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Electrical Technician

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Electrical Technician Waste Management London £45,000  - £47,000   Introduction… Astute are partnered with a leading recycling and waste management business in the UK, who are looking for an experienced Electrical Technician to join their Waste Transfer site in London. You will ideally have experience working in a similar environment, in a relevant sector such as Recycling, Waste Management, Water Treatment etc. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established business in a stable and everchanging industry.   Roles & Responsibilities Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, as an Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for:
  • Reactive repairs and maintenance on a range of equipment across the site.
  • Preventative maintenance on all electrical systems including pumps, motors, PLCs, control panels etc.
  • Maintaining and servicing controls and instrumentation across the site (flow meters, temperature gauges etc.)
  • Always working to minimise downtime across all equipment site-wide
  • Remaining health and safety always focused
  The shift rota for this position is 4 on 4 off including days and nights. Please only apply if this is suitable.   Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Level 3 minimum Electrical qualification (HNC/HND/NVQ 3)
  • 18th Edition would be desirable
  • Experience with hands on maintenance within a similar environment (waste management, water treatment, anaerobic digestion etc.)
  • Previous health and safety training
  Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • £45,000- £47,000
  • Shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, with a mix of days and nights
  • Fantastic pension and holiday allowance
  • Retail and leisure discount scheme
  • Access to all company benefits
  If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393 910037 and ask to speak to Charlotte Jones who can tell you more. INDREC  

Solar PV Design Engineer

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Solar PV Design Engineer - Renewables Corby, Northamptonshire £35,000 - £45,000 + benefits Full Time – Permanent     About the role: Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a renewable energy provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability to recruit a Solar PV Design Engineer for its Corby site. The exciting Solar PV Design Engineer role comes with a salary of £35,000 - £45,000 + benefits. If you’re a Solar PV Design Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then upload your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Solar Business Manager/ Technical Manager you will:
  • Be responsible for the design of high-quality electrical designs for solar PV systems, from feasibility to handover.
  • Be responsible for submitting DNO applications, queries regarding the design, and provide compliant design solutions.
  • Work in a team of technical designers, project managers and sales consultants to propose cost-effective and detailed technical designs which meet client specification.
  • Lead design meetings to establish brief, budgets and project requirements and collaborating with the electrical site supervisor and project manager.
  • Provide support to any queries regarding solar PV’s that arise internally.
  • Guide junior engineers.
  • Keep up to date with relevant technologies to advise the company on technology choices.
  • Support design of mechanical systems and equipment, ensuring a safe and useful workplace.
    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Electrical qualification.
  • 3+ years’ experience working on Solar PV projects on commercial or industrial levels.
  • Proven experience using CAD software to produce technical designs.
  • Experience working with solar PV batteries and parts lists beneficial. 
  • Relevant experience in DNO applications. 
    Personal skills: The Solar PV Design Engineer role would suit someone who is:
  • A self-starter.
  • Eager to improve knowledge and skills and keep up with latest technologies.
  • Able to work effectively in a team.
    Salary and benefits of the Solar PV Design Engineer role:
  • £35,000 - £45,000
  • Generous holiday allowance + bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Years
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Pension contribution
  • Onsite gym in Horley
  • Life assurance insurance
  • Private medical insurance
  • Long service awards
  • Employee events
  • Market leader in renewable energy: one of the UK's most experienced consultants, designers, suppliers, installers, and maintainers of renewable energy systems. 
    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 02393 910118 to speak to Kelsey Nineham who can tell you more.   INDREN  

Mechanical Technician

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Mechanical Technician

Recycling

Bargeddie

Salary up to £37,000

 

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 and as such they are looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join one of their key sites in Bargeddie. Working as their Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out key planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance across the recycling facility on a wide variety of heavy plant and equipment.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for:

  • Responsible for carrying out planned and unplanned maintenance activities to ensure safe and efficient operation of the MRF.
  • Ensure maintenance targets and plans are achieved safely, economically and within the environmental limits of the plant.
  • Assist with supervision of contractors, working alongside other functions as necessary.
  • Carry out fault diagnosis and rectify as required.
  • Use initiative and be pro-active and creative in problem solving.
  • Conduct plant inspections and area safety inspections.
  • Ensure that all reporting within the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is effective and completed promptly.
  • Ensure that all activities within the MRF are carried out in a safe manner, in line with the site’s procedures.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • NVQ level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or similar
  • Previous experience working within a process, production, or manufacturing environment.
  • A good understanding of stock control, risk assessments and condition reports.
  • In depth understanding of a strategic approach to engineering and maintenance.
  • Strong health and safety understanding

 

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

  • Competitive Package of up to £37,000.
  • Overtime available
  • Development and progression opportunities
  • Opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading Waste Management companies

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 023 92 288 209 and ask to speak to Gemma Harfield who can tell you more.

