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Electrical Controls Engineer

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

UPS Engineer

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Chloride UK 

Role Description 

 

In this role you will be primarily responsible for start-ups, maintenance, and emergency repairs for UPS, battery, power distribution, and site monitoring equipment. Your secondary responsibility will be to establish, promote and maintain excellent rapport with all customers, salesmen, distributors, and others within the area, while maintaining active and open dialogue with the service direction team. 

 

Responsibilities 

 

  • Customer Focused Delivery 

 

Respond appropriately, in a timely manner and professionally to all service calls while on duty. You will leverage your expert knowledge of UPS, Batteries, Power Distribution and Site Monitoring equipment to deliver excellent customer experience and service. You will have the opportunity to attend customer meeting when necessary as well as provide technical recommendations to clients and colleagues where appropriate. 

 

 

  • Regulatory, Process and Health & Safety Excellence 

 

You will be an expert in current Health and Safety legislation to ensure that our clients, but more importantly you are safe while attending calls. Ensure that all ISO 9001:2000 agreed processes are followed. Timesheets and customer task. 

 

 

  • A Member of the Team 

 

At Chloride you won’t just be a member of the UPS customer engineer team but a member of the Chloride team – we work together to reach and exceed our client’s expectations. You’ll deliver towards this with your technical expertise – support UPS customer team members with best practice or innovative solutions. Being part of the team also means sharing important information about potential Sales and Service leads to our product and service teams respectively. 

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Desired Skills and Experience 

 

  • HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent. 

  • Experience of working in a technical service or test environment of Electrical/Electronic equipment essential UPS preferred or associated industries ie Power Electronics. 

  • Experience working on industrial sites (Power Stations, Oil & Gas locations) would be an advantage 

  • Computer Literate (All office associated programs such as, word, excel, outlook). 

  • Previous field service experience essential. 

  • Excellent customer service skills. 

  • Strong communication skills. 

  • Self-starter, ability to plan, organize and manage time effectively with an ability to work under pressure. 

  • Clean, Valid driving license. 


MBT Supervisor

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

MBT Supervisor

Waste & Recycling

Glasgow

Up to £39,620 + Package

 

Introduction

Our Client is one of the UK's leading provider of recycling, renewable energy and waste management solutions, offering a full range of services through a vast and growing network of plants and facilities across the country. As such, they are looking for a strong and experienced MBT Supervisor to join their Mechanical Biological Treatment centre and MRF in Glasgow. This role will see you overseeing a team of experienced operators across the waste processing facility.

 

 

Role & Responsibilities

Working as the MBT Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing the daily operations of a busy waste processing facility. This will include:

  • Day to day management of the MRF and the MBT process, managing a team of operators, chargehands and cleaners across the site. This will cover a wet prep area, AD facility and recycling plant.
  • Leading the team across the site to ensure operations run in line with production targets and company set KPI’s, maximising the efficiency of the plant.
  • Managing all health, safety and compliance across the operations, ensuring best practice is maintained at all times.
  • Working in both a supervisory and a hands-on role when needed.
  • Other duties as required.

This role is working on a shift basis covering earlies, lates and night shifts across a 24/7 operation. This may include weekend work. Please only apply if this is suitable for you.

 

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position, candidates should have previous experience working in a Supervisor/ Management role supervising a team in a busy production / process environment.

 

Previous knowledge and experience covering Waste processing or production/industrial process heavy sectors related to the Waste Management industry such as FMCG, manufacturing, aggregates, water treatment or renewable energy.

 

Candidates should have excellent knowledge of current Health and Safety procedures as well as demonstrable background implementing these across a complex team and should be able to communicate across all levels successfully. An IOSH certificate would be beneficial.

 

 

What’s on Offer

  • Basic Salary up to £34,620 + Shift Allowance £5000
  • Competitive Package

 

 

To Apply

 

To apply for the position please send your CV to Gemma Nixon on [email protected] or call directly on 02392 222 964 for further information on the role.


MEP Compliance and Commissioning Engineer

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with a growing Engineering Consultancy to recruit an MEP Compliance & Commissioning Engineer based in Milton Keynes.

