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Louis Fuller

Recruitment Partner at Astute People
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Field Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

UPS Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Senior Connections Development Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading heat network provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability, to recruit a Senior Connections Development Manager for its London office. The strategically important Senior Connections Development Manager role comes with a salary of up to £80,000 basic salary (depending on experience), bonus, pension & flexible working. If you’re a Senior Connections Development Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that plays a leading role in delivering the next generation of heat infrastructure, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Connections Development Manager role Reporting to the Head of Connections Development you will:
  • Identify and develop new connection opportunities across existing buildings, regeneration projects and new developments within heat network areas.
  • Build and manage relationships with developers, local authorities, building owners and public sector stakeholders to secure new business.
  • Lead commercial negotiations, developing Heads of Terms and supporting Connection & Supply Agreements through to contract award.
  • Work closely with technical, commercial, legal and delivery teams to create commercially viable customer solutions.
  • Act as a local ambassador for the company, engaging with regional stakeholders and promoting the benefits of heat networks.
  • Manage and develop a strong sales pipeline through the CRM system, providing market intelligence and supporting long-term network growth strategies.
  Professional qualifications There are no specific qualification requirements for this role, but we are looking for someone with the following experience:
  • Proven experience building relationships and influencing senior stakeholders.
  • Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
  • Experience in project-based, start-up or high-growth environments.
  • Experience within infrastructure, energy, utilities, property or major projects (desirable).
  • Experience developing complex commercial agreements or long-term customer contracts (desirable).
  • Knowledge of district heating, energy systems or low-carbon infrastructure (desirable).
  • Experience working with developers, local authorities or public sector organisations (desirable).
  Personal skills The Senior Connections Development Manager role would suit someone who has:
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to thrive in complex, fast-changing environments
  • Entrepreneurial and results-driven mindset
  • Collaborative, hands-on approach with a willingness to get stuck in
  • Adaptable and able to work effectively in ambiguous and evolving environments
Salary and benefits of the Senior Connections Development Manager role
  • £60,000 to £80,000 DOE basic
  • Discretionary Bonus
  • Pension
  • Private Health Care Plan
  • Electric Car Lease Scheme
  • Continuing Learning and Development Opportunities
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Field Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Power Servicing team is partnering with a well-established critical power company to recruit a Generator Engineer for North West  field-based role.

The strategically important Generator Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £45,000 + Van + Benefits.

If you’re a Generator Engineer 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 Generator Engineer role

Reporting to the Service Coordinator you will:

  • Carry out generator installations from delivery through to operational sign-off.
  • This candidate will become involved in other aspects of our operations such as generator installation and fabrication work, and UPS battery build installations.
  • Perform major and minor servicing on diesel and gas generators.
  • Conduct generator load bank testing to verify operational performance.
  • Deliver diesel fuel to site using a road tow fuel bowser.
  • Troubleshoot and repair faults on generator mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
  • Carry out site surveys and inspections of generator-associated equipment (mechanical and electrical).

 

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Time-served or apprentice-trained engineer in a relevant mechanical or electrical discipline.
  • 1+ years’ experience in generator installation, maintenance, and fault finding.
  • Strong understanding of diesel and gas generator systems, control panels, and switchgear would be advantageous.
  • Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.

 

Personal skills

The Generator Field Engineer role would suit someone who is:

  • Proactive problem-solver with a practical, hands-on approach.
  • Strong communicator with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Organised, detail-focused, and able to produce accurate service documentation.

