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Field Service Technician

Waste Management

UK Based

£40,000 Per Annum

 

Introduction… Our client is a worldwide, leading business specialising in manufacturing and installing bespoke machines within the Recycling industry. They are looking for an Electro-Mechanical 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 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 and Mechanical 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:

• £40,000 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 Nuclear Team is partnering with a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation to recruit a Supplier Quality and Development Engineer for its Bath site. The strategically important Supplier Quality and Development Engineer role comes with a competitive salary, pension, and excellent opportunities for professional development. If you’re a Supplier Quality and Development Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that is committed to delivering the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance within the nuclear sector, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Supplier Quality and Development Engineer role Reporting to the Quality Manager you will:

• Conduct supplier audits and assessments in accordance with CSA N299 and ASME NQA-1 requirements.
• Ensure suppliers maintain robust quality management programmes aligned with nuclear regulatory expectations.
• Review and approve supplier quality documentation including manuals, procedures, inspection plans, and quality records.
• Drive supplier continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality performance, reliability, and compliance.
• Support suppliers with corrective and preventive action implementation using root cause analysis methodologies.
• Provide guidance and training to suppliers on nuclear quality standards and customer expectations.
• Ensure supplier readiness for nuclear-related product launches, engineering changes, and modifications.
• Validate supplier manufacturing and inspection processes through PPAP, FAI, and other quality assurance tools.
• Maintain comprehensive records of supplier audits, evaluations, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• Ensure full traceability and documentation integrity in line with CSA N299 and ASME NQA-1 requirements.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits as required.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Engineering, and Regulatory teams to align supplier capability with project requirements.
• Participate in design and procurement reviews to assess supplier-related risks and quality impacts.

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following: Essential

• Proven experience in a Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, or Quality Auditing role.
• Strong understanding of supplier quality assurance processes and quality management systems.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and other relevant quality standards.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and technical report-writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and quality management software.
• Ability to conduct supplier assessments and manage supplier performance improvement activities.

Desirable

• Experience within the nuclear industry.
• Working knowledge of CSA N299 and/or ASME NQA-1 quality standards.
• Lead Auditor qualification or equivalent.
• Internal Auditor certification or equivalent.
• Experience with PPAP, FAI, and supplier process validation activities.
• Knowledge of Rotork or similar engineered products and manufacturing processes.
• Experience using statistical quality tools and techniques.

  Personal skills   The Supplier Quality and Development Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Calm, methodical, and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised with excellent time management abilities.
• Customer-focused with a commitment to quality and compliance.
• A logical thinker with a continuous improvement mindset.

  Salary and benefits of the Supplier Quality and Development Engineer role  

• Salary of ~£60,000 plus company bonus scheme.
• Company pension scheme.
• 37-hour working week.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunity to work within a highly regulated and technically challenging nuclear environment.
• Collaborative and supportive working culture.

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Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading nuclear sector contractor to recruit an Office and Logistics Administrator for a major nuclear decommissioning project in Seascale. This role offers the chance to support a busy project environment, managing procurement, facilities, and administrative operations that keep major nuclear infrastructure projects running smoothly. The Office and Logistics Administrator role comes with a competitive salary depending on experience and the opportunity to work within a highly regulated and technically demanding sector. This role requires being on-site in Seascale. If you're looking to develop your career within the nuclear sector and contribute to major nuclear projects, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Office and Logistics Administrator role Reporting to the Commercial Manager you will:  

• Manage procurement of plant, materials, and logistics, ensuring compliance with company procedures and budgetary controls
• Maintain SAP records and produce regular reports on plant hire, materials, and site overheads
• Co-ordinate temporary and permanent material orders, deliveries, and call-offs
• Oversee facilities management for the project office, including security, cleaning, canteen services, and utilities
• Manage the project vehicle fleet, including maintenance, reporting, and compliance with manufacturer requirements
• Ensure all activities comply with HSQE regulations and company procedures
• Support site set-up, including offices, utilities, and welfare arrangements
• Provide proactive administrative support to project teams, facilitating smooth operations
• Assist with collaborative working practices in line with company procedures

This role is working on-site in Seascale and will require a flexible working attitude.   Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Experience in procurement, logistics, or facilities management within construction or nuclear projects
• Proficiency with SAP or similar systems for reporting and record keeping Strong understanding of health, safety, and regulatory compliance in a project environment
• Knowledge of commercial vehicle and plant management processes

