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Astute is exclusively partnering with one of the leaders in industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions within the Power Generation sector to recruit a Trainee Field Technician/ Blasting Operative to join their growing team in Portsmouth. The Trainee Field Technician role comes with a starting salary of £32,100 with an expected OTE of £40,000. This role will be based out of their main offices in Portsmouth, however it will require extensive travel and staying away throughout the UK 5-6 days a week. If you’re have hands-on experience, are comfortable working and staying away regularly and are looking to work for an organisation that offers key development within a really interesting sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Operations Supervisor you will be responsible for:

• Joining a team of Blasting Operatives and Engineers working across the UK’s power generation sector to provide key industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions within a number of Power Stations and Energy from Waste centres throughout the UK.
• You will use key cleaning technologies to improve the efficiently of power stations and process facilities. This done through controlled detonative charges used in a power station boiler, to dislodge corrosive build-up on pipework.
• You will be responsible for the safe and efficient transport and usages of explosives, working in a close team to deliver a timely and responsive cleaning service across the UK. This post will require a sizable amount of travel that can include weekends.
• The reward for your flexibility, time and skill is generous a training period, competitive salary package and overtime offering.

    Professional Qualifications & Personal Attributes We are looking for someone with the following:

• Experience of working in a “hands-on” position previously, ideally within a hazardous or industrial environment would be desirable although not necessary.
• A full clean UK driving licence is essential.
• Has an understanding of mechanical maintenance, ideally with some form of qualifications.
• A flexible approach to working and happy to stay away from home 5/6 days per week.
• A pro-active and can-do attitude.
• Happy to travel across the UK.

    Salary and benefits of the Trainee Field Technician role

• Basic salary of up to £32,000, OTE £40,000
• Generous holiday package – 25 Days
• Paid Travel and Expenses.
• Structured development and progression opportunity.

 

Solar PV Electrician Hampshire Salary up to £40,000 DOE     Introduction Astute are proud to be working with a Hampshire based Energy Services company to find a Solar PV Engineer to join a growing, and professionally accredited designer and installer of Residential, Commercial and Industrial Solar Systems. The ideal candidate will have experience with Solar PV installations though candidate with over 5 years electrical experience will be considered.                     Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Installation Manager you will be responsible for:

• Installation of domestic and commercial scale Solar PV and battery storage systems
• Installation of domestic and commercial EV chargers
• Providing excellent customer service
• Completing all work activities maintaining compliance to Health and Safety regulations

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

• Level 3 Electrical/Electrotechnical qualifications
• Minimum 3 years Electrical experience
• Full, clean UK driving license

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

• Salary up to £40,000 DOE
• Company Van/Tools
• Pension
• Healthcare

    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 023920222961 to speak to Sophie Thwaites who can tell you more.     INDREN  

Quality and Regulatory Affairs Manager

£50k - £70k Basic, bonus, car, BUPA, relocation package

Newquay/Cornwall

Astute Technical are recruiting for a Quality and Regulatory Affairs Manager for a client who are a leader in the provision of separation and purification solutions to industries including biotech, oil and gas, laboratory and chemicals.

As Quality and Regulatory Affairs Manager, your duties will include:

• Provide leadership and technical expertise to site & Business Unit in the implementation of relevant Quality Systems, improvements and production requirements. This includes licensing partners as well as suppliers.
• Maintain QMS to ISO 9001, ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820and other standards in accordance with BU specific requirements, including document control and record retention.
• Data analysis and implementation of continuous improvement plans to meet agreed KPI's

To be considered for the Quality and Regulatory Affairs Manager role, candidates should have:-

- Proven experience in Quality Management and Medical Devices preferably within an international FMCG environment.

- Proven track record of delivering Quality change with experience of World Class Quality techniques.

- Comprehensive knowledge of Quality Systems, which ensure that products, processes, and services consistently meet or exceed the desired quality standards, including compliance to ISO9001, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and ISO 13485

As a Quality and Regulatory Affairs Manager with our client, you will receive:-

• Competitive salary of £50k - £70k Basic
• Company Bonus scheme
• 25 days Holiday
• BUPA Healthcare

Application Process:

Applying for this exciting opportunity could not be easier, simply email your up to date CV and covering letter to Simon Cheung on scheung@astutetechnical,co.uk or 023 93 911 007 

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 Renewables Team is partnered with a leading business within the biogas sector, who build and provide operations and maintenance support to biogas plants throughout the UK. They are looking to recruit a Plant Manager for a site located just East of Edinburgh. The strategically Plant Manager role comes with a competitive salary, excellent benefits package and the chance to be part of an industry leading business within the renewable energy sector. If you’re an experienced Manager from a heavy processing background and are looking to work for a leading an established business within the biogas sector, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Manager role Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:  

• The safe and efficient day to day management of an anaerobic digestion plant
• Managing a team of three Operators as well as specialist contractors on site
• Full HSE management of the facility
• Ensuring that the correct feedstock with the correct composition is being fed into the plant
• Managing site KPIs and adjusting where required
• Looking for ways to optimise the asset and any way to generate more biogas, safely
• Taking responsibility for the site P&L and reporting back to management
• Liaising with and being the primary contact for the regulatory bodies, such as the EA and Ofgem
• Using the SCADA to help diagnose any faults and performing trend analysis where appropriate
• 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
• 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
• 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 Plant Manager role  

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Overtime
• Excellent benefits package
• The chance to join a leading business with the renewable energy sector

