Aaron Rayner

Astute’s Renewables team is partnered with one of the UK’s leading renewable energy providers, who own and run a portfolio of anaerobic digestion plants across England and Wales. They are looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer to support across their sites in Herts, Oxfordshire and Surrey.   The Maintenance Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £44,000 + bonus, and excellent benefits package.   If you have experience working as a Maintenance Engineer in a heavy processing environment and are looking to work for an organisation that is passionate about renewable energy, then upload your CV to today. Responsibilities and duties of the Maintenance Engineer role Reporting to the Area Manager you will:  

• Be Responsible for all operational equipment and machinery including, but not limited to front end processing, pumping technology, digester and ancillary equipment, heating circuit and pasteurisation processes
• Follow, maintain and improve FIIX for all PPM's, input and detail any repairs or services on machinery to enhance a maintenance regime against each piece of equipment.
• Review and or provide thorough method statements, risk assessments and permit to work for non-routine maintenance tasks
• Build and improve on a thorough planned preventative maintenance program
• Support across three sites within their portfolio
• Provide basic training, support and mentoring for site operatives
• Deliver planned improvements and refurbishments as part of the planned maintenance programme
• Ensure control measures and SSW (safe systems of work) are in place when undertaking any maintenance task
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and insure a safe and tidy work areas.
• Undertake any training requirements as identified by your line manager to support you in your role.
• Be part of an on-call rota
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A recognised engineering qualification or demonstratable experience
• IOSH is desired
• Compex and ATEX is desired
• A full UK Driving Licence is essential

  Personal skills   The Maintenance Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Experience working in anaerobic digestion or a similar heavy processing environment such as water treatment, food manufacturing ect
• Practical environmental and working safely knowledge
• Electrical competence
• Computer literate
• Mechanical hands-on Engineering Essential
• Working Knowledge of substrate pumps
• Confined Space Training
• Experience of using and fixing pumps, valves, screw conveyors, gearbox drive units, heating circuits, Macerators, Hammermills and Mixers

  Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Engineer role  

• Salary of £44,000
• Company Bonus
• Company Pension
• Life insurance
• Other benefits discussed at interview

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Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with an established and growing Anaerobic Digestion business, who are looking to recruit a Plant Operator for its Cambridgeshire site.   The Operator will play a vital role in ensuring the day to day running of the renewable energy plant, offering a salary up to £34,500 (doe), 4 on 4 off working pattern, company benefits and an opportunity to develop with a growing business.   If you’re a Plant Operator and are looking to work for an organisation that values their employees and would like to work within the renewable energy sector, then submit your CV to apply today.     Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Operator role   Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:    

• Work safely in line with site SOPs and RAMS at all times.
• Operate and monitor the Anaerobic Digestion plant via SCADA to ensure optimal performance.
• Carry out daily process monitoring and lab testing and record results accurately.
• Manage feedstock handling including straw line operation, hopper loading, and plant input.
• Operate site machinery including telehandler and 360 excavators.
• Conduct visual inspections and basic fault-finding on plant and equipment.
• Complete first-line maintenance tasks (e.g. pump changes, greasing, oil top-ups, macerator checks).
• Operate weighbridge and complete associated documentation.
• Support site compliance and environmental standards.
• Maintain high standards of site housekeeping and cleanliness.
• Provide out-of-hours alarm response and support on a rota basis.
• Produce daily logs, reports, and shift handovers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across site operations.

    Professional Qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:    

• Experience working as an Operator within a process environment, ideally
• A relevant Engineer degree is desired but not essential.
• Telehandler licence is an advantage.

  Personal skills     The Plant Operator role would suit someone who is:    

• Experience operating mobile plant such as a telehandler or loading shovel.
• Experience carrying out first line maintenance on processing plant such as pumps & conveyers would be an advantage.
• Hard working and happy to work in an environment that processes agricultural waste for renewable energy.

