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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Energy from Waste company in the UK to recruit an Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Technician for its site in North Yorkshire.    The EC&I Technician role comes with a starting salary of up to £48,000 and a bonus.     If you are an apprentice trained EC&I Technician with experience on heavy industrial sites and looking to work then submit your CV to apply today.                      Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician role Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will:  

• Perform fault finding and rectification on electrical, control, and instrumentation equipment.
• Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks to the highest standards.
• Manage a delegated plant area, including planned outages and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Ensure all client specifications and requirements are consistently met and maintained.
• Assist in planned outages and shutdown activities, supporting the maintenance team’s objectives.
• Report maintenance issues promptly through line management to ensure timely resolution.
• Accurately complete maintenance documentation using the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Support the Lead EC&I Engineer with ordering and managing critical spares inventory.
• Participate actively in team briefings, toolbox talks, and continuous safety meetings.
• Adhere strictly to site safety rules and health, safety, quality, and environmental policies at all times.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Recognised Electrical Engineering apprenticeship to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (Electrical HNC desirable).
• Proven experience in fault finding and calibration of instrumentation (level, temperature, pressure, flow) and control systems including DCS, SCADA, and PLCs.
• Skilled in working with control panels, wiring standards, motors, switchgear, variable speed drives, and circuit breakers.
• Ability to read and interpret EC&I drawings, documents, and work safely under permit-to-work systems and risk assessments.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments, managing planned and reactive maintenance to tight deadlines.

  Personal skills

• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality workmanship.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and fixing issues.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with the team and clients.

Salary and benefits of the EC&I Technician role

• Starting salary of up to £48,000
• Benefits package including bonus of us to 5%
• Progression opportunities

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Description

For a Site supervisor (also known as Lead Air Hygiene Engineer) this role offers security, competitive pay, bonuses and overtime, door to door payment, sick pay, life assurance, career development and much more.

Hydro-X Air comprises of dedicated teams of two working remotely to deliver ventilation Ductwork cleaning and other air hygiene services to our customers.

Location: Field Based, will be expected to travel within the region

Working Hours: 45hours per week, some weeks will be working days, others will be night working and some weekend work will be required. Schedulers aim to plan jobs up to 2 weeks in advance where possible. Requirements

Main Duties

The duties will include, but are not limited to, working within the guidance provided by TR19 and associated company documents, and guidance, to ensure that any work on site is safe and free from the risks.

You may be expected to undertake some or all of the work below:

• Carry out kitchen extract system cleaning and canopy cleans in accordance with TR19 Grease.
• Carry out ventilation systems cleaning in accordance with TR19.
• Installation of access doors into ventilation system in accordance with DW144.
• Carry out inspection of the Fire dampers in accordance with BS9999
• Follow a preventative maintenance program as instructed.
• Maintain personal equipment & chemical stocks inventories.
• You will also be expected to undertake any other duties associated to the output of the Regional Team as required.

 

Your knowledge

The appointee must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

• Ventilation systems management in accordance with TR19 Grease.
• Ventilation cleaning techniques in accordance with TR19
• Access doors installation in accordance with DW144

Benefits

Salary £25,000-£27,000 depending on experience

What happens next – your career move made simple

1. Apply now to be consider for the role

2. If you meet the requirements, you will then be contacted by our recruitment team for an informal pre-screening call. 3. Suitable applicants will then be invited to a video interview 4. Interview feedback within 4 working days

Successful applicants will be welcomed into the business on our 2 day induction at our head office where you will be issued with all the necessary equipment to complete the jobs, you will have branded workwear, a company van, tablet, and phone.

Please note that we are a drugs free company and complete a drugs test on the first day of employment.

Hydro-X are an equal opportunity employer, and we follow non-discriminatory practices

Keywords: Ductclean, Air Hygiene, Hygiene operative, fire damper engineer, ventilation cleaner, Air Hygiene supervisor, Duct cleaning technician, extract cleaning.

