Astute People

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Energy company in the UK to recruit an Operations Technician to join its CCGT site in West Sussex. The Operations Technician role comes with a starting salary of up to £49,000 basic salary, £12,000 Shift Allowance and £2,100 SE allowance as well as benefits including bonus and medical insurance. If you are an experienced DCS Operator on process plant who holds a HNC, or would be willing to work towards one, please submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Operations Technician role Reporting to the Production Team Leader you will:  

• Operate and monitor the CCGT plant to ensure safe, efficient and reliable generation performance.
• Support the Production Team Leader with all production and operational activities across the site.
• Analyse plant performance data and diagnose operational issues to maximise plant availability.
• Start, stop and operate plant systems using both control room and field-based equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental and operational procedures.
• Apply and develop competency under the site's safety rules, progressing towards Senior Authorised Person and Safety Coordinator responsibilities.
• Carry out routine plant inspections, testing activities and operational checks.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders to support operational requirements and grid obligations.
• Supervise contractors and support maintenance activities within areas of competence.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, operational projects and plant performance optimisation.

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• HNC (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline, or commitment to completing the qualification as part of ongoing development.
• A minimum of two years' experience operating and/or maintaining a CCGT plant or similar heavy process environment.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation, with experience working within permit-to-work and safety rule systems.
• Ability to analyse plant performance, diagnose technical issues and support maintenance planning activities across multiple engineering disciplines. Navy leavers with relevant watchkeeping experience on steam-raising plant are encouraged to apply.

Personal skills The Operations Technician role would suit someone who is:  

• Self-motivated and proactive, with a flexible approach to work and a willingness to learn and develop.
• A strong team player who collaborates effectively with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders at all levels.
• Calm and analytical under pressure, with the ability to prioritise workload and make informed operational decisions.

Salary and benefits of the Operations Technician role

• Starting salary of up to £49,000 + £12,400 shift allowance +£2,100 southeast allowance
• Bonus of up to 20% + private medical insurance
• EV charging, 10% pension employer contributions + LTIP entitlement

(#LI-RW1) INDPOW  

Astute’s Renewable Energy Team is exclusively partnering with a key player in the Solar and BESS market who are looking for a HV Contracts Manager to join the team. The role is a pivotal one and the purpose is to ensure operational excellence and to ensure the provision of HV support across the business is there when required This HV Contracts Manager role comes with a salary up to £55,000, incremental supplements for additional qualifications, a company vehicle plus bonus and generous benefits package. The ideal location would be in the South around Oxfordshire but we’re open to a more remote option too. If you’re a HV Contracts Manager and are looking to work for an innovative and proven Solar and BESS operator, EPC and developer, please get in touch. Responsibilities and duties of the HV Contracts Manager role Reporting to the HV Manager you will:  

• Manage all key personnel/companies both internally and externally relating to the HV activities
• Planning and execution of HV switching, isolations and earthing up to 33kV (this is subject to internal sign off with competence)
• Schedule HV operations in different regions, staying up to date with any contractual obligation
• Assist with understanding and interpreting client requirements within the HV scope of contract
• Ensure that proactive, annual maintenance schedules are created and adhered to
• Assess the existing HV supply chain and ensure it’s effectiveness, suggesting any improvements/changes with a data-driven approach
• Be able to carry out some HV remedial works when the decision is made to do the works internally
• Provide HV technical support for Field Engineers
• Full job spec available on application and request post telephone call with Astute

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Experience in large scale renewables projects, ideally BESS and/or solar
• Experience switching up to 33kV, 66kV would be great
• At least a NVQ level 3 in electrical installation, higher qualifications hugely desirable

Personal skills   The HV Contracts Manager role would suit someone who is:  

• A strong communicator
• Excellent organisational skills
• Someone proactive and solutions-focussed

  Salary and benefits of the Business Development Manager role  

• Up to £55,000 basic salary
• Increases depending on authorisations
• Company vehicle
• Bonus up to 12.5%
• Life insurance
• Private healthcare
• Great pension
• 33 days holiday inc BH

#LI-TN1 INDREN  

Monitoring & Performance Engineer - Solar      

Bristol with hybrid optionas available

Starting salary up to £32,000

 

