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Technical Sales Advisor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Technical Sales Advisor

Hazardous Waste

Hybrid Working

Up to £30,000 + Company Benefits

 

Introduction…

Astute are partnered with a leading recycling and waste management business in the UK, who are looking for a Technical Sales Advisor to join their Hazardous Waste Sales Team in nurturing and developing new incoming sales opportunities whilst proving sound technical advice.

 

 

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Technical Sales Manager, as a Technical Sales Advisor, you will be responsible for:

 

  • Answering incoming calls and emails from prospective and existing clients whilst providing technical sales advice off the back of process bulk and packages customer enquiries.
  • Arranging the hazpack chemist visit and ensuring that the collection of samples and lab results are provided back to the client and uploaded to the system within an agreed timeframe.
  • Obtaining all technical information and providing a technical sales quote to the client
  • Working alongside the companies depot and company suppliers to ensure the best value options are provided to the clients for their hazardous waste requirements.
  • Offering first class hazardous waste advice to clients as well as providing a fantastic level of customer service.
  • Ensuring that personal KPI’s and targets are met
  • Liaising with external stakeholders, account managers and suppliers to ensure a smooth process across the board.

 

This role will be predominantly based from home, however there is the option to work from an office in various locations around the UK – please only apply if this is suitable.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

 

  • A relevant qualification in a chemistry is essential
  • Experience of working within hazardous waste
  • Knowledge of the waste industry would be ideal
  • Strong sales advisory background
  • Experience of negotiating sales and managing the sales process
  • The ability to work in a high pressure environment
  • A full UK driving licence is required for this role.

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

 

  • A salary of up to £30,000
  • Financial incentives
  • Development and progression opportunities
  • Pension & great 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 02392 288 217 and ask to speak to Sam McSheaffrey who can tell you more.

Civil Site Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Renewable Team is partnering with a leading organisation within the renewable energy sector to recruit a Civil Site Engineer for its Glasgow site. The Civil Site Engineer role offers a salary of £60,000 - £70,000, alongside private healthcare and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. If you're an experienced Civil Site Engineer looking to join one of the UK's most established facilities management and professional services businesses, submit your CV today to be considered. Responsibilities and duties of the Civil Site Engineer role Reporting to the Project Director and Project Manager you will:  
  • Carry out setting out duties and oversee daily site engineering activities, ensuring works are delivered accurately and to the required standards
  • Assist in the coordination and execution of civil construction activities in accordance with drawings, specifications and RAMS
  • Work closely with site management, subcontractors and project stakeholders to coordinate works and address technical queries
  •  Promote and maintain high health & safety standards through site inspections, audits and accurate record keeping
  • Support project reporting, quality assurance processes and the completion of project documentation
Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience)
  • CSCS card (Engineering or above)
  • Experience using CAD
  Personal skills   The Civil Site Engineer role would suit someone who has:  
  • Proven experience working as a Site Engineer on civil engineering, infrastructure or construction projects
  • Strong setting out capabilities and confidence interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation
  •  Sound understanding of health & safety regulations and best practices within a construction environment
  •  Effective communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships across project teams
  • A well-organised, proactive approach with excellent attention to detail  
Salary and benefits of the Civil Service Engineer role
  • £60,000 - £70,000 salary
  •  25 Days annual leave + bank holidays
  •  5% Scottish Widows Employer Pension Contribution
  •  Single Cover Private Medical Insurance  
 

Setting Out Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 5/6/24
  • END DATE: 6/7/24
  • PAY RATE: $350.0 /DAY
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a Civil Engineering company to recruit a Setting Out Engineer on a 4 week contract for its Scotland site.    The Setting Out Engineer role comes with a day rate of £350.      Key skills    
  • Undertake accurate setting out and the management of setting out in line with the project programme of works.
  • Interpret drawings and specification to ensure the construction of works is in accordance with site requirements.
  • Ensuring quality of the construction process
  • Ensuring that all site works are conducted in a safe manner
  • Experience with reinforced concrete structures and underground services will be required.
      Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Setting Out Engineer role    
  • Irvine, Scotland
  • £350.00 Per Day
  • Inside IR35 
  • 4 weeks

Electrical Supervisor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Electrical Maintenance Fitter

Waste & Recycling

London- Central

£20.50ph + OT – Early & Late shifts

 

 

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 an Electrical Maintenance Fitter to join one of their key Waste Transfer Stations in London. Working as their Electrical Maintenance Fitter, 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.