Business Development Manager Water Treatment - Pharmaceutical Nottinghamshire– Field based around the Midlands Competitive Salary + Vehicle + Package     Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join one of the leaders in process water solutions across the UK. Working as the Business Development Manager, you will be supporting in the development of their Pharmaceutical Water Services business, operating across the UK, selling water treatment solutions and pure water systems into the pharmaceutical sector.                         Roles & Responsibilities Working as the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for planning daily sales activities, marketing initiatives and keeping the company’s CRM system up to date with prospect clients. Duties will include…

• Ensuring sufficient sales activity, territory coverage and future prospect development to achieve individual set financial target.
• Working closely with the marketing teams, developing growth targets and appropriate activities. Tracking, monitoring and measuring marketing and promotional activities.
• Understanding customer needs, presenting solutions and creation of proposals, with the delivery of added value to the customer central to the offering;
• Maintaining good knowledge of competitor strategy and activity to identify new areas of business growth; offering insight data to support negotiation and overcome objections.
• Providing excellent service to the customer ensuring they are kept up to date with all progress.
• Provide a strong after sales support service to the customer to ensure longevity of the relationship.
• Attend trade shows and/or industry conferences to network, be a guest speaker or promote the business.

Due to the nature of this role, candidates will be based from home and will travel out to customer sites to complete business development activity. This will predominantly cover central UK but may be nationwide.     Skills & Qualifications Candidates must have a background working within the water treatment industry, ideally with a proven track record selling technical solutions into the Pharmaceutical industry. Due to the nature of the role, candidates should be creative, innovative and passionate in their approach to driving sales, a ‘hunter’ not a ‘farmer attitude is paramount. Candidates should have excellent communication and negotiation skills with a creative and innovative approach to driving sales. Due to the nature of the role, a full UK driving licence is essential.     Salary & Package

• Basic salary up to £50,000
• Company Vehicle
• Commission Scheme – Uncapped up to 20%
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme.

    How to apply? To apply for this position or to find out more information, please send your CV to Gemma Nixon at [email protected]  or call directly on 02392 222 964.     INDREC

Operations & Maintenance Asset Manager – Solar PV Remote working from home £35k basic + benefits     Introduction Astute are proudly partnered with a global client who are looking for Asset Managers to join their Milton Keynes office. The client offers operations and maintenance (O&M) services to their clients across the UK and are looking for an Asset Manager to deal more client-side that with the Engineers, to ensure that the assets are being correctly managed and maintained, making sure that the client’s contractual obligations are met.                   Roles & Responsibilities As Asset Manager,  you will be responsible for:

• Asset management across a portfolio or ground mount solar PV assets
• Ensuring all O&M works are completed in accordance with contractual obligations
• Being the primary client contact for clients and managing customer queries
• Contract management and ensuring all contracts in accordance with each site are up to date and conditions are met
• Assisting with the management of internal resource to plan and execute O&M works
• Attending site visits when required
• Raising work orders, managing H&S practices and ensuring best practice
• Other duties as required

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

• Solar experience, whether educational or demonstrable work experience in solar
• Asset management experience is ideal, but maybe you’re an Engineer with some relevant experience wanting to move into more of an office-based role, Project Engineers/Managers or experience in a Performance & Monitoring Engineer will also be of interest
• SCADA experience/knowledge is an advantage
• UK driving licence is essential
• A relevant educational qualification, ie degree / HNC / HND in engineering or renewable energy
• A driven, problem-solving and passionate attitude

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

• £35,000 salary DOE (if you’re currently earning more but have an interest, please get in touch)
• Private health insurance
• Life Assurance
• Home based role
• Mental Health First Aid access
• Other, comprehensive 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 023 93 911 007 to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.     INDREN

Astute’s Environmental team is working with a purpose-driven consultancy recognised for its collaborative culture and technical excellence, to recruit an Associate / Associate Director – Ecology, based in either London or Redhill (Gatwick), with flexible hybrid working.

This Associate / Associate Director – Ecology role offers a salary of £65,000 to £72,000, alongside flexible working, structured progression, and a collaborative team environment committed to sustainability and innovation.

If you're an experienced ecological consultant looking to take a lead role in shaping the future of ecology consultancy in the South East — while working across varied, high-impact projects submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Associate / Associate Director – Ecology role

Reporting to the Business Unit Director, you will:

• Lead the planning and delivery of a broad portfolio of ecological projects

• Prepare and review PEAs, EcIAs, ES chapters, BNG assessments, and HRA reports

• Provide high-quality technical and commercial advice to clients

• Oversee project delivery, ensuring financial performance and client satisfaction

• Write and contribute to tenders, bids, and proposals

• Mentor junior team members and support professional development

• Act as technical reviewer for reports and deliverables

• Identify opportunities for new services and client growth

• Champion best practice in health, safety, and quality assurance

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A relevant degree (Ecology, Environmental Science, or related discipline)