  Personal skills   The Office and Logistics Administrator role would suit someone who is:  

• Highly organised and detail focused
• A clear and confident communicator
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive and able to work both independently and within a team

Salary and benefits of the Senior Estimator role  

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Opportunity to work on a major nuclear project
• Career development within a growing organisation
• Additional company benefits and pension package

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Senior Account Manager

Water Treatment and Water Hygiene

West Midlands

Up £40,000 + Commission and Company Vehicle

 

Introduction…

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Account Manager to join the UK No.1 specialist of Water Treatment and Water Hygiene. Working as a Senior Account Manager, you will be achieving personal sales targets via a mixture of contract base retention and growth, upselling to existing clients and actively seeking out and converting new clients.

Roles & Responsibilities As a Senior Account Manager you will be responsible for:

• Managing and maintaining Client accounts and responding to requests and compliance issues
• Monitoring performance and raising with Delivery team is issues arise
• Negotiate  contract renewals and re-engage lost accounts.
• Monitoring financial KPIs and take action as require to ensure the account remains on budget
• Compile quarterly reviews to track account progress and up/cross-sell opportunities

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Experience of working within the Water Treatment and Water Hygiene sectors
• Strong sales experience including account management experience
• Previous history of exceeding sales targets
• Good negotiation skills
• A full UK driving licence

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

• Up to £40,000 basic salary
• Commission
• Company vehicle, laptop and phone
• Full training provided
• Fantastic company benefits
• Holiday package

 

Astute’s Renewables team is very proudly partnered with a huge player in the global solar market. We have a focus on the UK market for them and we’re actively looking for a Solar Technician / Solar Engineer to join the team. The client delivers varying services, from O&M to full design and system integration. This position is field based and we’re looking for a Solar Technician / Solar Engineer with a basic salary of up to £45,000 and you’d also receive a hugely impressive benefits package. Large scale / utility scale solar experience is key in achieving the top end of the salary bracket. If you’re a Solar Technician or Solar Engineer looking to work for a key organisation in the market, then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Regional Manager you will:  

• Planned and reactive works across a variety of ground mount solar assets
• Testing and inspecting the electrical systems, tracing faults and rectifying where possible
• Liaising with specialist equipment suppliers to troubleshoot issues on site
• Daily reports on the work carried out on site
• Fault finding on both AC and DC systems
• Taking into account all HSE legislation when carrying out any work
• Supervising third party contractors on site if and when required
• Participating in an occasional weekend rota, with additional pay as a result
• Occasional working and staying away

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Utility scale solar experience is key for this area
• Level 3 electrical qualifications
• 2391 test and inspection
• HV AP is  desirable
• Good working knowledge of key industry instruments and testing equipment

Personal skills The Solar Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Dynamic and who enjoys fault-finding
• Knowledgeable about SCADA and CCTV systems as well as solar
• Willing to travel

Salary and benefits of the Solar Engineer role  

• £38,000 - £45,000 salary, depending on experience
• Weekend rota with additional payment
• KPI related bonus
• Training and progression
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance
• Company van
• Mobile phone, laptop and PPE

Commercial & Contracts Officer

Portsmouth

£35,000 - £45,000 basic + benefits

 

Introduction…

Astute are proudly partnered with a well-established Marine Engineering business within the Defence sector. They are currently looking to recruit a Commercial & Contracts Officer to support projects that are ongoing. This will be a customer-facing role involving close working with the Business Development and Project Management teams as well as other stakeholders.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Commercial & Contracts Officer, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring that all agreements are negotiated, drafted and agreed in line with business requirements
• Understand MoD commercial practices (such as SSRO)
• Liaising with Purchasing, Project Management and Engineering teams to provide contract management expertise
• Supporting the Sales team with handover of contracts
• Ensuring the Delivery team are aware of obligations by providing commercial guidance
• Monthly reports to Heads of Commercial & Legal teams
• Acting as a main point of contact for both customers and colleagues on contractual matters

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• 3 years’ experience working in a commercial role
• Confident speaking with customers and suppliers face to face
• A good understanding of legal terms and conditions of contracts
• Right to live and work in the UK
• Full driving license

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £35,000 - £45,000 basic salary
• Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 17:30 hours
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension, profit share, life assurance, income protection, sick pay

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393911227 and ask to speak to Hannah Rymill who can tell you more.

