Aaron Rayner

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 Senior Plant Maintenance Engineer for their site near Halstead (Essex). The vital Senior Plant Maintenance Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £49,000 (depending on experience), Bonus, pension, life assurance, overtime and additional benefits. If you’re a Plant Maintenance Engineer 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 Senior Plant Engineer role Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:  

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance tasks
• Complete fault finding and repair tasks to equipment and machinery
• Carry out on call monitoring of the site to ensure safe and efficient performance via SCADA and CCTV
• Support the Plant Manager with compliance and deputise in their absence
• Maintain and develop high safety, environmental and compliance standards
• Be part of a shared on-call rota and working one in four weekends
• Operate plant vehicles when needed, such as a telehandler and forklift
• Other duties as required

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A recognised mechanical or electrical qualification/or time served
• IOSH/NEBOSH (Desirable)
• WAMITAB (Desirable)
• Full UK Driving Licence

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

• Relevant mechanical maintenance experience working on pumps, motors, gearboxes and other Ancillary equipment
• Previous PPM experience
• Experience working in anaerobic digestion or a similar processing environment such water treatment, energy from waste ect
• Knowledge of PLC controls or electronics (Advantage)
• Willing to support in other areas of plant operations
• Supporting with training up onsite Technicians

  Salary and benefits of the Senior Plant Engineer role  

• Salary of up to £49,000 depending on experience
• Bonus and overtime
• Life assurance
• Additional benefits will be discussed at interview
• The opportunity to join a leading business in the renewable energy sector

INDREN    

Astute’s Renewables Team is working on behalf of CCL (ConstructionCrew Ltd), a progressive and growing renewable energy company, that specialise in anaerobic digestion, offering comprehensive services in construction, maintenance, fabrication and insulation. We are looking to recruit a Team Supervisor to oversee anaerobic digestion/biogas service operations, based commutable distance from their Wigan office with flexibility to work nationwide. The Team Supervisor role comes with an hourly rate of £18.00 - £22.00 per hour (40 – 60 hours), offering excellent professional development and progression opportunities with expenses and accommodation paid. If you’re a Team Leader/ Site Supervisor or have a background of AD plant services/ Maintenance Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that are committed to driving innovation and a green future, then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Team Supervisor role   Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will:  

• Supervise and lead a team of technicians, providing training and ongoing mentorship.
• Oversee and coordinate construction activities, and other services provided as per project scope, including maintenance, fabrication, pipework and insulation activities.
• Ensure full compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Monitor and analyse performance data to drive improvements and implement best practices.
• Coordinate with senior management to align with project deadlines and quality objectives.
• Report regularly on operational performance and project progress to senior leadership.

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Experience in the anaerobic digestion sector, with in-depth knowledge of the processes and technologies.
• Strong background in leadership, with previous experience in supervisory or managerial roles.
• Technically qualified, holding relevant certifications in anaerobic digestion or related disciplines.
• Experience managing construction or maintenance activities.
• Holds a UK driving license.

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

• Flexible to travel nationwide, with overnight stays Monday – Friday (depending on project location).
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Experienced or have no issues with working in dirtier and smellier environments.

Salary and benefits of the Team Supervisor role  

• £18.00 - £22.00 per hour.
• Monday – Friday, 40 – 60 hours a week.
• Travel and accommodation organised with daily allowances.
• Excellent progression and development opportunities.
• Company benefits to be discussed.

 INDREN  

Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with an established business who own and operate an impressive portfolio of anaerobic digestion plants. They are looking Commercial Manager for their sites near Goole, with the ideal candidate having overall responsibility of feedstock and oil supplied in and out of the AD Plant. The strategically important Commercial Manager role comes with a very competitive salary, car allowance and excellent benefits package. If you’re an experienced Commercial Manager with a background in either biogas, waste or waste oil sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties of the Commercial Manager role Reporting to the Group Commercial Lead you will:  

• Target existing and new potential feedstock and oil customers with the aim of retaining and winning new contracts
• Ensure compliance with Environmental and Animal-by-products (ABP) permits
• Take responsibility for the feedstock and oil incoming to site, working closely with operations and bookings to resolve and manage issues
• Control and manage feedstock contracts to ensure cost effective processing and reception hall management in conjunction with biological requirements of the AD plant
• Ensure sampling of potential feedstock is timely/rigorous and meets predefined standards
• Take responsibility for managing the needs of the client base.
• Meet new and existing client KPI’s
• Assisting to achieve site operational KPI’s and managing P&L for business with the Plant Manager
• Adhere to H&S criteria contained within the company SOP’s, Risk Assessments, Policies and Procedures, in accordance with the appropriate H&S legislative elements for the role
• Other duties as required

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A relevant qualification or a minimum of 1 year working within a similar role
• A full UK Driving Licence is essential
• WAMITAB is desired

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

• Experience working as a Commercial Manager in Biogas, waste oils or a similar processing environment
• The flexibility to work outside of normal working hours (when needed) and travel to new and existing customers across the UK
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft packages
• A proactive and driven individual

Salary and benefits of the Commercial Manager role  

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• Car allowance
• Excellent benefits package
• The chance to join a leading business in the renewable energy industry

  INDREN  

Astute’s Renewbles Team is partnering with a key business and influential player in the biogas sector. Together we are looking to recruit a Maintenance Electrician to cover a portfolio of assets around the Middlesborough area, along with additional sites around Aberdeenshire and Northamptonshire when required. The Maintenance Electrician role comes with a salary up to £50,000, and excellent company benefits to be discussed. If you’re an experienced Maintenance Electrician and are looking to work for an organisation at the forefront of the green energy transition, then submit your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties of the Maintenance Electrician role Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will:  

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems and equipment
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults efficiently and safely
• Using data and systems to manage site electrical and control systems
• Install, commission, and modify control panels and associated wiring
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
• Work collaboratively with service team, engineering and operation teams
• Respond promptly to emergency breakdowns
• Carry out fault finding, problem solving and planned and preventative maintenance on plant equipment to maximise equipment reliability and performance
• Completing all necessary documentation ensuring that it is kept accurate and is audit ready
• Identify and recommend opportunities for improvements to promote Health & Safety and/or operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Liaising with contractors, stakeholders, and internal teams to maintain smooth operations.
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
• Full UK Driving Licence

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

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Electrician in a factory or process-based setting
• Happy to travel to sites UK wide
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics and control systems
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Strong communicator, able to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to safety and compliance standards
• Computer literate with excellent problem-solving skills
• CMMS experience would be advantageous
• Application of safety, health and environmental legislation and standards

Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Electrician role  

• Salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience
• Excellent benefits package
• The chance to join an established and expanding business within the renewable energy sector

INDREN