Tristan Smith

Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading energy supply manufacturer with a commitment to professional development and sustainability, to recruit a Field Service Engineer to cover the Oxfordshire & Bucks regions. The strategically important Field Service Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £48,000 basic doe, plus overtime, door to door travel pay, a 1 in 4 weekend days callout rota and 25 days holiday + bank holidays. If you’re a Field Service Engineer with CHP or gas engine experience and are looking to work for an organisation that plays a leading role in delivering decentralised energy solutions then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Field Service Engineer role Reporting to the Service Operations Manager you will:

• Carry out field based routine maintenance tasks and scheduled service checks to ensure the ongoing efficiency and reliability of CHP systems as per manufacturer’s protocols.
• Diagnose, repair, and replace faulty components or parts as required.
• Perform troubleshooting and fault-finding to identify system issues and resolve them in a timely manner.
• Provide on-call support for emergency breakdowns and be available for out-of-hours emergency work as required.
• Complete field service reports, protocols and update maintenance records using company systems.
• Ensure excellent customer service through professional communication, timely resolutions, and a positive customer experience.

Professional qualifications Essential: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering. Experience working on CHP units or gas engines. Full UK driving license. Gas Safe. Desirable: OEM specific training certifications. Minimum of 3 years working on gas engines or gas CHP.   Personal skills The Field Service Engineer role would suit someone who has:  

• Technical skills to complete engine strip-downs, rebuilds, and performance diagnostics
• Electrical Fault finding and control systems knowledge
• Experience in gas analysis and combustion tuning equipment

Salary and benefits of the Field Service Engineer role

• Up to £48,000 basic doe  
• Door to door travel paid
• Available overtime
• 1 in 4 weekend days callout rota (with standby bonus)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension
• Continuing Learning and Development Opportunities

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Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a well-established independent connections provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability, to recruit an Electrical Supervisor to cover projects around the Yorkshire/Liverpool areas. The Site Supervisor role comes with a salary of £45,000 - £50,000 + company vehicle, fuel card, regular overtime, an annual bonus, 30 days holiday including shutdown days & private healthcare after 6 months. If you’re an Electrical Supervisor or qualified Electrician with some supervisory experience looking for that step up and want 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 Supervisor role Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:  

• Support Project Managers to plan and deploy resources for electrical installation works.
•   Manage the daily planners for Electrical Installers.
• Produce take?off sheets from designs and procure all relevant electrical installation materials.
•   Ensure all installations are compliant with BS7671, using your expertise alongside company systems and processes to manage quality.
• Compile, review, and challenge site?specific RAMS and Programmes of Work.
• Carry out Health & Safety Audits and Toolbox Talks with installers on site.
• Prepare, review, and sign off electrical installation certificates in line with NICEIC or equivalent standards.
• Assist Project Managers in compiling all required handover documentation for each project.
• Any other reasonable request aligned with this role as directed by the Operations Manager.    

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• NVQ Level 3 electrotechnical qualification
• 18th edition wiring regulations certified
• 2391-52 or equivalent inspection and testing
• SSSTS or SMSTS is ideal but not necessary
• Valid UK Driving Licence

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

• Able to communicate effectively both internally and to stakeholders
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

  Salary and benefits of the Electrical Supervisor role   £45,000 - £50,000 + company vehicle, fuel card, regular overtime, an annual bonus, 30 days holiday including shutdown days & private healthcare after 6 months. INDPOW #LI-TS1  

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 Greater London 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:  

• JIB 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. INDPOW #LI-TS1  

Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a well-established independent connections provider with a commitment to professional development and sustainability, to recruit a Site Supervisor to cover projects around the Yorkshire/Liverpool areas. The Site Supervisor role comes with a salary of £40,000 - £45,000 + company vehicle, fuel card, regular overtime, an annual bonus, 30 days holiday including shutdown days & private healthcare after 6 months. If you’re a Cable Jointer or Civil Engineer with some supervisory experience and are looking for that step up 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 Site Supervisor role Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:  

• Lead and oversee site operations: Manage day-to-day site activities, manpower, operatives, and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and to the required quality standards.
• Drive project delivery and performance: Monitor progress, identify risks, control costs, manage material requirements and variations, and support the Project Manager in achieving project KPIs and objectives.
• Ensure compliance and quality: Enforce health, safety, quality, and environmental (QHSE) standards, conduct audits, complete site inductions and risk assessments, and ensure compliance with company, client, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate and lead effectively: Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, local authorities, and project teams through regular meetings, reporting, feedback, and continuous process improvement while providing leadership and support to direct reports.

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Relevant certifications in cable jointing, safety management, or project management are ideal
• SSSTS or SMSTS is ideal but not necessary
• Valid UK Driving Licence

Personal skills   The Senior Quantity Surveyor role would suit someone who is:  

• Able to communicate effectively both internally and to stakeholders
• Confident using Microsoft office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

  Salary and benefits of the Site Supervisor role   £40,000 - £45,000 + company vehicle, fuel card, regular overtime, an annual bonus, 30 days holiday including shutdown days & private healthcare after 6 months. INDPOW #LI-TS1  

Astute’s Power Team is exclusively partnering with a world class steam/air blowing company to recruit a Graduate Design Engineer for its Southeast area. The strategically important Graduate Design Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £28,000 per annum, car allowance and offers the opportunity to work all over the world. If you’re a Graduate in Mechanical, Petrochemical Engineering or similar, 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 Graduate Design Engineer role Reporting to the Technical Manager you will:  

• Preparing proposals for our services to clients.
• Engineering design including flow calculations, piping design and stress analysis.
• Preparing method statements and risk assessments.
• Planning and specifying equipment requirements for projects.
• Arranging shipping and transportation of SABSCO equipment.
• Supervising our projects on site ensuring that all aspects of the site operation run smoothly.
• On site preparation and maintenance of records of work performed.
• Undertaking field measurements and chemical analysis to determine effectiveness of the cleaning process.

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Ideally be a graduate in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or experience in a similar role in the power or petrochemical industry.
• Ideally have Piping design and stress analysis experience including the use of Caesar 2 software.
• Have experience of working in a dynamic, fast-paced working environment.
• Full Driving Licence

  Personal skills   The Graduate Design Engineer role would suit someone who is:  

• Be an excellent communicator
• Be willing to travel for UK and International meetings and site implementation of our projects for periods from 1 day up to 6 weeks with some possible night shifts
• Have a hands-on approach
• Have full right to live and work within the UK and hold a passport as international travel is required

Salary and benefits of the Graduate Design Engineer role  

• Upwards of £28,000
• Car allowance
• 23 days holiday
• Salary uplift when on site

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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 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 leading high voltage specialist with a commitment to professional development and sustainability, to recruit an Approved Electrician around Bristol. The Approved Electrician role comes with a salary of up to £47,000 basic doe, plus up a 20% performance bonus, a yearly profit share (~£8,000), guaranteed overtime and much more. If you’re an Approved Electrician 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 Approved Electrician role Reporting to the engineering manager you will:

• Install cables & switchgear equipment
• Carry out testing, inspection and compliance checks
• Carry out substation lighting and power installations
• Adhere to strict health and safety site regulations
• Be prepared to stay away most weeks Monday-Friday

  Professional qualifications  

• JIB/ECS gold card approved electrician
• 2391-52 or equivalent testing & inspection required
• 18th edition qualification is essential

  Personal skills The Approved Electrician 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 Approved Electrician role

• £44,000 – £47,000 basic DOE (80-90k 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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