• Extensive consultancy experience, ideally at Senior, Principal or Associate level

• Full membership of CIEEM (or working toward it)

• Chartered status (CEcol or CEnv) desirable

• Strong knowledge of UK wildlife legislation, planning policy, and protected species

• Proven track record in project management and client engagement

• Experience in team leadership and technical mentoring

• A full UK manual driving licence

Personal skills

The Associate / Associate Director – Ecology role would suit someone who is:

• Commercially aware, technically excellent, and collaborative in approach

• Passionate about delivering pragmatic, high-quality solutions

• Skilled in both independent and team-based working

• Looking to make a long-term impact within a growing team

• Excited by a leadership role that combines hands-on delivery with strategic growth

Salary and benefits of the Associate / Associate Director – Ecology role

• £65,000 – £72,000 depending on experience

• Car allowance (up to £5,000)

• Flexible hybrid working (1–2 days per week in-office preferred)

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (option to buy more)

• Private medical insurance

• Career development and chartership support

• Annual salary review aligned to market standards

• Collaborative and inclusive team culture

EC&I Technician – CHiP Beckton Competitive Salary + Benefits

 

Introduction… We are looking for an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Technician to join the Maintenance Department of a Combined Heat and Power facility in East London. Utilising the latest technology, the site is producing 17MW of Heat & Power from used fats, oils and greases (FOGS) from the local area.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Electrical Engineer, as an EC&I Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out fault diagnosis, repairs, planned and unplanned maintenance activities on all EC&I assets to ensure efficient operation of the site and to maximise plant availability. This includes pressure, temperature, flow and level transmitters as well as DCS and PLC control systems. Electrical maintenance work on motors, switchgear, generators etc would also be required
• Programming the sites DCS/PLC equipment
• Supervising and directing contractors
• Maintaining the continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS)
• Assisting in plant shutdowns and outages
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with company health and safety policies and procedures
• Updating work order records through the sites CMMS.
• Assisting the Operations team with out of hours technical support.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A relevant technical qualification such as an HNC/ONC in electrical or C&I engineering
• At least three years’ experience in EC&I maintenance, post apprenticeship, in a heavy process environment/sector (e.g. power station, chemical plant, paper mill, refinery, steel works etc).
• Experience with control systems (DCS, SCADA, PLC’s) and instrumentation (flow, pressure, temperature, level etc) equipment
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of HV/MV/LV electrical systems
• Ideally an IOSH or NEBOSH or Health & Safety Qualification
• A flexible approach to working hours

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• A competitive salary
• Benefits package including Pension and Private Medical Insurance
• Opportunity to work on a highly efficient CHP Power Station

How to apply?

If you are interested in this position, then please send a copy of your up-to-date CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or call Emily Lobacz on 02393 910 038 who can tell you more.

EC&I Supervisor Polymers Recycling  Avonmouth  Up to £46,000 + Package 

Introduction Our Client is one of the UK's leading provider of Environmental solutions, offering a full range of Waste and Energy Recovery services through a vast and growing network of Plants and Facilities across the country. As such they are looking for an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation Supervisor to join their brand new Polymers Recycling Facility based in Avonmouth.   

Role Responsibilities

As the EC&I Supervisor you will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Managing the day to day maintenance activities across the new polymers recycling facility.
• Supervising a shift team of multi-skilled technicians and contractors to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of the team and ensure work is carried out to the standard required.
• Driving and implementing all PPM schedules as well as carrying out maintenance, both preventative and breakdown, on all equipment on the site to reduce operational down time.
• Managing the installations and refurbishments of equipment on-site and supporting initial commissioning services. 
• Take part in Root Cause Analysis activities (RCA) to identify the cause of failures and actions to prevent future failures increasing plant up time
• Communicate shift performance and activities through the shift report and handover process to effectively communicate issues to the management, engineering and production teams
• Maintain the workplace, tools and engineering facilities to prevent hazard and risks in the workplace and to promote effective engineering practices

The Ideal Candidates

To be considered for this position you will need to have a recognised Level 3 NVQ/HNC/HND within Electrical Engineering or equivalent with a strong understanding of a variety of controls and instrumentation equipment. 

