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Astute's Strategic Division are currently recruiting for an CX Engineerr to join the EPC Contractor on a new build Data Centre in Central Belgium on an initial 4 months contract basis.

The CX Engineer position come with a day rate from €650.00 to €750.00 per day AOR / EOR. Accommodation will be provided. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:  

• Support pre-commissioning, commissioning and start-up activities across the data centre project.
• Complete and maintain system and equipment test packs and commissioning documentation.
• Ensure project quality and commissioning databases are accurate and kept up to date.
• Assist with the preparation of commissioning execution plans, schedules and testing programmes.
• Prepare pre-commissioning and commissioning procedures alongside specialist vendors and suppliers.
• Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors during commissioning and testing activities.
• Review performance test procedures, operating manuals and associated technical documentation.
• Liaise with AP and Testing teams ahead of functional switching and electrical energisations.
• Support system walkdowns, tagging, testing and final handover activities.
• Assist with the supervision and completion of performance testing where required.
• Ensure testing, scripts, certification and handover documentation are completed correctly.
• Assist with the preparation of final commissioning reports and certificates.
• Attend project, commissioning and subcontractor meetings as required.
• Work closely with the QA, construction, testing and commissioning teams throughout project delivery.
• Provide site support across Belgium, Ireland and mainland Europe where required.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the CX Engineer position:

• €650.00 to €750.00 - AOR / EOR
• Belgium
• Start date - October 2026
• 4 months initially
• EU National or Valid work visa

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Astute's Strategic Division are currently recruiting for an Electrical Quality Inspector to join the EPC Contractor on a new build Data Centre in Central Belgium on an initial 4 months contract basis.

The Electrical Quality Inspector position come with a day rate from €650.00 to €750.00 per day AOR / EOR. Accommodation will be provided. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role:

• Carry out electrical quality inspections across site installations.
• Ensure electrical works comply with project specifications, drawings, standards, ITPs and quality requirements.
• Complete regular site walkdowns and identify defects, snags and non-conformances.
• Review First of Kind installations and agreed quality benchmarks.
• Complete and maintain electrical inspection records, test packs and quality documentation.
• Ensure project quality databases and management systems are accurate and kept up to date.
• Coordinate system walkdowns, snagging and handover activities with construction teams.
• Monitor snag trends and escalate recurring quality issues to the QA/QC Lead.
• Ensure subcontractors and third-party contractors meet project QA/QC requirements.
• Oversee third-party electrical inspections where required.
• Support system completion, tagging and final handover documentation.
• Attend quality meetings with project management, construction teams and subcontractors.
• Liaise with Electrical QA/QC Leads and Engineers on technical and quality matters.
• Provide site support across Ireland and mainland Europe where required, once the project in Belgium is handed over.

Location, day rate and timeframe of the Electrical Quality Inspector position:

• €650.00 to €750.00 - AOR / EOR
• Start date - October 2026
• 4 months initially
• EU National or Valid work visa

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Mechanical Fitter

Stoke On Trent

Industrial Water Treatment

Competitive Salary

 

Introduction…

Our client is one of the world leaders in water treatment. Innovating in key areas such as sustainable development, resource, and by-product recovery. They are currently looking for a Mechanical Fitter to join their world-famous team in Stoke on Trent.

 

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for:

 

• Mechanically constructing, assembling, and fitting water monitors in line with quality documentations and systems including GA and P&ID diagrams.
• Working with ABS and UPVC Pipework.
• Analysing Termination and Schematic diagrams.

 

Skills & Qualifications

 We are looking for someone with the following:

• Good knowledge and understanding of the Water Sector
• Someone who can read and understand mechanical drawings and diagrams.
• Able to work alone and in a team.
•  With or equivalent to Level 3 NVQ in the relevant trades.

 

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

 

• Training and Development schemes
• Competitive Salary
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• 25 Days Holiday plus Public Holidays

 

How to Apply

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the leading specialists in waste management. For more information, please contact George Wilson on 02392 288 207, emailing your CV to [email protected]

 

Assistant Transfer Station Manager Hazardous Waste Wallingford - Oxford Competitive Salary     Introduction We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Transfer Station Manager to join one of the industry leaders in hazardous waste management solutions across the UK. Working as the Assistant Transfer Station Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the daily operations of the transfer station, ensuring the site is running efficiently, allocating work as appropriate and offering support and training to the site chemists and operators across the site.                   Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Transfer Station Manager, you will be responsible for:  

• The day-to-day management of a busy waste transfer station, overseeing a team of operatives, site chemists and drivers.
• Ensure that site operations comply with the site licence, working plans, UK legislation and standard operating procedures. Reviewing site procedures and risk assessments regularly.
• Driving operations in line with company performance targets and budget requirements as well as working in line with customer agreements.
• Managing the on-site team, allocating workload and resources to ensure that the movement of waste is maintained through the site and managed for removal.
• Provide technical support, training and development opportunities to the site chemist and operator teams as well as managing recruitment and new recruits where needed.
• Ensuring that the site is always kept clean in accordance with all site permits.
• Deal with any issues that might arise with operators, contractors, drivers, and visitors.
• Promoting best health and safety practice at all time, liaising with the safety representative regularly.
• Other duties as required.

