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Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with an established and long-standing business to recruit an experienced Electrical Engineer, with experience in machinery, for its Brighouse site. The strategically important Electrical Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £56,000, a matched company pension of up to 4% and the opportunity to work abroad, should you be interested. If you’re an experienced Electrical Engineer with experience with Electrical Tool Design and are looking to work for an organisation that has a historical commitment to growth, then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Engineer role   Reporting to the Service Manager you will:  

• Be working in a team environment, diagnosing PLC software issues on existing machinery in a variety of locations around the UK
• Assist in quoting parts needed for repair of machines
• Instructing repairs to service engineers around the country
• Offer thoughts and insight in how to secure new business

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Experience with Manual and CNC Milling Machinery
• Fault diagnoses of Electrical and Machine PLC Software problems
• Knowledge of Heidenhain, Siemens and Fanuc PLC
• Able to understand Hydraulic and Electrical Schematics
• NVQ or Higher in Engineering
• Full UK Driving License

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

• Personable and organised
• Able to work independently but also as part of a team in an office
• Keen to progress their career, and able to adapt to circumstances
• Able to travel abroad if needed

  Salary and benefits of the Electrical Engineer role  

• Competitive salary up to £56,000
• Company pension, matched up to 4%
• Life Insurance

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Site Operative 

Plastics Recycling Avonmouth Up to £29,900 ( 4 on 4 off - Days & Nights)

 

Introduction

We are currently looking for a Site Operative to join one of the leading Waste Management specialists in the UK. Working at their Plastic Recycling Facility in Avonmouth, the Site Operative will be responsible for supporting with the operating, inspecting and maintenance of static and mobile plant on-site. You will be carrying out duties related to the movement, loading and unloading of Plastic Reyclling Materials as well as supporting with site maintenance and general yard activities. 

This role involves working a 4 on 4 off rotating shift pattern including night shifts, please only apply is this is suitable.

 

The Role:

Working as a Site Operative, you will be responsible for:

• Picking, cleaning and supporting site based duties
• Operating, Inspecting and Maintaining Forklift and Telehandler plant on-site.
• Carrying out activities to move, sort and segregate waste materials at the waste recycling facility.
• Loading and unloading of materials for transport to and from the site.
• Occasional cover at other waste facilities as required.

This role involves working a rotating shift pattern including night shifts, please only apply is this is suitable.

 

The Candidate

To be considered you should have experience in the below:

• Operation of a Forklift in a previous position.
• Valid plant operation tickets or in-house training is preferred.
• Experience working in a site-based role.
• Comfortable working in a waste management/ recycling industry

 

To Apply

To apply for this position, please forward your CV to Gemma Nixon at [email protected] or call 02392 222 964.

Design Engineer - Solar Remote working £35k basic + Benefits Roles & Responsibilities As the Design Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• General electrical design activities for the DC and AC installation of solar farms and energy storage projects
• SLD preparation, cable sizing calculations, earthing layouts, cable management solutions, etc.
• Ensure engineering designs are completed to planned timescales
• Reading design specifications and technical drawings
• Evaluating technical specifications in the tender documentation packages and reviewing risks and implications of the requirements

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

• Enthusiasm towards decarbonisation and renewable energy
• HNC/HND or equivalent minimum; BSc, BEng or equivalent desired
• Experience within renewables industry, energy storage either in consultancy, DNO, ICP, renewable energy developer, or alternatively another engineering environment
• Knowledge and understanding of international and UK electrical standards
• Knowledge of electrical design software (eplan or similar)

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

• £35k Basic
• Bonus, Pension, Healthcare, Life Cover, 33 days holiday Inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Career Progression

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.  

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  Site Manager

   

  Home-based with frequent Site visits when required

   

  1 Year Fixed term contract, Full-time, Monday - Friday 37 hours

   

  25 days annual leave (plus UK bank holidays), Company vehicle/car allowance

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  Are you a Site Manager looking to take the next step in your career by joining a successful and rapidly growing global company, who can offer you structured progression opportunities and flexible benefits? Are you passionate about Ecological Transformation and being a part of making a change to the planet?

   

  If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our leading, well respected water technologies company, where you will be responsible for the effective and efficient site management of your assigned project to programme, budget and quality objectives whilst maintaining a ‘zero LTA’ safety record. You will deliver the project site programme to plan and specification whilst maintaining customer satisfaction at all times. At Veolia Water Technologies UK (VWT UK), we are committed to ensure you have the best experience possible and take your career to the next level!

   

  Your responsibilities will include but not limited to:

  • Preparation and implementation of project programmes.

  • Managing subcontractors on site.

  • Prepare working programmes and ensure a detailed, practical commissioning programme is available.

  • Monitor and report on the performance of project team, partners, subcontractor, suppliers, client, consultants against programmes.

  • Ensure risk assessments/method statements are reviewed prior to commencement of any site work.

