Aaron Rayner

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 Team is partnering with a thriving business in the anaerobic digestion who are looking for Maintenance Manager to join the team. The company have a HQ near Peterborough and have sites in the Midlands and in Cambridgeshire, with many more to come. The Maintenance Manager role comes with a salary up to £55,000 with a good benefits list and car allowance too.   If you’re a Maintenance Manager and are looking to work for a growing organisation in the renewable energy market, then please apply. This is really quite a unique opportunity to be a part of a growing portfolio and have a real influence on the maintenance function and owning it too.     Responsibilities and duties of the Maintenance Manager role   Reporting to the Operational Lead you will:    

• To drive reliability and performance of anaerobic digestion assets
• Be accountable for and own the CMMS
• Plan, coordinate and deliver the improvement projects
• Work with the team to develop business cases for new projects, including the project scopes, budgets and schedules
• Lead the management of change process for all plant modification and improvement projects
• Conduct Risk Assessments, update P&IDs, SOPs and permits
• Report back to key stakeholders with all project progress
• Lead the small internal team in maintenance and work with the senior leaders to grow the team in line with the business need
• Manage contractors when they’re engaged to deliver any work
• Lead, coach and develop the personnel in team
• Champion health and safety at all times and lead from the front
• Conduct toolbox talks and support environmental compliance

    Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:    

• A degree or HND/C in a relevant engineering discipline
• Proven experience delivering OPEX and CAPEX projects
• Experience with CMMS
• Demonstrable leadership experience
• Anaerobic digestion experience is hugely preferred but not essential. We will consider candidates from similar industry

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

• Detail orientated
• Someone who is solutions-focussed and enjoys a challenge
• Someone who is very happy to get their hands dirty as well as do the paperwork side too

    Salary and benefits of the role  

• Salary c£50,000 - £55,000
• Car allowance
• Pension and holiday allowance
• Private healthcare
• Bonus scheme

 

Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a forward-thinking leader in sustainable appliance recycling, recognised for their commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation, to recruit a Maintenance Technician for its Shropshire site, working with the maintenance of forklift trucks and mobile plant equipment. The Maintenance Technician role comes with comes with a salary up to £43,853, 4 on 4 off working pattern across days and nights and a comprehensive benefits package. If you’re a Maintenance Technician with a mechanical bias and are looking to work for an organisation that champions sustainability, integrity, and its people then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Maintenance Technician role Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will:  

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mobile plant and site infrastructure, including mechanical, fabrication and welding work.
• Diagnose equipment faults and provide practical engineering solutions to minimise downtime and improve reliability.
• Ensure all maintenance, hot works and welding activities are completed safely, with equipment kept in good working order and dynamic risk assessments completed as required.
• Support continuous improvement through plant modifications, engineering projects, and involvement in problem-solving initiatives.
• Accurately complete maintenance records, CMMS updates and shift documentation, maintaining high housekeeping standards through a clean-as-you-go approach.

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Qualified engineer with strong experience in mobile plant maintenance, welding, fabrication and mechanical work.
• Proven ability to diagnose issues and deliver practical, end-to-end engineering solutions.
• Strong understanding of safe systems of work, including plant isolation and safety procedures.
• Previous experience with maintenance mobile plant equipment.

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

• Well organised, self-motivated and able to prioritise workloads effectively.
• Confident communicator, comfortable working independently or as part of a team.
• Computer literate, with experience using Microsoft Office and CMMS systems.

  Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Technician role  

• Salary up to £43,853.
• 4 on 4 off working pattern, including days and nights.
• Company benefits package to be discussed.

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Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a forward-thinking leader in sustainable appliance recycling, recognised for their commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation, to recruit an Electrical Maintenance Technician for its Shropshire site. The Electrical Maintenance Technician role comes with a salary up to £43,853, 4 on 4 off working pattern across days and nights and a comprehensive benefits package. If you’re an Electrical Technician and are looking to work for an organisation that   champions sustainability, integrity, and its people then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Maintenance Technician role Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will:  

• Carry out Planned Maintenance inspections and condition reports inline with the site maintenance plan.
• Plan and deliver corrective and reactive maintenance to minimise production downtime
• Support engineering projects, including new installations and refurbishment work.
• Monitor equipment performance and promptly update site management on any issues.
• Record daily activity and progress accurately within the CMMS.
• Contribute engineering expertise to problem-solving and continuous improvement workshops.

