Aaron Rayner

Astute’s Renewables team are working exclusively with an established Anaerobic Digestion business, who are looking to recruit a Plant/Site Operative for their site in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, working Monday - Fridays with weekend cover and on-call rota.  The Operator will play a vital role in ensuring the day to day running of the renewable energy plant and comes with a competitive salary, discretionary bonus and excellent training and benefits package. If you’re 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. We would be especially keen to speak with those from an agricultural background and mechanically minded individuals.                     Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Operative role Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:  

• Carrying out the day to day operations of the anaerobic digestion plant
• Working Monday - Friday and being part of an on-call rota
• Learning how to use the SCADA control systems to monitor the process
• Carrying out planned & reactive maintenance of the plant, which will include working on pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, pipework etc once trained
• Feeding fuel into the process using mobile plant such as a telehandler
• Responding to machine and systems failures once trained
• General site housekeeping, keeping it clean and tidy
• Ensuring adherence with health & safety
• Other duties as required

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A relevant Engineer degree is desired but not essential
• Telehandler licence is an advantage
• Full UK Driving Licence

  Personal skills   The Plant Operative role would suit someone who has:  

• Experience working in Anaerobic Digestion or a similar environment such as Agriculture, water treatment, energy from waste ect
• 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
• Knowledge of SCADA or DCS 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 role  

• Salary up to £34,000 DOE (depending on experience)
• Private Healthcare, death in service + additional benefits
• The opportunity to work on an established renewable energy plant that is part of a growing portfolio

 INDREN  

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 are partnered with established and expanding anaerobic digestion business who design, build and operate assets. They’re looking to recruit an experienced Operations Administrator to be based at their head office near Peterborough. The Operations Administrator Support role comes with a salary up to £35,000 (DOE), pension, healthcare and excellent benefits package. If you’re an experienced Operations Administrator with a good commercial acumen and are looking to work for an established business, then submit your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties of the Operations Administrator Support role Reporting to the Group Asset and Operations Manager you will:  

• Manage and coordinate all RHI (renewable heat incentive), GGCS (Green Gas Certification Scheme) and ISCC accreditations and certifications.
• Support with preparation and submission of monthly and quarterly ISCC, RHI and GGSC submissions.
• Support our sites in submitting waste returns with the EA
• Assist in preparing reports for management, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders.
• Support logistics including scheduling of deliveries, waste handling, and digestate removal.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining health and safety protocols.
• Support procurement of materials, equipment, and services.
• Input operational data into monitoring and maintenance systems and ensure data accuracy
• Assist in compiling feedstock performance data and supporting the Operations Manager in
• commercial activities.
• Help co-ordinate and implement feedstock sampling and inspection regimes.
• Contact and maintain strong relationships with new and existing suppliers
• Business travel when required
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Relevant Degree or proven experience
• Full UK Driving Licence

Personal skills   The Operations Administrator Support role would suit someone who is:  

• Strong analytical aptitude and ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Good commercial acumen and understanding of procurement processes.
• Strong IT skills in MS Office packages

Salary and benefits of the Operations Administrator Support role  

• Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience
• Excellent benefits package
• The chance to join an established business in the renewable energy sector

 INDREN  

Astute’s Renewables team is partnered with an established farming business who are passionate about sustainability. The company are looking for an experienced Operator/Lead Operator to support with day-to-day Operations of their anaerobic digestion plant in North Kent. The vitally important Operator/Lead Operator role comes with a salary of up to £45,000, discretionary annual bonus and additional benefits package. If you’re an experienced Biogas Operator and are looking to work for an organisation that has a passion for renewable energy and agriculture, then submit your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties of the Operator role Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:  

• Optimising process plant operations
• Helping to manage day to day operations of the anaerobic digestion plant
• Assisting with the weekly and monthly reporting of plant efficiency, trends and analysing the data
• Covering for the Site Manager in their absence
• Writing risk assessments
• Maintaining the highest levels of Health & Safety
• Understanding the importance of permits and compliance with the Environmental Agency
• Basic first line maintenance, i.e. with pumps and valves - have a keen eye for fault-finding and diagnosis
• Operating a telehandler
• Monitoring and running the plant via a SCADA system
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Mobile plant licence (telehandler/loading shovel)
• A relevant engineering certificate is desired
• A full UK Driving Licence

