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Gemma Nixon

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a specialist in water treatment and technology services across the UK to recruit an experienced Service Engineer in the Romford area. This role will be supporting at customer sites in the maintenance and servicing of the on-site water treatment systems, carrying out key account management duties as well as hands-on testing on the water systems themselves. The customer focussed Service Engineer position comes with a salary of up to £30,000, company vehicle & fuel card, with overtime. If you’re a Service Engineer with previous working knowledge of the water industry and are looking to work for an organization that is an industry leader within the UK water industry, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Service Manager you will be responsible for providing on-site preventative maintenance, after sales support and commercial support to key customers in the water treatment industry. This will include:  
  • Carrying out chemical treatment analysis and system monitoring on existing customer contracts and equipment.
  • Providing Legionella checks and control, ensuring customer compliance with ACOP L8.
  • Developing good working relationships with customers, providing recommendations for on-site operations and equipment.
  • Carrying out on-site risk assessments and customer reports for customer reviews.
  • Continually building on customer relationships, assessing opportunities to potentially sell parts, consumables, plant upgrades and refurbishment work, working with the appropriate sales team.
  Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • A full UK driving licence is essential.
  • Previous knowledge and experience working in the chemical water treatment sector e.g cooling tower management, boiler optimisation.
    Personal skills The Water Treatment Engineer role would suit someone who is:
  • Passionate about working closely with customers and providing a first-class service every time.
  • Able to handle challenging conversations with customers, working to find a prompt resolution.
  • Strong communication skills both with internal and external teams.
    Salary and benefits of the Water Treatment Engineer role  
  • Basic Salary of up to £30,000 DOE
  • Company Vehicle + Fuel Card for business use
  • 25 Days holiday (plus your birthday off)
  • Comprehensive pension scheme
   

Service Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Service Engineer Oxfordshire £33,000 + Company Van + Overtime     About the role: Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a specialist in water tech and technology services. They are recruiting for a Service Technician who ideally has experience working within the Water industry or from a hands-on operations and maintenance role. The strategically important Service Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £33,000, company vehicle & fuel card, with overtime and commission available. If you’re an experienced Service Engineer with previous working knowledge of the water industry and are looking to work for an organization that is a versatile player in the water industry, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Field Service Manager you will:
  • The maintenance, service and repair of various specialist water treatment equipment including standard base exchange, filtration, deionisation, reverse osmosis, and laboratory water treatment products.
  • Installation, removal, and commissioning of the equipment on-site.
  • Understand the water treatment process, product, and technical issues with an ability to fault find using first line investigation techniques.
  • Contribute to financial sales targets by recommending and quoting the necessary added value spares, refurbishments, and consumable items to maintain the customer's equipment in optimum operating condition.
  • Performing out of hours and breakdown cover when required.
  • Assisting clients with technical faults.
  • Completing risk assessments, activity reports and other documentation as required.
  • Offering after sales technical support.
    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Minimum Level 3 Engineering qualification
  • Full UK Driving license
  • Industrial maintenance experience ideally within the water industry
    Personal skills: The Senior Authorised Person role would suit someone who has:
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to learn
    Salary and benefits of the role:
  • Up to £33,000
  • Company van & fuel card
  • Overtime
  • Laptop, mobile, PPE
  • 5% commission on all successful parts quotes
    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 288 217 to speak to Sam McSheaffrey who can tell you more.   INDNUC

