Astute People

Role:

Buyer

Location:

Uxbridge, Middlesex

Package Details:

£35  - £37k + benefits

Introduction

My client is a leader in the design, manufacture, supply and support of high-performance fluid control equipment, designed to perform under critical conditions of pressure and cleanliness, to satisfy demanding technical requirements worldwide.

A vacancy now exists for a Buyer to manage purchasing and expediting activities for assigned commodities, including request for proposals, purchase orders, goods receiving discrepancies, invoice discrepancies, supplier returns, and the expediting of all orders placed.

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Buyer, you will be responsible for:

• Identifies and processes requisitions from MRP inventory and non-MRP inventory requirements to meet production planning and sales requirements for assigned commodities.
• Assists in purchase order acknowledgements (contract acceptance) with suppliers and updates MRP system.
• Assists in purchase order placement (contract offers) with suppliers.
• Manages open purchase order report to resolve late and partial shipments with suppliers and updates MRP system.
• Manages incoming shipment discrepancies with Receiving and/or suppliers.
• Resolves invoice discrepancies with Finance and/or suppliers.
• Ensures and maintains MRP system data integrity for supplier data including unit price, delivered lead-time, and EOQ.
• Expediting of Purchase Orders to achieve on time delivery. 
• Resolves or notifies the Purchasing Manager to any situation impeding production workflow.

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Knowledge of purchasing processes
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a buying and expediting role preferred
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Good MS Office skills
• Working knowledge and experience of MRP and ERP systems.
• Purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Aerospace and Defence sector experience – preferred but not essential.
• Procurement/ Supply chain qualification or studying towards – CPSM/ MCIPS or equivalent desirable

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £35  - £37K Basic

• 4 day work week (Fridays off)

• Comprehensive Benefits

• Opportunity to work with global blue-chip clients and sophisticated technology

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.

Environmental Advisor

Location: Sellafield (Cumbria) Company: Hochtief (supporting the Infrastructure Delivery Partner – IDP Programme)

Role Overview

Hochtief is looking to recruit an Environmental Advisor to support the delivery of the Infrastructure Delivery Partner (IDP) programme at Sellafield. This role will focus on supporting environmental compliance and performance across a range of infrastructure and construction activities within a highly regulated nuclear environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with project teams to ensure environmental risks are effectively managed and that all works are delivered in line with legal requirements and environmental best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day environmental support to project and site teams

• Assist in ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, permits, and site requirements

• Support the development and implementation of Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), method statements, and risk assessments

• Identify environmental risks on site and assist in implementing mitigation measures

• Carry out site inspections, monitoring, and environmental audits

• Support environmental incident investigations and reporting

• Maintain accurate environmental records and contribute to performance reporting

• Liaise with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders on environmental matters

• Promote environmental awareness and good practice across site activities

• Support sustainability initiatives, including waste management and resource efficiency

Key Requirements

• Degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related discipline

• Experience in an environmental role within construction, infrastructure, or a regulated industry

• Working knowledge of UK environmental legislation

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Good communication skills with the ability to engage with site teams

• Proactive approach to environmental management

Desirable

• Experience working in a highly regulated environment (nuclear experience advantageous)

• Awareness of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems

• Membership of (or working towards) a relevant professional body (e.g., IEMA)

Title                                                     Waste Management Consultant (Bristol/Gloucester)

Department                                       Consultancy

Line Manager                                    Head of Consultancy

 

INTRODUCTION

 

Astute are working with a European leader in nuclear dismantling and waste management who are currently looking for a Waste Management Consultant to join their team.

 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

 

• Successful delivery of assignment Projects within the time, cost and quality constraints imposed.
• To provide technical environmental, waste management and characterisation services in support of all aspects of the Company’s business and fulfil specific contracts.
• Provide relevant input into business development elements as required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Work as a member of a team/Project or where appropriate lead Consultancy projects in accordance with Cyclife UK Management arrangements
• Ensure the requirements of clients are understood, conducted and completed in accordance with arrangements
• To provide technical environmental, waste management and characterisation services in support of all aspects of the Company’s business and fulfil specific contracts.