You will have previous demonstrable experience supervising a team of multi-skilled engineers in an industrial operational facility/industry (ideally Waste Management, Power Generations, Aggregates, Manufacturing, FMCG etc). You will have knowledge of CMMS systems and a good understanding of a proactive maintenance strategy and condition monitoring as well as strong health and safety knowledge. 

This is a 4 on 4 off shift pattern including night shifts. Please only apply if this is suitable.

Whats on Offer

• Salary up to £46,000
• Competitive Package
• Opportunity to progress

To Apply

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading specialists in the Waste and Energy recovery sector. To apply for this position, please contact Gemma Nixon on 02392 222 964, emailing your CV to [email protected]. 

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with the leading provider of nuclear support services in the UK to recruit a HVAC Construction Lead responsible for Work Pack leadership. This key role will be working collaboratively with Clients and partners to grow, manage and motivate a team through implementation of best practice on exciting new build projects.   The HVAC Construction Lead role comes with a salary of up to £85,000 DOE, hybrid working and the opportunity to be involved in a project from design to execution.   If you’re a HVAC Engineer with Construction and Installation experience and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything they do then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As the HVAC Construction Lead you will:   

• Constructability review of Client provided engineering to assure spatial conformity for installation, and collaborative engagement with the Client to find agreed outcomes
• Support the Client in their Safety Case Development, e.g. HAZID/HAZOP studies
• Support the development of the construction estimate and delivery schedule in Stage 1 to set up the successful delivery of the work packages in Stage 2
• Support selection and then partner with the project Supply Chain and 3rd Party Contractors to ensure the project’s deliverables and KPIs are achieved
• Provide direction to engineers and sub-contractors to ensure that construction tasks are achieved in line with Business Operating Procedures (BOPs) and Work Instructions (WIs).
• Co-ordinate and lead construction reviews with the various project stakeholders
• Produce and ensure approval of produce work instructions, installation sequencing and method statement documentation
• Ensure all relevant design standards/practices are complied with
• Manage the relevant and key construction delivery documentation (e.g. work instructions, RAMS., installation sequencing)
• Maintain the construction and delivery schedule to ensure the successful delivery of the work packages.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Graduate level Engineering Qualification
• Construction and Installation experience of industrial plant and processes
• New build EPC experienced using staged gate/RIBA approach on a Brownfield site
• Nuclear experience is required

    Personal skills The HVAC Construction Manager role would suit someone who has:  

• Experience working in the Nuclear/Defence sector
• Ability to obtain SC clearance
• The right to work in the UK and has lived here for over five years
• UK driving licence

• Ability to travel between Warrington and Reading when needed

    Salary and benefits of the HVAC Construction Manager role    

• Salary of up to £85,000
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Opportunity to see a project from design to execution

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Site Scaffolding Coordinator Start – ASAP Skelton Grange £40,000 - £50,000     Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Site Scaffolding Coordinator to join a Prestigious EPC in the UK and Overseas Energy Sector.     Roles & Responsibilities As the Site Scaffolding Coordinator, you will be responsible for:

• Demonstrate leadership and commitment to HSEQ
• Incorporate relevant HSEQ requirements into area of responsibility
• Review and ensure work is carried out in accordance with RAMS
• Ensure safety and HSE performance of personnel under control
• Ensure works executed in accordance with contract and project requirements
• Act as principal contact for coordination of scaffolding equipment
• Chair coordination meetings between contractors
• Ensure scaffolding operations planned and executed by competent persons
• Ensure scaffolding equipment positioned and installed to minimize risks
• Design and pre-plan scaffolds
• Oversee erection of scaffolds
• Inspect and document condition of scaffolds for safe occupation
• Train competent persons, scaffold erectors, and users
• Deliver Lessons Learned and feedback for future projects
• Keep Site Manager informed of site-related activities.

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

• CISRS Advanced scaffolding inspection
• 1 Day temporary works accredited training course
• Prior experience in a similar role on large construction projects
• Knowledge of relevant HSEQ legal and management system requirements
• SSSTS or equivalent
• Valid Safety Contractors Certificate (SCC), Safepass (ROI), CSCS or CCNSG card or equivalent
• Negotiation skills
• Proficient in English, with knowledge of other languages being an advantage.

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

• £40,000 - £50,000 salary
• Additional 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 074 8888 9339 to speak to Wynand / Vinnie who can tell you more.     INDEED REFERENCE