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Execution Engineer Requisition ID 49326 Posting Start Date 01-Aug-2022 Posting End Date 01-Sep-2022 JOB DETAIL

Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.

 

Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow?  Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold new Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.

 

Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to waste.

 

Our plastics reprocessing facility in Avonmouth, Bristol will reprocess over 80,000 tonnes of plastic every year - more than 1.6 billion bottles, tubs, and trays – creating recycled raw material to return to the economy. Plastic recycling at the facility will save 126,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year, the equivalent of taking over 67,000 cars off the road

 

We have a new opportunity for an Execution Engineer to join our team at out new Polymers facility in Avonmouth, Bristol for 42.5 hours pr week, from Monday to Friday.

 

The salary for this role is circa £54,000 per year, plus participation in a yearly bonus scheme, where you could earn up to 10% of your base salary.

 

 

About the role

 

The Execution Engineer will be part of our multi-disciplinary maintenance team and will play an integral role in the delivery of the maintenance strategy at our Avonmouth Polymer Reprocessing Facility. The primary purpose of this role is the effective execution of breakdown and corrective maintenance work, as well as supporting the root cause analysis process to implement preventive actions to improve overall plant availability.

 

Working collaboratively with EC&I engineer, Mechanical Engineer and the Maintenance Planner, the Execution Engineer will lead the site multi-functional maintenance team to execute planned and reactive maintenance activities to ensure machine condition, availability and standards are maintained.

 

The Execution Engineer will provide technical support/governance to ensure improvement projects are executed to the correct standards and in line with site plan, as well as owning the statutory inspections.

 

In addition, this role will be responsible for ensuring a positive safety culture is upheld at all levels and financial targets are met within their department

 

What are we looking for?

 

• Understanding in a mechanical/electrical engineering role from areas such as FMCG/ manufacturing/ waste management.
• Full working understanding and ability to lead root cause analysis (RCA) and provide effective engineering solutions
• Ability to successfully manage and deliver on multiple tasks with competing priorities and strict time lines
• An experienced Mechanical/Electrical Engineer with relevant background and level of expertise, with a focus on plant maintenance
• Experience of developing technical solutions from concept selection, through design development, installation and commissioning.
• HNC/HND qualified in a Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or in a closely related subject

Piping Design Group – Mechanical Engineer Location: Bristol (minimum 3 days in the office) Salary/range, per annum: (Depending on experience)

• Minimum range: £55,000
• Maximum range: £65000

The Opportunity  EPR-E is a joint venture between EDF and Framatome, an EPCC established in 2018 in charge of the design (basic design) and the realization (studies, procurement, erection, testing and commissioning) of nuclear islands for new projects in France and worldwide. In particular, EPR-E is responsible for the design and construction of the nuclear island for the Hinkley Point C (HPC) project and prepare the design replication and engineering activities for the Sizewell C (SZC) Project. There are opportunities to support the growth and long-term capability of EPR Engineering by bringing talented mechanical engineers into our organization with a growth mindset and an enthusiasm for delivering one of the most significant infrastructure projects on the planet. Primarily, we all seeking to support our piping design capability with the immediate posting but are keen to invest in our employees with diverse growth opportunities throughout their careers. The role EPR-E UK Piping team is in charge of the detail design of 300km of piping network of the HPC Nuclear Island, up to the issue for fabrication and with additional support provided through to erection on site. Our goal is to safeguard our organisation’s technical capability with talented and growth-oriented individuals who are keen to develop their technical competency in the field of piping engineering for Hinkley Point C and future UK nuclear projects. Future opportunities for growth and skill development will exist across the wider piping and equipment department and beyond in the expanded EDF operational organization as the project progresses for those candidates with the right attitude and skill set. Successful candidates will start as engineers in one of our piping design teams, working with CAD designers and other team engineers on the timely production of piping design models and deliverables on the HPC Nuclear Island scope, ensuring the piping design is executed accurately, respecting system requirements, specifications and configuration changes. This will frequently involve collaborative work with execution design, procurement and equipment contracts along with other multi-disciplinary design teams to support design delivery in accordance with site construction schedules. Largely being in the post-handover phase of design delivery, our Piping Engineers are responsible for integration of design changes, final equipment design and outstanding open points into the delivered design models. They are expected to contribute to (and where required by seniority manage the team contribution to) the Open Point and UK Design Change management processes for their designated areas, ensuring that impacts to the design are properly categorized and logged prior to their resolution. The engineers are also expected to engage in continuous learning improvement and the identification and correction of non-conformances in the design. Senior engineers within the team will be expected to adopt positions of technical responsibility and coordinate the delivery of engineering teams as required. They are also expected to participate in the mentoring and training of junior team members, and collaboration with parallel disciplines, to maintain the piping design capability of the organisation. They are expected to act as an example of positive behaviours expected from all team members. Exact responsibilities will vary depending on technical scope and level of experience but are expected to include up to the following:  