 

What you will be doing

As Electrical Maintenance Fitter, you will be responsible for:
  • Preventative maintenance (PPMs) and reactive maintenance across heavy industrial plant, attending to breakdowns as needed.
  • Electrical fault-finding, diagnostics, and route cause analysis techniques
  • Working across all processing plant and overhead equipment
  • Maintenance on PLCs, motors, inverter drives, conveyors etc.
  • Testing and inspection
  • Minimising downtime, ensuring plant runs at optimum performance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Be able to deliver all work set to the operational expectations and budgetary requirements
  • Keep records using internal systems and support in the implementation of IMS.
  • Assisting with RAMS, permits to work and safe systems of work
  • Working as part of a shift pattern
  • Other duties as required.

This is rotating shift pattern of early and late shifts, covering Saturdays on a 1 in 4 basis. Please only apply if this is suitable.

What you will need
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
  • 18th Edition
  • Heavy Industrial experience – e.g. processing plant, waste, manufacturing
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams and drawings
  • Pneumatic skills and experience
  • Full UK driving licence
  • This is rotating shift pattern of early and late shifts, covering weekends. Please only apply if this is suitable. 
 

What’s on Offer
  • Competitive hourly rate of £20.50ph + OT rates 
  • Full training on internal systems
  • 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 02392 222 964 and ask to speak to Megan Balmer who can tell you more.

Electrical Field Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a well-established large-scale EV installer with a commitment to professional development and sustainability, to recruit an Electrical Field Service Engineer to cover the Greater London area. The Electrical Field Service Engineer role comes with a salary up to £48,000 basic (negotiable dependent on experience) + company vehicle & fuel card, a discretionary annual bonus, 30 days holiday including shutdown days, and private healthcare. If you’re a qualified electrician with a passion for renewables and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Field Service Engineer role Working with the Service & Operations team you will:  
  • Commission and configure AC and Rapid DC chargers at client sites.
  • Conduct initial set up and testing to ensure correct operation and compliance with industry standards.
  • Collaborate with the project management and installation teams to ensure seamless integration of charging stations with client infrastructure.
  • Maintain company assets, tools, and test equipment in good working order and report any defects immediately.
  • Perform routine and preventive maintenance on EV charging stations to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues, including electrical, mechanical and software-related problems.
  • Conduct diagnostic tests, firmware updates and calibration of EV chargers as necessary.
  • Replace faulty components and occasionally entire AC chargers. Ensure that all repairs are completed in accordance with manufacture guidelines.
  • Provide on-site technical support and training to clients on the use and operation of EV chargers.
  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • JIB Gold Card approved electrician (including AM2 pass)
  • 18th edition certified
  • City & Guilds 2391 Testing & Inspection qualified
  • Valid UK Driving Licence (no more than 6 points)
Personal skills   The Electrical Field Service Engineer role would suit someone who is:  
  • Experienced working under SLA-driven environments
  • Able to manage time effectively while travelling between sites
  • Able to work independently on client sites and resolve technical issues without direct supervision
  Salary and benefits of the Electrical Field Service Engineer role:   Up to £48,000 basic (negotiable dependent on experience) + company vehicle & fuel card, a discretionary annual bonus, 30 days holiday including shutdown days, and private healthcare. INDPOW #LI-TS1  

EC&I Manager
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 1/8/24
  • END DATE: 12/31/24
  • PAY RATE: $500.0 /DAY