Introduction…

Astute are proud to be working with one of the UK’s top Solar companies to find a Monitoring & Performance Engineer to join their ever growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience wit computerised monitoring systems on plant and equipment

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As a Monitoring & Performance Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Monitoring assets remotely and immediately reporting to O&M and Asset Managers
• Tracking equipment issues and defect throughout the entire lifecycle of the assets
• Analyse the systems data to inform decisions and identify current and long term issues
• Maintain data security and confidentiality in line with any applicable SLAs
• Participate in site visits to inspect solar projects
• Provide support to the O&M, Asset Management and Engineering teams to diagnose and remedy any operational problems

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Recognised Engineering Qualification
• Advanced Excel skills
• Interpretation of electrical and mechanical drawings
• Experience with computerised monitoring systems on plant and equipment (preferably solar)

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Starting salary up to £32,000
• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to travel overseas

 

How to Apply

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

Technical Support Engineer Water Treatment Home-based / Nationwide Competitive Salary + Car / Car Allowance + Package     Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Technical Support Engineer to join one of the leading Water Treatment businesses in the UK. They have a solid track record of providing innovative solutions to water purification, industrial effluent and sustainable water saving needs and are one of the market leaders in process water treatment services. They are currently looking for a Technical Support Engineer to provide key technical support across technology and products to both internal and external teams.                       Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Service Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for:  

• Providing key 2nd level technical support for technology, service and product teams in response to customer queries and requests.
• Working from the office, home and customer sites throughout the UK when needed.
• Support in the creation of key documentation related to the delivery of key service activities including work instructions, product information, service acceptance criteria, manuals and delivery plans.
• Support the design, service, product and customer relation teams in the development of current products. Collecting and creating new ideas for the use of cutting edge technology to improve current service methods and digital tools.

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

• Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering qualification. – Ideally multiskilled.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• Previous experience working within the technical engineering industry, with prior knowledge of three key water treatment technologies: Ion Exchange, Reverse Osmosis, Continuous Electro-Deionisation
• Able to handle challenging conversations with customers and find a resolution.
• Software/controls engineering experience is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills.

    What’s on Offer

• Competitive Salary of up to £50,000 DOE
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Excellent company benefits.

    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  

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a global renewable energy provider to recruit a Site Supervisor for its North London site. The Site Supervisor role comes with a salary of £55,265 DOE, bonus scheme, pension and car allowance. If you’re a Site Supervisor and are looking to work for an organisation that is at the forefront of the UK’s renewable energy sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties  

• Be responsible for the HSE performance of all personnel under their control, and for stopping work where this might be compromised
• Ensures work is executed in accordance with the contract and adhere with project time and budget.
• Coordinates all on site consortium partners and sub-contractors
• Produce change requests (technical, time and costs)
• Prepare and follows-up deviations and claims
• Plan and execute the installation testing procedures
• Delivers Lessons Learned and feedback for current and future projects
• Keeps the Site Manager informed of all site-related activities

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Degree (desirable)
• Site Supervisor Safety Training (SSSTS)

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

• Good understanding with previous experience in supervising Steel Structure builds and Ducting
• Experienced as a supervisor in construction with industrial plants
• Previous experience with co-ordinating contacts and contractors on site
• Knowledge of relevant HSEQ legal and management system requirements

    Salary and benefits of the Site Supervisor role  

• Salary £47,000 - £55,000 DOE
• Bonus 8.5%
• Employer pension contribution 5%
• Car allowance £6,000

Operations Manager - Bargeddie Requisition ID 50127 Posting Start Date 06-Jan-2023 Posting End Date 06-Feb-2023 JOB DETAIL

Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.

 

Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow?  Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold new Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.

 

Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to waste

 

Energy Recovery Facilities are vital in supporting the UK’s ambition to reduce waste in an efficient and effective manner, helping to reduce the impact of waste on climate change. After reducing, reusing and recycling as much as possible, our Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs) provide the infrastructure to efficiently recover energy from residual waste, meaning landfill becomes the last resort. 

 

We have an opportunity in Bargeddie for an Operations Manager to join our team. working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

 

The salary for this role will be £60,850.00 per year, plus participation in a yearly bonus scheme, in addition to our great range of benefits.

 

 

 

About the role

As our Operations Manager, you will provide leadership of the site to drive safety, compliance and a best in class performance. Leading by example, you’ll promote a positive working environment for all employees.