 


Site Project Engineer

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Site Project Engineer Nuclear – Lifting Equipment Bridgwater, UK Salary of £35,000 - £45,000 D.O.E     Introduction The Site Project Engineer will be responsible for producing all technical solutions, designs and engineering of all onsite lifting operations, receiving transportation, loadouts, marine transportations and load-ins. You will work as part of the team within the Nuclear Business Unit to deliver turnkey logistics solutions to the client throughout the UK and Europe.     Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Site Project Engineer, you will be responsible for:
  • Using your expertise to devise smart engineering solutions for heavy lifting and transportation projects.
  • Design and production of engineering drawings for the safe execution of projects methodologies
  • Conducting site visits to provide conceptual solutions for lifting operations, as well as assessing and overseeing execution of ongoing jacking/skidding operations
  • Developing drawings, calculations, visualisations, manuals, risk assessments and other key documents
  • Ensuring high levels of document quality and document control throughout the lifecycle of the project, producing Risk Assessments, Method Statements and other key documents
  • Ensuring projects are delivered to outstanding HSEQ requirements
  • Preparing and selecting both existing and renewed engineering statements
    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in a related engineering discipline or demonstrable industry experience
  • CSCS Appointed Person
  • Ability to produce well-structured design calculations and reports
  • Experience in heavy lift transport, shipping or lifting markets, with evidence of delivering targets and achieving objectives
  • Experience in temporary works design, structural design and analysis, problem solving from first principles
  • Extensive experience in engineering of hydraulic gantry installations and crane lifting projects
    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:
  • Salary of £35,000 - £45,000 D.O.E
  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Private medical insurance
  • Dedicated training and supported career development
    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 02393 919492 to speak to Mpilo Mkhize who can tell you more.     INDPOW

Commissioning Shift Operator

CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 4/3/23
  • END DATE: 7/7/23
  • PAY RATE: $500.0 /DAY
Commissioning Shift Operator Locations - Leicestershire Duration - 3 months Immediate start Day rate - £450.00 to £500.00 The Role We are currently recruiting for a Commissioning Shift Operator to join a fast paced commissioning team on the Waste to Energy facility based in Berkshire. Our client have several live projects within the energy sector in the UK and overseas, so there may be an opportunity to work across more projects with them. Role Responsibilities:
  • Demonstrates leadership and commitment to HSEQ. Actively encourages and leads this for the project.
  • Ensures that all relevant HSEQ requirements are incorporated into area of responsibility and that, in consultation with site management, HSE and commissioning team, HSE hazards are eliminated or mitigated to the extent practicable
  • Ensures that risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are reviewed with regards to HSE requirements and that work is carried out in accordance with the RAMS
  • Is responsible for the safety and HSE performance of all personnel under his control, and for stopping work where this might be compromised
  • Prepares and issues Permits to Work and system isolations for works within the shift, Mechanical, Process and Electrical (HV and LV preferable SAP authorization)
  • Ensures that works within area of responsibility are executed in accordance with the contract and conform with project time requirements
  • Independently operates, monitors and maintains systems according to the scope of responsibility, in the control room and on site
  • Responsible to update and maintain shift logs and maintenance regimes
  • Optimizes processes in collaboration with our clients Commissioning Team.
  • Supervises both the client shift personnel and the work performed by suppliers during operation
  • Executes hands on training with the client personnel
  • Liaises and coordinates with other project team members, in particular the Commissioning Manager and Commissioning Lead Engineers
  • Participates in regular control tours throughout the plant according to our clients site tour protocol
  • Reports any variations and issues to the Commissioning Manager
  • Delivers Lessons Learned and feedback for current and future projects
  • Keeps the Commissioning Manager / Site Manager informed of all site related activities
Skills and job specifics:
  • Mechanical/Electrical Occupation, Technician.
  • Experienced as a leader in Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) management and has knowledge of relevant HSEQ legal requirements
  • Must have Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) or equivalent
  • BOP experience
  • Valid Safety Contractors Certificate (SCC) or equivalent
  • Experience Operating and leading a shift team on large thermal power plants
  • DCS system knowledge
  • Experience working for the EPC across Power projects is desirable.
  • Capability to read and understand P&IDs, electrical and instrumentation drawings.
If you are interested in hearing more about these opportunities then please contact Greg Storey on [email protected] or on 02392 222 966

