Gemma Nixon

Business Development Manager Water Treatment Chemicals. Oxford – Field based around the South. Competitive Salary + Vehicle + Package     Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join one of the leaders in process water solutions across the UK. Working as the Business Development Manager, you will be supporting in the development of their water treatment chemicals business, operating across the North, selling water treatment chemical solutions and services to a number of key industrial clients.                        Roles & Responsibilities Working as the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for planning daily sales activities, marketing initiatives and keeping the company’s CRM system up to date with prospect clients. Duties will include…

• Ensuring sufficient sales activity, territory coverage and future prospect development to achieve individual set financial target.
• Working closely with the marketing teams, developing growth targets and appropriate activities. Tracking, monitoring and measuring marketing and promotional activities.
• Understanding customer needs, presenting solutions and creation of proposals, with the delivery of added value to the customer central to the offering;
• Maintaining good knowledge of competitor strategy and activity to identify new areas of business growth; offering insight data to support negotiation and overcome objections.
• Providing excellent service to the customer ensuring they are kept up to date with all progress.
• Provide a strong after sales support service to the customer to ensure longevity of the relationship.
• Attend trade shows and/or industry conferences to network, be a guest speaker or promote the business.

Please note, this role will require travel around the North of the UK and the Scottish boarder.       Skills & Qualifications Candidates should have a background working within the water treatment industry, ideally with some knowledge of selling technical solutions, chemicals or water treatment services to industrial customers. Due to the technical nature of the role, candidates should hold a Science, Environmental or Engineering Degree or be qualified by experience. Sales experience within the market is not critical, although your personal attributes will need to demonstrate that you are someone who will drive the business forward selling water treatment chemical solutions in this market. Due to the nature of the role, a full driving licence is essential.     Salary & Package

• Basic salary up to £50,000
• Company Vehicle
• Commission Scheme – Uncapped up to 20%
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme.

    How to apply? To apply for this position or to find out more information, please send your CV to Gemma Nixon at [email protected]  or call directly on 02392 222 964.     INDREC

EC&I Technician

Waste Management

Avonmouth

Up to £43,500 + 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 and as such they are looking for an Electrical Control & Instrumentation Technician to join their new Polymers Recycling Facility in Avonmouth. Working as their Electrical Control & Instrumentation Technician you will be responsible for carrying out key pre-planned and breakdown maintenance on EC&I equipment across the recycling facility, including fault diagnostics, issue rectification and calibration of instruments.

 

 

What you will be doing

As Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Preventative maintenance (PPMs) and reactive maintenance of EC&I equipment
• Fault-finding, diagnostics and calibration of instruments relating to control systems.
• Maintenance and programming of the sites PLC systems.
• Assist in the development of plant modification and improvement work to improve plant reliability, efficiency and performance.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the site CMMS, ensuring all documents are recorded in a timely manner along with the relevant RAMS/H&S documents.
• Supervising and directing on site contractors when required.
• Provide technical support to the Operations Team.
• Ensuring strict HSE compliance always.
• Working as part of a shift pattern.

 

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

 

What you will need

To be considered for this position, candidates must have relevant Electrical/ C&I qualifications to NVQ level 3 or equivalent. You should have experience working in a heavy process environment (ideally Waste Management, Power Generation, Industrial Plant, Aggregates, Manufacturing, FMCG or Food etc.) and have a working knowledge of calibration, maintenance and fault finding practices on heavy process equipment.

 

Candidates are required to work on a 4 on 4 off days and nights shift pattern so please only apply if this is suitable.

Whats on Offer

• Basic Salary up to £43,500
• Competitive Package + 10% Bonus Scheme
• Opportunity to progress

How to Apply

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading specialists in the Waste and Energy recovery sector. For more information please contact Gemma Nixon on 02392 222 964 emailing your CV to [email protected].

Workshop Technician - Robot Installations

London, England, United KingdomFull time

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Here at Recycleye, we are turning the world’s waste into resource. According to the OECD, only 9% of waste has ever been recycled – we are changing that through our development of AI-based sensors combined with robotics to identify and sort a wide range of recyclables. We are transforming the economics behind the $2.5 trillion global waste recycling industry and we want you to join us!

Founded in 2019, we have experienced rapid growth to get to where we are now, with systems deployed across Europe and the US and are on a trajectory to continue scaling at pace.