 

Salary and benefits of the Generator Engineer role
  • Salary up to £45,000
  • Company van, tools, and PPE provided
  • Overtime opportunities and travel allowances
  • Training and career progression pathways

 

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UPS Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
 

Technical Services Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a UPS systems delivery, maintenance & services provider to recruit a Technical Service Manager to work on a hybrid basis which will require travel to their Alton Offices & to customer sites UK wide. The Technical Service Manager role comes with a highly competitive salary of up to £70,000 plus company car / car allowance, private healthcare & benefits. If you’re a Technical Service Manager or Senior UPS Engineer and are looking for your next challenge, then submit your CV to apply today Responsibilities and duties of the Technical Service Manager role

Reporting to the Technical Operations Director you will:
  • Acting as the company's Technical Authority to provide expert technical guidance & support across the full range of UPS systems and the associated power infrastructure solutions
  • Supporting all key stakeholders including UPS Field Service Operations, Projects, Sales, approved subcontractors and customers
  • Acting as the central point of contact for complex technical matters, fault resolution, product support and technical training
  • Ensuring the highest standards of technical excellence and customer satisfaction, whilst ensuring compliance with HSE and industry standards.
  • Delivering effective solutions and drive continuous improvement.
  • Travelling to sites across the UK where you will be supporting technical investigations, project delivery and training.
  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Proven experience working with Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, with high level technical competence in installation, maintenance, fault diagnosis, and system operation.
  • Technical qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, such as HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent industry recognised certification.
  • Strong technical knowledge of UPS systems, electrical power distribution, and relevant industry standards.
  Personal skills   The Technical Service Manager role would suit someone who is:
  • Flexible to travel to the Alton offices and to sites across the UK (with up to 25% of the time being site travel).
  • Ability to take ownership of technical enquiries and coordinate activities to resolve faults or issues for customers.
  • Strong interpersonal skills as you will be dealing with colleagues, customers and suppliers.
  Salary and benefits of the Technical Service Manager role
  • Competitive starting basic salary ranging from £60,000 to £70,000 depending on experience
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Private healthcare
  • Hybrid working
  • 23 days annual leave + BH + Xmas-NY shutdown
  • Pension with 6% company contributions  
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Commissioning Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
  • About The Role
  • Why choose us?

     

    BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world. From power transformers to switchgear and engineering solutions, for generations, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence.? 

    We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. ? 

     

     

    What's the role?

     

    The Commissioning engineer will carry out instructions as directed by the Commissioning manager / team leader to deliver electrical & mechanical works to the agreed quality, timescales & Safety. (Battery Charger & Battery Replacement Works) . You will work closely with the SAP’s and other commissioning engineers to commission HV & LV Apparatus up to 132kV.

     

    This role will predominantly cover the South East of England patch including but not limited to, Chichester, Portsmouth,Fareham, Fleet,Southampton,Winchester areas.

     

     

     

    Key Responsibilities:

     

    • Work in a team, ensuring that working environment and work practices meet the requirements of the Health & Safety Legislation, conforms to the project Health & Safety Plan and meets KUS standards.
    • Through discussion with the site team plan and execute all tasks identified in the works program.
    • Able to decipher construction drawings to verify material lists and use their experience to plan the task in hand including assisting in producing the RAMS for the activities.
    • Ensure the work carried out is as per the construction drawings with any changes documented and agreed before implementation.
    • Verify and document Temporary Works are installed as per the design.
    • Complete QA documentation for all completed works.
    • Act upon unsafe acts or conditions when observed or when reporting to the post holder.
    • Carry out the tasks in line with the works program, in a diligent manner, ensuring the work is done in an efficient, cost effective, and professional like manner producing work of high quality
    • Attend training courses necessary for development of the skills needed to carry out the tasks performed by the work group and learn how to behave safely.
    • Ensure all plant / tool inspections are carried out before use with all defects documented and reported through the correct channels.
    • Ensure materials are used economically and unused materials are returned to stores, arrange for all scrap materials to be removed from site in a safe manner at the end of the each job.
    • Monitor the performance of the team, record quantity of work carried out and report shortfalls outside of his/her control to Line Manager
    • Carryout Safety Inspection as laid down in the Contract Specific Health and Safety Plan
    • Attend work for all rostered shifts and overtime turns 
    • It is essential that the post holder holds a full driving licence as driving in a responsible manner will be an important part of the role
    • Take direction from line manager in carrying out ad hoc projects.