  Salary and benefits of the Plant Operator role    

• £30,000 -£34,500 per annum (depending on experience).
• 4 on 4 off working pattern.
• Private Healthcare + additional benefits.
• The opportunity to work on an established renewable energy business that is part of a growing portfolio.

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Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading innovator in renewable energy production, specialising in biogas plants, to recruit a Day Shift Operator on a 12-month fixed term contract for their site in Dufftown   The vital Shift Operator role comes with a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.   If you’re an experienced Operator and are looking to work for a leading business in the UK biogas sector, then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Biogas Shift Operator role Reporting to the Process Team Leader you will:  

• Operating Anaerobic Digestion plant and associated equipment via a combination of automated (SCADA) and manual inputs
• Carrying out regular plant walkarounds to assess condition and capability of plant equipment. This includes the taking of meter readings daily.
• Complete minor maintenance tasks and record any findings on CMMS
• Carry out basic lab testing
• Operate mobile plant such a telehandler or forklift truck
• Ensure good standards of housekeeping are maintained
• Monitor the plant remotely once trained and competent
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Minimum of NC level in related engineering discipline (mechanical/electrical/chemical, engineering practice) or equivalent qualifications backed up with a minimum of 2+ years’ experience in an operations process operator role
• A full UK Driving Licence (essential)

  Personal skills   The Day Shift Operator role would suit someone who is:  

• Experienced working in a heavy processing environment
• Has the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Hands on and happy to be part of a team
• Keen to work in renewable energy

  Salary and benefits of the Day Shift Operator role  

• A great starting salary
• Excellent benefits package
• The chance to join a leading business in the renewable energy sector

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Project Manager – Anaerobic Digestion Oxfordshire – Hybrid working £60,000 - £75,000 DOE + excellent benefits     Introduction Astute are working with a company who design, build and operate anaerobic digestion facilities in the UK and rest of the world. Due to company growth, they are currently seeking a Project Manager to join their team and support with up and coming projects.                     Roles & Responsibilities As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Developing project execution plan during bid phase, including: schedule, support estimate development, executing and contracting strategies
• Dealing with all stages from design through to commissioning
• Maximizing project efficiency and profitability
• Manage to Project Budget, forecast, managing variations and changes
• Ensuring all health, safety, quality and environmental procedures are integrated into the clients activities
• Provide a key technical focal point for all engineering and technical clarifications
• Maintaining all contract administration to ensure clarity on project costs, schedule and quality
• Other duties as required

      Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• A degree in Engineering, or equivalent qualification with proven experience of delivering similar projects
• Full understanding of the design, installation and project management of process plants (training can be given on the clients process)
• Proven experience of managing engineering projects
• Health, Safety and environmental leadership
• Able to give presentations to senior managers, clients and other external bodies
• Understanding of waste and renewable energy is an advantage

      Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Competitive salary of £60,000 to £75,000 depending on experience
• Bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Other benefits will be discussed

    To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 07441390252 to speak to Aaron Rayner who can tell you more.     INDREN

Astute’s Renewable Energy team is partnering with a UK leading business in anaerobic digestion that provides cost-effective, low carbon, food and organic waste management. We are looking to recruit a Technical Compliance Manager to support with our clients’ sites located across the UK.   The vital Technical Compliance Manager role comes with a salary of up to £55,000 (depending on experience), a discretionary bonus, company car, pension, life assurance and additional benefits.   If you’re an experienced Technical Compliance Manager and are looking to work for one of the largest Biogas operators in the UK, who are a cutting edge, bold and inspirational business, then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Technical Compliance Manager role Reporting to the Compliance Director you will:  

• To oversee emissions monitoring and to undertake olfactory and gas leak detection sampling/monitoring
• To provide support on technical monitoring requirements and submissions to the regulatory bodies
• To support the Compliance Team on annual reports and pollution inventory returns for the sites as required by the permits, approvals, and planning permissions
• To support on technical submissions, e.g., dispersion modelling, for permit variations and renewals to the EA, planning authorities and other relevant bodies as required
• Undertake optical gas camera surveys across all of Biogen’s sites as required by the EA/NRW/SEPA
• Oversee bioaerosol monitoring as required by permits and undertake dust surveys and generate reports as required
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Academic background in Environmental Science, Geography or similar.
• A full UK Driving Licence (essential)