EC&I Manager Protos EFW, Ellesmere Port 12 month contract About the role: Astute’s Power team is partnering with the joint venture EPC to recruit an EC&I Manager on a 12 month contract for a new build Energy from Waste in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. The scope of work includes the following:  
  • The Scope-of-Supply with SBG may be summarised as follows:
  • 2 stream boiler and grate incineration plant
  • 2 flue gas treatment plants incl. stack
  • Steel structure
  • Waste cranes
  • EC&I systems
  • Several equipment (ie. fans, tanks, vessels, boiler cleaning devices, etc.)
  • Heat and noise insulation- Refractory lining
  • Overall field of responsibility shall include:
  • Management of the delivery and installation of EC&I Installation packages;
  • Coordination with the Site and Project Management Team in terms of EC&I Installations;
  • Manage and control the flow of documents, information and project documents including SBG deliverables, technical queries, third party documents and client documents between the SBG Team and the related EC&I sub-contractor(s);
  • Coordination of all interfaces between all individual suppliers/ EC&I installation; companies involved in project site activities;
  • Responsible for ensuring that project team members always have accurate and up-to-date information about the EC&I scope;
  • Supervision and inspection of EC&I installation progress;
  • Assist the Site Management Team with all EC&I related Risk and Method
  • Statements (RAMS) in accordance with agreed process;
  • Compilation of turnover packages and SATs;
  • Assist in development of commissioning RAMS, procedures and ITP’s;

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 02392222960 to speak to James Barker who can tell you more

Research Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with a leading engineering and technology organisation specialising in complex maritime and defence systems to recruit a Research Engineer for its facility in Winfrith Newburgh. The Research Engineer role comes with a competitive salary, excellent benefits package including dental insurance, travel insurance and enhanced holiday allowance, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research and development projects that support future technologies and capabilities. If you’re a Research Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that values innovation, technical excellence, and professional development, then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Research Engineer role Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will:  
  • Design, build, test and develop low Technology Readiness Level (TRL) systems and concepts.
  • Support the development of innovative technologies through prototype design, testing, data analysis, and evaluation.
  • Plan and lead laboratory and field-based testing activities, including acting as Trials Officer where required.
  • Design scientific test plans and methodologies to validate technical concepts and meet project objectives.
  • Select, configure and operate measurement and instrumentation equipment.
  • Develop bespoke test setups and systems to support research and development activities.
  • Produce technical documentation including test plans, method statements, risk assessments, and technical reports.
  • Troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical and electrical systems during testing and trials.
  • Analyse test data to identify trends, relationships, and technical conclusions.
  • Develop bespoke software tools using MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, or similar platforms to support modelling, testing, and analysis.
  • Collaborate with scientists, engineers, customers, and stakeholders to translate research concepts into practical engineering solutions.
  • Support bid and proposal activities through technical input, work package development, and estimation activities.
  • Participate in UK and overseas testing programmes, including at-sea trials where required.
Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Degree qualified in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related scientific discipline.
  • Previous experience within a research, development, testing, or engineering environment.
  • Experience planning, executing, and documenting system tests and trials.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems and their integration.
  • Experience using measurement and instrumentation equipment.
  • Programming experience using MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, or similar software.
  • Experience within the defence, maritime, naval, or advanced engineering sectors would be advantageous.
  • Experience participating in field or at-sea trials would be beneficial.
  • Ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC).
  Personal skills   The Research Engineer role would suit someone who is:  
  • An excellent communicator with strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
  • A proactive and adaptable problem solver
  • Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities.
  • Highly motivated with a passion for innovation and technology development.
  • Confident in making decisions and taking ownership of technical challenges.
  • Committed to maintaining high standards of environmental, health, and safety performance.
  • Flexible and willing to travel within the UK and overseas when required.
  Salary and benefits of the Research Engineer role  
  • Competitive Salary and benefits package including:
  • Enhanced Annual Leave
  • Flexible working scheme
  • Travel Insurance
  • Enhanced Pension Contribution
  • Income Protection
  • Dental Insurance
  • Life Assurance
  • Discount scheme and more.
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Senior Business Development Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Team are partnered with Augean and Future Industrial Services, market leaders in industrial services and hazardous waste management across the UK, to recruit a Senior Business Development Manager to support their established Industrial Services team based in Hull. We are seeking a highly experienced, commercially astute Senior Business Development professional with a strong background in developing strategic customers and opening new markets. The role will focus on expanding the customer base within Utilities, Engineering, Demolition, Civils, and Regeneration sectors, promoting a comprehensive range of industrial services including tankers, Jet Vacs, Disabs, Hydro-Abrasive Cutting, and associated specialist solutions. The Senior Business Development Manager role offers a competitive salary of up to £72,000 + car allowance, bonus, and an attractive benefits package. If you are a senior Business Development Manager with a proven track record in industrial services, civils, or related sectors and are ready to take ownership of regional growth, then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Regional Commercial Manager / Head of Commercial, you will: Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and drive strategic business development activity to deliver sustained growth across new and existing customers within Engineering, Demolition, Civils, Utilities and Regeneration markets.
  • Identify, target, and convert new market opportunities, positioning Augean and Future Industrial Services as a preferred industrial services partner.
  • Develop and maintain a robust, high-value pipeline of opportunities aligned with regional and group business plans.
  • Build long-term, senior-level customer relationships, ensuring high service standards, managing performance, and resolving non-conformances effectively.
  • Take ownership of margin management, pricing strategy, and commercial negotiations to maximise profitability and secure continuity of work.
  • Work collaboratively across the wider Augean Group to identify cross-divisional opportunities, particularly within waste treatment, recovery, and disposal services.
  • Provide commercial leadership by supporting Account Managers and operational teams to ensure seamless contract mobilisation and delivery.
  • Lead and oversee the tendering and bid process, including commercial review, financial modelling, risk assessment, and governance compliance.
  • Monitor and analyse market trends, competitor activity, and regulatory developments to shape sales strategy and future service offerings.
  • Act as a senior commercial interface between customers, operations, and internal stakeholders, ensuring projects are delivered safely, compliantly, and profitably.
  • Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring adherence to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards across all activities.
  • Represent Augean and Future Industrial Services at industry events, client meetings, and stakeholder forums, acting as a brand ambassador for the business.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, including data protection, security, and equal opportunities.
This is a senior, influential role offering the opportunity to shape regional growth strategy and play a key role in the continued success of a leading industrial services business.   Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with:
  • Extensive experience in industrial services, engineering, demolition, civils, utilities and regeneration or related sectors, operating at a senior business development or commercial level.
  • Proven success in developing new industries and strategic customer accounts, delivering profitable growth.
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen, with experience managing complex contracts, tenders, and frameworks.
  • Degree qualification or significant demonstrable experience in senior business development, sales, or commercial leadership.
  • Full UK driving licence.
Personal skills: The Senior Business Development Manager role would suit someone who has:
  • The flexibility to travel regionally and nationally, including overnight stays where required.
  • A strong track record of strategic selling, negotiation, and influencing decision-makers at senior levels.
  • Excellent understanding of industrial logistics, service delivery models, and contract requirements.
  • The ability to operate autonomously while also mentoring and supporting less senior commercial colleagues.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  Salary and benefits of the Senior Business Development Manager role:
  • Salary up to £72,000 DOE
  • Car allowance
  • Bonus based on personal and company performance
  • Life assurance
  • Pension
  • Clear progression and development pathway within the Augean Group

