Tristan Smith

Astute's Power Team is partnering with a growing specialist engineering and maintenance services provider supporting the Energy from Waste and Biomass sectors to recruit a Team Leader - Lance Operations for its Guildford-based operation, with travel across the UK and Ireland.

The strategically important Team Leader role comes with a starting salary of £32,000, increasing to £34,100 following successful probation, plus £5,000 annual allowances and excellent benefits.

If you're a hands-on engineering, maintenance or similar professional with leadership experience and are looking to work for an organisation that provides specialist engineering and maintenance services to the growing renewable and energy-from-waste sectors, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Team Leader role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will:

• Work in a hands-on capacity alongside a small team of Lance Operators at client sites.
• Provide direction, leadership and mentoring to typically two direct reports, ensuring allocated tasks are completed safely, efficiently, on time and to specification.
• Manage labour, tools, equipment, supplies and other resources effectively for each allocated project.
• Ensure customer requirements are delivered in accordance with risk assessments, method statements, operating procedures and company standards.
• Maintain high Health & Safety standards both on and off site, challenging poor practice and reporting any breaches or areas for improvement.
• Plan and document projects, capturing lessons learned and providing relevant feedback to customers and internal teams.
• Develop detailed Work Instructions based on experience and project learning to support the successful delivery of future cleaning operations.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A hands-on engineering, mechanical, maintenance or similar background is desirable; candidates with the right aptitude and willingness to learn will also be considered.
• Previous experience working under strict Health & Safety rules and procedures.
• Previous team leadership, supervisory or mentoring experience is desirable.
• Ability to work independently following relevant training and without day-to-day supervision.
• Full, clean manual driving licence, ideally held for a minimum of two years.
• Must be over 21 and able to drive a company van.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the UK and Ireland, with regular overnight stays.
• Physically fit and capable of undertaking an arduous manual role, including repeatedly carrying loads of up to 20kg up multiple flights of stairs and working in hot, noisy industrial environments.

Personal skills

The Team Leader role would suit someone who is:

• A confident and practical hands-on leader who enjoys working alongside their team.
• Able to motivate, mentor and provide clear direction to others.
• Professional and knowledgeable when dealing directly with customers and client representatives.
• Organised, reliable and capable of managing multiple resources and project requirements.
• Safety-conscious, with the confidence to challenge unsafe behaviour and promote best practice.
• Self-motivated and able to use their own initiative when working away from direct supervision.
• Adaptable and willing to work extensively away from home, typically Monday to Friday with 3-4 nights away each week and occasional longer periods.
• Physically capable of working in demanding industrial environments.
• Committed to continuous professional and personal development.

Salary and benefits of the Team Leader role

• Starting salary: £32,085 per annum
• £5,000 annual allowance
• Overtime, with realistic annual earnings of approximately £38,000-£45,000
• Discretionary annual bonus of up to 10%
• Frequent UK and Ireland travel with fully expensed overnight accommodation
• Specialist training and ongoing professional development

Astute’s Power Team is partnering  with  a growing ICP within the EV infrastructure industry to recruit an Electrician covering London and the surrounding areas. The Electrician role comes with a salary of up to £45,000 basic doe, bonus, pension and other benefits. If you’re an Electrician and are looking to work for an organisation that plays a leading role in delivering the next generation of EV infrastructure, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Electrician role Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:

• Install EV charging stations in domestic, commercial, and industrial environments.
• Follow work instructions, electrical designs, cable calculations, and manufacturer installation guides to ensure compliant,high?quality installations.
• Liaise with the EV Qualified Supervisor and provide updates relating to ongoing installation work.
• Adhere to all health and safety protocols and ensure safe working practices at all times.
• Work to site?specific Programmes of Work.
• Complete NICEIC Electrical Installation Certificates using the NICEIC online portal on a tablet device.
• Maintain accurate records of installations, inspections, and any remedial actions.
• Prepare and submit reports on work performed, including issues encountered and resolutions applied.