Astute’s team is partnering with one of the UK leaders in waste management and specialist industrial services to recruit a Waste Coordinator to join its team in Berkeley. The Waste Coordinator role comes with a salary of £30,000 - £35,000 plus 25 days annual leave. If you’re a Waste Coordinator and are looking to work for an organisation that puts people at the heart of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Project Manager you will:

• Actively promote and support the company’s safety culture, behaviour, and values in all services and activities.
• Help with operations and development of waste treatment and disposal services, ensuring safety for the public, environment, and staff.
• Make sure all environmental permits, regulations, contracts, and company guidelines are followed.
• Prepare and organise waste management documents, including records and paperwork to go with each waste shipment from one site to another.
• Work with accredited labs to manage tests and ensure timely results.
• Review and assess test results.
• Decide how to handle waste based on the test results.
• Communicate with the client for approval of document packs.
• Coordinate with transport companies to arrange waste shipment logistics.
• Inspect waste and facilities to ensure everything is in order.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• HNC/HND/Degree in Chemistry/Physics related subject
• Full UK Driving license
• An interest in the environmental/ waste management industry
• Safety conscious with a view to improve safety culture/report any H&S issues
• Ability to deal with clients in a professional manner

Salary and benefits of the Waste Coordinator role

• Basic Salary of £30,000 - £35,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private Health Care and other benefits

   

Technical Project Manager Fareham £45k - £50k + Benefits Our client is an award winning and market leader in the provision of the design, manufacture and testing of certified strain measurement systems used in sectors such as wind energy, marine and oil and gas. With a healthy pipeline of work, an exciting opportunity now exists for a Technical Project Manager to manage and coordinate projects within the engineering operations. Roles & Responsibilities As the Technical Project Manger, you will be responsible for:  

• Establish project requirements and deliverables
• Liaise with all project stakeholders, developing business cases, budgets, resource plans and project schedules
• Form, lead and motivate the team
• Regularly liaise with stakeholders through the project, updating plans and schedules
• Regularly report project status (financial and progress against milestones) 

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

• Previous project management or coordination experience is essential 
• Experience of project management in an engineering/manufacturing environment is advantageous
• Technical background, ideally electronics however Mechanical will be strongly considered.

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

• £45 - £50k basic
• Competitive benefits package including 25 days holiday, Private Medical Cover and Enhanced Pension
• Quarterly incentives

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.  

Production Engineer Water Treatment High Wycombe Competitive Salary + Benefits      Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Production Engineer to join one of the leading Water and Wastewater treatment business 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. The Production Engineer’s primary focus will be to take lead responsibility for the product integration from the development engineering phase to the manufacturing environment.                     Roles & Responsibilities Working as a Production Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Involved in the early development stage of new product development, working closely with the engineering team to help assess new product suitability for mass production. This will also include improvements to existing product portfolios.
• Identify and produce any bespoke tooling, jigs, or fixtures required for testing and mass production for different teams across the manufacturing facility. e.g., Quality Control, Research & Development.
• Able to visualise and plan processes and layout, stage material flow on the production floor and coordinate primarily mechanical and electrical build activities.
• Produce and update work instructions in order to manufacture products in the most efficient way/lean manufacturing. This will include assembly instruction documents and videos. Training of technicians will also be part of this process.
• Manage new parts and BOMs on new products.
• Work closely with Quality Control to investigate and resolve any quality issues with products/parts. This Quality Assurance process ensures control and traceability to all modifications to ELGA-released products.
• Represents the department and provides critical feedback to project leaders.
• Coordinates actions across departments and may check on quality and work progress.
• Tasks will be time-sensitive to overall project delivery dates.

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

• Previous experience in an administrative role, preferably within a manufacturing/logistics industry.
• Water experience
• HNC in engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Familiarity with Google Suite Apps such as Docs, Sheets, and Slides
• A full, valid driving licence

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

• Competitive Salary of up to £30,000
• Monday to Friday
• Benefits package
• 25 days Holiday + BH

    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 02392 222 964 to speak to Gemma Nixon who can tell you more.       INDREC