To do this, we need more superstars to join our team! We work together to grow and succeed, driven by our values of empowerment, inclusivity, and perseverance. We want you to take part in our vision of delivering improved efficiency and purity to waste sorting, turning rubbish into a trove of reusable materials.

As a Workshop Technician for Robot Installation, you will play a crucial role in travelling to our deployed robots and maintaining the high quality we guarantee. Working closely both with the hardware team and the projects team, you will be based in our space in London as well as traveling to client sites. This is an exciting and important role for our team with a lot of variety around an innovative and interesting product, with the potential for future growth as we continue to expand our product offerings.

 

The Role

• Playing a vital part in supporting Recycleye by providing our first response to engineering issues, reactive and planned maintenance activities as well as proactive improvement works.
• Helping to evolve and improve our existing systems as we grow, with feedback to the projects and tech team

• Work safely at all times following risk assessments and work instructions and maintain a clean working environment
• The main point of contact during installations, on site each time

Requirements

• Full clean driving licence

• Open to regular travel within Europe
• Open to occasional weekend work (with time in lieu)
• Within a commutable distance from London to work at our Waterloo office
• Electrical or software knowledge is not necessary but would be an advantage
• Network configuration knowledge is not necessary but would be an advantage

• Good communication skills

Benefits

• Progression: We are growing rapidly and you are expected to grow with the company as we scale
• Equity in a fast growing and successful company
• Unlimited holiday
• Extensive upskilling opportunities
• Healthcare coverage
• Managers budget for team dinners / events!

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a renewable energy provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit a Site Supervisor for its Port Clarence site. The strategically important Site Supervisor role comes with a salary of £40k, pension, flexible working, holidays and opportunity for development across the site and company. If you’re a Site Supervisor with experience operating a busy waste management site, with multiple ongoing activities and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Manager you will:  

• Organisation of Site operatives.
• Prioritisation of own workload and that of site operatives
• Supervision of the receipt and treatment/disposal of incoming wastes
• Safe and compliant operation of various waste management facilities
• Organisation and scheduling of mobile plant, maintenance, repair and service
• POR and ordering of site equipment and supplies (diesel etc)
• Plant training on mobile site plant – (360, tracked shovel etc)
• Onsite liaison with external authorities such as the EA/Insurance
• Efficient utilisation of void space
• Management of contractors – induction/RAMS/PTW
• Organisation of outside works from costings to implementation
• Adherence to site budgetary requirements for both OPEX and CAPEX items
• Assisting in maintaining the commercial KPI’s of the site

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• COCT (Desirable)
• Mobile plant tickets
• Full Clean Driving License (the location is not suitable for public transport therefore own transport is required)

    Personal skills The Site Supervisor role would suit someone who is:  

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Establish effective relationships with fellow team members
• Work methodically and accurately
• Works well on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Multi-task, prioritise and manage time effectively
• Be flexible to meet deadlines
• Remain calm when under pressure
• A ‘can do’ attitude
• Basic IT Skill

    Salary and benefits of the Site Supervisor role  

• Basic salary of up to £40k
• 25 days holiday + BH
• Opportunity to work with a leader within the hazardous waste management sector.

 

Maintenance Supervisor - Nights Requisition ID 50132 Posting Start Date 06-Jan-2023 Posting End Date 06-Feb-2023 JOB DETAIL

Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.

Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow?  Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold new Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.

 

Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to waste

 

Energy Recovery Facilities are vital in supporting the UK’s ambition to reduce waste in an efficient and effective manner, helping to reduce the impact of waste on climate change. After reducing, reusing and recycling as much as possible, our Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs) provide the infrastructure to efficiently recover energy from residual waste, meaning landfill becomes the last resort. 

 

We have an opportunity in Bargeddie for a Maintenance Supervisor to join our team. working 40 hours per week, Monday to Thursday night shift. 

 

The salary for this role will be £37,846.00 per year, plus shift allowance and participation in a yearly bonus scheme, in addition to our great range of benefits.

 

 

 

Our People Are Our Greatest Resource

 

Viridor is one of the UK’s leading recycling, renewable energy and waste management companies. We put waste into action, transforming it into high quality recyclables, raw materials and energy. This is an exciting time to work with us. We are at the forefront of the UK’s green economy and we use smart people and technology to deliver our vision, bringing people together to give the world’s resources new life.   

 

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager and taking responsibility for your site Maintenance team colleagues, you will be accountable for the safe and effective delivery of day to day site maintenance.