Site Manager

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading high voltage specialist with a commitment to professional development and sustainability, to recruit a Site Manager around Glasgow. The Site Manager role comes with a salary of up to £52,000 basic doe, plus up a 25% performance bonus, a yearly profit share (~£8,000), guaranteed overtime and much more. If you’re a Site Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that plays a leading role in delivering high voltage works across the UK, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Site Manager role Reporting to the operations manager you will:
  • Manage the sites on a day-to-day basis
  • Working closely with technically skilled teams and providing practical oversight.
  • Reviewing RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements).
  • Conducting and reviewing toolbox talks.
  • Supporting site compliance, safety and quality requirements.
  • Ensuring works are progressing correctly and to the required standards.
  • Being a visible, hands-on presence on site
Professional qualifications  
  • Previous experience as an approved electrician
  • SMSTS qualified
  Personal skills The Site Manager role would suit someone who has:  
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to thrive in complex, fast-changing environments
  • Collaborative, hands-on approach with a willingness to get stuck in
  • Adaptable and able to work effectively in ambiguous and evolving environments
Salary and benefits of the Site Manager role
  • £48,000 – £52,000 basic DOE (80-90k OTE)
  • Up to 25% performance bonus (~12,500)
  • Yearly profit share (~£8,000)
  • Guaranteed overtime if desired
  • Company vehicle & fuel card provided
  • Accommodation and meal allowance paid for stayaways
  • Enhanced pension
  • Continuing Learning and Development Opportunities

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Appointed Person (Lifting)

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
The HPC Jobs Service supports local people into exciting, long-term careers across our Project. FAYAT LIFTING welcome details of candidates who meet the NNB matrix as QHSE. Location : HPC nuclear power station, Bridgewater, UK. Responsible to : Construction Manager MAIN RESPONSABILITIES • Manage site technical documentation (mainly installation procedures/Method Statement and task-specific risk assessments) • Supervise the technical aspects of Site works (presentation of procedures to the workers) • Manage technical issues with Nuclear New Build Generation Company/Responsible Designer (NNB GenCo/RD) • Design temporary • Produce Lifting Plans using Solidworks • Act as a lead Appointed Person • Overall authority on lifting operations within Fayat Lifting UK at HPC. • Ensures compliance with LOLER, HPC lifting standards, and site safety rules. • Appoints and supervises Appointed Persons, Lift Supervisors, and other lifting personnel. • Approves Lift Plans and ensures all lifting activities are properly risk-assessed. • Ensure lifting teams are briefed on the lift plans • Design temporary works • Coordinate Client comments on technical documents and FAYAT answers • Support Quality Manager with the required documentation to raise and follow the FCR (Field Change Request)/NCR (Non Conformance Report) • Manage As-built documentation / Update As-built drawing. • Coordinate the REX (Returns of Experiences) • Contribute to ensuring the safety of the facilities and personnel on the site. PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES • Mechanical engineering skills. • Excellent computer skills (Solidworks, Autocad,). • Ability to solve technical problems • Technical writing skills. • Knowledge of Quality Management Systems. • Good Nuclear Safety Culture • Excellent people skills. • Full current driving licence. • Proactive. • Autonomous • Ability to maintain Company integrity through confidentiality and discretion. • Ability to promote the Company. Candidates will preferably hold one of the following qualifications: • Master’s Degree in Engineering • CPCS A61: Appointed Person • NVQ Level 3 ACE Card in Engineering Construction Lifting, Positioning and Installing Structures, Plant and Equipment- Rigging or qualified in steel erecting / moving loads.     JOB DESCRIPTION JOB 02 ind A EXPERIENCE • QHSE experience in the nuclear or similar regulated sector. • At least 3 years of experience in the nuclear industry, • At least 3 years of experience in the lifting and handling sector • At least 3 years of experience in engineering and design department • Customer relationship It would be great if candidates are site pass holders (or could easily have a site pass reinstated) however this is not essential and preferably have had prior experience of: • Mechanical and steel construction design • Assemblying operations • Lifting operations • Team management For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. As a project, we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.    