    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• HNC qualified or equivalent in Chemistry/ Environmental or a related subject
• COTC Level 4 in Managing Transfer or Treatment Operations would be beneficial.
• Previous experience working in a management role across an operational site.
• Strong knowledge and experience working in the waste management sector.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication skills.

    What’s on Offer

• Competitive Salary of up to £45,000 DOE
• Excellent company benefits.
• Opportunity to progress with one of the leading hazardous waste companies in the UK

    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call directly on 02392 222 964.     INDNUC

Junior Field Service Technician

Waste Management

UK Based

 

 

Introduction… Our client is a worldwide, leading business specialising in manufacturing and installing bespoke machines within the Recycling industry. They are looking for a Junior Field Service Technician to join their well established company, offering installations and on-going maintenance works to their customers up and down the UK.

 

Roles & Responsibilities As a Junior Field Service Technician you will be responsible for:

• Attending various customer sites across the UK and Ireland to carry out various installations, repair works, and after sales service support works to specialist plant and machinery.
• Undertaking inspections and assessments of machinery to ensure optimal performance and that all plant remains effective.
• Carrying out reports and documentation detailing completed works and advisories and ensuring that the customer has had necessary follow ups.
• Providing technical and engineering support to customers as well as health and safety guidance and compliance.
• Attending company meetings and training in the Netherlands when required

 

Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Electrical experience with relevant qualifications is essential
• Experience of working within the waste industry, ideally recycling
• Experience of working with compactors and balers
• Strong experience of working with heavy industrial machinery
• Hydraulic and pneumatic experience is essential
• Strong customer service and people skills
• Happy to stay away during the working week occasionally

 

Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Up to £35,000 basic salary
• Company van, phone and laptop
• Full training provided
• Fantastic company benefits
• Holiday package

 

How to Apply

To apply, please call Sam McSheaffrey on 02392 288 217 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Astute’s Power team are looking to recruit an Project Scheduler on a 24-month contract for a project in Wisbech from June 2026.             Key skills

• Develop, maintain, and update Site System Time Schedules, integrating construction, M&E, and commissioning activities.
• Monitor and report schedule performance using CPM and Float Management, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate schedules across internal teams, subcontractors, clients, and consortium partners, resolving issues proactively.
• Provide weekly/monthly progress reports, including S-curves, supporting the Construction Manager with on-site data collection.
• Maintain an as-built schedule, comparing baseline vs actual progress, and recommend improvements to prevent delays.
• Must hold a degree in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Must hold Project Scheduler experience in heavy/industrial sectors and projects, ideally EfW / Power generation.
• Must have strong skill sets within MS, MS Projects and advanced Primavera P6.
• Must hold valid safety certifications such as a SCC, CSCS or CCNSG card.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of Project Scheduler role  

• Wisbech
• June 2026
• 24 Months min
• Competitive Day Rate

Site Administration & Vetting Support – Sizewell C

Astute's Nuclear team are currently recruiting for a Site Administration & Vetting Support professional to join the team at Sizewell C. This is a full-time role providing administrative and analytical support to the project’s site vetting teams, coordinating security vetting internally and with the client.

Role responsibilities and key skills:

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the project vetting teams.
• Coordinate security vetting with employees, agency workers, employers and relevant project teams.
• Gather and review documentation, including verifying ID for security checks.
• Maintain accurate and secure electronic and paper-based filing systems and databases.
• Produce spreadsheets, documents and presentations using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Maintain document registers and manage quality records from the supply chain and subcontractors.
• Support engineers with maintaining lifetime quality records.
• Arrange meetings, take minutes and coordinate travel and accommodation.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong administrative experience within a busy team environment.
• Highly organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Full-time, Sizewell C – flexible working possible.

Location, rate and timeframe:

• Sizewell C
• Full-time
• Flexible working possible
• Rate: £15.15 per hour
• Contract length: Temporary to Permanent 
• Start date: Immedatley 

Solar PV Engineer Location – Cambridge OR Bury St Edmunds Package - £30k - £38k + Benefits     Introduction Astute are supporting one of the leading EPC service providers in the development, construction and operation of solar plants. With an exciting and structured growth plan in place, 2  Solar PV Engineers opportunities exist to provide routine maintenance, testing and remedial work on solar PV systems either alone or as part of a team.                     Roles & Responsibilities As Solar PV Engineer, you will be responsible for:  

• Responsible for complying with company procedures.
• Responsible for performing Preventative Maintenance accordingly with the PPM annual plan.
• Responsible for performing Corrective Maintenance as occurs.
• Reporting of activities performed on site, upon any site visit and on a daily basis, through online reporting system.
• Understanding Job specific risk assessments, Report all near misses to manager
• Alert the manager of any issues

    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Minimum of Level 2 City & Guild qualification in Electrical Installations.
• C&G 2382-18 preferable
• PV O/M experience

    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £30k - £38k basic
• Bonus
• Pension/Health cover/Life cover
• 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Vehicle/Mobile/IT/Mobile/PPE
• Weekend rota, 2 weekends per month earning an additional £6kpa

    How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 023 93 911 007 to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.     INDREN