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Electrically qualified at NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experienced in a similar process, production or manufacturing environment.
• Experienced with CMMS systems.

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

• Organised and able to plan and prioritise workloads.
• Excellent communicator.
• Knowledgeable of Environmental and H&S regulations.

  Salary and benefits of the Electrical Maintenance Technician role  

• Salary up to £43,853.
• 4 on 4 off working pattern, including days and nights.
• Company benefits package to be discussed.

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Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering exclusively with a key business and influential player in the UK Anaerobic Digestion market. The company are seeking an experienced Assistant Plant Manager to join them. You will be joining a plant at the latter stages of a significant upgrade and expansion. The Assistant Plant Manager role comes with an excellent package which can be discussed upon application. If you’re wanting to work for a key player in the UK biogas sector and be a part of this best in class, then please submit your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties of the Assistant Plant Manager role Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:  

• Assist the Plant Manager in all aspects of site operation. Act as deputy during their absence and help manage daily processing of feedstock into biogas
• Supervise and mentor operational staff. Promote a high-performance culture through effective leadership, coaching, and accountability.
• Champion EHS policies across the site. Conduct regular walk-arounds, lead safety initiatives, and ensure strict adherence to all HSE and regulatory requirements
• Use SCADA systems to monitor plant operations. Analyse data trends and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and output.
• Communicate with external bodies including the Environment Agency and Ofgem. Ensure ongoing compliance with all licensing and statutory obligations.
• Coordinate routine maintenance and emergency repairs. Liaise with contractors and ensure minimal downtime of operations
• Maintain accurate records of operational data, incidents, and maintenance. Prepare and present reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Higher-level qualification in engineering, environmental science, or a related discipline (preferred).
• NEBOSH or equivalent health & safety qualification (preferred)
• WAMITAB Certificate of Technical Competence (COTC) in AD or related field (desired)
• Full UK Driving Licence (Essential)

Personal skills   The Assistant Plant Manager role would suit someone who has:  

• A minimum 2 years’ experience working at a supervisory/managerial level
• Experience working in biogas or a similar processing environment
• Strong leadership, motivation, and team development skills
• Experience carrying out first line maintenance

Salary and benefits of the Assistant Plant Manager role  

• Competitive salary (DOE) depending on experience
• Excellent benefits package
• The chance to join an expanding business within the renewable energy sector

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Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a leading engineering solutions provider within the biogas and wider renewable energy sector, known for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and professional development, to recruit a Sales Manager covering East Midlands and Yorkshire. The strategically significant Sales Manager role offers a salary between £50,000-£60,000 including, commission, company car, private healthcare and pension. If you’re a Sales Manager looking to join an organisation that places integrity, technical excellence, and people at the heart of its work, submit your CV today. Responsibilities and duties of the Sales Manager role Reporting to the Biogas Sector Sales Lead, you will:

• Develop and manage long-term relationships with new and existing customers across Scotland and the North of England.
• Lead sales activity for the full product portfolio within the biogas market, including equipment for feed systems, pumping, maceration, and separation.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers, ensuring solutions are well-matched to operational and commercial needs.
• Collaborate closely with the wider biogas sales team to coordinate strategy, share market intelligence and support joint initiatives.
• Maintain oversight of regional sales activity, covering new plant development, retrofit projects and aftermarket opportunities.
• Identify, pursue, and convert new business opportunities with plant operators, developers, consultants and EPC partners.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with:

• Proven technical sales experience in renewables, biogas or the wider energy sector
• Strong understanding of pumps, feedstock systems and AD process equipment
• Solid knowledge of biogas policy, regulation, incentives and market trends
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation ability
• Credibility when engaging with operators, developers, consultants and industry bodies
• A well-established biogas network (ideal but not essential)
• A degree in Engineering, Business or similar (preferred, not required)

Personal skills The Sales Manager role would suit someone who is:

• Confident engaging with technical and commercial stakeholders.
• Able to explain complex technical solutions clearly and with authority.
• Results-driven, self-motivated and proactive in identifying opportunities.
• Skilled in developing trust, building rapport and creating long-term partnerships.
• Collaborative and able to work effectively as part of a wider sales and engineering team.