Trainee Field Technician

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute is exclusively partnering with one of the leaders in industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions within the Power Generation sector to recruit a Trainee Field Technician/ Blasting Operative to join their growing team in Sheffield. The Trainee Field Technician role comes with a starting salary of £32,100 with an expected OTE of £40,000. This role will be based out of their site in Sheffield, however it will require extensive travel and staying away throughout the UK 5-6 days a week. If you’re have hands-on experience, are comfortable working and staying away regularly and are looking to work for an organisation that offers key development within a really interesting sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Operations Supervisor you will be responsible for:  
  • Joining a team of Blasting Operatives and Engineers working across the UK’s power generation sector to provide key industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions within a number of Power Stations and Energy from Waste centres throughout the UK.
  • You will use key cleaning technologies to improve the efficiently of power stations and process facilities. This done through controlled detonative charges used in a power station boiler, to dislodge corrosive build-up on pipework.
  • You will be responsible for the safe and efficient transport and usages of explosives, working in a close team to deliver a timely and responsive cleaning service across the UK. This post will require a sizable amount of travel that can include weekends.
  • The reward for your flexibility, time and skill is generous a training period, competitive salary package and overtime offering.
    Professional Qualifications & Personal Attributes We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Experience of working in a “hands-on” position previously, ideally within a hazardous or industrial environment would be desirable although not necessary.
  • A full clean UK driving licence is essential.
  • Has an understanding of mechanical maintenance, ideally with some form of qualifications.
  • A flexible approach to working and happy to stay away from home 5/6 days per week.
  • A pro-active and can-do attitude.
  • Happy to travel across the UK.
    Salary and benefits of the Trainee Field Technician role  
  • Basic salary of up to £32,000, OTE £40,000
  • Generous holiday package – 25 Days
  • Paid Travel and Expenses.
  • Structured development and progression opportunity.
 

HSEQ Advisor

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Company description

 

Finding solutions to climate change is the priority of the 21st century, and means switching to low-carbon energy. At Assystem, our mission is to accelerate the energy transition worldwide. To achieve this, our 7,500 Switchers combine their historical engineering expertise and project management with digital technologies.

In our 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Asia) of operation, we are working on the production and distribution of low-carbon electricity, through the development of nuclear and renewable energies. We are also supporting the modernisation and development of energy grids, managing the setup and siting for new transmission and distribution networks, and using hydrogen to decarbonise the transport and industry sectors.

Assystem's Project Management & Consulting (PM&C) Business provides the delivery of sustainable performance improvements within the following practice areas: Consents & Engagement; Commercial Management; Project Management; Environmental Services; Planning & Project Controls; Risk Management and Business Intelligence across the nuclear and transportation sectors.

Job description

 

The HSEQ Advisor is responsible for ensuring that Company Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001), policies and processes are implemented and personnel are adhering to the requirements of the IMS across the organisation.  This is an operational role and will involve partnering with our Business Units to respond to Client HSEQ contractual requirements, completing safety walkdowns and undertaking surveillance of our activities and supply chain. 

Responsibilities:

  • Carry out project specific HSEQ audits as directed by the HSEQ Director and IMS Lead and as required by the Business Units and customer requirements.
  • Promote a strong HSEQ culture across the business.
  • Support the Business Unit during Client audits of project activities.
  • Support the Business Units with resolving any non-conformances relating to EHSQ.
  • Delivering support and coaching on the use of the management systems.
  • Work with the Business Units to maintain and develop processes.
  • Deliver regular comms around areas relevant to our activities.
  • Support any HSE incidents and/or investigations.
  • Monthly reporting – tracking and reporting HSEQ metrics relevant to the Business Units.
  • Support with the management and capture of Lessons Learnt.
  • Support with bids, responding to HSEQ specific questions.
  • Day to day liaison with project teams on all quality, environmental and health and safety related matters.
  • Support with external audits of the IMS as required (ISO, Achilles, RISQS).
  • Support wider HSEQ team activities as required.
Qualifications

 

Essential:

  • Minimum 2 years experience in a HSEQ role.
  • At least one of ISO 45001, ISO 9001 or ISO 14001 Internal Auditor qualifications.
  • Tech IOSH.
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365.
  • Excellent written and communication skills.
  • Must be able to obtain the appropriate level of security clearance.
  • Willingness to travel to sites across the UK.

Desirable:

  • Knowledge of working in any of the following sectors: Nuclear, Transport Infrastructure, Rail, Construction or Energy services.
  • Practitioner of IEMA or working towards.
  • ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Internal Auditor qualifications.
Additional information

 

**Security clearance**

Whilst we encourage applications from all nationalities, Assystem within the UK are subject to security and export control restrictions due to the nature of work to be undertaken.

These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.

These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and/or your place of birth may limit those roles that you can perform for the organisation.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.


Office & Logistics Assistant

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
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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