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Gemma Nixon

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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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.

Production Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Production Engineer Water Treatment High Wycombe Competitive Salary + Benefits      Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Production 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 Production Engineer’s primary focus will be to take lead responsibility for the product integration from the development engineering phase to the manufacturing environment.                     Roles & Responsibilities Working as a Production Engineer, you will be responsible for:
  • Involved in the early development stage of new product development, working closely with the engineering team to help assess new product suitability for mass production. This will also include improvements to existing product portfolios.
  • Identify and produce any bespoke tooling, jigs, or fixtures required for testing and mass production for different teams across the manufacturing facility. e.g., Quality Control, Research & Development.
  • Able to visualise and plan processes and layout, stage material flow on the production floor and coordinate primarily mechanical and electrical build activities.
  • Produce and update work instructions in order to manufacture products in the most efficient way/lean manufacturing. This will include assembly instruction documents and videos. Training of technicians will also be part of this process.
  • Manage new parts and BOMs on new products.
  • Work closely with Quality Control to investigate and resolve any quality issues with products/parts. This Quality Assurance process ensures control and traceability to all modifications to ELGA-released products.
  • Represents the department and provides critical feedback to project leaders.
  • Coordinates actions across departments and may check on quality and work progress.
  • Tasks will be time-sensitive to overall project delivery dates.
    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Previous experience in an administrative role, preferably within a manufacturing/logistics industry.
  • Water experience
  • HNC in engineering or equivalent qualification.
  • Strong verbal and written communication.
  • Familiarity with Google Suite Apps such as Docs, Sheets, and Slides
  • A full, valid driving licence
    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • Competitive Salary of up to £30,000
  • Monday to Friday
  • Benefits package
  • 25 days Holiday + BH
    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 222 964 to speak to Gemma Nixon who can tell you more.       INDREC  

Electrical Fitter
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Electrical Fitter

Water Treatment Waterlooville - Field Based  Up to £35,000

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for an Electrician to join one of the leading providers of Water engineering services and solutions across the South. Working as their Electrician, you will join their small but established team based at their head office in Waterlooville, travelling out to client sites carrying out electrical installations, repair and testing work on various water contracts. This will see you working in a hands-on site-based role covering both clean and dirty water projects.

 

The Job

Working as the Electrician, you will be responsible for…
  • Preforming electrical installations, refurbishments, repairs, testing and pre-planned maintenance across clean and dirty water projects.
  • Work on client sites across the South, working away and staying where needed.
  • Assisting clients on-site with technical faults or refurbishment projects.
  • Inspect, survey, identify faults and carry out testing on electrical systems and equipment.
  • Working on client sites and within the company workshop as required.
  • Installing and Commissioning new systems and package plant covering both clean and dirty water processes.
  • Complete required paperwork for each project to demonstrate installation and testing work has been carried out successfully and accurately.
  • Following set designs and manufacturers installation guides, utilising design drawings and wiring diagrams to complete assigned projects.
  • Survey electrical systems and plans, ensuring compliance with BS7671 requirements and client specific standards.
  • Completing risk assessments, activity reports and other documentation as required.
  • Offering after sales technical support.

This is a field-based position requiring a flexible approach to work and the ability to stay away when needed.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position candidates will be expected to have a background in performing Electrical maintenance / installation/ testing, ideally with experience working in the water industry or on water treatment plants. Control and automation experience would be advantageous.  Candidates are expected to be Electrically qualified to NVQ level 3 or equivalent and will ideally hold 18th edition and 2391 Test and Inspection. A valid CSCS/ECS is preferable as well as confined space training but this is not essential.  Due to the nature of this role, candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and be flexible to travel across the South and stay away.

What’s on offer.
  • Basic salary up to £32,000
  • Company vehicle provided for site work (not sole user)
  • 28 Days holiday (including BH)
  • Competitive Package

 