This MEP Compliance & Commissioning Engineer role offers a salary of up to £55,000, alongside a strong benefits package and the opportunity to work within a well-established consultancy delivering complex engineering solutions.

If you’re a capable engineer with a solid understanding of mechanical design processes within Building Engineering Services and are looking to grow alongside a developing consultancy, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the MEP Compliance & Commissioning Engineer role

Within the role you will:

  • Lead and carry out design reviews, including final Stage 3/4 reviews and contractor submissions
  • Monitor installation works on site, ensuring compliance with design specifications and standards
  • Liaise with clients and project stakeholders, providing updates and technical support
  • Produce site reports and manage ongoing snagging through to final completion
  • Develop and oversee Commissioning & Testing programmes and attend key sessions
  • Track project changes, manage scope creep, and contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement processes
  Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Strong foundations in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
  • Knowledge of key health and safety legislation and best practices
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
  • Experience using AutoCAD
  • Awareness of current British and industry standards
  • Up-to-date knowledge of IT systems, technical methodologies, and information sources
  Personal skills

The MEP Compliance & Commissioning Engineer role would suit someone who is:

  • Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and compliance
  • Organised and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Confident in both office and site-based environments
  • A strong communicator with client-facing experience
  • Proactive in identifying issues and implementing solutions
  • Collaborative, with the ability to work effectively within a team
  Salary and benefits of the MEP Compliance & Commissioning Engineer role
  • Salary up to £55,000
  • Annual performance-based bonus
  • Private healthcare
  • Income protection
  • Life cover
  • Opportunity to work on innovative projects including automated warehousing and e-commerce distribution
  • Clear career progression within a growing consultancy
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Corporate Development Analyst EMEA

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Service Engineer

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Service Engineer – Water Treatment Hertfordshire Competitive Salary + Company Van + Overtime     Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Service Engineer to join one of the industry leaders in specialist water treatment equipment in the UK. Working as a Service Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing industrial water treatment systems at various customer sites across the Hertfordshire area and the surrounding regions. This role will involve a 1 in 4 call-out rota, please only apply if this is suitable.                   Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Field Service Manager, you will be responsible for:
  • The maintenance, service and repair of various specialist water treatment equipment including standard base exchange, filtration, deionisation, reverse osmosis and laboratory water treatment products.
  • Installation, removal and commissioning of the equipment on-site.
  • Understand the water treatment process, product and technical issues with an ability to fault find using first line investigation techniques.
  • Contribute to financial sales targets by recommending and quoting the necessary added value spares, refurbishments and consumable items to maintain the customer's equipment in optimum operating condition.
  • Performing out of hours and breakdown cover when required.
  • Assisting clients with technical faults.
  • Completing risk assessments, activity reports and other documentation as required.
  • Offering after sales technical support.
    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Minimum Level 2 Engineering qualification
  • Full UK Driving license
  • Industrial maintenance experience
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to learn
    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • Competitive salary
  • Company vehicle + fuel card
  • Laptop, mobile and PPE
  • Overtime available
  • 5% commission on all successful parts quotes
    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.     INDNUC