Civil Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 8/27/24
  • PAY RATE: $360.0 /DAY
Description of the expected service Title: Civil engineering design activities N756 Detailed Design of the steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment for SZC Levels 3 & 4 Context: As part of the replication strategy and according to the engineering sequence, the aim of the activity is to finalize the detailed design on the steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment for SZC project. Main Activities: • Production of documents relating to input data, justifications and substantiation for steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment • Support coordination with internal and external stakeholders including client, designers, and contractors throughout the design phase. • Review and acceptance of documents produced by detailed designer for steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment. • Production of final documents (design & construction) to the clients and support the technical discussions. Key Relationships • EPR-E civil teams CLC and CLB • Members of the SZC civil program team • SZC Client organization • SZC Stakeholders Location EPR-E UK offices in Aztec West (Bristol) for a minimum of 3 days per week with the option for 2 days a week working from home. Skill level required Engineer Level 3 & Level 4 Technical Field Civil engineering structures and soil geotechnics study Delivery location UK Bristol Additional information Travel: ? Yes ? No Teleworking: ? Yes ? No* *at least 3 days a week in the office Required technical skills (consistent with the criteria for technical admissibility of tenders) Detailed Design of the steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment for SZC– Levels 3 & 4 Qualifications and experience: • Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in civil engineering • Civil engineering design office experience (variable depending on the level of the service required) • Experience in the nuclear sector would be advantageous. Knowledge and technical skills: Essential: • Knowledge and understanding of the Codes & Standards on CW • Knowledge of the Steel • Knowledge and understanding of relevant Health and Safety regulations. Desirable: • Knowledge of the UK Projects civil engineering design sequence and/or experience on HPC project would be advantageous. Preferred starting date Service  Skill level  Start date  Duration agreed (months)  Duration optional (months)    Detailed Design of the steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment for SZC – Coordination  Engineer 4 – CW Engineer  15/09/2024  15  6    Detailed Design of the steel lined pools, tanks, and inner containment for SZC  Engineers 3 – CW Engineer  15/09/2024  15  6   Estimated duration of the service As above Required software skills   Microsoft Word/Excel. Good knowledge of PDMS (or any 3D design software, consultation), TEKLA and/or Navisworks software (consultation).                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Electrical Process Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Electrical Process Engineer Polymers Recycling Skelmersdale Up to £55,000 + Package

 

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 Electrical Process Engineer to join their Polymers Recycling Facility on a permanent based in Skelmersdale. This role will be leading their optimisation programme across the facility, supporting in the improvement of plant performance, safety and capacity across the site while maintaining quality standards.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Electrical Process Engineer, you will be responsible for:
  • Identifying various electrical, mechanical and engineering solutions that will assist with the optimisation of plant performance, capacity, and safety.
  • Working closely with the Senior Management teams across the site ensure that all technical preparations are completed prior to any optimisation activities being undertaken. This will include providing structured optimisation plans.
  • Coordinating the site by liaising with other company departments to develop strong relationships with various clients.
  • Ability to perform plant assessments using data driven analysis.
  • Be a strategic thinker capable of taking the project from conception through design development to installation and commissioning.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Strong track record in process development with experience in material handling and processing in areas such as manufacturing, food processing or waste management.
  • Good understanding of root-cause coupled with effective engineering solutions.
  • Proven experience in the development of technical solutions from concept through to design, installation and commissioning.
  • Degree qualified in an Engineering, chemistry, or physics discipline.
  • Strong project management experience with the ability to lead teams and conduct financial reporting.
  • Full driving Licence

 

Salary & Package

  • Up to £55,000 + Package
  • Benefits Package
  • Opportunity to work on a key Polymers Recycling Facility

 

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.

Business Development Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Business Development 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.

     

    Maximum Salary (£) depending on experience.

    50875

     

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

     

     

    Business Development Manager (Industrial)

     

    Field based role; based at home with travel to clients as required across Southern England and Southern Wales (within this role you will need to have the ability to travel widely and at short notice as required to fulfil the job role)

     

    Permanent, Full-time, Monday - Friday 37 hours

     

    25 days annual leave (plus UK bank holidays), Pension scheme, Company vehicle

     

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    Are you a Business Development 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?