Personal skills   The Operator role would suit someone who is:  

• Experience in anaerobic digestion is highly desired
• Experience at supervisory level or 2-3 years’ experience as an Operator
• Good mechanical knowledge
• Great at working under pressure
• Excellent computer literacy
• A mentality towards continuous improvement and a genuine passion for the industry

  Salary and benefits of the Operator/Lead Operator role  

• Salary of up to £45,000 (depending on experience)
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Excellent benefits package
• Other benefits discussed at interview

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Astute’s Renewables team are working exclusively with an established Anaerobic Digestion business, who are looking to recruit a Plant/Site Operative for their site near Kettering, working on a 4 on 4 off day shift rotation. The site has recently undergone an upgrade which will bring substantial benefits to the existing plant. The Operator will play a vital role in ensuring the day to day running of the renewable energy plant and comes with a competitive salary, discretionary bonus and excellent training and benefits package. If you’re 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. We would be especially keen to speak with those from an agricultural background and mechanically minded individuals.                     Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Operative role Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:  

• Carrying out the day to day operations of the anaerobic digestion plant
• Working on a 4 on 4 off day shift rotation and being part of an on-call rota
• Learning how to use the SCADA control systems to monitor the process
• Carrying out planned & reactive maintenance of the plant, which will include working on pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, pipework etc once trained
• Feeding fuel into the process using mobile plant such as a telehandler
• Responding to machine and systems failures once trained
• General site housekeeping, keeping it clean and tidy
• Ensuring adherence with health & safety
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A relevant Engineer degree is desired but not essential
• Telehandler licence is an advantage
• Full UK Driving Licence

Personal skills   The Plant Operative role would suit someone who has:  

• Experience working in Anaerobic Digestion or a similar environment such as Agriculture, water treatment, energy from waste ect
• 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
• Knowledge of SCADA or DCS would be an advantage
• Hard working and happy to work in an environment that processes food waste for renewable energy.

Salary and benefits of the role  

• Competitive Salary DOE (depending on experience)
• Private Healthcare, death in service + additional benefits
• The opportunity to work on an established renewable energy plant that is part of a growing portfolio

 INDREN  

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 Plant Manager to join them. You will be joining a plant at the latter stages of a significant upgrade and expansion. This Site 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 Plant Manager role Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:  

• Have full accountability for the site; its compliance, profitability and managing all operational aspects on a daily basis
• Managing the site effectively to promote a positive, health and safety focussed culture
• Liaise with all relevant governing bodies when necessary and deal with any escalations
• Communicating tasks, responsibilities and expected levels of performance including conducting annual performance reviews, identifying training and development needs and chairing team briefs at the required level
• Developing and maintaining relationships with influential key internal and external stakeholders including customers, local government stakeholders and internal networks.
• Manage the Environmental Permit and its conditions, the Odour Management Plan and all relevant certifications for the site
• Monitor digestate levels and ensure PAS 110 compliance
• Attend safety management meetings when necessary
• Be very commercially aware, with overall management on incoming feedstock and to ensure optimal gas yield and as a result, the best returns
• Other duties are required

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• WAMITAB or willingness to work towards it
• A relevant engineering degree is desired
• NEBOSH or equivalent health & safety qualification
• Full UK Driving Licence

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

• Prior experience working in anaerobic digestion or a similar heavy processing plant
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop, and motivate teams
• A problem-solver and team builder, capable of influencing a positive culture and driving operational improvements
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental compliance, with a demonstrable commitment to maintaining a zero-harm culture
• Experience in budget management and cost control, including site profit and loss responsibility
• Confident communicator with the ability to lead Toolbox Talks, team meetings, and provide clear operational updates
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and SCADA, CMMS or plant control systems

  Salary and benefits of the Plant Manager role  

• Competitive Salary DOE (depending on experience)
• Private Healthcare, death in service + additional benefits
• The opportunity to join a growing business within the renewable energy sector

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