  • Identify areas of responsibility in matters of contract interface.

  • Interact proactively with other departments and members of the project team within the site team, with head office, with regulatory authorities and the public, between client, partners, Principal Contractor and sub-contractors.

  • Ensure the appropriate levels of resources are engaged at site and develop a balanced and cohesive team.

  • Establish priorities and resolve conflict within the site team.

  • Induct all staff and subcontractors on site as required.

  • Manage site costs including assisting Project Manager/QS in preparing monthly CVR and forecasts.

  • Issue notice to subcontractor to commence work and receive check supply only goods and complete GRN’s.

  • Ensure that Record Vouchers/Technical Query sheets are prepared, signed and forwarded to the QS.

  • Ensure site is properly established and maintained, ensuring safe working at all times on site.

  • Issue permits to work by authorised persons.

  • Nomination, in writing, of appointed/responsible persons to comply with identified hazards and H&S legislation.

  • Provide adequate welfare and first aid facilities.

  • Conduct regular audits with clients and subcontractors to review and discuss H&S matters.

  • Ensure project is executed in accordance with the Quality, Environmental and H&S plan.

  • Implement project specific Quality, Environmental and H&S plans. Regularly review and update the project plans.

  • Ensure close out of site in accordance with the Company Procedures.

   

  General requirements for the role:

  • IOSH qualification or relevant H&S qualification is essential

  • SMSTS Qualified

  • First Aid (3 day at Work) Qualified

  • Experience of site management in a relevant industry is essential

   

  Additionally, having the following is a bonus!

  • Knowledge in Google Suite 

   

  What’s next?

  If you feel this role is suited for you, click on the “Apply” button. The Recruitment team will review your application as soon as possible and if your experience and skills match closely with what we are looking for, we will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

   

  Our promise to you

  We know that the expectation of a good role goes both ways, so alongside your salary, you receive a company vehicle or the equivalent car allowance. This is in addition to our extensive benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave, our market leading pension and share scheme and a range of employee discounts and employee referral bonuses - as we’d like nothing more than to give your family and friends an opportunity too! Also, to help you a little further, we provide mental health and financial support, so you know exactly who to lean on whenever you need to.

   

  Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come!

Engineering Manager

Warrington

Competitive Salary plus company benefits

 

Introduction

Our client is one of the UK's leading nuclear decommissioning companies, offering a full range of project related work in the Warrington area. We are looking for an Engineering Manager to support their dismantling Engineering Team.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Co-ordination of the engineering team and definition of priorities in relation to the project objectives
• To ensure that all interfaces’ data is correctly defined and justified. This will include working with radiological data, inventories, and other data sources.
• Ensure that documentation is available and accessible in a central repository, including existing documents, photos, and background information.
• Interface management and document co-ordination
• Follow-up of the major technical issues within the project, particularly those which cross functions and disciplines. This will include management of all relevant interfaces. 
• Co-ordination of engineering teams to meet the requirements of the project and customer
• Management and arbitration of changes to the configuration of the engineering files
• Occasional support to engineering teams, especially in the case of contractual exchanges with Material and Time suppliers where there is a need to provide a global vision of all requirements.
• Ensure that the services delivered by the teams meet the needs of the project in terms of cost and time

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• BSc/MSc in Engineering or relevant field
• Proven Leadership
• 8+ Years Experience
• Previous experience on a Nuclear Site or other highly regulated site
• Recognised SME

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £Competitive Salary

• Company benefits.

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to 

[email protected]  or ring 02393 919 668 and ask to speak to Richard Hambry who can tell you more.

CNC Turner Operator – Night Shift Portsmouth £26,000 – £31,200 DoE + Pension + Overtime     Introduction Astute Technical are currently recruiting for a CNC Turner Programmer who is fully conversant with Fanuc to join one of the South Coasts most established subcontract manufacturing companies, working from complex customer drawings and specifications to create CNC Programs on the latest and most sophisticated CNC Turning Centres. This is an excellent opportunity to work with prestigious clients such as Rolls Royce and work on exciting projects from a range of industry sectors.                     Roles & Responsibilities As a CNC Operator you will be responsible for:

• Setting and Operating CNC Machines
• Ensuring the highest quality is maintained at all times and the machining processes are running efficiently to maximise productivity.
• Maintain highest quality throughout the process, including dimensionally inspect manufactured product, using a variety of measuring equipment, to ensure the drawing requirements are achieved.

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

• Fully conversant in setting/operating Turning machines, ideally Doosan, Bridgeport or Dugard
• Worked to ISO9001 standards.
• Worked to high tolerance levels.

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

• Competitive Salary of £26,000 - £31,200 DoE
• 20 days leave + Bank Holidays
• Overtime at 1.5
• Pension Scheme

    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 02393910068 to speak to Jack Atkinson who can tell you more.     INDREN

Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with a leading UK specialist engineering and manufacturing business to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their expanding design function in Barnsley.