How to apply

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


Plant Layout Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with an international leader in the nuclear energy industry to recruit a Plant Layout Engineer for its Bristol site. The essential Plant Layout Engineer role comes with a salary up to £65,000, hybrid working and private health care. If you’re a Layout Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that works across critical UK and international nuclear projects, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As the Plant Layout Engineer you will:  
  • Assessment of the layout engineering data for the building including process and instrumentation, equipment, cable and electrical information. Ensuring analysis and verification of the technical scope.
  • Implement layout engineering to improve and/or modify the design where needed to input various electrical and mechanical equipment.
  • Work with the wider team to assess the routing of piping, cable trays and HVAC ducts within the 3D Model.
  • Produce technical documents such as status reports, introduction notes, design procedures and change analyses
  • Coordinate with other relevant teams for the layout activities, sharing layout drawings and plans
  • Where possible look to anticipate and adapt to changing needs of the project, keeping all parties updated and on track with progress and modifications.
  • Any other duties as required
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    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Engineering Degree relevant to role
  • Experience in at least one of the following areas of engineering: Piping, Electrical, Mechanical, HVAC, Safety.
  • Nuclear experience is highly desirable in particular projects involving PWR.
  • Previous experience working with 3D design software (e.g. Navisworks, AutoCAD, PDMS and/or E3D)
    Personal skills The Plant Layout Engineer role would suit someone who is:  
  • Knowledge of layout requirements for heavy industrial projects
  • Confident in challenging ideas and designs for effective solutions to meet the requirements for all levels of stakeholders
  • Able to thrive in a technically challenging role in a dynamic environment
    Salary and benefits of the Plant Layout Engineer role  
  • A salary of £45,000 - £65,000 depending on experience and seniority.
  • Hybrid working with 3 days a week in the office
  • An opportunity to travel internationally to European offices
  • Private Health care
 

Operations Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Operations Engineer

Field-based in North London

Permanent, Full-time, 37 hours

25 days annual leave, Company vehicle + Fuel card, Comprehensive pension scheme

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Are you an Operations Engineer, or an aspiring Operations Engineer, 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 giving our customers the best in class quality service by providing on-site corrective/preventative maintenance and offering after-sales technical and commercial support. 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!

 

Some more brief responsibilities of an Operations Engineer are:

  • To develop and maintain good working relationships with customers.  

  • Provide service, chemical treatment analysis, monitoring and account management to existing customers/contracts.

  • Provide Legionella control and ensure customer compliance with ACOP L8.

  • Provide customer recommendations for best working practices.

  • Gather information in preparation for client review meetings.

  • Review site water services risk assessment.

  • Gather site information and compile site log-books for customers, maintain and audit.

  • Initiate water treatment program on new accounts and commission new dosing/control installations.

  • Completion of risk assessments, work reports, and all other documentation.

  • Look for opportunities and where appropriate to sell parts, consumables, plant upgrades and refurbishment work, working with the appropriate sales team.

  • Feedback to customers on future product development, features and functions and show how they will add value to their business.

  • Provide updates to line manager on any issues that may result in financial, reputational or operational impact on the Company, seek guidance and support as required to ensure the service provided to our customers is a priority.

 

General requirements for the role:

  • A HNC or degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering or Chemistry qualification or similar or qualified by experience.

  • GCSE or equivalent – English and Maths.

  • A full UK driving license is required.

  • Excellent time management skills.

  • Candidates must have knowledge and experience in chemical water treatment e.g. cooling tower management, and boiler optimisation.

  • Experience of having worked as an Operations/Service Engineer or in a Technical Support role or laboratory experience.

  • Passionate about providing a first-class service to our customers.

  • Able to handle challenging conversations with customers and find a resolution.

  • Strong communication skills both verbally and written, with the versatility to communicate at all levels in a clear and concise manner.

  • Demonstrable experience of having built strong working relationships both internally and externally.

  • A good level of IT competency.

  • Good organisational skills with an eye for detail.

  • Able to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks.


Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Yokogawa UK Ltd has an exciting new opportunity for a highly driven Service & Support Engineer with a strong track record within the Industrial Automation Sector. 

 

Reporting to a Customer Centric Team Leader, your role as a Service & Support Engineer will be to provide first class support whilst being the technical focal point from hand over by sales to project closing.

 

Based from our offices in Runcorn, your remit will include; project initiation system design; SIL classification, project planning; detailed design; safety lifecycle, configuration; provide technical specification to procurement and supervision of suppliers; internal testing; executing or leading the Factory Acceptance Test, transition to site, site installation, commissioning and Site Acceptance Test, resulting in a customer accepted and handed over system, with documents authorised by the customer; monitoring and controlling the quality of work; and formalising project closures.

 

What you will bring to us:

  • Experience in a similar role within the oil & gas / petrochemical / Industrial Automation environment

  • Minimum HNC qualification in an engineering or process related subject

  • Understanding of ISO 9001 and Health and Safety at Work Act

  • Hold a full UK driving licence

  • You are a highly motivated and flexible person who is willing to work at Yokogawa offices and customer sites across the UK and offshore

  • 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

 

Applicants with Offshore certificates are highly desired, however full training can be provided.

 

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

  • Competitive salary and incentive package depending on experience.  Overtime and TOIL where relevant

  • Standard working hours are Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5:00pm, Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. Flexibility will be required to meet customer and business needs

  • 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, car allowance

 

This is a permanent position, with our offices based at Runcorn, Cheshire.  We provide a healthy work-life balance with a blend of working from home and the office. There will be a requirement to travel to customer sites in Europe, UK, offshore and overseas as required for each project.