  Professional qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Electrotechnical Qualification or Approved Apprenticeship
• 1-3 Years of Commercial/Industrial Experience
• C&G BS7671: 18th Edition Wiring Regulations?
• Full UK Driving License
• JIB/CSCS Gold Card

  Personal skills The Electrical Supervisor role would suit someone who has:

• Experience working on commercial or industrial electrical installations
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

  Salary and benefits of the Electrician role

• £38,000 - £45,000 DOE basic
• Discretionary Bonus
• Pension
• BUPA Private Health Care Plan
• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Continuing Learning and Development Opportunities

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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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132kV Mechanical Fitter – Role Notes

Experience Required

• Experienced HV/132kV Mechanical Fitter with ideally around 5 years’ experience working in a similar role.
• Experience working with and assembling HV equipment up to 132kV.
• Responsible for assembling, testing and preparing HV equipment prior to energisation.
• Strong practical experience with oxygen and propane, including relevant welding work.
• Experience carrying out inspections, testing and compliance checks to ensure equipment meets the required standards and regulations.
• The role is predominantly within private networks/projects, so DNO authorisations are not necessarily required.
• The focus is heavily experience-based, so strong practical 132kV mechanical experience is more important than a long list of qualifications.
• Gold Card required.
• 2391 would be desirable, although this is potentially negotiable depending on experience.
• 18th Edition is not essential but would be advantageous.

Working Pattern & Location

• The role involves regular travel and staying away from home, with the majority of work being across the South of England.
• Candidates will need to attend the company’s Bristol warehouse every Monday morning before travelling to site to collect equipment/materials.
• Ideally looking for candidates who live within approximately 50–75 miles of Bristol.
• Monday morning start at the Bristol warehouse is typically around 7:30am.
• Working hours on site are generally around 6am–6pm, although these hours are not necessarily fixed.

Salary & Benefits

• £21 per hour.
• Approximately £43k basic salary based on contracted hours.
• Overtime package is broadly in line with the HV Jointer role.
• Ford Ranger company vehicle provided.
• Regular accommodation/travel package applies, in line with the wider team package.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an experienced 132kV Mechanical Fitter with around five years' hands-on experience assembling, testing and preparing HV equipment for energisation.

They should be comfortable working with oxygen/propane and welding, as well as carrying out inspections and ensuring work is fully compliant with relevant standards.

The key priority is strong practical experience at 132kV. Qualifications are beneficial, but the right level of hands-on experience is the main consideration.

Candidates must also be comfortable with regular travel, staying away during the working week and attending the Bristol warehouse every Monday morning.

Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a well-established large-scale EV installer with a commitment to professional development and sustainability, to recruit an Electrical Field Service Engineer to cover the Belfast area. The Electrical Field Service Engineer role comes with a salary up to £48,000 basic (negotiable dependent on experience) + company vehicle & fuel card, a discretionary annual bonus, 30 days holiday including shutdown days, and private healthcare. If you’re a qualified electrician with a passion for renewables 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 Field Service Engineer role Working with the Service & Operations team you will:  

• Commission and configure AC and Rapid DC chargers at client sites.
• Conduct initial set up and testing to ensure correct operation and compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with the project management and installation teams to ensure seamless integration of charging stations with client infrastructure.
• Maintain company assets, tools, and test equipment in good working order and report any defects immediately.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on EV charging stations to ensure optimal performance and uptime.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues, including electrical, mechanical and software-related problems.
• Conduct diagnostic tests, firmware updates and calibration of EV chargers as necessary.
• Replace faulty components and occasionally entire AC chargers. Ensure that all repairs are completed in accordance with manufacture guidelines.
• Provide on-site technical support and training to clients on the use and operation of EV chargers.