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Construction Project Manager – Solar & Battery Remote based £80k + Benefits     Introduction Astute are proud to be partnered with a business that offer a range of services such as asset management technical support, financial and legal services to large scale Solar PV projects. With a strategic growth plan in place, a new and exciting new opportunity now exists for a Construction Project Manager to provide Project Management for the Construction Management team within the Services department to plan and execute a program of consented projects and work on a portfolio of ready to build solar and battery sites.                     Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Construction Director you will be responsible for:  

• Manage a pipeline of Project work through all stages including identification, quotation, approval, scheduling, planning, execution, technical completion, de-snagging, invoicing and warranty claims.
• Identify sources of new work from end of warranty inspections, maintenance inspection reports, serial defects and upgrade opportunities.
• Forecast the team's long-term resource demand and supply. Action any imbalances.
• Line managing a Site Manager(s) providing coaching, motivation and continuous improvement of quality standards.
• Develop relationships with a selection of quality sub-contractors, managing their site works and providing timely feedback.
• Draw up a consolidated ongoing Project Plan to identify the resources, materials, plant, procedures, costs and timeframes.

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

• Experience managing a program of mechanical, electrical and civil project work
• Experience working on Grid connected Power Generation sites
• Experience producing project plans and programs
• Experience managing solar/battery Principle and sub-contractors
• Experience delivering projects safely, on time and on budget
• Electrical, Civil or Mechanical Engineering qualifications
• Relevant safety qualifications such as IOSH or SMST
• Knowledge of the construction activities for solar farms

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

• £75k - £80k basic
• Pension/Healthcare/Life assurance
• Remote OR Hybrid working available

    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  

Maintenance Engineer Chichester Starting salary £30,000 + overtime Introduction… Astute Technical are currently supporting a market leader in Fresh Produce with a new vacancy for a Maintenance Engineer. The purpose of the role is to maintain all manufacturing plant, equipment, and facilities in good working order. Improve equipment reliability by increasing the mean time between failure while reducing the mean time to repair. This role is on a 4 on 4 off continental shift pattern. Roles & Responsibilities As the Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out repairs to plant equipment and facilities maintenance
• Following planned work orders and PPM schedules
• Plan workload to optimise production
• Report faults, breakdown root causes and any concerns to management
• Assist with movement, installation and reinstallation of machinery and equipment
•  Ensure all paperwork is up to date and recorded correctly

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

• Apprenticeship or Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings
• Experience maintaining process plant equipment
• Experience with circuitry

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

• Salary of £30,000
• Overtime available
• Employee benefits membership
• Discounted ferry tickets to IOW

How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391669 and ask to speak to Sophie who can tell you more. INDREN

Astute’s Power team is partnering with an  energy provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit for a Electrical Project Engineer to help develop sustainable projects in the Biomass, Waste and Renewable sectors. The Electrical Project Engineer role comes with a salary of £45,000, pension contribution and flexible working. If you’re a Electrical Project Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties  

• Design and engineer electrical distribution systems for various applications, including grid-scale installations, commercial and industrial facilities, and renewable energy projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies, technical assessments, and economic analyses to evaluate the viability of energy generation & storage projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical engineers, project managers, and technicians, to ensure seamless integration of systems into existing infrastructure.
• Perform system modelling, simulation, and optimization to maximize the performance and efficiency of energy generation & storage systems.
• Develop and implement control strategies for systems, ensuring optimal energy management, safety, and reliability.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in technologies, regulations, and industry best practices and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Support project development activities, including site visits, data analysis, and preparation of technical reports and proposals.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, renewable energy, or a related field.
• Proven experience in the design, engineering, and implementation of power generation solutions.
• Proficiency in system modelling and simulation software, such as MATLAB, AutoCAD, or equivalent.

    Personal skills The Electrical Project Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• A great communicator
• Can solve client problems
• Is a self-motivator and independent
• Design experience

    Salary and benefits of the Electrical Project Engineer role  

• Up to £45,000
• Car allowance
• Benefits package

Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with an international design consultancy who are looking to recruit a Senior Structural Engineer to join their busy established team in the heart of Birmingham, in a newly refurbished office. The strategically important Senior Structural Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £60,000, a competitive company pension, flexible working, the opportunity to work abroad and a market leading bonus scheme. If you’re an experienced Structural Engineer, that has a proven background working on complex building structures, which could be Nuclear, Train Stations or Hospitals, and you are looking for a change, hit apply with your most up to date CV today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Structural Engineer role   Reporting to the Team Leader you will:  

• Perform design duties on national and international design schemes
• Oversee junior members of staff as and when is needed
• Complete site visits as and when is needed
• Keep track of the project and be able to report back to management as to how things are progressing
• Report into management of future business leads

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Ideally between 5-8 years’ experience as a Structural Engineer
• Experience designing complex structures, which could be nuclear, rail infrastructure, buildings  
• Chartered with the ICE or IStructE is desirable
• Design experience with both Reinforced Concrete and Steel

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

• An established leader, or keen to grow into the role
• A team player but also able to work independently to time constraints
• Adaptable to change
• Keen to learn other sectors as and when needed (possibility of secondment to other discipline sectors)

Salary and benefits of the Senior Structural Engineer role  

• Up to £60,000 dependant on experience
• Flexible, hybrid working
• Company matched pension
• Performance bonus, based on the business and individual performance
• Ability to work remotely from abroad

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