Aaron Rayner

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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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 partnered with one of the UK’s leading renewable energy providers, who own and run a portfolio of anaerobic digestion plants across England and Wales. They are looking to recruit a Maintenance Technician for their site in Surrey.   The Maintenance Technician role comes with a competitive salary + bonus, and excellent benefits package.   If you have experience working as a Maintenance Technician in a heavy processing environment and are looking to work for an organisation that is passionate about renewable energy, then upload your CV to today. Responsibilities and duties of the Maintenance Technician role Reporting to the Area 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
• A full UK Driving Licence is essential

  Personal skills   The Maintenance Technician 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 Technician role  

• Competitive salary depending on experience  
• Company Bonus
• Company Pension
• Life insurance
• 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 an Operator for their site in Worcestershire. The strategically important Operator role comes with a salary of up to £34,000, discretionary bonus (after 1year of service) and additional benefits package If you’re an experienced Operator 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 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
• Working on a day shift rotation
• 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
• Experience with SCADA is an advantage
• A good understanding of Microsoft Excel 
• 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  

• Salary up to £34,000 depending on experience
• Bonus - eligible after one year of service
• Additional benefits discussed at interview
• The chance to join an established renewable energy business

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Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading producer of biogas to recruit a Site Operator for their renewable energy plant in Doncaster.  The Site Operative plays a vital part in ensuring the site is run correctly and high standards of health & safety are maintained. The role comes with a salary of up to £35,000 + shift allowance and excellent benefits package If you have a background working in anaerobic digestion or a similar processing environment and are looking to work for an organisation that is passionate about renewable energy, then upload your CV to today Responsibilities and duties of the Biogas Site Operator role Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:  

• Support with the day to day running of the anaerobic digestion plant
• Carrying out basic first line maintenance, such as isolating and changing pumps
• Operating mobile plant, such as a telehandler or loading shovel
• Working on a shift rotation 
• Monitoring the pant via the SCADA
• Keeping the site clean and tidy
• Maintaining high levels of health & safety
• Other duties as required

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Telehandler/Loading Shovel/Tractor Licence or in-house training 
• Engineering qualification/certificate is desired
• Full UK Driving Licence

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

• Previous operator experience in a similar processing environment
• Mobile plant experience
• First line maintenance experience
• Agricultural experience is highly desired
• Great work ethic

  Salary and benefits of the Biogas Site Operator role  

• Basic salary of up to £35,000 plus shift allowance 
• Excellent benefits package
• The opportunity to work with a leading business in the renewable energy sector

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Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a leading producer of biogas to recruit a Site Operator for their renewable energy plant near Brigg in North Lincolnshire.  The Site Operative plays a vital part in ensuring the site is run correctly and high standards of health & safety are maintained. The role comes with a salary of up to £35,000 and excellent benefits package If you have a background working in anaerobic digestion or a similar processing environment and are looking to work for an organisation that is passionate about renewable energy, then upload your CV to today Responsibilities and duties of the Biogas Site Operator role Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:  

• Support with the day to day running of the anaerobic digestion plant
• Carrying out basic first line maintenance, such as isolating and changing pumps
• Operating mobile plant, such as a telehandler or loading shovel
• Take part in the on-call rota
• Monitoring the pant via the SCADA
• Keeping the site clean and tidy
• Maintaining high levels of health & safety
• Other duties as required

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Telehandler/Loading Shovel/Tractor Licence or in-house training 
• Engineering qualification/certificate is desired
• Full UK Driving Licence

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

• Previous operator experience in a similar processing environment
• Mobile plant experience
• First line maintenance experience
• Agricultural experience is highly desired
• Great work ethic

  Salary and benefits of the Biogas Site Operator role  

• Basic salary of up to £35,000
• Excellent benefits package
• The chance to join a leading business within the renewable energy sector

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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 an experienced Biogas Plant Manager for their site in Hertfordshire. The strategically important Plant Manager role comes with a salary of up to £60,000 life assurance, employer pension and additional benefits package. If you’re an experienced Plant Manager and are looking to work for a leading business within the renewable energy sector, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Biogas Plant Manager Reporting to the Area Manager you will:  

• Optimising process plant operations
• Managing feedstock processing and planning
• Weekly and monthly reporting of plant efficiency, trends and analysing data
• Providing solutions to technical variances
• Site maintenance and coordination of PPM
• Be part of on call and weekend shift cover
• Be responsible for cost control and budgets
• Managing external contractors when necessary
• Drafting RAMS and being accountable for HSE
• Managing the relationships with external bodies, such as the Environmental Agency
• Managing on site colleagues, such as Operators and Engineers
• Capable of first line mechanical maintenance and raising more complex faults to an on-call-team
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, such as chemical or mechanical is an advantage
• Mobile Plant (telehandler, loading shovel) licence or time served experience
• NEBOSH or willingness to train towards
• WAMITAB or willingness to train towards
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential

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

• Experienced in anaerobic digestion or a similar heavy processing environment at a managerial or supervisory level
• Hands on and leads by example
• Excellent computer literacy
• A mentality towards a continuous improvement and a genuine passion for the industry
• Excellent people management skills

  Salary and benefits of the Biogas Plant Manager role  

• Salary of up to £60,000 depending on experience
• Healthcare and life assurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Employer pension
• Bonus
• Overtime
• Additional benefits discussed at interview
• The chance to join a leading business within the renewable energy sector

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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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