 

As well as both undertaking and supervising maintenance work, you will also ensure that tools, parts and materials are fit for purpose and production downtime is minimised.   As a progressive and forward-thinking problem solver, you will also make sure all plant and equipment is continually modified and improved to maximise its availability and performance (in line with PUWER machinery safety regulations).

 

You will be a pivotal member of the team at Bargeddie attending operational review meetings where you will provide updates on live defects and ongoing improvement plans.  Your engineering expertise will see you undertake and supervise various engineering projects and provide advice and guidance to the Plant Manager and Production teams.

 

Our ideal Maintenance Supervisor will have:

 

• Previous experience working within a process, production or manufacturing background.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to motivate others.
• A background in Engineering.
• A good understanding of a proactive maintenance strategy and condition monitoring.
• An understanding of Safe Systems of Work.
• A high level of organisation with the ability to prioritise workloads.
• NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship in an appropriate Engineering skill (or HNC/HND in a relevant discipline).

 

 

 

 

To view the profile, which outlines the person specification and list of responsibilities in full, please click here.  

 

How to apply

Click apply at the bottom of the page and you will be asked to create a profile. Make sure you have an up-to-date CV ready!

We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.

 

Why work for Viridor?

There has never been a more exciting time to join Viridor. Following the acquisition of the business by the global private equity firm, KKR, the core business has been reshaped to focus on our leading UK Energy from Waste portfolio and the development of our growing Polymers Recycling business.

 

What we can offer you

We invest in our people to reward them for their hard work, and we have a host of company benefits available to you when you join, including:

• Your Share - our profit share scheme which offers all employees an opportunity to share in the company profits.
• Looking after your future, we offer an enhanced pension scheme, where we match your contribution (up to 7%).
• To protect your wellbeing, you will have access to a 24/7 employee helpline offering professional, emotional support and advice, as well as qualified Mental Health First Aiders in the workplace. You’ll also have access to discounted gym memberships and a Cycle to Work scheme.
• Up to one day of paid volunteering leave per year.
• Participation in our refer a friend scheme – earn £1000 for every successful referral.
• To look after your health, we offer free eye tests and safety eyewear where needed, alongside a range of plans with Simply Health.
• Helping you make the most of your leisure time, we have a wide range of discounts available to you, ranging from hotels and holidays to cinema tickets and days out, as well as from a variety of high street retailers.

As an equal opportunities' employer, Viridor is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply

Industrial Services Manager

Hazardous Waste / Industrial Services

Paisley

£35,000 – 40,000 + Package

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for an experienced on-site Industrial Services Manager to join one of the leading Waste Management specialists working within the Hazardous Waste sector across the UK. They are looking for an Industrial Services Manager to join their established team at their facility in Paisley, to support their hazardous waste treatment operations and industrial cleaning services to a number of clients across the north. This will be managing the daily running of its industrial service teams both on-site and off-site.

 

The Role

Working as the Industrial Services Manager, you will be responsible for delivering ongoing performance of the industrial service operations, including:

• Daily management of the industrial services team, ensuring all work is completed in line with customer requirements., contract agreements and business processes.
• Managing the safe, compliant and commercially sound day to day running of a busy industrial services team, driving operations in line with regulations, permits and operating licenses.
• Managing performance and growth in line with company targets, ensuring customer service excellence is always achieved.
• Monitoring resource plans against predicted workloads, projects and commercial requirements. Ensuring the team achieves against business plans and budgets.
• Continued development of the industrial services operations, building growth strategies in line with sales activity and projected work.
• Market knowledge on competitor developments in relation to technologies, projects, equipment and trends.
• Hands-on involvement where required to support the jetting team and services team both at Paisley and across 3rd party sites.
• Ensuring all assets (equipment, vehicles and plant) is maintained and operating effectively, working with maintenance teams or reporting issues where necessary.  
• Any other duties as required.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position, candidates must have previous operations management experience working within the Industrial Services or Hazardous Waste industry, with strong knowledge of the Industrial Services sector.

Candidates should have demonstrable success developing industrial service solutions and have an in-depth understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance, ideally holding an IOSH or NEBOSH certification.

Candidates will ideally be UHPWJ / HPWJ certified or have a good understanding of high-pressure water jetting services.

Due to the nature of the role, candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and have a flexible attitude to work.

 

What’s on offer

• Basic Salary up to £40,000
• Competitive package
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

 

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.

 

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

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