Project Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Power team is exclusively partnering with a leading timber manufacturer to recruit a Project Engineer based in Scotland with the ability to carry out national travel. 

This crucial Project Engineer role comes with a competitive salary and benefits.

If you’re a Project Engineer with experience in engineering solutions for biomass systems and are looking to work with an organisation that values sustainability and innovation, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Customer Engineering Manager, you will:

  • Develop and improve maintenance plans and tasks to ensure maximum plant availability.
  • Liaise with field service engineers and site personnel to understand and optimise maintenance requirements.
  • Analyse boiler performance data, diagnose issues, and provide technical solutions for performance improvement.
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement preventative measures to enhance operational reliability.
  • Maintain and enhance the Pirana system for industrial heat and installed assets at customer sites.
  • Provide guidance and support to the sales team regarding technical queries for new and existing projects.
  • Assist with technical reporting, including system performance and compliance reporting.
  • Proactively comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations, ensuring the upkeep of certifications and compliance standards.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline (or equivalent qualifications with relevant experience).
  • Proven experience in a maintenance or reliability role, preferably in a relevant industry such as biomass or industrial heat systems.
  • Experience in troubleshooting and providing customer support, particularly in a field service context.
  • Strong technical skills with the ability to analyse performance data and implement practical solutions.
  • A full UK driving licence, with the flexibility to travel across the UK and stay away from home as needed.