Salary and benefits of the Sales Manager – Biogas role

• £50,000- £60,000
• Commission structure
• Company vehicle
• Private medical scheme
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Flexible working arrangements

Astute’s Renewables team is proud to partner with a well-established business within the Anaerobic Digestion sector. They are looking for a motivated, hardworking individual to join them at their site in the Scunthorpe area. The Biogas Plant Operator will be working a 4 on 4 off day shift pattern and be part of an on-call rota once trained. The Biogas Plant Operator role comes with a competitive salary, depending on experience and excellent company benefits. If you’re an experienced Plant Operator with a strong mechanical maintenance background and are looking to work for an organisation that values their employees, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Biogas Plant Operator role Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:  

• Carrying out day to day operations of the renewable energy process plant
• Using SCADA control systems to monitor the process (training provided)
• Carrying out general maintenance task such as changing and isolating a pump, greasing, oil and filter changes
• Supporting the biologist with carrying out analysis checks (training provided)
• Feeding fuel into the process using mobile plant such as telehandlers
• Responding to machine and systems failures
• Ensuring adherence with health & safety at all times
• Being part of an on-call rota (once trained)
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A relevant Engineering qualification/certificate would be an advantage but not essential.
• Telehandler or other plant tickets such as loading shovel, tractor ect, but not essential
• A full UK Driving Licence (essential)

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

• Experience working in a similar outdoor environment
• First line maintenance experience
• Has a genuine interest in working in the renewable energy sector
• Has a good work ethic and has a desire to work as part of a supportive team

  Salary and benefits of the Biogas Plant Operator role  

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• Bonus
• Excellent benefits package
• Use of work vehicle when on call out rota
• Company mobile phone
• Training provided

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Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a leading bioenergy power its fleet of gas powered vehicles through a state of the art biogas production facility to recruit a Plant Manager for its Lisburn, Northern Ireland site. This strategically important Plant Manager role comes with a salary of £60,000-£75,000, pension scheme, additional annual leave, life assurance, certified training, and long-term career progression. If you’re a Plant Manager with experience in production, processing, or green energy environments and are looking to join an organisation that prioritises safety, compliance, operational excellence, and sustainability, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Manager role Reporting to the Group Directorship, you will:

• Lead and manage day-to-day operations of an anaerobic digestion and biomethane/CNG production facility
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety, environmental permits, and regulatory requirements
• Manage and develop site teams, contractors, and technical personnel to meet operational and performance targets
• Oversee plant maintenance, reliability, and asset performance, ensuring minimal downtime
• Manage production schedules to meet demand and integrate with wider transport and logistics operations
• Ensure emissions monitoring, waste management, and digestate quality testing meet PAS110 and regulatory standards
• Lead audits, inspections, and corrective actions to maintain continuous compliance
• Support future projects, plant upgrades, and strategic business growth initiatives
• Maintain accurate operational records, KPI reporting, trend analysis, and P&L accountability
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to maximise efficiency, productivity, and gas output

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Experience in plant or operations management within production, processing, or green energy environments
• Strong knowledge of health & safety
• Proven ability to manage KPIs, budgets, P&L, CAPEX, and operational reporting
• Experience with CMMS, data analysis, and performance monitoring tools

Personal skills The Plant Operations Manager role would suit someone who is:

• A confident and hands-on leader with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• Highly organised with strong time management and decision-making skills
• Data-driven, analytical, and comfortable presenting information to senior stakeholders
• Proactive, forward-thinking, and focused on long-term operational improvement
• Flexible in approach to working hours and operational demands
• A strong communicator who can build effective relationships across the business

Salary and benefits of the Plant Operations Manager role

• £60,000- £75,000
• Matched pension contribution
• Enhanced annual leave with service
• Life assurance and death-in-service cover
• Certified training and professional development
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Additional company benefits

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