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 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 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 Plant Manager for their site in North Warwickshire   The strategically important Plant Manager role comes with a salary of up to £65,000 life assurance, employer pension and additional benefits package.   If you’re an experienced Plant Manager who has experience with COMAH regulations 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 Plant Manager role 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 the highest level of safety and environmental standards, HAZOP, DSEAR, ATEX control measures
• Managing the site in compliance with COMAH regulations
• 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 and be responsible for development and training
• 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
• WAMITAB or a willingness to work towards
• NEBOSH or willingness to train towards
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential

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

• Experienced in anaerobic digestion or a similar heavy processing environment at a managerial or supervisory level
• Experience working on a COMAH regulated site
• Hands on a 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 Plant Manager role  

• Salary of up to £65,000 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 Renewables team is proud to partner with a well-established business within the Anaerobic Digestion sector. They are looking for a motivated, hardworking individual to join them at their site in the Scunthorpe area. The Biogas Plant Operator will be working a 4 on 4 off day shift pattern and be part of an on-call rota once trained. The Biogas Plant Operator role comes with a competitive salary, depending on experience and excellent company benefits. If you’re an experienced Plant Operator with a strong mechanical maintenance background and are looking to work for an organisation that values their employees, 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
• Being part of an on-call rota (once trained)
• 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
• 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  

• Competitive salary (depending on experience)
• Bonus
• Excellent benefits package
• Use of work vehicle when on call out rota
• Company mobile phone
• Training provided

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