Astute People

Site Operative

Plastics Recycling

Avonmouth

£34,000 basic salary (4 on 4 off - Days & Nights)

 

Introduction

We are currently looking for a Level 3 Site Operative to join one of the leading Waste Management specialists in the UK. Working at their Plastic Recycling Facility in Avonmouth, the Site Operative will be responsible for supporting with the operating, inspecting and maintenance of static and mobile plant on-site.

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

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As a Level 3 Site Operative, you will be responsible for:

• Operation of multiple machines involved in the recycling of plastics, mainly Extruders
• Cleaning and performing basic maintenance tasks on machinery
• Undertaking basic fault finding on machinery
• Occasional cover at other waste facilities as required.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Previous experience of operating mobile plant
• Demonstrable experience working in a production environment (ideally recycling)
• Experience operating an Extruder (desirable)
• Strong understanding of health and safety

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £34,000 basic salary
• 10% annual bonus
• Fantastic company benefits
• Opportunity to work for an industry leader

 

How to Apply

To apply, please call Hannah Rymill on 02393 911 227 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Technical Project Manager Fareham £45k - £50k + Benefits Our client is an award winning and market leader in the provision of the design, manufacture and testing of certified strain measurement systems used in sectors such as wind energy, marine and oil and gas. With a healthy pipeline of work, an exciting opportunity now exists for a Technical Project Manager to manage and coordinate projects within the engineering operations. Roles & Responsibilities As the Technical Project Manger, you will be responsible for:  

• Establish project requirements and deliverables
• Liaise with all project stakeholders, developing business cases, budgets, resource plans and project schedules
• Form, lead and motivate the team
• Regularly liaise with stakeholders through the project, updating plans and schedules
• Regularly report project status (financial and progress against milestones) 

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

• Previous project management or coordination experience is essential 
• Experience of project management in an engineering/manufacturing environment is advantageous
• Technical background, ideally electronics however Mechanical will be strongly considered.

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

• £45 - £50k basic
• Competitive benefits package including 25 days holiday, Private Medical Cover and Enhanced Pension
• Quarterly incentives

How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 023 93 911 007 and ask to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.  

Transport Manager

Hazardous Waste

Paisley  £35,000

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Transport Manager to join one of the industry leaders in Hazardous Waste Management Services across the UK. Supporting them at their site in Paisley, you will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient and compliance transport operations are running at all times out of the site. 

What you will be doing

As the Transport Manager, reporting directly to the Operations Manager, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Running the day to day transport activities across a fleet of vehicles
• Contribute to the delivery of targets, cash flow and budgets
• Manage the legal requirements and monitoring of tachographs and drivers
• Report on results, production, and driver feedback
• Ensure all transport activities always operate within company policy and legal requirements
• Staff training and development
• Regular monitoring and delivery of customer service targets
• Ensure the depot operates within company assurance procedures
• Undertake any reasonable task of duties required

 

What you will need

• Background within Waste Management/ Hazardous Waste Management
• Appropriate Health and Safety Qualification – IOSH, COSHH
• CPC Certificate
• Proven experience within a Transport Supervisory role
• ADR Awareness

 

What’s on Offer

• Basic Salary around £35,000 
• Full training and support
• Progression within a leading hazardous waste business

How to Apply

For more information please contact Gemma Nixon on 02392 222 964 or email your CV to gnixon

@astutetechnical.co.uk to apply

Permit Co-Ordinator Competitive Salary + Benefits Sellafield, Cumbria Introduction, Astute are looking for a Permit Co-Ordinator to support the CHP Plant, providing consistency of approach, understanding and actions between Operations and E&M to facilitate the production of Safety Documentation. Roles & Responsibilities As the Permit Co-Ordinator, you will be responsible for:

