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Gemma Nixon

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Electrical Design Engineer
PERMANENT
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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]

Transport Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Maintenance Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Mechanical Technician

Plastic Recycling 

Rochester

£40,995 + Package ( 4 on- 4 off Day & Night shifts)

 

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 Maintenance Technician to join one of their key sites in Rochester. Working as their Mechanical Maintenance 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 the Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for:
  • Preventative maintenance (PPMs) and reactive maintenance across heavy industrial plant
  • Mechanical fault-finding and route cause analysis techniques
  • Working across all processing plant
  • Maintenance on wash plant,sorting equipment,  motors, conveyors and other manufacturing based equipment.
  • Minimising downtime, ensuring plant runs at optimum performance
  • Be able to deliver all work set to the operational expectations and budgetary requirements
  • Keep records using CCM systems
  • Working as part of a shift pattern
  • Other duties as required.

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

What you will need
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a Mechanical Engineering/ Maintenance role
  • Heavy Industrial experience – e.g. processing plant, waste, manufacturing
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams and drawings
  • Pneumatic skills and experience

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive Package of up to £36,307
  • Opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading Waste Management companies

How to Apply

For more information please contact Matthew Brindley on 02393910041 or  emailing your CV to [email protected].

 


Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Service Engineer – Pharmaceuticals Water Treatment Kent / South East £30,000 - £32,812 + Package DOE     Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Field Engineer to join one of the leading Water and Wastewater treatment business in the UK. They have a solid track record of providing innovative solutions to water purification, industrial effluent and sustainable water saving needs and are one of the market leaders in process water treatment services. The Field Engineer’s primary focus will be to carry out reparation and maintenance of the products for various clients around the Kent and South East region.                    Roles & Responsibilities Working as the Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:
  • Travelling to various sites across the UK and carrying out necessary maintenance, reparations and preventative work at customer sites
  • Submitting and completing work reports as well as assessments.
  • Working to health and safety standards for both yourself and the customer
  • Proving feedback on product development
  • Working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Overtime available
    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Comfortable driving long distances
  • Multi-skilled mechanical experience within a mechanical or electrical environment
  • Experience within the water/wastewater sector is desirable
  • Good customer service skills
  • A full UK driving licence
    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • Competitive salary of up to £30,000 - £32,812 + package
  • 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
  • Company van, fuel card, tools & equipment provided
  • Biannual progression meetings
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 07441391669 to speak to Gemma Nixon who can tell you more.

Plant Operative
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Mobile Plant Operative Waste Management Bargeddie £13.72 per hour - (4 on 4 off day shift, 7am-7pm)

 

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 Mobile Plant Operative to join one of their established teams based at their Transfer Station in Bargeddie.

 

Role Responsibilities:

As a Mobile Plant Operative, your responsibilities will include but not be limited too.
  • Operating mobile plant and on-site equipment such as Front End Loader, 360 or 180 Excavators.
  • To carry out a variety of manual, machine operated duties across the waste processing site.
  • To ensure the maintenance and operation of all site equipment is carried out in a compliant manner.
  • To report any defects using the approved system.
  • Supporting in the pre-sorting and sorting of the waste recycling material, feeding material into the processing machinery as required.
  • Ensuring that Risk Assessments and Safe operating procedure are adhered to at all times.
  • To carry out any reception or front of site duties needed when required.
  • To demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach in order to ensure vital tasks are achieved.

 

Skills & Requirements

The ideal candidate must have:
  • Knowledge of relevant plant and industrial machinery including operation of the plant and first line maintenance experience.
  • Experience operating mobile plant and on-site equipment such as Front End Loader, 360 or 180 Excavators. A formal certification NPORS (or equivalent) would be desirable.
  • Excellent health and safety understanding.
  • Previous experience working in the waste industry or a similar heavy industrial sector.

 

Salary & Benefits

On offer for this role is the following:
  • £13.72ph - 38.5 hour per week.
  • Full training & in-house tickets for various mobile plant
  • Enhanced pension scheme – up to 7%

 

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 Gemma Nixon who can tell you more.

Plant Operative
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

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!


Blasting Assistant - Portsmouth
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
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.
 