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Gold Card approved electrician (including AM2 pass)
• 18th edition certified
• City & Guilds 2391 Testing & Inspection qualified
• Valid UK Driving Licence (no more than 6 points)

Personal skills   The Electrical Field Service Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Experienced working under SLA-driven environments
• Able to manage time effectively while travelling between sites
• Able to work independently on client sites and resolve technical issues without direct supervision

  Salary and benefits of the Electrical Field Service Engineer role: Up to £48,000 basic (negotiable dependent on experience) + company vehicle & fuel card, a discretionary annual bonus, 30 days holiday including shutdown days, and private healthcare. #LI-TS1 INDPOW

Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading high voltage specialist with a commitment to professional development and sustainability, to recruit a Site Manager around Glasgow. The Site Manager role comes with a salary of up to £52,000 basic doe, plus up a 25% performance bonus, a yearly profit share (~£8,000), guaranteed overtime and much more. If you’re a Site Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that plays a leading role in delivering high voltage works across the UK, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Site Manager role Reporting to the operations manager you will:

• Manage the sites on a day-to-day basis
• Working closely with technically skilled teams and providing practical oversight.
• Reviewing RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements).
• Conducting and reviewing toolbox talks.
• Supporting site compliance, safety and quality requirements.
• Ensuring works are progressing correctly and to the required standards.
• Being a visible, hands-on presence on site

Professional qualifications  

• Previous experience as an approved electrician
• SMSTS qualified

  Personal skills The Site Manager role would suit someone who has:  

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to thrive in complex, fast-changing environments
• 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 Site Manager role

• £48,000 – £52,000 basic DOE (80-90k OTE)
• Up to 25% performance bonus (~12,500)
• Yearly profit share (~£8,000)
• Guaranteed overtime if desired
• Company vehicle & fuel card provided
• Accommodation and meal allowance paid for stayaways
• Enhanced pension
• Continuing Learning and Development Opportunities

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Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading high voltage specialist with a commitment to professional development and sustainability, to recruit a HV jointer in Scotland, around the Glasgow area. The HV jointer role comes with a salary of up to £43,700 basic doe, plus up a 20% performance bonus, a yearly profit share (~£8,000), guaranteed overtime and much more. If you’re a HV jointer and are looking to work for an organisation that plays a leading role in delivering high voltage works across the UK then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the HV jointer role Reporting to the engineering manager you will:

• Carry out terminations and jointing at 33kV
• Test and fault find where necessary
• Excavate, shore, and prepare joint bays
• Adhere to strict health and safety site regulations
• Be prepared to stay away most weeks Monday-Friday

  Professional qualifications No formal qualifications required but we are looking for someone with the following experience:

• 3+ years experience jointing at 33kV or above
• Strong experience carrying out terminations and jointing
• Experience with underground/substation jointing is ideal
• Experience working in new-build substation environments is ideal
• Experience developing complex commercial agreements or long-term customer contracts (desirable).

  Personal skills The HV jointer role would suit someone who has:  

• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to thrive in complex, fast-changing environments
• No issue working in windy/rainy conditions when the time comes
• 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

• £42,000 – £43,700 basic DOE (75-85k OTE)
• Up to 20% performance bonus (~£8,000)
• Yearly profit share (~£8,000)
• Door to door travel paid
• Guaranteed overtime if desired
• Company vehicle & fuel card provided
• Accommodation and meal allowance paid for stayaways
• Enhanced pension
• Continuing Learning and Development Opportunities

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Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a thriving technical specialist in standby power, uninterruptible power supplies and combined heat and power systems, to recruit a Generator Maintenance Engineer for its Southern sites. 

The strategically important Generator Maintenance Engineer role comes with a salary of £35,000 to £44,000, enhanced pension, company van, company phone, bonus scheme and 25 days’ holiday increasing through the company loyalty programme.

If you’re a Generator Maintenance Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that has high standards of performance and ethics, robust staff development policies and substantial opportunities for stable long-term employment, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Generator Maintenance Engineer

Reporting to the maintenance manager you will:

• Travel throughout the UK, primarily within the London area

• Carry out routine servicing on generators ranging from 10kVA to 2MVA.

• Undertake scheduled service work, remedial works and reactive maintenance.

• Act as the first responder to on-site generator breakdowns.

• Participate in an out-of-hours callout rota.

• Use your engineering skills to maintain and service a range of generator systems.

