Facility based in Avonmouth.ย  ย 

Role Responsibilities

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

  • Managing the day to day maintenance activities across the new polymers recycling facility.
  • Supervisingย a shift team of multi-skilledย technicians and contractors to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of the team and ensure work is carried out to the standard required.
  • Driving and implementing all PPM schedules as well as carrying out maintenance, both preventative and breakdown, on all equipment on the site to reduce operational down time.
  • Managing the installations and refurbishments of equipment on-site and supporting initial commissioning services.ย 
  • Take part in Root Cause Analysis activities (RCA) to identify the cause of failures and actions to prevent future failures increasing plant up time
  • Communicate shift performance and activities through the shift report and handover process to effectively communicate issues to the management, engineering and production teams
  • Maintain the workplace, tools and engineering facilities to prevent hazard and risks in the workplace and to promote effective engineering practices

The Ideal Candidates

To be considered for this position you will need to have a recognised Level 3 NVQ/HNC/HND within Electrical Engineering or equivalent with a strong understanding of a variety of controls and instrumentation equipment.ย 

You will have previous demonstrable experience supervising a team of multi-skilled engineers in an industrial operational facility/industry (ideally Waste Management, Power Generations, Aggregates, Manufacturing, FMCG etc). You will have knowledge of CMMS systems and a good understanding of a proactive maintenance strategy and condition monitoring as well as strong health and safety knowledge.ย 

This is a 4 on 4 off shift pattern including night shifts. Please only apply if this is suitable.

Whats on Offer

  • Salary up to ยฃ46,000
  • Competitive Package
  • Opportunity to progress

To Apply

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading specialists in the Waste and Energy recovery sector. To apply for this position, please contact Gemma Nixon on 02392 222 964, emailing your CV to [email protected].ย