Business Development Manager - Industrial Services

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear Team are exclusively partnered with an industry leader in industrial services solutions and hazardous waste management across the UK to recruit a Business Development Manager to join their Industrial Services division in Scotland. The Business Development Manager role comes with a salary of up to £60,000 per annum plus a car allowance, bonus and many other benefits. In this role, you will drive business development from securing new enquiries to handover to operations, ensuring high-quality service delivery across the UK, with particular emphasis in Scotland. If you’re a Business Development Manager with experience within the Industrial Services or Hazardous Waste sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Regional Commercial Manager you will:   Key Responsibilities:
  • Drive business development for key business growth within the industrial services sector, targeting both new and existing clients, using proactive techniques like cold calling and outreach to offer a broad range of industrial services, including waste removal and infrastructure cleaning solutions.
  • Maintain a strong pipeline of new business opportunities and contribute to the company business plan.
  • Foster strong customer relationships by ensuring high service standards, addressing non-conformances, and providing timely feedback.
  • Maximise margins on projects and ensure continuity of work for the business teams.
  • Collaborate across divisions to identify other opportunities, especially within waste treatment and disposal through other sites across the business group.
  • Collaborate with Account Managers, Admin Staff, and Operations to ensure seamless service delivery and contract management.
  • Manage the tender process, including document reviews, financial analysis, and ensuring compliance with Tender Governance procedures.
  • Monitor market trends, competitors, and relevant industry developments to inform business strategy.
  • Manage projects, inquiries, and customer communications while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Promote a safety-first culture and actively contribute to the company’s health, safety, and environmental initiatives.
  • Represent the business at stakeholder events and ensure compliance with company policies, including security, data protection, and equal opportunities.
This is an exciting opportunity for a driven professional with experience in industrial services and business development to join a dynamic and growing team.     Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Technical expertise in industrial services and hazardous/chemical waste solutions, with previous experience in the sector.
  • Proven ability to manage customer accounts and their associated sales revenue.
  • Strong commercial acumen, a track record of profitable new business, and a commitment to high levels of customer service, along with a full UK driving licence.
  • Degree qualified or proven sector experience in business development and sales in industrial services or hazardous wastes management.
    Personal skills The Business Development Manager role would suit someone who has:
  • Flexibility to accommodate overnight stays, early starts, and late finishes to meet client and business needs.
  • Proven track record in driving profitable new business while maintaining high levels of customer service.
  • Strong logistics knowledge, including experience with transport booking and vehicle requirements for contracts.
  • Expertise in H&S industry regulations, environmental compliance, and managing contaminated soils within construction waste.
  • Skilled in cold calling, negotiating, and executing deals at both strategic and tactical levels, with experience in managing projects and business processes.
    Salary and benefits of the Business Development Manager role
  • Salary up to £60,000 DOE
  • Car allowance
  • Bonus based on company and personal performance
  • Life assurance
  • Pension
  • Progression plan
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Construction/Site Manager - Solar & Battery Storage

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Construction/Site Manager

Remote – Must be based in England

Negotiable - up to £65,000

Introduction…

Astute are partnered with a business who develop, engineer, finance, construct, operate and maintain large scale solar photovoltaic projects. Globally, the company are approaching 2GWp of connected solar projects and we’re looking to add an England-based PM to join the team to facilitate the continued growth of the business.

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Construction/Site Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • On site management of utility scale Solar PV and Battery Storage projects.
  • Reviewing works against quality and contractual requirements.
  • Responsibility for ensuring the highest HSQE standards are always maintained on site and in compliance with UK HSE and CDM regulations.
  • Timely preparation of site HSE, progress and quality reporting.
  • Coordination of subcontractors and all on site activities.
  • Ensure site documentation is prepared and delivered for project handover and O&M or safety file compilation.
  • Identify and escalate any risks to budget, programme or quality to Project Management team.
  • Manage materials, logistics and deliveries on site.
  • Interface management between stakeholders including: ICP, subcontractors, landowners, DNO’s, Client etc.

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering or technical discipline.
  • Experience with Renewable Energy technologies in the UK, preferably Solar PV and/or Battery Storage.
  • SMSTS trained.
  • Black CSCS card preferable.
  • Strong preference for NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK).
  • First Aid trained a plus.
  • Fluent in English. German speaking a plus.
  • Self-starter with commitment to self-development and passion for renewable energy.
  • Flexible – the role will require managing a number of sites, staying locally for the construction phase.
  • Desire to work in an international Company.

