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Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a leading renewable energy business specialising in utility-scale solar PV to recruit a Solar O&M Technician to support sites across the UK. The Solar O&M Technician role comes with a competitive salary, company vehicle, training and development opportunities, and the chance to work on utility-scale solar assets nationwide. If you're a qualified Electrical Technician with experience in solar PV or a strong electrical background looking to break into the renewables sector, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Technical Control Centre Team Lead role Reporting to the O&M Manager you will:  

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across utility-scale solar PV sites
• Diagnose and repair faults on solar PV systems, electrical equipment and associated infrastructure
• Respond to reactive maintenance callouts to minimise site downtime
• Complete scheduled inspections and ensure sites remain compliant with health and safety standards
• Produce accurate maintenance reports and record all completed work
• Identify opportunities to improve system performance and site reliability
• Assist with the commissioning of new solar PV installations
• Ensure compliance with all company Health, Safety and Environmental policies
• Other duties as required

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification
• 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification would be advantageous
• Experience maintaining, troubleshooting or commissioning electrical systems
• Previous experience within utility-scale or commercial solar PV would be beneficial

  Personal skills   The Solar O&M Technician Role would suit someone who is:  

• Safety conscious with a strong commitment to high HSE standards
• Practical and hands-on with excellent fault-finding abilities
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently across multiple sites
• A strong communicator who works well within a wider operations team
• Keen to develop their career within the renewable energy industry

  Salary and benefits of the O&M Solar Technician role  

• Competitive salary DOE
• Company vehicle
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to work on utility-scale solar projects across the UK
• Join a growing business committed to the UK's renewable energy transition

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Document Controller Enfield £200-£250 Per Day 12 Months Min     About the role: Astute’s Power team are currently partnering with a Principal Contractor to recruit a Document Controller on for a site of theirs near Enfield. The Document Controller role comes between £200-£250 per day.                   Key skills: · Manage and file all project information within document management system (Documentum D2) · Ensure all project information is accurate and up to date. · Guarantee that required quality management standards are met and that the Project requirements are respected. · Provides support and training for Documentum D2 users.

• Experience with a construction environment

    Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Document Controller role:

• Enfield
• Immediate Start
• 12 Months minimum
• £250 Per Day

    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 910 473 to speak to Lucy who can tell you more.   INDWPOWER

Service Engineer Bristol Competitive Salary & Company Van Introduction Astute are currently looking for a Site/Field Service Engineer who has a multi-skilled engineering background to join a leading company within the food processing industry to work on their sites across Bristol. You will be carrying out inspections, operations, and maintenance to be delivered safely, on-time and in budget to ensure maximum availability of the sites. Roles & Responsibilities As the Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Conduct planned field service activities of all types including service, breakdowns, installations, and commissioning support within agreed timeframes.
• Ensure the customer is fully informed on all activities especially when there are issues identified that may require additional costs or have an influence on the operation or life of the asset.
• Effective communication with the service office with regards to additional parts required, technical difficulties identified and the need for specialist input as appropriate.
• Ensure correct working methods are used and conducted in accordance with QSHEE requirements and Health & Safety Policies
• Be available for work over weekend periods as required to fulfil the business activities.
• Be available to work on a ROTA basis for breakdown cover and out of hours technical support.

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

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in field service of industrial equipment.
• Able to demonstrate strong mechanical competency through a recognised qualification.
• Some basic electrical knowledge would be an advantage.
• Willingness to travel extensively around the UK to customer sites with frequent nights away from home.
• Valid driving licence

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

• Salary of up to £40,000
• Company Van and fuel card
• Laptop, mobile phone and hotel card

How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393 910 038 and ask to speak to Emily Lobacz who can tell you more. INDPOW

Astute’s Nuclear team is exclusively partnering with one of the industry leaders in the design of nuclear island projects throughout the UK to recruit a Mechanical Calculations Engineer for its Bristol site. The Mechanical Calculations Engineer role is a key position in the development of the Hinkley Point C project throughout its design phase and comes with a salary of up to £55,000 dependant on experience. If you’re a Mechanical Calculation Engineer and are eager to contribute to a landmark energy project within the Nuclear sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Project Management Team, you will:  

• Oversee and ensure the integrity of the pipe network design and its supporting structures across the Hinkley Point C project.
• Perform detailed piping calculations and assess HVAC and electrical supports under various load conditions, including dead weight, thermal expansion, and seismic activity.
• Utilise finite element analysis (FEA) software to conduct mechanical simulations and ensure structural soundness.
• Develop specialised computational tools, with Python programming being a valuable asset.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to meet design and regulatory requirements.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including modal and static analysis.
• Proficiency in mechanical simulations using finite element methods.
• Programming knowledge, particularly in Python, for computational tool development.
• Experience with CAD software for design and modelling.
• Knowledge of the UK design context and regulatory processes and familiarity with industry standards.
• Innovative problem-solving abilities to address complex engineering challenges.
• Previous experience with EPR or other nuclear projects.
• Experience with RSTAB or BEAM STRESS and support calculations.
• Understanding of RCC-M code (section C3650 minimum).
• Familiarity with CALTUY/Pipestress software.

    Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Calculations role  

• Basic salary £45,000 - £55,000 DOE
• 25 days annual leave per year raising to 28 (x1 day for 2 years service)
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private & family health care schemes
• Other benefits including employee assistance programmes, income protection and professional memberships (1 per year).

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Electrical Field Service Engineer - Industrial Engineering

Essex & the South East Competitive salary + overtime + van + laptop + phone

 

Introduction…

We are recruiting for an Electrical Field Service Engineer to join a company who provide maintenance solutions and technical support to large process plants including Power Stations, CHP Plants, Petrochemical and Aggregate Production Facilities. The role involves travelling to various sites in the Essex and East London area and providing technical support on the maintenance and overhaul of equipment

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Electrical Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• The maintenance, repair and overhaul on a variety equipment such as; Motors, Control Panels, Actuators, Transformers, Conveyors and Generators, etc
• Ensuring the maintenance reports and logs are kept up to date
• Ensuring maintenance activities are carried out within defined budgets
• Diagnosing and fault finding of electrical problems
• Ensuring compliance to all health & safety & legal requirements
• Representing the company in a professional manner
• Working as part of a call out rota

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• City & Guilds/ONC/HNC or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a similar discipline
• CompEx trained would be highly desirable
• Servicing and Maintenance experience within similar heavy process industries such as Power Generation, Steel, Cement Works, Paper Mill etc.
• Experience and knowledge of HV systems would be beneficial

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Competitive Salary
• Overtime
• Company van + mobile + laptop
• Pension
• An opportunity to join a growing organisation

 

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02392 288 286 and ask to speak to Dan Grosvenor who can tell you more. INDPOW

Site Operative 

Plastics Recycling Avonmouth Up to £29,900 ( 4 on 4 off - Days & Nights)

 

Introduction

We are currently looking for a 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. You will be carrying out duties related to the movement, loading and unloading of Plastic Reyclling Materials as well as supporting with site maintenance and general yard activities. 

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

 

The Role:

Working as a Site Operative, you will be responsible for:

• Picking, cleaning and supporting site based duties
• Operating, Inspecting and Maintaining Forklift and Telehandler plant on-site.
• Carrying out activities to move, sort and segregate waste materials at the waste recycling facility.
• Loading and unloading of materials for transport to and from the site.
• Occasional cover at other waste facilities as required.

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

 

The Candidate

To be considered you should have experience in the below:

• Operation of a Forklift in a previous position.
• Valid plant operation tickets or in-house training is preferred.
• Experience working in a site-based role.
• Comfortable working in a waste management/ recycling industry

 

To Apply

To apply for this position, please forward your CV to Gemma Nixon at [email protected] or call 02392 222 964.

Coded Welder £25 - £30 per hour ( 10 hour shift) Location – Kings Lynn - Wissington Start date - Immediate The Role We are recruiting for a Coded Welder, who has had experience working with Carbon Steel and Stainless Steel.    Roles & Responsibilities As a Coded Welder, you will be responsible for:

• You will be responsible for welding Carbon steel pipe work as well as stainless steel.
• You might be ask to work on larger bore pipework, TIG root, MMA fill and cap
• Have a strong welding background and be comfortable to jump straight on the tools.
• 6G is needed

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

• Coded Welder
• TIG experience
• 6G

How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393 910 040 and ask to speak to James Sneller who can tell you more.  

Plant Mechanic/Fitter – Renewable Energy Cambridgeshire £36,000 - £40,000 + overtime + other benefits     About the role: Astute’s Renewable Energy team is partnering with a successful waste management services and composting company to recruit a Plant Mechanic/Fitter for its Cambridgeshire site. The Plant Mechanic/Fitter role comes with a salary of £36k - £40k, overtime and pension scheme. If you’re a Plant Mechanic/Fitter and are looking to work for an organisation that has a commitment to zero waste to landfill and producing quality biomass fuels then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor you will:

• Carry out work on plant and agricultural vehicles and machinery ie. Wheel loading shovels, diggers and tractors or jcb equipment
• Complete electrical, mechanical and hydraulic work
• Undertake preventative planned maintenance tasks
• Complete hose changes, engine services, troubleshooting tasks with a bit of fault finding work
• Occasional travel between a couple of other sites to maintain fixed machinery
• Be a part of the call out rota
• Other duties as required

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

• Previous experience working on agricultural and plant machinery
• Worked as a service engineer carrying out a variety of work
• 2-5 years working on the tools
• Minimum of Level 2 in a relevant mechanical discipline

    Personal skills: The Plant Mechanic/Fitter role would suit someone who is:

• Looking to learn and progress within a small team
• Diverse in their skillset and happy to turn their hand to learn new things

    Salary and benefits of the role:

• £36,000 - £40,000 DOE
• Overtime available
• 47.5 working hours per week
• Call out rota – 1 in 4
• Pension scheme
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays

    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 07441391174 to speak to Sandra who can tell you more.   INDREN

Construction/Site Manager

Remote – Must be based in England

Negotiable - up to £65,000

Introduction…

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

Roles & Responsibilities

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

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

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

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

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

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

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to

[email protected] or ring 07441391775 and ask to speak to Sue Greeff who can tell you more. INDREN