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 Renewables team is partnering with a leading innovator in renewable energy production, specialising in biogas plants, to recruit a Stores Controller for their site in Buckie, Scotland and support across additional sites within their portfolio when needed. The Stores Controller role comes with a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a chance to join a leading business within the renewable energy sector. If you have experience working in a warehouse/stores/inventory role, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Stores Controller role Reporting to the Management team, you will:  

• Control all outgoing items and ensuring these are recorded against CMMS movements / PPMs (Planned Preventive Maintenance).
• Recording deliveries through the ready-to-receipt system and ensuring integration with relevant systems.
• Conducting daily stock checks of selected areas using CMMS inventory reports.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and periodic full stock audits to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Maintain and organise critical spare parts inventory ensuring key equipment spares are available to support operational uptime.
• Raising stock replenishment requests when minimum levels are reached.
• Track outstanding orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of critical parts.
• Implement Kanban replenishment systems for commonly used consumables and fast-moving parts to ensure continuous availability while minimising excess stock.
• Controlling LOLER equipment, ensuring sign-out / sign-in procedures are adhered to.
• Responsible for COSHH materials within the stores area, ensuring safe storage and compliance with standards.
• Maintain stores organisation using 5S principles, ensuring clear labelling, location control and efficient retrieval of materials.
• Coordinate movement of parts between Northern sites to optimise availability and reduce duplicate stock holdings.
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Full UK Driving Licence
• COSHH awareness is desired
• IOSH is desired
• Counterbalance or reach truck is desired

  Personal skills   The Stores Controller role would suit someone who is:  

• Strong computer and Microsoft skills
• Experience in stores/warehouse/inventory role
• Understanding of inventory control concepts (Reorder points, safe stock levels)
• Strong Housekeeping standards
• Strong Health and Safety awareness
• Able to identify engineering spare parts and understand their purpose
• Experience of CMMS system

  Salary and benefits of the Store Controller 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 a renewable energy technology provider committed to sustainability, innovation, and professional development to recruit a Mechanical Field Service Technician for its UK-wide field-based operations.

The strategically important Mechanical Field Service Technician role comes with a starting salary between £45,000-£50,000, company pension, overtime opportunities, company vehicle, and flexible working arrangements.

If you’re a Field Service Technician and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity, safety, and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Field Service Technician role

Reporting to the Field Service Manager you will:

• Carry out installation, commissioning, maintenance, and servicing of biogas upgrading plants, gas transport systems, and anaerobic digestion facilities.
• Perform planned preventative and reactive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot faults using specialist diagnostic equipment and technical schematics.
• Support commissioning activities, system upgrades, and refurbishment projects across customer sites.
• Provide on-site and remote technical support to operators and clients during breakdowns and maintenance activities.
• Participate in on-call rotations and respond to emergency breakdown situations when required.
• Maintain accurate maintenance documentation, service reports, and spare parts records using internal service management systems.
• Ensure compliance with all QHSE procedures, risk assessments, and site safety regulations.
• Coordinate tools, consumables, service vehicles, and spare parts to ensure operational readiness.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A higher qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of experience within industrial maintenance, servicing, or field service environments.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience using diagnostic and maintenance tools within industrial environments.
• Previous experience within biogas, anaerobic digestion, renewable energy, or process industries would be advantageous.
• Strong IT skills and experience using CMMS or field service management software.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel frequently to customer sites.

Personal skills

The Field Service Technician role would suit someone who is:

• A strong problem solver with excellent fault-finding and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently in field-based environments.
• Organised and proactive with a structured approach to maintenance activities.
• A strong communicator who can build effective relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Safety-conscious with a strong commitment to QHSE standards and procedures.
• Flexible and willing to travel regularly as part of the role.

Salary and benefits of the Field Service Technician role

• £45,000-£50,000 depending on experience
• Company pension scheme
• Company vehicle and tools provided
• Overtime and on-call allowance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Expenses covered for business travel
• Holiday allowance plus bank holidays

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Astute’s Renewables team is partnered with an established and expanding business, who own and run a portfolio of anaerobic digestion plant. They are looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer for their site in Exeter.   The Maintenance Engineer role comes with a competitive salary + 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 Responsibilities and duties of the Maintenance Engineer role Reporting to the Regional Plant 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 as and when needed
• 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
• Telehandler licence or experience
• 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  

• Competitive salary depending on experience  
• Company Bonus
• Company Pension
• Other benefits discussed at interview

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Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a well-established business who own and operator their own anaerobic digestion plants, which provide both gas and electricity to the grid. Together we are recruiting a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor for their site in Worcestershire. The strategically important Maintenance Supervisor role comes with a competitive salary, bonus, healthcare and additional benefits package If you’re an experienced Maintenance Engineer with supervisory experience and are looking to work for an established business within the renewable energy sector, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Maintenance Supervisor role Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:  