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • Competitive salary – up to £65,000
  • KPI based bonus
  • Contributory Pension scheme 5% -6% employers - 5% employees contributions
  • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Death in Service benefit 4 x salary
  • Private Health Insurance to include Dental
  • Company vehicle/allowance
  • Home based working

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

Shift Team Leader

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy company in the UK to recruit a Shift Team Leader for their Energy from Waste power station in Gloucester The Shift Team Leader role comes with a starting salary of up to £68,000 plus benefits package.   If you're an experienced DCS Operator or ASTL looking for the next step in their career, or a Shift Team Leader looking for a new challenge, please submit your CV today to apply. Responsibilities and duties of the Shift Team Leader role Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:  
  • Lead and coordinate the activities of the shift operations team to ensure safe and efficient plant performance
  • Take delegated responsibility for site operations outside of standard office hours
  • Act as Senior Authorised Person, issuing and cancelling safety documentation in line with site safety rules
  • Respond to and manage operational incidents and emergencies in accordance with the site emergency plan
  • Ensure the facility operates in full compliance with environmental permits, planning conditions and statutory requirements
  • Monitor plant performance and take proactive steps to optimise availability, reliability and efficiency
  • Oversee waste acceptance to ensure only compliant materials are processed
  • Maintain accurate shift logs, operational reports and incident documentation
  • Deliver structured and effective shift handovers
  • Support the development, coaching and performance management of shift personnel
  • Promote a strong safety culture and high standards of housekeeping across the site
  • Provide shift cover where required to maintain operational continuity
  Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Extensive operational experience within a power generation environment such as Energy from Waste, CCGT, biomass, coal or oil-fired plant, or relevant experience as a Royal Navy Marine Engineer
  • Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, environmental compliance and safe systems of work
  • Experience operating under formal safety rules and permit to work systems
  • Proven ability to make sound operational decisions in a fast-paced environment
  • Level 3 qualification in relevant subject such as operations or engineering.
  • Happy to work a shift pattern that includes day and night shifts.
Personal Skills The Shift Team Leader role would suit someone who is:  
  • A confident leader with the ability to motivate and guide a team
  • Calm and decisive when managing challenging or high-pressure situations
  • Organised and able to prioritise workload effectively
  • Analytical with strong problem-solving capability
  • An effective communicator who can engage with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
Salary and benefits of the Shift Team Leader role
  • Salary of £45,000 - £68,000
  • Competitive benefits package
  • Opportunity to join a leading energy company

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UPS Engineer

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team is working alongside a well-established UK standby power specialist that install and maintaining critical power systems, to recruit a UPS Engineer for a field-based role covering London region. The UPS Engineer position comes with a salary of £45,000–£50,000, paid overtime, company vehicle, bonus scheme, and strong long-term development opportunities within a financially stable, family-run organisation. If you’re a UPS Engineer looking to work for a business that values integrity, long-term employment, and professional standards, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the UPS Engineer role Reporting to the Manager you will:
  • Servicing, maintaining, and inspecting UPS systems across a wide power range to ensure reliable operation of critical power infrastructure
  • Diagnosing faults and providing effective on-site repair solutions during both planned and reactive maintenance visits
  • Carrying out remedial works including battery replacements, component changes, and minor to major system overhauls
  • Acting as a first-response engineer for breakdowns, restoring systems to operational status in a timely and professional manner
  • Supporting a mix of scheduled maintenance, corrective works, and reactive callouts, including participation in an out-of-hours call-out rota
  • Completing clear and accurate service reports, documenting findings, actions taken, and recommendations
  • Working closely with internal teams and customers to deliver a high standard of service and minimise system downtime
  • Maintaining excellent health & safety, housekeeping, and professional standards while representing the business on customer sites
  • Travelling primarily within an assigned region, with occasional wider UK travel as required
  Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Proven experience as a UPS Maintenance / Service Engineer
  • Strong fault-finding capability on electrical power systems
  • Experience working on a range of UPS manufacturers and capacities
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Right to live and work in the UK
  • Willingness to travel around London
  Personal skills The UPS Engineer role would suit someone who is:
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently in a field-based role
  • Trustworthy and comfortable operating with minimal supervision
  • Customer-focused with strong interpersonal skills
  • Confident in written and verbal communication
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
  • Presentable, professional, and committed to high personal standards
  • A positive team player with resilience, adaptability, and a sense of humour
  Salary and benefits of the UPS Engineer role
  • £45,000 - £50,000 basic salary
  • Paid overtime
  • Company vehicle
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
  • Ongoing technical training and development
  • Long-term, stable employment within a growing UK business
 INDPOW #LI-WG1