• Deliver the piping work packages for UK nuclear projects, ensure adherence to specifications, delivery/design processes and QA, including participation and chairing kick off meetings;
• Drive maturity of design and closure of issues to agreed delivery schedule, and that the hand-over package fulfils the quality and maturity requirements given by the Project;
• Report on work pack delivery while managing team-lead and client expectations
• Mentor junior and new members of the team to ensure delivery quality and growth of team capability
• Active engagement and pursuit of deliverable quality, process adherence and continuous improvement within the team
• Adhere to Design Change and Open point management procedures in the execution of design changes and oversee the modelling of piping & support design in the 3D model;
• Working with CAD designers in the preparation of CAD tasks and completion sign-off;
• Undertake investigations for emergent design issues, referring to points of technical authority and actively engaging in other teams;
• Aggressively pursue timely closure of design change contributions from the multi-disciplinary team, escalating issues where appropriate in pursuit of timely delivery of the work packs.
• Adhere to the design specification and component catalogues
• Propose technical solutions to issues that are found on the generic design concept;
• Effectively communicate with the different stakeholders in the design delivery workflow (calculation team, layout, equipment)

Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Mechanical Engineering degree or suitable diploma;
• Understanding of process plant;

• Demonstrable track-record of technical work delivery to quality and time;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Very good interpersonal skills;
• Proactive and self-motivated in completion of tasks;
• Ability to meet commitments and deadlines;
• Able to follow project engineering procedures;
• High level of technical coordination

Desirable Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Knowledge of piping engineering and plant design principles in process industries;
• Prior experience in nuclear piping design delivery to RCC-M nuclear codes
• Knowledge of EPR Engineering structure and technical management processes
• Knowledge of Aveva PDMS/E3D or experience with similar plant design packages

Competitive Salary & Benefits    

Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with a leading specialist engineering business delivering innovative solutions across nuclear decommissioning, radioactive waste management, and waste treatment. We are recruiting an Electrical Project Manager to join their team supporting projects at Hartlepool Power Station during its decommissioning phase. The Project Manager role comes with a salary up to £65,000, benefits package, and the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects within the nuclear sector. If you’re an Electrical Project Manager with experience delivering complex engineering projects and managing electrical interfaces with key stakeholders, including DNOs and National Grid, then submit your CV to apply today. Both permanent and contract options are considered for this opportunity. Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Project Manager role Reporting to the Head of PMO you will:  

• Lead the delivery of electrical engineering projects, managing scope, programme, budget, and stakeholder requirements.
• Act as the key interface between project teams, contractors, and external electrical stakeholders.
• Manage electrical infrastructure activities, including installation, commissioning, modifications, and maintenance works.
• Coordinate electrical works within live and regulated environments, ensuring compliance with safety procedures, permits, and industry standards.
• Manage interfaces with network stakeholders, ensuring project requirements, connections, and technical requirements are delivered successfully.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Produce project reports and technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Formal Project Management qualification (APM PMQ, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
• Proven experience managing electrical engineering or electrical infrastructure projects.
• Experience working within regulated industries such as nuclear, energy, or heavy industry.
• Experience managing electrical systems or electrical interfaces would be highly advantageous.
• A relevant engineering, STEM, or project management qualification would be desirable.

Personal skills The Project Manager role would suit someone who is:  

• Experienced in delivering complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Confident managing technical teams, contractors, and client relationships.
• Eligible to obtain SC level clearance or hold current SC level clearance.

Salary and benefits of the Electrical Project Manager role  

• Salary between £60,000 - £65,000, doe.
• Open to either contract or permanent candidates.
• Company benefits to be discussed.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant engineering projects.
• Support towards professional accreditation where applicable.

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Junior Field Service Technician

Waste Management

UK Based

 

 

Introduction… Our client is a worldwide, leading business specialising in manufacturing and installing bespoke machines within the Recycling industry. They are looking for a Junior Field Service Technician to join their well established company, offering installations and on-going maintenance works to their customers up and down the UK.