• Coordinate breakdown responses, ensuring the quickest possible resolution.
• Manage contractors, ensuring adherence to safe systems of work and risk assessments.
• Perform planned maintenance tasks, record corrective actions on the Shire system, and manage spare parts ordering and follow-up.
• Maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety policies.
• Oversee equipment repairs, refurbishments, and new installations/fabrication work.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation.
• Support ongoing project work and assist the operations team as needed.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed by all staff and contractors.
• Act as a mentor and role model for new team members.
• Act as a management representative in the absence of the Operations Manager.
• Other duties as required

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
• Experience operating HMI/SCADA systems.
• Full UK driving Licence

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

• Supervisory or management experience in a Maintenance/Engineering role on an anaerobic digestion plant or similar heavy processing environment
• Knowledge of environmental permits, H&S issues and safe working environments
• Experience of managing budgets
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills.
• An effective communicator, both verbally and in writing.

  Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Supervisor role   Competitive salary depending on experience  

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Bonus scheme based on performance
• Company vehicle
• Healthcare
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

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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 Power Team is partnering with a leading organisation in the renewable energy sector to recruit a Biogas Maintenance Engineer for one of its UK anaerobic digestion facilities. The Biogas Maintenance Engineer role comes with a competitive salary, company benefits, training and development opportunities, and the chance to work within a growing renewable energy business. If you're a Maintenance Engineer with experience in industrial or process plant environments and are looking to work for an organisation that is committed to renewable energy, operational excellence and continuous improvement, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Biogas Maintenance Engineer role Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) using the site's CMMS system.
• Respond to plant breakdowns with effective fault finding and reactive maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults across a variety of process plant equipment.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Support root cause analysis (RCA) and implement long-term engineering solutions to recurring issues.
• Maximise plant availability, reliability and overall equipment performance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, fault logs and work history within the CMMS.
• Manage critical spare parts inventory and raise purchase requests when required.
• Liaise with external contractors and coordinate specialist maintenance activities.
• Assist the operations team with troubleshooting and provide operational support where required.
• Provide holiday cover for site operations when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with company Health & Safety procedures and engineering legislation including DSEAR, PSSR, PUWER and LOLER where applicable.
• Support site audits and contribute towards continuous improvement initiatives.
• Respond to occasional out-of-hours callouts when required.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3, HNC or equivalent experience).
• Proven maintenance experience within an industrial, manufacturing or process plant environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe systems of work.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

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

• Safety focused with a proactive approach to engineering maintenance.
• A strong problem solver who enjoys fault finding and implementing permanent solutions.
• Self-motivated with excellent organisational skills.
• Able to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure.
• A strong communicator who works well with operations teams and contractors.
• Passionate about continuous improvement and improving plant reliability.

  Salary and benefits of the Biogas Maintenance Engineer role Competitive salary.

• Company pension.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Opportunity to work within the growing renewable energy and anaerobic digestion sector.
• Company benefits package.
• Call-out and overtime opportunities where applicable.

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Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading innovator in renewable energy production, specialising in biogas plants, to recruit an Associate Biogas Process Engineer for their site in South Ayrshire, Scotland.   The Process Engineer role comes with a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a chance to join a leading business within the renewable energy sector.   If you have experience working in a Process Engineer role in biogas or a similar processing environment, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Associate Process Engineer role Reporting to the Senior Process Engineer, you will:  

• Producing Mass / Energy Balances, BFDs, PFDs, P&IDs, equipment schedules, specifications / datasheets & control philosophy.
• Input to Layout / General Arrangement drawings. Subcontract equipment design / selection & contract documents
• Support Project Engineers in the commissioning phase of major projects including as built P&IDs, equipment schedules and commissioning check sheets completed for all equipment
• With support from the engineering team, manage a process improvement project from start (development of scope and design) to finish (handover to operations) including
• Work with the local H&S Coach/Advisor, the site team are engaged with and fully aware of safety requirements on site – Don’t Walk By culture is evident.
• Attend Regular safety meetings and site inspections evidenced
• Contribute to Safety Studies – HAZID / HAZOP / LOPA
• Develop understanding / review external DSEAR studies
• Other duties as required

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Degree in Chemical Engineering or associated subjects
• A Level/ Baccalaureate /Scottish Highers - including Math’s; Chemistry; Biology
• Full UK Driving Licence

  Personal skills   The role would suit someone who is:  

• Demonstrate a positive attitude towards continuous improvement and consistent exceptional internal customer service.
• Uses commercial awareness to optimise the use of resources within the team whilst still achieving agreed tasks & targets.
• Manages changing situations to ensure work programmes are delivered to time & standard.
• Uses personal technical, professional knowledge & experience to resolve problems in the business &/or works with & through others to gain practical, cost-effective solutions.
• Allocates/delegates work based on an assessment of task complexity & personal capabilities.
• Able to plan & organise own activities to ensure timely & effective delivery of objectives.
• Full Driving Licence (ideally clean)
• Excellent IT Skills (intermediate to advance in Excel, Word & PowerPoint)

  Salary and benefits of the Associate Process Engineer role  

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

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