     

    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 business development and selling Technologies & Solutions for Veolia Water Technologies UK (VWT UK) into the Industrial market in order to meet with the company’s revenue targets working to the company’s strategic business development plan. You will be driving and delivering business growth in these defined areas, including but not limited to planning daily sales activities, marketing initiatives and updating the company’s CRM system whilst building and maintaining strong internal & external customer relationships. At VWT UK, we are committed to ensure you have the best experience possible and take your career to the next level!

     

    Your responsibilities will include but not limited to: 

    • Ensure sufficient sales activity, territory coverage and future prospect development to achieve financial targets.

    • Work closely with the marketing team, on marketing and promotional activities.

    • Take the lead in ensuring regular scheduled meetings with existing customers to review relationships and secure long-standing business.

    • Maintain good knowledge of competitor strategy and activity to identify new areas of business growth.

    • Attend trade shows and/or industry conferences to network and promote the business.

     

    General requirements for the role:

    • A proven track history in business development and/or field based sales within the Industrial market.

    • Possess the drive and enthusiasm necessary to deliver business growth targets, be results orientated.

    • Be creative, innovative and passionate in your approach to driving sales, a ‘hunter’ not a ‘farmer’.

    • Excellent influencing, communication and strong negotiation skills with an ability to demonstrate appropriate business acumen and commercial awareness.

    • A collaborative and consultative approach to prospecting opportunities working with internal colleagues to maximise opportunities and knowledge.

    • Demonstrate a strong capacity to adapt to markets' philosophies & business drivers.

     

    In addition, can you say ‘yes’ to the following questions?

    • Are you organised and able to prioritise your workload?

    • Do you have an eye for detail?

    • Are you driven and self-motivated?

    • Are you a team player?

     

    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 have access to our extensive benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave, our market leading pension and share scheme, a range of employee discounts, company vehicle, private medical insurance (after one year of service) 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.

     

    Diversity & Inclusion

    At VWT UK, we’re proud to be known as an equal opportunities employer. We acknowledge that supporting diversity and engagement is not only the right thing to do, but also the right thing for our business.  We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. This commitment is embedded into our values and beliefs that our business is at its best when we embrace the full spectrum of humanity, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love. So no matter their age, gender, gender expression, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexuality or veteran status, every applicant who meets the minimum requirements will be considered fully.


Software Developer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
SW Developer
  •  
  • C# .Net Software Developer

     

    Yokogawa RAP Limited has an exciting new opportunity for a highly competent C# .Net Software Developer to join a growing team at our offices in Swansea.  Reporting to the Development Manager, you’ll work on all stages of our product development lifecycle and support Yokogawa RAP specialised software.

     

    About Yokogawa RAP

    Yokogawa RAP Limited provides leading edge control of work products to companies all over the world.  Our technology keeps corporate workforces safe in hazardous environments by delivering intelligent Digital Permit to Work and Integrated Safe Systems of Work (ISSoW) products to streamline work processes and increase plant efficiency.  For more information about Yokogawa RAP Limited, please visit

    About Yokogawa RAP | Founded 1994 | Control of Work Software  

     

    What will I need to be considered for this C#, .Net Software Developer vacancy?

     

    You will already have proven programming experience in the following:

    • C# .NET Core / .NET Framework

    • Knockout.JS

    • TypeScript / Vanilla JavaScript

    • LINQ

    • TSQL

    • AJAX / REST / WebAPI

    • HTML5 / CSS3 / LESS

    • SQL Management Studio

    • Visual Studio

    • Mobile development in Dart/Flutter is advantageous

     

    What you will bring to us:

    • You will need to be competent using front end technologies, C#.NET and SQL and have experience of all stages of IT product design.

    • You are a highly motivated and flexible person who is able to work unsupervised to tight deadlines whilst being an effective team player, as part of a structured team. 