 

Utilising team resource, you’ll plan and deliver both production requirements and maintenance strategy efficiently to deliver budget and targets and ensure that maximum plant availability and upkeep of site infrastructure is achieved.

 

Reporting to the General Manager, you’ll collaborate to drive the site forward and implement sustainable process and system improvements. You’ll have demonstrable experience of processing plant operation and line managing a team.

 

What we are we looking for?

• Working knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations
• Knowledge of carrying out Risk Assessment and developing Safe Systems of Work
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication
• IT literate, experience of maintenance management systems
• Experience of completing Performance Appraisal Reviews
• IOSH / NEBOSH or other industry recognised Health and Safety qualification

Mechanical Fitter

Water Industry Waterlooville £32,000 - 35,000 + Package

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter to join a leading provider of Water engineering services and solutions across the South. Working as a Mechanical fitter, you will joined their small but established team based at their head office travelling out to client sites carrying out mechanical installations, repair and testing work on various water contracts. This will see you working in a hands-on site based role covering both clean and dirty water projects.

 

The Job

Working as the Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for…

• Preforming installations, repairs, testing and pre-planned maintenance across clean and dirty water projects.
• Assisting clients on-site with technical faults or refurbishment projects.
• Installing new systems when needed.
• Inspection and testing of mechanical systems
• Following set designs and manufacturers installation guides
• Completing risk assessments, activity reports and other documentation as required.
• Offering after sales technical support.

This is a field-based position requiring a flexible approach to work.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position candidates will be expected to have a background in performing mechanical maintenance / installation/ testing with experience working in the water industry or on water treatment plants.

Full training will be provided, however candidates are expected to be qualified in mechanical fitting to NVQ level 3 or equivalent and will ideally hold a valid CSCS card as well as having confined space experience and training.

Due to the nature of the role, a full UK driving license is essential.

 

What’s on offer.

• Basic salary up to £35,000
• Company Van for work use (Not sole user)
• 28 days incl Bank Holidays 
• Competitive Package

 

How to apply

To apply, please call Gemma Nixon 02392 222 964 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a global company, to recruit for an Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Reliability Manager to assist with the UK, and occasionally global, O&M matters across the fleet of Energy from Waste Power Stations. The vital O&M Reliability Manager role comes with a competitive salary + Car Allowance + Bonus + Private Medical + travel expenses + other benefits. This is a hybrid role which will involve travel across the UK as well as international travel. If you’re an experienced Plant, Operations, Engineering/Maintenance Manager, who would like to work for a company who invest in professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the O&M/Performance Director, you will be responsible for:  

• Perform independent audits and inspections across O&M sites, delivering comprehensive reports, improvement initiatives, and practical recommendations to strengthen operational reliability, maintenance efficiency, and asset health.
• Maintain full compliance of operational and maintenance activities with legal, corporate, client, HSEQ, and industry standards, while fostering a proactive culture of safety, discipline, and ongoing improvement.
• Assess plant performance, maintenance practices, equipment condition, and reliability data to detect risks, optimise asset efficiency, and drive preventative and predictive maintenance efforts.
• Design and execute operational assurance and reliability programmes for EfW, Biomass, Renewable Gas, Biogas/AD, and industrial process plants, ensuring standardised practices and effective resolution of performance gaps.
• Contribute to major incident investigations, behavioural safety programmes, and cross-site knowledge sharing, providing regular operational and reliability insights to senior management and Group HSE teams

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Ideally a Degree in a relevant Engineering subject – those with HND/HNCs will also be considered
• A formal Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH will be advantageous but not a necessity
• A full UK driving licence is a necessity given the nature of the role with travel

    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The O&M Reliability Manager would suit someone who has:  

• Prior Senior Management experience within the O&M Team of a Power Station (ideally EfW) – those with significant Operations/Engineering Management will also be considered
• Strong understanding of critical plant including boiler systems, steam cycles, rotating plant, etc.
• Proven background in operations, maintenance, reliability, asset integrity or operational assurance roles
• Good financial and commercial acumen  

    Salary and benefits of the O&M Reliability Manager role  

• A competitive basic salary
• Car allowance
• Travel expenses
• Bonus
• Private healthcare
• Other benefits  

#LI-AP1 INDPOW