  Personal skills   The Technical Compliance Manager role would suit someone who is:  

• Experience working in anaerobic digestion or a similar waste sector
• Extensive experience in Environmental monitoring
• Experience of liaising with the EA/NRW/SEPA on technical matters
• Happy to travel UK wide with occasional overnight stays
• Good organisational, planning and time management skills.
• Computer literate in all Microsoft packages

  Salary and benefits of the Technical Compliance Manager role  

• Salary of up to £55,000
• Company car
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare
• Life assurance
• The chance to join a leader in the renewable energy sector

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading innovator in renewable energy production, specialising in biogas plants, to recruit a Maintenance Technician for their site in Buckie, Scotland. The Maintenance Technician will apply mechanical expertise to safely carry out planned, reactive and emergency work across the site, minimising any down time.   The Maintenance Technician role comes with a competitive salary, excellent benefits and training.   If you’re an experienced Maintenance Technician and are looking to work for an organisation that are forward-thinking and at the forefront of green energy and play a key role in driving environmental progress, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Maintenance Technician role Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leader you will:  

• Ensure that assigned work scopes are carried out safely, to the highest quality and carried out on time
• Ensure Inspection and Testing regime is completed as per Maintenance Plan
• Be involved in root cause analysis investigations for reactive and emergency maintenance to help prevent recurrence of the issue
• Assist and be actively involved, where required, with the integration of site capital projects
• Endeavor to assist maintenance and site teams where required with overtime, out of hours support during emergency breakdowns or during maintenance shut down periods
• Ensure a quick response to reactive and emergency breakdowns to minimis downtime
• Ensure PAS110 compliance where applicable, including control of input materials and AD process requirements
• Be part of an on-call rota if required
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A recognised Mechanical Engineering qualification
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent
• Current Mechanical COMPEX (EX01-EX04 or EX11) certificate (preferred)
• A full UK Driving Licence (essential)

  Personal skills   The Maintenance Technician role would suit someone who is:  

• At least 2 years’ experience within anaerobic digestion or a similar processing environment
• Experience working under a Quality Management System (QMS)
• Experience within a similar industry working under the remit of COMPEX/ATEX regulations

  Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Technician role  

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Chance to join a leading business in the renewable energy sector

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Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with an established business who own and operate a portfolio of anaerobic digestion plants across the UK. They are looking for an experienced Electrical Automation and Programming Technician to ensure the functionality, reliability and continuous improvement of industrial automation systems. The strategically important Electrical Automation and Programming Technician roles comes with a competitive salary, private medical and dental, car allowance and additional benefits package. If you’re an experienced Electrical Automation and Programming Technician and are looking to work for a leading business in the renewable energy sector, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Automation and Programming Technician role Reporting to the Group Leader you will:  

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve remote SCADA/PLC issues across various automation platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, WinCC, TIA Portal, etc.)
• Provide real-time technical support to commissioning and field service teams during startup and maintenance
• Configure and maintain industrial networks, remote access tools, and system alarms
• Support retrofit projects and ensure compatibility of updated automation components
• Develop, optimize, and test PLC, SCADA, HMI, and telemetry programs (e.g., Siemens S7, WinCC, C/C++, Python, Linux)
• Assist in commissioning of new systems remotely or in collaboration with field technicians
• Collaborate cross-functionally with field service, engineering, and sales for technical proposals and system design
• Create and maintain user manuals, programming standards, and operating procedures
• Document interventions, updates, and remote diagnostics using ERP/service management systems (e.g., IFS, SAP)
• Conduct risk assessments related to automation systems and proposed preventive actions
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related fields
• Full UK Driving Licence

  Personal skills   The Electrical Automation and Programming Technician role would suit someone who has:  