 

As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality mechanical design solutions for complex mechanical handling systems, working across the full project lifecycle from tender stage through to manufacture, installation, and commissioning

 

If you are an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with a background in manufacturing or heavy mechanical engineering and are looking to join a technically strong environment where you can see projects through from concept to completion, then submit your CV to apply today.

 

Responsibilities and duties

• Produce conceptual mechanical designs supported by calculations, engineering analysis, and technical justification • Develop detailed manufacturing drawings and design documentation throughout the project lifecycle • Work on mechanical handling and specialist engineering projects from tender stage through to commissioning • Liaise with engineers, manufacturing teams, and customers throughout project delivery • Support the development of technical solutions in response to client requirements and project specifications • Ensure designs are delivered in line with cost, quality, and programme requirements • Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering solutions

 

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

 

• Experience in a mechanical design role within a manufacturing or heavy engineering environment • Proven ability to deliver design work across a broad client base and multiple project types • Experience working on mechanical handling systems or similar engineered equipment from concept to commissioning • Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or HNC as a minimum • Strong experience using SolidWorks or Inventor • Working knowledge of Mathcad • Understanding of Finite Element Analysis (desirable)

 

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Design Engineer role

• Salary up to £45,000, dependent on experience • Opportunity to work on varied mechanical handling and specialist engineering projects • Training and development opportunities • Collaborative and technically experienced engineering team environment

Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading District Heating company to recruit a Senior Combustion Engineer for their sites in London and the South. The Senior Combustion Engineer role comes with a competitive salary of up to £55,000 per annum + private medical insurance, company van and full benefits package. If you’re an experienced Commercial Gas Engineer and are looking to join a company with amazing progression opportunities, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Combustion Engineer role Reporting to the Technical Manager you will:  

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on commercial heating plant and equipment, including gas boilers, pumps, actuators, heat exchangers, pressurisation units, and associated pipework.
• Attend emergency call-outs and participating in the on-call rota (typically 1 in 4) to resolve plant failures and reinstate heating systems.
• Manage technical and project work, including root cause analysis, plant remediation planning, safe isolation procedures, and provide technical support to colleagues when required.
• Maintain accurate records and compliance, ensuring work orders, maintenance logs, and CRM systems are updated.
• Support team development by training and mentoring new engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proactively contribute to H&S improvements and incentives

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Commercial Gas Engineer or similar.
• Knowledge of heat network energy centres and plant rooms.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Gas or Plumbing
• Commercial Gas registration
• Full, clean UK Drivers Licence

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

• Confident to work independently and as part of a wider team
• Looking for meaningful progression within a fast-growing company
• Happy with travel as part of a field-based role

  Salary and benefits of the Senior Combustion Engineer role  

• Basic salary between £52,000 - £55,000 per annum (DOE)
• Company van, laptop and mobile
• Private healthcare
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays with option to buy/sell an additional 5 days per year
• Continued learning and development
• Opportunity to join a fast-growing market-leader in district heating.

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Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with a leading UK heavy engineering contractor to recruit a Senior Design Engineer to join their growing design function in Barnsley.

 

As a Senior Design Engineer, you will be responsible for leading the design and delivery of complex mechanical handling and rotary machinery projects, taking ownership from concept through to commissioning across a range of heavy industrial sectors.

 

If you are an experienced Senior Design Engineer with a background in heavy engineering and are looking to join a technically strong and collaborative environment where you can see your designs delivered into real-world applications, then submit your CV to apply today.

 

Responsibilities and duties

• Lead the design and development of heavy mechanical engineering projects from concept through to manufacture, installation, and commissioning • Produce conceptual designs supported by calculations, engineering analysis, and technical justification • Develop detailed manufacturing drawings, design documentation, and project deliverables including O&M manuals and FAT/SAT procedures • Liaise closely with internal engineers, manufacturing teams, and customers throughout the project lifecycle • Manage multiple concurrent design projects, ensuring delivery to cost, quality, and programme requirements • Support technical input into project specifications and tender-stage engineering solutions • Maintain focus on critical path activities to ensure successful project delivery

 

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

 

• Experience in heavy engineering design, ideally within mechanical handling, machinery build, or rotary equipment environments • Proven ability to take projects from initial design through to final commissioning • Experience across sectors such as cranes, bridges, steelworks, oil & gas handling systems, quarrying, heavy plant, nuclear waste handling, conveyors, or crushing equipment • Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or HNC as a minimum • Proficiency in SolidWorks or Inventor • Working knowledge of Mathcad • Understanding of Finite Element Analysis (desirable)

 

Salary and benefits of the Senior Design Engineer role

• Salary up to £55,000, dependent on experience • Opportunity to work on landmark heavy engineering and infrastructure projects • Ongoing training and development opportunities