     

    What we’re looking for:

    • HNC or above in electrical engineering is essential
    • Ability to Commission HV & LV Apparatus up to 132kV
    • The ability to study technical scopes and schematics and produce detailed commissioning plans and cable/core schedules. 
    • The ability to generate test documents and be familiar with Omicron Test Universe software as well as other relay manufacturer software.
    • SSE Authorisations would be advantageous, however can be achieved through on site training
    • Testing of numerical relays which include: o Siprotec o MiCOM o Siemens 7SR series o SuperTapp SG o SEL logic relays o Toshiba GRL, GRZ series

     

    What's in it for you?

    • Competitive salary 
    • Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles)
    • Flexible and Hybrid working options (role dependant)
    • Life insurance – 4 x annual salary 
    • Enhanced Company Pension scheme 
    • 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme 
    • GP24 Service – Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions.
    • BRUSHRewards – Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself.
    • Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity 
    • Bike2work scheme 
    • Long Service Awards 
    • Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training.

Senior UPS Field Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

UPS Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Chloride UK 

Role Description 

 

In this role you will be primarily responsible for start-ups, maintenance, and emergency repairs for UPS, battery, power distribution, and site monitoring equipment. Your secondary responsibility will be to establish, promote and maintain excellent rapport with all customers, salesmen, distributors, and others within the area, while maintaining active and open dialogue with the service direction team. 

 

Responsibilities 

 

  • Customer Focused Delivery 

 

Respond appropriately, in a timely manner and professionally to all service calls while on duty. You will leverage your expert knowledge of UPS, Batteries, Power Distribution and Site Monitoring equipment to deliver excellent customer experience and service. You will have the opportunity to attend customer meeting when necessary as well as provide technical recommendations to clients and colleagues where appropriate. 

 

 

  • Regulatory, Process and Health & Safety Excellence 

 

You will be an expert in current Health and Safety legislation to ensure that our clients, but more importantly you are safe while attending calls. Ensure that all ISO 9001:2000 agreed processes are followed. Timesheets and customer task. 

 

 

  • A Member of the Team 

 

At Chloride you won’t just be a member of the UPS customer engineer team but a member of the Chloride team – we work together to reach and exceed our client’s expectations. You’ll deliver towards this with your technical expertise – support UPS customer team members with best practice or innovative solutions. Being part of the team also means sharing important information about potential Sales and Service leads to our product and service teams respectively. 

 

Desired Skills and Experience 

 

  • HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent. 

  • Experience of working in a technical service or test environment of Electrical/Electronic equipment essential UPS preferred or associated industries ie Power Electronics. 

  • Experience working on industrial sites (Power Stations, Oil & Gas locations) would be an advantage 

  • Computer Literate (All office associated programs such as, word, excel, outlook). 

  • Previous field service experience essential. 

  • Excellent customer service skills. 

  • Strong communication skills. 

  • Self-starter, ability to plan, organize and manage time effectively with an ability to work under pressure. 

  • Clean, Valid driving license. 


Electrical Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s  Team is partnering with a leading service company to recruit a Electrical  Field Service Technician for its sites mainly in Essex and South East. The Electrical Field Service Technician role comes with a salary of up to £40,000. If you’re a Electrical Field Service Technician 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 Technician role   Reporting to the Electrical Supervisor you will:
  • 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
  • Respond to reactive maintenance call outs
  • Maintaining accurate maintenance and inspection logs up to date
  • Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination
  • Comply with all required quality assurance processes.
  • Complete a minimum of two safety observations per month, along with one vehicle inspection.
  • Complete all necessary reports and technical documentation to support your activities.
Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Time Served Apprenticeship in an Electrical Engineering field
  • CompEx trained would be highly desirable
  • Previous experience of electrical testing, installation and fault finding
  • Experience working in a heavy process environment such as a power station, refinery, chemical plant or paper mill.
  • As this is a field based role, a full UK driving licence is a necessity
  Salary and benefits of the Electrical Field Service Technician role
  •  Salary up to £40,000 per annum
  • Company van + mobile + laptop
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