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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading power generation company to recruit an O&M Plant Attendant (Assistant) for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Slough, Berkshire. The O&M Plant Attendant comes with a basic salary of £35,496 + £5,000 shift allowance + private medical + other benefits.  If you’re a Plant Attendant/Mobile Plant Operator and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Shift Team Leader, you will be responsible for:  

• Support the Shift Team with the safe and efficient operation of the plant during normalised running hours and during start-up/shut-down procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections/walk rounds to ensure the plant is operating as intended.
• Report of incidents in a timely manner
• Carry out first line maintenance.
• Drive and operating a range of mobile plant including forklift trucks, front loading shovel and excavators etc. in the tipping hall area as well as the ash hall
• Ensure compliance with the Environmental Permit and H&S Legislation

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Mobile plant licences would be highly advantageous (forklift, counterbalance, front loading shovel, etc)

    Personal skills and prior experience The O&M Plant Attendant role would suit someone who has:  

• Prior experience working in a heavy process environment such as Power Station, Biomass, Aggregate/Tarmac/Cement Works, Steel Works, Paper Mill etc
• Good teamworking skills to adapt to different duties when required

    Salary and benefits of the O&M Plant Attendant role  

• A salary of £35,496
• Shift allowance of £5,000   
• Private medical
• Other benefits

 

 

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 a hands-on Maintenance Supervisor for their site in Worcestershire. The strategically important Maintenance Supervisor role comes with a competitive salary, bonus, healthcare and additional benefits package If you’re an experienced Maintenance Engineer with supervisory experience 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 Maintenance Supervisor role Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:  

• Coordinate breakdown responses, ensuring the quickest possible resolution.
• Manage contractors, ensuring adherence to safe systems of work and risk assessments.
• Perform planned maintenance tasks, record corrective actions on the Shire system, and manage spare parts ordering and follow-up.
• Maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety policies.
• Oversee equipment repairs, refurbishments, and new installations/fabrication work.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation.
• Support ongoing project work and assist the operations team as needed.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed by all staff and contractors.
• Act as a mentor and role model for new team members.
• Act as a management representative in the absence of the Operations Manager.
• Other duties as required

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
• Experience operating HMI/SCADA systems.
• Full UK driving Licence

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

• Supervisory or management experience in a Maintenance/Engineering role on an anaerobic digestion plant or similar heavy processing environment
• Knowledge of environmental permits, H&S issues and safe working environments
• Experience of managing budgets
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills.
• An effective communicator, both verbally and in writing.

  Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Supervisor role   Competitive salary depending on experience  

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Bonus scheme based on performance
• Company vehicle
• Healthcare
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

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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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O&M Engineer Dartford £40k basic + Benefits package Astute are proud to be working with a high-profile client who are a specialist alternative asset manager providing funds, direct investments, and tailored investment solutions, including co-investment across a range of highly differentiated alternative investment strategies. With a growing portfolio of Energy Assets covering Solar, Energy Storage and Wind, a new and exciting vacancy now exists for a O&M Engineer to be responsible for Preventative and reactive maintenance. Roles & Responsibilities As the Operations & Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for:  

• To help the GH O&M team to achieve high HSQE standards across our portfolio, working closely with HSE Manager.
• Deliver all the Preventative Maintenance and Reactive Maintenance on the allocated portfolio.
• Complete Site Inspections across the portfolio as required.
• Provide reports after each inspection on site (Monthly or reactive)
• Use SCADA to monitor the health of the BESS assets under management.

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

• 18th Edition certified
• Solar or BESS experience would be advantageous, but not essential.
• Maintenance background in heavy industrial engineering/manufacturing will also be considered.

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

• £40k basic
• 20% Bonus
• Company car, Healthcare, Pension, Fuel Card
• Laptop/iPad
• On call uplift

How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391775 and ask to speak to Sue Greeff who can tell you more.  

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading principal contractor to recruit a BIM Coordinator for a long-term contract for a project in North London.             Key skills  

• Support the Project Information Manager and BIM Manager with a robust digital framework.
• Implement rigorous quality assurance procedures and coordination workflows throughout project lifecycle.
• Assist in the application of the BIM Execution Plan and the Information Management Plan. 
• Assist in review and help implement proper element and parameter naming on the model and prepare asset data procedures.
• Help to prepare and apply model quality assurance template report, IDS and apply clash report templates. 
• Help to implement model quality assurance.
• Must have experience in performing model audits and quality reports.
• Must have advanced experience of Autodesk Revit, Blender/Blender BI, and Navisworks
• Must have practical knowledge of managing information within a common data environment (ISO 19650 workflows).