• To contribute to the development, leadership & delivery of the Operational strategy and KPI’s by acting as a link person between Operations and E&M personnel, driving consistency of response and continuity of approach
• Drive and actively contribute to the effective and consistent management of the work control process at Fellside, from an Operation’s and E&M perspective.
• Discuss, agree, and communicate the timing of plant release for maintenance, factoring in known plant defects and conditions.
• To be recognised as a focal point in providing professional knowledge and advice on the work control process
• As required, act as a key support person to the duty Shift Manager, on both a day-to-day basis and in times of plant upset or incident.
• To be fully conversant with the safe working procedures and all site operating and emergency procedures, operating instructions and to have a working knowledge of COMAH regulations.
• To be conversant with site Major Accident Hazards (MAH) and procedures while source improvements in both the Plant & Business processes, policies, and procedures. To achieve these by identifying any impacts or conflicts at the earliest opportunity & by remaining up to date with industry knowledge, legislation, trends, key organisations, and best practice
• To develop and maintain effective working relationships with other company personnel, within the Operations and E&M Department. To extend this to all site customers, visitors and external relationships including industry and professional forum representation and local community groups
• To be fully conversant with the Safe Working Procedures and following relevant training, achieve and maintain Senior Authorised Person Status, including Low Voltage authorisation. Following relevant High Voltage training to be authorised to undertake High Voltage isolations and switching activities on site.

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

• ONC or equivalent in plant operations / production or equivalent engineering discipline qualification.
• PPO 1, 2 & 3 or equivalent.
• Time served apprenticeship – desirable.
• Experience working in and contributing to a continuous process / production environment.
• Boiler, Gas Turbines, DCS or similar knowledge & experience.

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

• A highly competitive salary
• Benefits package
• Opportunity to join a modern power station

  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 910 038 to speak to Emily Lobacz who can tell you more.  

Position Title: Planning – Graduate – Site finding/assistant role Company: CleanEarth Energy Salary: £20,000 - £25,000 pa   Location: Wadebridge, Cornwall   Duration: Full-time Closing date: Open ended Company background: Clean Earth design, build, and operate Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Wind Turbine renewable energy systems throughout the United Kingdom. Founded in 2010, our industry-leading in-house team of engineers, planners and project managers provide a complete turn key solution for land owners, SMEs and large corporates, incorporating every aspect of the project development process and ensuring Clean Earth are always one step ahead. This unique approach allows Clean Earth to tackle every project head-on, with the in-house resources to provide a truly holistic service. Job Description: Successful applicants will join the existing planning team. Responsibilities will include:

• Assist in identifying sites suitable for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Assist in coordinating (BESS) campaigns and site review whilst developing the pipeline.
• Liaising with the planning team to coordinate site reviews.
• Investigating the initial scope for (BESS) and communicating results back to the team.
• Using programmes to coordinate the mapping of sites, preparation of plans and organisation of the pipeline.  

Essential Requirements:

• Methodical, accurate and process focused approach
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Proficiency with Excel

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Renewable energy industry knowledge and experience, specifically in BESS.
• Experience using Google Earth
• Associate membership of RTPI/ IEMA useful

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading multidisciplinary contractor that delivers innovative engineering solutions across civil engineering and construction sectors to recruit a Project Manager for its Sizewell C site. The Project Manager role is vital for the successful delivery of key projects at Sizewell C. It comes with a salary up to £75,000, car allowance, bonus, and the opportunity to be part of a business contributing to critical infrastructure projects across the UK. If you’re a Project Manager with a strong civil engineering background and are looking to work for an organisation that values integrity and innovation, submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Project Director you will:  

• Deliver projects successfully, ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Oversee programme and budget requirements to meet project objectives.
• Develop and implement Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets, and safe systems of work.
• Ensure adherence to CDM regulations and manage related requirements.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of safety, quality, and environmental issues relevant to the project environment.
• Any other duties as required.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Proven technical and project management abilities in the built environment.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience at Project Manager level, ideally within civil engineering.
• Strong organisational and management skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of CDM regulations.

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

• Organised and detail-oriented.
• Experienced in managing projects in the construction industry with a civils background.
• Committed to delivering high standards of safety and quality.

