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Aaron Rayner

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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Electrical Control and Instrumentation Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Renewables Team is with a working with a well-established energy from waste business who are fully committed to contributing to a more sustainable world. They are looking to recruit an experienced EC&I Technician for their Biogas plant in South London The EC&I Technician will play an important part in helping to ensure the plant continues to perform to a high standard and support the business with its growth and investment in sustainability. The role comes with a competitive salary, pension and company benefits. If you’re an experienced EC&I Technician and are looking to work for an innovative business with the renewables sector, upload your CV today.                 Responsibilities and duties of the EC&I Technician role Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor, you will:  
  • Performing routine maintenance and calibration of plant instrumentation, including gas analysis.
  • PLC and SCADA system Maintenance.
  • Assist the Project team with commissioning of the instrumentation and control systems on new plants and upgrades.
  • Provide hands-on support on all EC&I needs, including shutdowns, planned and unplanned maintenance, incidents, improvements, and modifications.
  • Assist with modifications of plc-based control systems and instrumentation on existing plants, ensuring all documentation is accurate and properly recorded.
  • Actively promote safety schemes, including safety reviews, investigations, audits, and reporting including HAZOP, LOPA, DSEAR, RBI and functional safety compliance.
  • Work alongside maintenance technicians to support in diagnosing faults and suggesting/ assisting in equipment upgrades.
  • Supervising and directing onsite contracts when necessary.
  • Shift work, overtime, and on-call duties may be required
  • Other duties as required.
  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation or Control Systems (or equivalent)
  • Valid electrical certification (e.g., 17th/18th Edition for UK roles)
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  Personal skills   The EC&I Technician role would suit someone who has:  
  • Extensive knowledge and hands on experience maintaining controls and instrumentation systems including DCS, SCADA and PLCs as well as instruments (pressure, temperature, flow etc)
  • 4+ years of experience in a similar EC&I technician role.
  • Experience in heavy industry, power generation, oil & gas, water treatment, or similar fields preferred.
  • Proven ability to read and interpret electrical and instrumentation drawings and schematics.
  • Working in confined spaces, at heights, or in hazardous environments
  Salary and benefits of the EC&I Technician role  
  • Competitive salary DOE (depending on experience)
  • Pension
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Other benefits to be discussed
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Commercial/General Manager - Biogas/food waste
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team is Partnered with an established renewable energy business in the Northeast of England. They are looking to recruit an experienced Commercial/General Manager for their food waste de-packaging and processing site near Middlesborough. The Commercial/General Manager role comes with a competitive salary, bonus, company pension and additional benefits package. If you have commercial experience, along with experience of plant operations within the food waste or biogas sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties of the Commercial/General Manager role Reporting to the Group Operations Director, you will:  
  • Identify and secure new commercial contracts for waste processing.
  • Strengthen existing client relationships and expand service offerings.
  • Manage the sale of end products to third parties.
  • Liaise with farmers, land agents, and other local stakeholders to maintain positive site relationships
  • Maintain strong relationships with logistics partners to ensure efficient, cost-effective material transport
  • Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations at all times.
  • Lead the EA permit variation process for site expansion and maintain readiness for audits and inspections.
  • Identify and deliver equipment upgrades and site improvements to support future expansion.
  • Manage daily operations at the de-packaging site to deliver consistent throughput, minimal downtime, and high-quality output.
  • Provide operational assistance to the client’s anaerobic digestion site to help it achieve production and performance goals.
  • Other duties as required
  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • A degree or equivalent environmental science/engineering or similar
  • IOSH or NEBOSH
  • Full UK driving licence
  Personal skills   The Commercial/General Manager role would suit someone who is:  
  • Commercially astute and able to develop supplier/client relationships and negotiate contracts
  • Experience in anaerobic digestion, food waste, waste processing or industrial production
  • Experience in feedstock procurement, contract management or logistics
  • Strong understanding of compliance, HSE and environmental regulations
  • Proven site or operations management experience
  • A drive to reduce landfill and create renewable energy from food waste
  Salary and benefits of the Commercial/General Manager role  
  • Competitive salary depending on experience
  • Company pension
  • Bonus
  • The opportunity to join an established business within the renewable energy sector
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Regional Biogas Compliance Officer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
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 Regional Compliance Officer to support with our clients’ sites located in Wales, the Midlands, the Southeast and West Region.   The vital Regional Compliance Officer role comes with a salary of up to £45,000 (depending on experience), a discretionary bonus, pension, life assurance, ongoing training, development and progression.   If you’re an experienced Compliance Officer and are looking to work for one of the largest Biogas operators in the UK and are a cutting edge, bold and inspirational business, then upload your CV to apply today. .                     Responsibilities and duties of the Regional Compliance Officer role Reporting to the Environmental Permitting Manager you will:  
  • Leading in external inspections/visits from regulatory bodies. (EA/HSE/APHA/PLA)
  • Carrying out integrated management system audits (IMS, i.e. ISO and PAS 110 re-certification audits).
  • Drafting responses and identifying pragmatic and cost-effective solutions.
  • Completing annual reports, pollution inventory and improvement condition returns for the sites as required by the permits.
  • Completing and submitting permit variations and renewals to the EA and APHA.
  • The development and review of relevant risk assessments, SOPs, training and driving safety improvements throughout the business.
  • Other duties as require
Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) in Health & Safety and/or Environmental Management qualification (IEMA, CEnv)
  • Full UK Driving License
Personal skills   The Regional Compliance Officer role would suit someone who is:  
  • Experience with ISO and NEBOSH standards.
  • Previous experience working in an environmental compliance or health and safety role.
  • A passion for the environment and being involved in its upkeep.
  • The willingness to travel between sites multiple times per week.
Salary and benefits of the Regional Compliance Officer role  
  • Salary of up to £45,000
  • Car allowance
  • Pension scheme
  • Healthcare
  • Life assurance
  • The chance to join a leader in the renewable energy sector
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