• Work remotely with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of customer service and professionalism.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Minimum 3 years' relevant experience as a Generator Service Engineer or in a similar role.

• Strong practical electrical engineering knowledge of LV power generation and distribution systems.

• Practical knowledge of software-based control systems such as ComAp and Deep Sea.

• Strong IT skills, including Outlook, Excel and Word.

• Experience using laptop-based engine system analysis and control programmes such as ComAp PC Suite and DSE Configuration Suite.

• Gas Safe qualification desirable.

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification desirable.

• IEE 18th Edition qualification desirable.

• CSCS card desirable.

• Own basic electrical and mechanical toolkit desirable.

• Right to live and work in the UK.

Personal skills

The Generator Maintenance Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Self-motivated and trustworthy, with the ability to work effectively remotely and with minimal supervision.

• Positive, energetic and conscientious.

• Customer-focused with good interpersonal skills.

• A strong verbal and written communicator.

• Comfortable with high-mileage driving and occasional overnight stays away from home.

• Able to think on their feet and work effectively in a fast-moving business.

• Committed to high standards of cleanliness and personal presentation.

• Comfortable working as part of a highly motivated and focused team.

• Someone with a strong work ethic, good humour and robust relationship-building skills.

Salary and benefits of the Generator Maintenance Engineer role

• Salary: £35,000 - £44,000

• Company van.

• Company phone.

• Enhanced pension.

• Cashplan Health benefit.

• Bonus scheme.

• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.

• 25 days' holiday, increasing through the company loyalty programme.

• Relevant training and development opportunities.

• Overtime available.

• Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.

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Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a thriving business and the UK’s leading technical experts in standby power, uninterruptible power supplies and combined heat and power systems, to recruit a Technical Engineer.

The strategically important Technical Engineer role comes with a salary of £45,000 to £53,000, a company vehicle, bonus scheme, Cashplan Health benefit, 25 days’ holiday increasing through the company loyalty programme and relevant training.

If you’re a Technical Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that has high standards of performance and ethics, robust staff development policies and substantial opportunities for stable long-term employment, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Technical Engineer role

Reporting to the Senior Technical Engineer, you will:

• Provide technical support to the office, engineers and clients.

• Provide back-office support for Service Coordinators and Maintenance Projects.

• Support the back office with Engineer Reports.

• Liaise with the internal Technical Team and Senior Technical Engineer on product developments and improvements.

• Provide out-of-hours technical support to clients and engineers as part of the OOH management team.

• Support and carry out site audits.

• Complete site surveys to support Maintenance Sales, including compiling parts lists.

• Complete site surveys for remedial works and Maintenance Projects.

• Support the Senior Technical Engineer and Maintenance Director with engineer training and development.

• Support engineer quality control.

• Compile and approve RAMS.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Strong practical engineering knowledge of generators and UPS.

• Fuel tank installation knowledge.

• Previous industry experience.

• Practical knowledge of high-level software-based control systems such as ComAp and Deep Sea.

• Strong IT skills, with fluency in Microsoft Office.

• Practical experience using laptop-based bespoke engine system analysis and control programmes, such as ComAp PC Suite and DSE Configuration Suite.

• Experience with multi-set and mains synchronisation controls.

• PLC programming skills.

• A mechanical or electrical qualification is desirable.

Personal skills

The Technical Engineer – Generator role would suit someone who is:

• Positive and self-motivated.

• Trustworthy and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.

• Customer-focused with good customer liaison skills.

• A confident decision-maker with a strong sense of responsibility.

• An excellent verbal and written communicator.

• Comfortable with high-mileage driving and working away from home.

• Able to think on their feet and function effectively in a fast-moving business.

• Flexible in their approach to work.

Salary and benefits of the Technical Engineer – Generator role

• Salary: £45,000–£53,000

• Working hours: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with a 1-hour lunch break.

• Company vehicle

• Optional company phone or allowance

• Cashplan Health benefit

• Bonus scheme

• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

• 25 days’ holiday, increasing through the company loyalty programme

• Relevant training

• Overtime available