TRAINING / QUALIFICATIONS    

 

• Degree or Equivalent (Essential)
• PHE Foundation in Radiological Protection / AURPO Certificate of Professional Development in Radiation Protection          
• C2 / C3 Training
• Hazardous Waste Legislation      
• Class 7 Consignor            
• LLWR Consignment Training / Waste Loading Plans          
• EDF LLW Practitioner Training    
• Risk Assessor Training   
• Competencies / Skills     
• Cyclife Process and Plant Knowledge      
• Radiation Protection Supervisor
• Gamma Spec     

               

 

 

EXPERIENCE OF (Essential):

 

Several Years’ experience in Environmental Safety Case and/or Waste Management and/or Decommissioning Environment (Ideally 5+)

 

 

BEHAVIOURS

 

People will be expected to demonstrate behaviours laid out in Cyclife Values and Behaviours which cover the following areas:

 

• Safety First
• Integrity
• Nuclear Professionalism
• Teamwork
• Extra Mile
• Enthusiasm
• Environmental Passion

 

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

 

• Bristol or Gloucester location ideally though flexible as WFH with office visits 3-4 a month     
• Able to spend c. 3days/week on site (HPB), ideally able to commute on daily basis but could be negotiated for the right candidate
• £45-55,000 dependant on experience
• Excellent Pension and package

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. INDREN

Astute’s Renewables team is exclusively partnering with a leading renewable energy company, a market leader in solar operations, to recruit a Field Service Engineer covering the South of England, with occasional travel for business needs. The role involves onsite service and maintenance of large-scale solar assets. This strategically important Field Service Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £40k plus a vehicle. If you’re a Field Service Engineer with solar experience and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people first, upload your CV to apply today! Responsibilities and Duties: Reporting to the Service Team Leader, you will:

• Visual inspection activities, cleaning and report to management team.
• Routine maintenance activities on modules, inverters, cables and connectors, DC and AC distribution boxes.
• Routine maintenance activities on module mounting systems, fence and gates, inverter and transformer stations.
• Routine maintenance activities on monitoring and communication equipment.
• Routine maintenance activities on security system devices.
• Fault finding on electrical components by means of visual inspections or professional site measurement activities.

Professional Qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Certification or equivalent.
• At least five years’ experience in industrial electrical installation and maintenance.
• Previous Solar PV maintenance experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of DC electrical systems, high-voltage equipment, and occupational health & safety regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Full, clean UK driving licence.

Personal Skills: The Field Service Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Willing and flexible to travel to sites as and when required
• Strong in problem-solving and able to work under pressure.
• Passionate about renewable energy and high-quality service delivery.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary: £38,000 - £40,000
• Company vehicle with fuel card
• 25 days of annual leave plus Bank holidays 
• Great company culture and regular social events 
• Bonus programme 
• Pension scheme 

INDREN

 

JOB TITLE:

REPORTS TO:(Title)

Test Engineer

Cell Leader

DEPARTMENT:

DATE:

Test

 

 

1.         REPORTING STRUCTURE

: Simple structure chart diagram showing Job Titles for this Job, Immediate superior, and Subordinates (if any)

 

Operations Director

á

Manufacturing Manager

á

Team Leader

á

Test Engineer

 

2.         JOB PURPOSE

(One statement explaining what the overall purpose of the job is)

To test and fault find all units made by Production or returned by DDC customers, to specification set by DDC engineers.

3.         KEY TASKS

(6 -10 main tasks within the job)

1. Tests units from production to ensure they meet specification.
2. Fault finds units that have failed to component level.
3. Maintains records for tracking units tested.
4. Assists Production staff to help repair units which have failed test.
5. Sends units to QA.
6. Arranges for outside testing as required.
7. Progress chases units through Production to meet required delivery dates.
8. Liaises with design of product and test specification changes.
9. Gives technical support to junior team members.
10. Ensures test equipment is within calibration.

 

 

 

 

 

4.         KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

(The minimum education, qualifications, training and experience to enable the job to be performed fully and effectively.  State which are essential and which are desirable)

           

Essential : Electronics C&G Parts 1/2 No. 224 or ONC Electronic Engineering

            Desirable :

Computer literate

1. FINANCIAL PARAMETERS (Budgets – state amount and whether accountability for or monitoring of, spending authority.  If not applicable to this job mark N/A)

 

1. DECISION MAKING,  AUTHORITY AND SCOPE FOR INITIATIVE AND CREATIVITY (Decisions the Jobholder can make without reference to anyone else, areas where recommendations can be made,  any set procedures to be followed)

Suggest future purchase of test equipment.

Prioritising jobs.