Personal skills

The Project Engineer role would suit someone who:

  • Is a collaborative team player, capable of developing constructive relationships with customers, contractors, and internal teams.
  • Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Possesses excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Can make confident decisions and think creatively to resolve issues.

Salary and benefits of the Project Engineer role

  • Competitive salary (depending on experience)
  • Company benefits package
  • Opportunities for career development and professional growth

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Quality Assurance Engineer
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 10/1/25
  • PAY RATE: $55.0 /HR
https://nsgltd.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=0f2e996b-ab08-4e41-94fb-0f01a9fdda67 25-071 Quality Engineer JOB TITLE - Quality Engineer LOCATION - Aldermaston/Hybrid DEPARTMENT - ESH&Q POSITION - Staff CLEARANCE - SC ? ? Working at NSG ? NSG Environmental Ltd has been delivering work programmes in the nuclear industry for over 40 years. Traditionally in the areas of decommissioning and waste management, NSG now has a broad customer base and provides a wide spectrum of services across the nuclear project lifecycle, ranging from expert consultancy support, R&D and engineering design to rekit and refurbishment, site installation services and high-hazard physical decommissioning works, amongst others. This work is delivered at NSG’s own offices and purpose-built facilities and nuclear sites across the UK. The delivery and management of these projects and programmes of work is carried out by a skilled workforce composed of both white-collar and blue-collar personnel in technical, administrative, and physical roles. Our core values of Passion, Integrity, Challenge and Collaboration drive performance and ensure we add significant value.  If joining us as a member of staff, we will support your professional development in an exciting and challenging work environment that will enable you to use, develop and hone your technical expertise in a supportive and collaborative working environment. ? ? The Role ? To provide local Quality expertise to support numerous internal or external stakeholders within their specific area. Work as part of a cross functional team to deliver improvement through collaboration on projects and programmes. ? Key Objectives Accountabilities
  • To ensure that Quality is represented at all stages of programme, project, trial or production
  • Provide technical guidance and customer support to ensure that deliverables and targets are met
  • Maintenance and enhancement of own skills, knowledge, and capabilities necessary to support both current and future work programmes
  • Identify areas of continuous improvement to promote and enhance Quality capability
  • Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player
? Responsibilities
  • Support delivery of technical assessments using appropriate methodologies and contributing to capability development
  • Attend design/technical/task reviews, defect reviews and stakeholder meetings as required to ensure Quality is represented
  • Control of inspection/calibration/reporting and processes, to ensure Quality delivery is maintained
  • Engagement with all relevant stakeholders
? ? Person Specification ? Qualifications ?
  • Degree or equivalent in relevant discipline
  • Lead Auditor Quality, Safety and Environment ? - Desirable
  • Membership of appropriate technical / professional body - Desirable
  • IOSH Managing Safely is essential - Relevant training will be provided if required
? Experience & Knowledge ?  
  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience working in an Engineering or Quality Engineering role
  • Well organised with the ability to work to timescales and demonstrate attention to detail
  • Routine recording and reporting of information both verbal and numerical
  • Familiar with AQAP 2110 - Desirable
  • Experience of employment in a customer facing role - Desirable
  • Familiar with structuring and presentation of own work - Desirable
  • Used to dealing with confidential and commercial information - Desirable
  • Familiar with QSHEW operating procedures and requirements etc - Desirable
? Skills & Abilities ?  
  • Competent user of MS Office
  • Able to organise and prioritise own work
  • Ability to prepare and present reports, documentation and information in support of project delivery
  • Ability to interpret and evaluate technical data
  • Ability to communicate with a wide range of colleagues at all levels and with external stakeholders and contractors
  • Knowledge of ISO 9001 / 14001 & 45001
? ?? Package - Staff only Hours - 37.5 hours per week Life Assurance 3x Salary Private Healthcare package Pension – Company contributes 5% Individual contributes 4% Discretionary bonus 187.5 hours per year holiday allowance Professional memberships covered Large Training and Development budge available.