    • Respect, collaboration, and integrity are important values to you 

    • Ability to work with minimal supervision, whilst an effective team player as part of a structured team

    • Confident communicator with a professional manner, and the ability to absorb and impart factual information to others and work within standard operating procedures

    • A positive self-starter with drive to achieve results in a friendly manner, but at the same time maintain quality and standards

    What we promise to offer: 
    • Freedom to do your job and autonomy is important to us

    • Exciting challenges within a mature organization that demands a high degree of individual responsibility and promotes initiatives

    • A fun working atmosphere with various opportunities to work with awesome colleagues all over the world

    • Innovative and advanced high-technology products and services

    • Excellent career opportunities within an international environment

    • Competitive salary and incentive package depending on experience 

    • Standard working hours are 37 hours per week Monday to Friday. Flexible hours available between 7:30am and 6:30pm.  Core hours are 10:30am – 3:30pm

    • Superb benefits including company pension contribution up to 12.5% dependent upon criteria, private medical insurance and healthcare scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with increments based on length of service

     

    This is a permanent position, based at our offices in Swansea.  

     

    We provide a healthy work-life balance with a blend of working from home and the office. 

     

    At Yokogawa we believe that our employees are crucial to our success. To help you maximize your potential, we offer an environment that actively encourages personal development and continuous learning (through internal and external trainings such as the leadership academy and sales academy, internal mobility, etc.)

     

    Please be advised a technical test will be part of the interview. At the offer of employment stage we will carry out , Education and Employment checks on all candidates


Technical Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s team is exclusively partnering with one of the UK industry leaders in Hazardous Waste Management to recruit a Graduate System Support Analyst to join their established technical team in Wolverhampton. This position is focussed around the strategic systems management for their waste systems and enquiry process.   The Graduate System Support Analyst role comes with a salary of £25,000- £27,000 dependant on experience and the chance to join their development programme on-site. If you hold a degree (or equivalent) in a software, computer or science related subject and have an interest in working within a technical systems team, submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Technical Systems Manager you will:  
  • Provide key technical support in relation to internal waste management systems, auditing projects and enquiry order processes (EOP) to ensure efficient implementation and development of current and future systems.
  • Carry out day-to-day management of support enquiries from all areas of the business, liaising with teams across the entire business unit.
  • Provide assistance in the training of on-site teams in the use of these internal systems and required processes.
  • Audit data within the internal systems for quality management, working in line with business objectives and current procedures, presenting reports and feedback to senior teams on performance.
  • Provide administrative and technical support on all Waste Management System enquiries alongside the Technical Systems Manager.
  • Set up technical data within the system, ensuring all information meets current permit requirements and legislative compliance.
  • Proactive regular internal and external interfacing and communication, producing technical reports when required.
  • Maintaining continuous professional development and competence for the role
  • Any other reasonable duties as and when required.
This role would suit a recent graduate with an interest in technical systems and a passion for working within the waste management/ environmental sector.     Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • A degree or equivalent (HNC, HND) in a Science, IT, Mathematics or a related technical subject.
  • Full UK driving licence is essential.
  • Some prior experience using SQL of similar computer programming language would be preferable.
  • Ability to perform logical analysis and interpret technical data.
    Personal skills The Graduate System Support Analyst role would suit someone who is:
  • A strong communicator, able to work and coordinate with people at all levels of the business.
  • Comfortable working in a customer focussed role.
  • Flexible in their approach to work and comfortable travelling and staying away when needed for work.
    Salary and benefits of the Systems Support Engineer role
  • Basic salary of £25,000 - 27,000 DOE
  • Enrolment into their internal development/ progression programme.
  • Holiday allowance of 25 days + bank holidays
  • Competitive health benefits package.
   