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the BIM Coordinator role  

• North London
• £400.00 - £450.00 per day
• May 2026
• Long-term contracts

Senior O&M Engineer Bristol £50k basic + Benefits package Astute are proud to be working with a high-profile client who are a specialist alternative asset manager providing funds, direct investments, and tailored investment solutions, including co-investment across a range of highly differentiated alternative investment strategies. With a growing portfolio of Energy Assets covering Solar, Energy Storage and Wind, a new and exciting vacancy now exists for a Senior O&M Engineer. Roles & Responsibilities As the Senior Operations & Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• To be responsible for a team of one or two engineers and organise their weekly priorities.
• To be responsible for the availability and PM achieved to the designated portfolio.
• Supervise HV works from different subcontractors.
• Acting as Controller engineer (HV)
• To help the GH O&M team to achieve high HSQE standards across our portfolio, working
• closely with HSE Manager.
• Deliver all the Preventative Maintenance and Reactive Maintenance on the allocated
• portfolio including HV maintenance.
• Complete Site Inspections across the portfolio as required.

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

• 18th Edition certified
• Team Leading experience essential
• Solar or BESS experience would be advantageous, but not essential.
• Maintenance background in heavy industrial engineering/manufacturing will also be considered.

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

• £50k basic
• 20% Bonus
• Company car, Healthcare, Pension, Fuel Card
• Laptop/iPad
• On call uplift

How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 023 93 911 007 and ask to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.  

Astute’s Nuclear team is  working exclusively with  a growing company in the sector to recruit for a Civil Layout Technician for their Bristol office. The Civil Layout Technician role comes with a salary of £35,000- £40,000 plus benefits. If you’re a Civil Layout Technician and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Senior Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Producing civil/layout drawings from the 3D model and using other inputs
• Implementing civil embedded parts in the 3D model and contribution to their model “declashing” process by coordinating and managing various disciplines
• Carrying out layout engineering (positioning of equipment, pipe routings etc.), ensuring that the Layout Rules are correctly followed.
• When requests for changes are issued by the various engineering teams, they incorporate the changes into the 3D model, having checked for technical consistency.
• In the event of any technical problems or deviations, the CAD Designer informs the Building Layout/Civil Leader, offers technical advice, and makes corrections to the 3D model. Produces 2D drawings associated with layout engineering (general layout drawing division into fire safety zones, etc.).
• Performing of 2D-3D-Checks (3D-Model check against P&ID, Single line diagrams etc.)
• Performing component introduction, installation, or maintenance simulations; preparing layout studies.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree or qualification in a relevant Engineering subject
• Civil Layout experience.
• Highly regulated industry experience
• Ability to co-ordinate the work of Technicians or Junior Engineers

    Personal skills The Civil Layout Technician role would suit someone who is:  

• Motivated to grow as an Engineer
• Looking to work on an exciting project
• Keen to work with a growing business

    Salary and benefits of the Plant Layout Engineer role  

• £35,000- £40,000 salary
• Bristol based, hybrid working
• Benefits package

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a successful and leading contractor in the Energy from Waste to recruit a Site and Facilities Assistant for its Cheshire site. The Site and Facilities Assistant role is offered on a 24 month fixed term contract (FTC) basis and comes with a salary of £30,000-£35,000 starting in April 2026. If you’re a Site and Facilities Assistant available for an April 2026 start, then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties  

• Acting as the office administrator for the site including managing office supplies, filing, organization of travel, recording and storing of documentation
• Acting as the Facilities Assistant - maintaining the overall operation and upkeep of the site compound, ensuring all facilities are safe, clean, and fully functional. Supporting daily site activities, including managing utilities, coordinating maintenance tasks, and assisting with general site logistics.
• Providing full administrative support to the Site Manager.
• Welcome visitors and clients including arranging catering as required
• Provide full administrative support to the Site Manager.
• Keep the Site Manager informed of all site related activities. 
• Be aware of all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) requirements relevant to their role, and implement and comply with them.
• The candidate should hold strong administrative experience ideally within Construction or Engineering industries.
• Must be comfortable working in a site-based environment, therefore experience in this would be ideal.
• Must have good working knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications.

Salary and benefits of the Site and Facilities Assistant role  

• £30,000-£35,000 per annum
• Pension of up to 10% employer contribution
• Life Assurance, disability insurance, private medical and dental insurance
• 24 days annual leave per annum