Technical Assessor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

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

Deputy Group Leader
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Deputy Group Leader (Manufacturing Control)                                        Aztec West (Bristol)                                                                                                             (3 days per week minimum) EDF EPR Engineering UK (EPR-E) is a subsidiary of Edvance, which is a joint venture between EDF and Framatome, established in 2018 in charge of the design and the realisation of nuclear islands for new projects in France and worldwide. In particular, EPR-E is responsible for the design and construction of the nuclear island for Hinkley Point C (HPC) project and preparing the design replication and engineering activities for the Sizewell C (SZC) Project. At HPC we are building two new nuclear reactors, the first in a new generation of nuclear power stations in the UK providing low carbon electricity for around six million homes. For the HPC project, we are currently looking to recruit for the role of Deputy Group Leader – Manufacturing Control The UK Manufacturing Control (UKMC) team aims to provide adequate and reactive surveillance on:
  • Manufacturing documentation and In-shop manufacturing.
  • In-shop manufacturing:
These activities are achieved to provide confidence to our clients (projects) and to ensure that the manufactured parts and equipment reach the expected level of quality, in accordance with the specified requirements, and can thus be delivered to nuclear sites for installation. Created in November 2021, and as part of DI (Industrial Division of EDF Group), the UKMC team is now part of EDF EPR Engineering UK (EPR-E). Its headquarters are in Bristol (Aztec West). The main competencies of the team are Manufacturing, Materials, Welding and NDTs. UKMC current scope of work is basically all the manufacturing in the UK for new nuclear projects (UK and abroad) and the French operating fleets. But most of the work (~90%) is dedicated to HPC project, on all areas and programmes:
  • Nuclear Island (UK4101, HK4102.1)
  • Conventional Island and Balance of Plant (UK3011, UK3511, UK3252, UK5211, UK5221…)
  • Marine Works (OH2231)
  • Civil Works (HK2201)
  • Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC – MEH (OH3631, HK2798, HK3699)
The purpose of this role is primarily to assist the Manager/Group Leader of the UKMC team. The main tasks are: Technical assistance contracts:
  • to perform the operational management of TA services (monthly meetings with partners, monitoring of actions, monitoring of indicators, etc.)
  • to verify the partners times, log of activities, invoicing…
Internal control and monitoring of the team activities:
  • to achieve the managerial validation of some of the team's technical deliverables
  • to monitor the actions given to the UKMC pilots (assigned with the management), and to challenge the team performance (with the UKMC KPIs)
Internal support:
  • to provide support to the UKMC pilots for the assignment of inspection resources (arbitrations if necessary)
  • to help the UKMC manager in preparing the monthly team meetings (updating KPIs dashboard, preparing some topics)
  • to help solving all kinds of issues (IT, logistics…)
  • to carry out various administrative procedures
Internal managerial representation:
  • to ensure a field presence (with in-shop inspectors)
  • to participate in regular meetings with inspectors and engineers
Taking information externally:
  • to participate in part of the directorate meeting within DI
  • to participate in some technical and transverse meetings in DI and EPR-E
Propositions of business development, and identifying strategic opportunities The candidate will have to be able to travel on a regular basis in the UK (couple of times each month) and occasionally in France (Paris). To be considered, we require the following skills and experience:
  • Management skills: an already acquired and successful experience is team leading/management (preferable), otherwise to be able to demonstrate such skills
  • Knowledge in equipment procurement contracts for nuclear projects (HPC preferably)
  • Good technical competencies in mechanical engineering, materials, welding
  • Advanced knowledge in the manufacturing of equipment/parts, as well as in Quality and/or Surveillance
  • Experience in the management/coordination of contracts for technical assistance
Skills required
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and writing)
  • Dynamic personality, agile and innovating thinking, but also capable of following the process
  • Conscientiousness, well-organised
  • Ability to prioritise, to question and understand the imperatives and to meet commitments to quality and schedule
  • Ability to remain focused under pressure, thinking clearly and objectively
  • Ability to cope in a multi-interfaced and changing environment, and to manage the interactions within a multi-disciplinary team
Languages (level)
  • English: fluent preferred, at least B2
  • French: preferable, but not mandatory
Competitive Salary & Benefits   At EDF we’re dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives. We’re delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing.?  In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts and employee pricing.   Please let us know if you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements by highlighting this on your application.?  Why EDF?  When it comes to saving the?planet,?everyone’s talking the talk these days. As Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity, we’re not just talking about it, we’re doing something about it.??  At EDF every single one of us is 100% committed to reducing the UK’s carbon emissions to Net Zero. We’re generating the right mix of low carbon electricity to power the nation today and building the low carbon infrastructure Britain will need tomorrow.???  Our people form a 10,000+ strong community, rich in diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We empower our people with the skills they need to build a successful career and to bring our purpose to life in their work.? Join us and together we can help Britain achieve Net Zero.?