Civil/ Structural Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with one of the leading providers of multidiscipline services across key nuclear projects within the UK to recruit a Civil / Structural Engineer for one of their projects in the Bristol area. The strategically important Civil/ Structural Engineer position comes with a competitive salary of up to £45,000, a hybrid working model and other benefits. If you’re an experienced Civil/ Structural Engineer with design experience supporting within the UK nuclear sector, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties You will be involved in a wide range of activities undertaken by our site-based teams, which will include:  
  • Modifying reinforced concrete or steel structure designs compliant with the ETC-C or other relevant project methodology.
  • Checking and coordinating the detailing activities with CAD designers or other engineers in preparation of 3D BIM rebar model and/or 2D drawings of reinforced concrete or steel structures.
  • Managing engineering changes in line with company/project procedures and QA process.
  • Assessing the response to field changes requests, field information requests or site non-conformance coming from the civil works contractors.
  • Liaising with other stakeholders of site engineering team or construction team for clarification on the site request
  • Technical review and acceptance of contractor deliverables.
  • Site walkdowns and inspection.
  • Other duties as required.
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • 3-5 years experience working within a design role across civils/ structural engineering projects, ideally within the UK nuclear sector or construction industries.
  • Civils, steels or concrete experience is essential.
  • Able to gain clearance for work on-site.
    Salary and benefits of the Civil/ Structural Engineer role  
  • Basic Salary of up to £45,000 DOE
  • Hybrid working model
  • 26 Days holiday + BH
  • Comprehensive pension scheme – 8%
 

Deputy Production Supervisor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Deputy Production Supervisor

Plastic Recycling

Skelmersdale

Up to £ 38,500 + Package (Shift work- days and nights)

 

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 strong and experienced Deputy Production Supervisor to join their Plastic Recycling Facility based in Skelmersdale.

 

Role Responsibilities

As the Deputy Production Supervisor your responsibilities will be but not limited too;

 

  • Supervising direct reports, working alongside the Production Supervisor.
  • Ensuring daily operations of the site is carried out efficiently and in line with company policies
  • Support the team, working safely as part of a team of production operatives to ensure maximum productivity.
  • Operating fixed and mobile plant when needed.
  • Ensure the production and relevant departments within the business to deliver KPI’s ensuring production targets are achieved.
  • Produce weekly and month end information and key statistical data to the Production Manager.

 

This is a shift pattern that includes both day and night shifts– please only apply if this is suitable.

 

The Ideal Candidates

 

To be considered for this position, candidates are expected to have previous experience working in a production supervisory/ team leader role within a heavy process production environment.

 

You will ideally come from industries such as Waste Management, Manufacturing, FMCG and Recycling and have strong leadership qualities to drive and develop a diverse team of production technicians.

 

The ideal candidate will also have a thorough understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace with the relevant certifications and qualifications (IOSH), good working knowledge of 24/7 Continuous Production Operations and Polymers Recycling Operations.

 

This is a shift pattern that includes both day and night shifts– please only apply if this is suitable.

 

To Apply

 

To apply, please call Sam Belazka on 02392 288 207 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

 


Engineering Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Engineering Manager

Battersea – Covering Various Sites

Waste Management

Up to £52,000 + Package

 

Introduction

Our client is a leading nationwide integrated waste management business providing collection, treatment, recycling and technologically driven energy generation services across London. As such, they are currently looking for an Engineering Manager to work across 3 of their Transfer Stations throughout London. Working in this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all maintenance programmes across the sites, ensuring they are operating effectively and efficiently.

 

The Role:

Working as the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for covering 3 main transfer stations throughout London, managing their entire engineering strategy and all maintenance teams. This will include:

  • Overseeing all maintenance and engineering programmes across the sites, managing all planned maintenance, breakdowns and improvement projects for both mobile and static plant.
  • Liaising with Senior Management and Site Managers to support with risk assessments, method statements and site compliance, ensuring its running in line with current legislation and company policies.
  • Develop an effective planned maintenance strategy, minimising site down-time and utilising the engineer skill-sets within the team.
  • Driving a continuous improvement culture, looking into new technologies and opportunities for development.
  • Promoting, monitoring, and improving the safety culture, compliance and setting achievable targets for improvements.
  • Report to senior teams and stakeholders on the performance of the engineering team.
  • All other duties as required, both hands-on and administrative.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position, candidates should have experience working in an Engineering/ Maintenance Manager role previously, working with dynamic teams within an industrial process environment.

Candidates should be qualified in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and should have demonstrable success delivering a strong maintenance strategy.

Knowledge of current waste legislation is desirable and a strong health and safety understanding is a must. Candidates should hold their IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH certificate.

Due to the nature of the role, candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and be flexible to travelling throughout London to various sites.

 

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.

 


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]