 

Roles & Responsibilities As a Junior Field Service Technician you will be responsible for:

• Attending various customer sites across the UK and Ireland to carry out various installations, repair works, and after sales service support works to specialist plant and machinery.
• Undertaking inspections and assessments of machinery to ensure optimal performance and that all plant remains effective.
• Carrying out reports and documentation detailing completed works and advisories and ensuring that the customer has had necessary follow ups.
• Providing technical and engineering support to customers as well as health and safety guidance and compliance.
• Attending company meetings and training in the Netherlands when required

 

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

• Electrical experience with relevant qualifications is essential
• Experience of working within the waste industry, ideally recycling
• Experience of working with compactors and balers
• Strong experience of working with heavy industrial machinery
• Hydraulic and pneumatic experience is essential
• Strong customer service and people skills
• Happy to stay away during the working week occasionally

 

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

• Up to £35,000 basic salary
• Company van, phone and laptop
• Full training provided
• Fantastic company benefits
• Holiday package

 

How to Apply

To apply, please call Sam McSheaffrey on 02392 288 217 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Field Service Engineer

Midlands 

Up to £40,000 + Van & Package

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Field Service Engineer to join a pioneering technology provider of on-line water quality measuring analytical systems. Working as a Field Service Engineer, this will see you travelling across the UK to various customers sites within the Life Sciences, Power, Municipal Water and Industrial Manufacturing industries.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Attending various sites around the UK, carrying out commissioning, calibration, repair, and general maintenance works to various
• Providing clear and concise technical support and guidance to customers and colleagues
• Writing Risk Assessments and Method Statements
• Following certain site procedures and working practices, including accepting, suspending, and clearing work permits.
• Offering a first-class service to all customers, ensuring that all works completed are in line with industry guidelines and customer specifications
• Carrying out relevant documentation and administrative tasks

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

• ONC and HNC in Electrical Engineering/Instrumentation of Control or relevant experience  
• Experience of working within Portable Water, Life Sciences, Power or Industrial sites.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Service Technician within an instrumentation or calibration role
• Strong problem solving and diagnostic skills
• Must be confident carrying out calibrations and repairs with minimal supervision
• A full, clean driving licence and ability to travel across the UK

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Up to a £40,000 basic salary
• Company van, phone, and laptop
• Full training provided
• Fantastic company benefits
• Holiday package

 

How to Apply

Role:

Product Manager

Location:

Portsmouth

Package Details:

£50-55k + Bonus/Pension& Life Assurance/ Healthcare/Share Incentive Scheme/Free parking

Introduction

My client has been designing and manufacturing products that save lives for over 40 years. Their team members are passionate, driven and up for a challenge. They are currently looking for an experienced, dynamic & driven Product Manager to join their rapidly growing company.

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Product Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Develop and maintain global market strategies (positioning, pricing & profitability) for the product ranges with a focus on product, market and customer needs
• Full end to end product ownership through the entire NPD process and product lifecycle. NPD documentation, go-to-market plans, pricing etc
• Product lifecycle management. Product range management including, obsolescence and instructions.
• Be the central product management resource for critical activities, information, and competitor information.

You need to be highly organised with excellent communication skills, customer focused, and data driven.

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Experience of Product Lifecycle Management, ideally from product management roles.
• New product development experience.
• Analytical with strong financial acumen.
• Drive best practice and cultivate continuous improvement in the Product Management team.
• Experience in an electronics background or experience working in a manufacturing background that is highly regulated.

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

 

• £50-55k
• Employee Bonus Scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Flexi-time
• 14 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Training & Professional Development
• Healthcare Incentives
• Company Pension & Life Assurance

How to Apply

If you are someone who demonstrates passion, curiosity, a drive for excellence and an ambition to make a difference, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391775 and ask to speak to Sue who can tell you more.

Electrical Fitter

Water Treatment Waterlooville - Field Based  Up to £35,000

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for an Electrician to join one of the leading providers of Water engineering services and solutions across the South. Working as their Electrician, you will join their small but established team based at their head office in Waterlooville, travelling out to client sites carrying out electrical installations, repair and testing work on various water contracts. This will see you working in a hands-on site-based role covering both clean and dirty water projects.

 

The Job

Working as the Electrician, you will be responsible for…

• Preforming electrical installations, refurbishments, repairs, testing and pre-planned maintenance across clean and dirty water projects.
• Work on client sites across the South, working away and staying where needed.
• Assisting clients on-site with technical faults or refurbishment projects.
• Inspect, survey, identify faults and carry out testing on electrical systems and equipment.
• Working on client sites and within the company workshop as required.
• Installing and Commissioning new systems and package plant covering both clean and dirty water processes.
• Complete required paperwork for each project to demonstrate installation and testing work has been carried out successfully and accurately.
• Following set designs and manufacturers installation guides, utilising design drawings and wiring diagrams to complete assigned projects.
• Survey electrical systems and plans, ensuring compliance with BS7671 requirements and client specific standards.
• Completing risk assessments, activity reports and other documentation as required.
• Offering after sales technical support.