• Minimum 5+ years in automation programming, SCADA/PLC development, and remote technical support.
• Proficiency in Siemens (Simatic S7, TIA Portal), Rockwell, WinCC, C, C++, Python, Linux, HMI, and Visu.
• Experience with remote troubleshooting, networking, and cybersecurity for industrial automation systems.
• Familiarity with industrial maintenance processes, ERP systems (IFS, MS Dynamics NAV), and technical documentation standards.
• Fluent in the local language and English, another language is a plus

  Salary and benefits of the Electrical Automation and Programming Technician role  

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Car allowance
• Private medical and dental
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional benefits discussed at interview

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Astute’s Renewable Energy team is partnering with a leading business who own and operate a portfolio of anaerobic digestion plants. We are looking to recruit a Feedstock Development Manager, ideally located in the Yorkshire area, to source sustainable materials for new and existing plants.   The vital Feedstock Development Manager role comes with a very competitive salary (depending on experience), a performance related bonus and additional benefits package.   If you’re an experienced Feedstock Manager and are looking to work for an established and expanding business in the renewable energy sector, then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Feedstock Development Manager role Reporting to the Senior Feedstock Manager you will:  

• Procure crop and waste feedstocks for our biomethane plants in the Northeast of the UK
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders
• Negotiate contracts and manage supply agreements
• Analyse market trends and identify new feedstock opportunities
• Collaborate with the feedstock team to optimize procurement strategies
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and sustainability requirements
• Monitor and report on feedstock inventory and supply chain performance
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• A full UK Driving Licence (essential)

  Personal skills   The Feedstock Development Manager role would suit someone who is:  

• 3+ years of experience in feedstock procurement or similar role in the renewable energy sector
• Strong knowledge of agricultural and waste management industries
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in data analysis and reporting
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with sustainability practices and renewable energy regulations

  Salary and benefits of the Feedstock Development Manager role  

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Performance based bonus
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package
• The chance to join a leader in the renewable energy sector

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Astute’s Renewable Energy team is partnering with a UK leading business in anaerobic digestion that provides cost-effective, low carbon, food and organic waste management. We are looking to recruit an Energy for their head office in Bedfordshire. The strategically important Energy Manager role comes with a salary of up to £40,000, life assurance, employer pension and additional benefits package. If you’re an experienced Energy Manager and are looking to work for a leading business within the renewable energy sector, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Energy Manager role Reporting to the Head of Sustainability & Energy you will:  

• Manage day to day energy sales in line with the company’s hedging strategy
• Be the first point of contact for all Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), Gas Purchase Agreement (GPA) and Guarantee of Origin (GoO) enquiries
• Manage all PPA’s and GPA’s in conjunction with the Head of Sustainability & Energy & CFO
• Build and maintain strong relationships with all key external stakeholders
• Secure and manage a variety of business contracts, assisting the HoS&E with maintaining the CLM system.
• Deliver data insights and management information on energy markets, certificate markets and additional revenue optimisation
• Liaising with finance teams to ensure accurate and timely revenue flows
• Communicate effectively with stakeholder and enforce strong process governance.
• Other Duties as required

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A recognised qualification in Energy Management, Engineering, Finance or Environmental Science
• Full UK Driving License

  Personal skills   The Energy Manager role would suit someone who has:  

• Understanding of contractual terms and adhering to contractual obligations.
• Experience supporting contract negotiation or supplier performance management.
• Commercial awareness to identify revenue risks and opportunities
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (data analysis, forecasting, validation, model building).
• High numerical accuracy with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to interpret a variety of different types of datasets and provide insights and recommendations
• Highly organised with strong documentation standards.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines across contracts, forecasting, certificates, and finance tasks.
• Comfortable owning compliance, KPIs, and audit-ready records

  Salary and benefits of the Energy Manager role  

• Salary of up to £40,000 depending on experience
• Life assurance
• Employer pension
• Additional benefits discussed at interview

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