Salary and benefits of the Project Manager role  

• Salary: £65,000 to £75,000
• Car allowance and bonus
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance

INDNUC    

Site Manager Leeds January start date 9 weeks initially £350-£450 per day The Role Astute are looking for a Site Manager to join the infrastructure team working on a project based in Leeds. The team that you will manage are responsible for delivering high profile district heating and cooling networks. Often undertaken in challenging environments where district heating projects are delivered with the best level of experience and knowledge in the industry. Roles Responsibilities: Reporting to the project manager you will be responsible for:

• Day to day management of site construction activities and sub-contractors whilst communicating and coordinating key project activities.
• Monitoring of the overall progress of works against the agreed construction programme.
• Completing site progress reports and issuing to the Project Manager.
• Liaising with the commercial team to co-ordinate procurement requirements in relation to quality, availability, and fitness for purpose.
• Maintaining accurate on-site records of all goods received on a weekly basis ensuring that these (including all delivery notes) are correctly processed.
• Management of all Waste transfer, maintaining accurate records for the disposal and separation of waste.
• Ensuring all Health and Safety procedures are implemented and followed.

Skills/Experience

• Utility industry experience – associated trench works and installation of water/gas/drainage highly desirable.
• SSSTS/SMSTS accreditation.
• District Heating experience is not essential as the role is to manage the back filling of District Heating trenches.
• Understanding of Temporary Works or holding Temporary Works coordinator training is desirable competencies.
• Problem solver with a dynamic and proactive approach to finding effective solutions.
• Communicates clearly and concisely at all levels using various methods of communication.
• Excellent working knowledge of all MS Office applications.

How to Apply? To apply for this great opportunity with a leading Principal Contractor in the UK's energy and power divisions, then simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or +447441391451  

BoP Project Manager   

Bridgwater

Nuclear

Competitive salary, company van and benefits package

 

Introduction

 

We are currently recruiting for an Experience BoP Project Manager with experience of delivering mechanical design & manufacturing projects in the nuclear sector. As the BoP Project Manager, you will be required to work as part of the piping team and manage multiple suppliers whilst ensure they have the relevant information.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the

Project Manager you will be responsible for:

 

• Will be working as part of the piping team
• Assist with the delivery of mechanical design & manufacturing projects
• Delivering the design, procurement, and manufacture of pipework
• Managing several different suppliers
• Ensure the delivery of the material on time, at cost and to high quality

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

 

• Degree or equivalent in relevant engineering subject – ideally mechanical
• Experience of working large pipework projects
• Knowledge of Nuclear Steam Supply Systems
• Experience of working in a configuration-controlled design project
• Will need to have or be able to obtain necessary security clearance

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

 

• Competitive market related Salary
•  Generous holiday entitlement
• Travel and accommodation allowance (if qualify)
• Competitive money purchase pension scheme with life assurance
• Share ownership scheme
• Autonomy. Trusted and empowered to deliver and be your best.

 

How to Apply

 

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393910041 and ask to speak to Matthew Brindley who can tell you more.

 

Astute’s EPC Power team is partnering with a Leading Sub-Contractor within the UK Power Industry to recruit 2x Riggers on 8 month contracts for their Waste to Energy facility based in Cheshire The Riggers will come with an hourly rate from £25.00 to £27.00.     Key skills and responsibilities:   

• Main responsibility will be to work within a multi-disciplined team carrying out Rigging duties as specified. 
• They are responsible for aligning and anchoring the machinery, attaching loads, controlling the movement of heavy equipment, and ensuring the rigging is safe for use.
• Working closely with the Health and Safety professionals on site to coordinator planned lifting of heavy equipment.
• Assemble temporary equipment such as scaffolding, Pre-cast fascades and other temporary works alongside the TWC coordinator on site.
• Inspecting and preparing loads that need to be moved.
• Monitoring and maintaining rigging equipment.
• Valid CSCS certificate
• OSHA qualification

 

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Rigger positions:

 

• £25.00 to £27.00 per hour
• Cheshire
• Start date - August 2024