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Ruth Winter

Team Leader at Astute People
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Outside Operator
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power team is proud to be partnering with a leading Biomass company to hire an Outside Operator on a FTC for 8 months to join their Power Station in Thetford. The Production Operator role comes with a starting salary of c.£35,000 + overtime + private medical + other benefits. If you have experience on a heavy industrial site with hands on maintenance routines and checks, and ideally have mobile plant licenses, then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Operator role Reporting to the Shift Team Leader you will:  
  • Perform routine operational checks and inspections.
  • Operate plant systems and equipment following established operating procedures.
  • Collaborate as a key member of the shift team to maintain safe and efficient plant operations.
  • Conduct basic maintenance tasks in line with approved maintenance processes and standards.
  • Diagnose plant issues and propose effective solutions.
  • Carry out pre-start inspections, commissioning, and decommissioning procedures.
  • Provide clear, accurate, and complete shift handovers.
  • Follow and promote all safety practices and operational procedures.
  • Assist the Shift Team Leader in preparing safety-related documentation.
  • Support and, when necessary, cover responsibilities within the fuel and ash operations team, including driving mobile plant
  • This role will be working 12-hour shifts – full shift rota can be disclosed upon request
 Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Ideally a NVQ Level 2 or 3 in a relevant engineering subject such as mechanical or electrical engineering
  • A health and safety qualification would be ideal but not a necessity
  • Prior experience working in a heavy process engineering environment such as power stations, paper mills, refineries, steel production, cement, etc.
  • Good teamworking skills and willing to pick up other work when needed
  • Experience in fault finding techniques
Personal Skills The Operator role would suit someone who is:  
  • Safety-conscious with a strong commitment to following procedures and maintaining high standards.
  • A reliable team player with good communication skills and a proactive approach to work.
  • Practical and hands-on, with experience operating mobile plant and carrying out routine plant inspections.
Salary and benefits of the Operator role Salary of c. £35,000 (pro-rated

Boiler Operator
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading biomass company in the UK to recruit a Boiler Operator to join its Biomass site in Lincoln. The Boiler Operator role comes with a starting salary of up to £45,000 + benefits and continued training opportunities. If you're HNC qualified and have at least five years' experience operating steam turbines within the power generation industry, then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Boiler Operator role Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:  
  • Operate and monitor the biomass plant from the Control Room using the site's SCADA control system.
  • Ensure the safe, efficient and reliable operation of boilers, superheaters and associated process equipment.
  • Carry out routine plant inspections and respond to operational issues to maximise plant availability.
  • Monitor plant performance and make operational adjustments to optimise efficiency.
  • Perform water quality testing and adjust chemical dosing to maintain boiler performance.
  • Support environmental compliance by ensuring plant operations meet all regulatory and permit requirements.
  • Act as an Authorised Person, supporting permit-to-work, lock-out/tag-out and safe systems of work.
  • Report plant defects and work closely with the maintenance team to resolve equipment issues.
  • Maintain accurate operational records, logs and shift handovers.
  • Work safely as part of a 24/7 shift team, promoting high standards of health, safety and housekeeping.
 Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • NVQ Level 4, ONC, HNC or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline.
  • Previous experience operating boilers or process plant within Biomass, Power Generation, Energy from Waste, Recycling, Waste Management or a similar industrial environment.
  • Experience operating plant via a DCS or SCADA control system.
  • BOAS qualification or equivalent boiler operating experience.
  • Knowledge of permit-to-work systems, plant safety procedures and water treatment processes. WAMITAB qualifications would be advantageous.
  • Willingness to work a shift pattern than includes Days and Night shifts
  Personal Skills The Boiler Operator role would suit someone who is:  
  • A safety-conscious operator with a proactive approach to plant operations.
  • A reliable team player who communicates effectively across operations and maintenance teams.
  • A positive and motivated individual with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Salary and benefits of the Boiler Operator role
  • Salary of £42,000 - £45,000
  • Training and Development opportunities
  • Opportunity to join a new Biomass plant and gain experience through commissioning phase  
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Plant Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading biomass company in the UK to recruit a Electrically Biased Plant Engineer to join its Biomass site in Lincoln for a shift role. The Plant Engineer role comes with a starting salary of up to £48,000 + benefits and continued training opportunities. If you're apprentice trained, electrically biased and have at least five years' experience maintaining heavy industrial equipment within the power generation industry or similar, then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Engineer role Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:  
  • Carry out planned preventative and reactive electrical maintenance across the biomass production facility.
  • Diagnose and repair electrical faults across plant machinery and production equipment.
  • Fault find on motors, drives, control panels, sensors, instrumentation and associated electrical systems.
  • Respond to breakdowns quickly and safely to minimise production downtime.
  • Maintain and support electrical systems across conveyors, pellet presses, dryers, hammer mills, pumps, fans and other process equipment.
  • Assist with installation, testing and commissioning of new electrical plant and machinery.
  • Carry out inspections and identify potential electrical failures before they impact plant performance.
  • Support PLC fault finding and troubleshooting of automated production systems.
  • Complete maintenance records, work orders and electrical documentation accurately.
  • Work closely with the production and mechanical teams to improve plant reliability, efficiency and performance.
  • Ensure all electrical work is completed safely and in line with company procedures and relevant regulations.
  • Support continuous improvement projects and assist with engineering stores and spare parts management.
  • Work safely as part of a 24/7 shift team, promoting high standards of health, safety and housekeeping.
 Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
  • Strong electrical maintenance experience within a manufacturing, process, biomass, recycling, power generation or heavy industrial environment.
  • Proven experience fault finding on industrial electrical systems, motors, drives and control equipment.
  • Good understanding of PLCs, instrumentation and automated production systems.
  • 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification is desirable, alongside experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding/fabrication or mechanical maintenance.
  Personal Skills The Plant Engineer role would suit someone who is:  
  • A proactive and safety-focused electrical engineer with a strong fault-finding ability.
  • A reliable team player who can work independently and respond effectively to breakdown situations.
  • A motivated individual with a continuous improvement mindset and willingness to develop new skills.
Salary and benefits of the Plant Engineer role
  • Salary of £44,000 - £48,000
  • Training and Development opportunities
  • Opportunity to join a new Biomass plant and gain experience through commissioning phase  
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