Following identification of a problem, reworking products to meet specification

Routine supervisory decisions on a day to day basis.

7.         IMPORTANT WORKING RELATIONSHIPS  

(list any important clients or contacts both internal and external to the Company)

            Internal :

• Power Supply Engineers/Sales staff for the day to day problems encountered with the testing of the units
• Production staff to Production Manager level to aid in the smooth flow of production units
• QA staff to aid in the smooth flow of production units
• Customer Services for on time repair and test

            External :

 

DECLARATION:

 The descriptions listed in this document provide an outline of the job requirements, they are not intended to be exhaustive and may be subject to change.      

 

 

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Jobholder:

 

Date:

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Installations Engineer

Birmingham, England, United KingdomEngineeringFull timeSI Engineer

OVERVIEWAPPLICATION Share this job  Description

The Service Engineer SE has an overall responsibility for:

 

• Hands on servicing installation and repair of various types of water treatment equipment.
• Undertaking scheduled installation/service under contract and one-off planned service outside of contract
• Emergency call out activity occasionally outside normal working hours.
• Repair of customer equipment.
• Installation of new equipment.

 

• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety and Environmental Policies, and adhere to customer site rules and procedures (assuming the highest level compliance).
• Attention to proactive KPI’s and personal safety plans
• Contribute diligently to Team Performance Plan (TPP)
• RAMS for all visits
• Be familiar with and comply with equipment service processes
• Identify service stakeholders and confirm technical and contractual scoping on site matches assigned work.
• Undertake planned and unplanned service activity as allocated by Service co-ordination team
• Perform routine maintenance work including chemical sanitisation when required.
• Able to work at weekends as/when required
• Willingness to be on call for out of hours emergency work (rota system)
• Work with projects team and BDM’s to effectively and efficiently instigate visits and present and one company approach.
• Deliver and install new equipment and water treatment systems. M&E.
• Test and commission all work prior to leaving the work-site
• Explain and demonstrate correct use of equipment if necessary
• Ensure Customer sign-off of work prior to leaving site
• Report activity on Service Manager tablet thoroughly and promptly
• Promote Service contracts where necessary and report back new opportunities to line manager
• Maintain spare parts van stock and up to date records of parts held/used
• Maintain all tools in good condition
• Ensure correct tools and parts are used when required.
• Ensure any and all assumptions, customer or other responsibilities & exclusions outside scope of service are clearly identified and communicated prior to work commencing and any recommendations outside of scope of service are clearly communicated in the service report
• Endeavour to provide value-added, differential advantage in service work focusing on:
  • How we can decrease cost of operation
  • Improve operating efficiency
  • Minimise Environmental, Health and Safety issues

Requirements

• Post holder must hold a full UK Driving licence and must be able to travel and stay overnight as required, including occasional weekend working as and when required.
• Previous experience of working within the Water Treatment Industry, along with servicing or installations experience.
• 1 year relevant Equipment Service work experience desired in an appropriate Electro-mechanical environment, ideally in the water treatment sector.
• Ability to handle stressful situations often alone on customer sites
• Excellent communication skills required

• Logical and well organized

• Require minimum supervision, often lone working

 

 

• Ability to carry out mechanical and electrical installation of water treatment plant.

Benefits

• Competitive package.
• Industry leading training and development opportunities.
• Company vehicle and fuel card.

 

Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with a design consultancy, who are heavily invested in providing leading projects to recruit a Senior Structural Engineer for one of their sites in the Midlands. The strategically important Senior Structural Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £55,000, flexible working and the ability to work on a great range of projects, If you’re an experienced Structural Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that will offer you a great opportunity to progress your career, then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Structural Engineer role   Reporting to the Associate Engineer you will:  

• Lead and run projects and delegate work
• Guide and mentor junior engineers and liaise with technicians
• Be client facing and attend site visits
• Provide detailed designs for projects within the Nuclear and Commercial sector
• Offer insight to potential new business leads

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• 5 years’ experience as a Structural Engineer (minimum)
• Ideally chartered with the ICE or IStructE (or working towards)

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

• Comfortable in difficult situations
• Able to manage their time well, as well as others within the team
• Someone who has the ability to want to grow and progress their career

Salary and benefits of the Senior Structural Engineer role  

• Up to £55,000 dependant on experience
• Flexible working
• Phone and laptop provided
• Competitive pension and holiday allowance

 INDNUC