Field Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Field Service Engineer

Midlands 

Up to £40,000 + Van & Package

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Field Service Engineer to join a pioneering technology provider of on-line water quality measuring analytical systems. Working as a Field Service Engineer, this will see you travelling across the UK to various customers sites within the Life Sciences, Power, Municipal Water and Industrial Manufacturing industries.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:
  • Attending various sites around the UK, carrying out commissioning, calibration, repair, and general maintenance works to various
  • Providing clear and concise technical support and guidance to customers and colleagues
  • Writing Risk Assessments and Method Statements
  • Following certain site procedures and working practices, including accepting, suspending, and clearing work permits.
  • Offering a first-class service to all customers, ensuring that all works completed are in line with industry guidelines and customer specifications
  • Carrying out relevant documentation and administrative tasks

Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • ONC and HNC in Electrical Engineering/Instrumentation of Control or relevant experience  
  • Experience of working within Portable Water, Life Sciences, Power or Industrial sites.
  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Service Technician within an instrumentation or calibration role
  • Strong problem solving and diagnostic skills
  • Must be confident carrying out calibrations and repairs with minimal supervision
  • A full, clean driving licence and ability to travel across the UK

 

Salary & Package

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

 

How to Apply


Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s team is partnering with an industry leader in specialist water treatment equipment in the UK to recruit a Service Engineer for its operations in Inverness and the surrounding areas. The Service Engineer position is vital for the continued operation and service provided to clients & customers, and comes with a competitive salary of up to £32,000 DOE, opportunity to grow your salary through commissioned sales, full equipment (inc PPE), van + fuel card, and 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off! If you’re an Engineer with experience working in the water sector and are looking to work for an organisation that delivers excellence for all customers, then submit your CV to apply today. This role will involve a 1 in 6 callout rota.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Service Manager you will be responsible for:  
  • The maintenance, service and repair of various specialist water treatment equipment including standard base exchange, filtration, deionisation, reverse osmosis and laboratory water treatment products.
  • Installation, removal and commissioning of the equipment on-site.
  • Understand the water treatment process, product and technical issues with an ability to fault find using first line investigation techniques.
  • Contribute to financial sales targets by recommending and quoting the necessary added value spares, refurbishments and consumable items to maintain the customer's equipment in optimum operating condition.
  • Performing out of hours and breakdown cover when required.
  • Assisting clients with technical faults.
  • Completing risk assessments, activity reports and other documentation as required.
  • Offering after sales technical support.
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Minimum Level 2 Engineering qualification
  • Full UK Driving license
  • Industrial maintenance experience
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to learn
    Salary and benefits of the Service Engineer role
  • Competitive salary up to £30,000 + Overtime
  • Company vehicle + Fuel card
  • Laptop, mobile and PPE
  • Overtime available
  • 5% commission on all successful parts quotes

Site Chemist
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Site Chemist Hazardous Waste

West Bromwich £25,000- £30,000

 

Introduction

We are currently seeking a qualified Site Chemist to work with one of the UK’s leading waste management service providers who focus on the disposal and collection of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Working as their  Site Chemist, you will be responsible for supporting the daily operations across the waste facility ensuring efficient and effective sampling, testing and analysis of the waste on-site to ensure safe and compliance processing at all times.

 

The Role

Working as their Site Chemist, you will be responsible for:

  • Supporting the team of on-site Chemists, assisting with the hands-on operation of the hazardous waste site ensuring materials coming onto and off-site are consistently safe and are compliant in-line with site permits and environmental regulations.
  • Compiling lists of wastes’ to be transferred off site to third party disposal points. Liaising with other staff to ensure correct routing of wastes.
  • Assisting with non- conformance procedures and sample processing within the site laboratory for incoming waste streams.
  • Ensuring the operation of a hazardous waste transfer station is able to receive and dispatch loads making sure environmental compliance is abided to.
  • Utilising appropriate systems to manage non-compliances.
  • Work to meet site and laboratory targets for processing.
  • Ensuring house-keeping requirements are maintained and continuous improvement programmes supported.
  • Undertake all administration tasks as needed such as chemist check sheets, process sheets, stock sheets etc.
  • Other tasks as needed.

 

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 lab 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 £25,000- £30,000
  • Opportunity to progress career in the Chemical and Waste Management industries.
  • Full training and support

 

How to Apply

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