This is a field-based position requiring a flexible approach to work and the ability to stay away when needed.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position candidates will be expected to have a background in performing Electrical maintenance / installation/ testing, ideally with experience working in the water industry or on water treatment plants. Control and automation experience would be advantageous.  Candidates are expected to be Electrically qualified to NVQ level 3 or equivalent and will ideally hold 18th edition and 2391 Test and Inspection. A valid CSCS/ECS is preferable as well as confined space training but this is not essential.  Due to the nature of this role, candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and be flexible to travel across the South and stay away.

What’s on offer.

• Basic salary up to £32,000
• Company vehicle provided for site work (not sole user)
• 28 Days holiday (including BH)
• Competitive Package

 

How to apply

To apply, please call Gemma Nixon 02392 222 964 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading waste management and energy company, to recruit for a Maintenance Manager to be based at their Waste Management Facility in Southwark, South London.   The vital Maintenance Manager role comes with a basic salary of £55,000 - £70,000+ car/car allowance + up to 20% bonus + other excellent company benefits. If you’re an experienced Maintenance Manager, or experienced Maintenance Engineer, and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Plant Manager you will be responsible for:  

• Managing the daily operations of the maintenance department, servicing both the Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) and the Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT)
• Manage and hold accountability of the maintenance budget
• Ensure continuous development of the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Ensure appropriate management of stock level of spare parts on site
• Full accountability of the maintenance team which consists of technicians, fitters, graduates and apprentices
• Working with other departments of the plant to ensure safe, compliant and efficient operations of the plant
• Take the lead on most major improvement projects
• Liaise with all stakeholders, both internally and externally (staff, contractors, suppliers, etc)

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A formal qualification such as a degree, HND, HNC, etc in a relevant engineering discipline (ideally mechanical)
• A formal Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH will be advantageous but not a necessity

    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Maintenance Manager would suit someone who has:

• Proven leadership experience within an engineering team
• Good understanding of conveyor and optical sorting equipment 
• Prior experience gained in a heavy process engineering environments e.g. waste management, power stations, chemical plants, refineries, steel works etc
• Experience with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems)
• Prior budget responsibility relating to maintenance activities

    Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Manager role

• A starting basic salary of £55,000 - £70,000
• A car/car allowance
• Up to 20% Bonus
• Other excellent company benefits

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Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading company working within the Nuclear Engineer sector, currently require a Senior EC&I Engineer to join their design team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working in the EC&I discipline at a senior level and hold active security clearance.    The position sits outside IR35, paying around £50-£60 per hour and will start with a 3-month contract. Suitable candidates are able to work from home with the occasional visit to their Aldermaston site. If you’re a Senior EC&I Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that believes their people are the key to success, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As a Senior EC&I Engineer you will work in a hands-on design-based position to deliver and design engineering solutions. This will involve:

• Hands-on delivery of design and engineering solutions.
• Lead on design, specification, procurement, installation, acceptance testing, commissioning, and operator training.
• Check and approve engineering documents and drawings.
• Liaise with clients and multi-discipline managers to deliver cost-effective solutions.
• Provide technical consultancy and guidance across the UK EC&I design team.
• Manage project quality, progress, cost control, and supporting documentation.
• Drive and maintain compliance with safety culture and regulations (e.g. CDM, CE marking).
• Actively participate in design and safety reviews (HAZOP, risk assessments).

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: Essential:

• Degree-qualified in a relevant technical/engineering discipline (or demonstrable experience).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the nuclear industry.
• Proven competence in design/delivery within a project-based environment.
• Full UK driver’s licence.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Understanding of design requirements supporting nuclear safety cases.
• Experience leading technical teams and managing sub-contractors.

Significant expertise in at least two of the following:

• Mechanical Handling (including Remote in-cell handling)
• Process Instrumentation
• Functional Safety (BS EN 61508/61511)
• Machinery Safety (BS EN 60204, BS EN 13849
• LV Distribution Systems (Trimble Pro-design)

Desirable:

• Chartered Engineer (or nearing chartership), with membership to a relevant institution (e.g. IET).
• Knowledge of EC&I integration with control systems (PLC/SCADA).
• Experience in Design Substantiation to support safety cases.
• Additional Defence sector experience.
• Involvement in bid preparation.

    Personal skills The Senior EC&I Engineer role would suit someone who has:

• Strong organisational and collaboration skills.
• Quality and service-driven approach with high commercial awareness.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure.
• Active SC clearance.

    Salary and benefits of the Senior EC&I Engineer role

• 3-month contract
• £50 - £60 an hour

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