Dan Grosvenor

Astutes Power Team are working with a leading Waste Management company who own and operate one of the largest Energy from Waste plants in the UK. We are looking for a Weighbridge Operative to join the team, on nights, as part of their operations department. As Weighbridge Operative you will be responsible for managing site access and ensuring all incoming deliveries are accurately recorded as per contracts and environmental permits. This is a week on week off rotation, covering 12 hour shifts Sunday night through to Thursday night.  If you would like to discuss this role & the package available, please apply / contact Astute. Responsibilities and duties of the Security and Weighbridge Operative role: Reporting to the Process Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Maintain the health, safety, and security standards across the site
• Ensure full site compliance with environmental legislation and regulations
• Manage plant and equipment operations, including weighbridge inspections and defect reporting
• Oversee and control all weighbridge movements from start to finish
• Maintain accurate waste input records, consumable delivery logs, daily site diaries, and all required Weighbridge documentation in line with company procedures
• Coordinate the site induction process, including issuing and managing site access cards
• Conduct site inductions for contractors, delivery drivers, and visitors
• Manage internal and external communications and associated documentation
• Demonstrate flexibility to meet operational requirements as needed

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• It would be advantageous to have completed an engineering apprenticeship

Personal skills The Security and Weighbridge Operative role would suit someone who is:

• Experienced in handling Weighbridge Operations
• Competent with IT systems to accurately record data
• Able to work alone
• Comfortable working night shifts

Salary and benefits of the Security and Weighbridge Operative role

• Competitive salary up to £31,919 per annum (DOE)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible benefits package including overtime, pension contribution.

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Astute’s Power Team are recruiting a Mechanical Engineer for an Energy from Waste plant located in Belfast.   This role within the maintenance department is focusing the management, supervision and coordination of the Mechanical Maintenance Team to deliver maximum plant availability, reliability and performance. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply. Responsibilities and duties: As the Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Implement and promote Health, Safety and Environmental policies, ensuring compliance with site procedures and Safety Rules.
• Develop, optimise and manage the CMMS (Maximo), driving work order backlog reduction and prioritising statutory and process safety tasks.
• Lead the planning, supervision and coordination of maintenance activities to maximise plant availability, reliability and performance.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies, procedures and best practices to improve asset performance.
• Manage troubleshooting, planned, reactive and major maintenance across mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Ensure high-quality maintenance standards through effective supervision of in-house teams and contractors.
• Lead root cause investigations and promote a 'first-time-fix' approach to maintenance.
• Provide technical support to Operations and foster strong collaboration across site departments.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with contractors, driving high standards of quality, safety and housekeeping.
• Manage site modifications, improvement projects, and support outage planning and delivery.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Apprentice qualified with a relevant Mechanical Engineering qualification
• Ideally HNC / HND / ONC in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• It would be advantageous to have an IOSH

Personal skills The Mechanical Engineer role would suit someone with:

• Knowledge of PSSR (pressure Systems Safety Regulations) and LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations)
• Extensive leadership & supervisory experience
• Understanding of P&IDs and mechanical drawings, able to read hydraulic, pneumatic and isometric diagrams
• Familiarity with MAXIMO or similar Computerised Maintenance Management System

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Engineer role

• Competitive basic salary
• Benefits package

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Mechanical Field Service Engineer – Heavy Industry Essex Circa £40,000 + overtime + van + laptop+ phone

 

Introduction…

We are actively recruiting for a Mechanical Field Service Engineer to join a leading serving company who operate within various sectors including Power Stations, CHP Plants, Utilities, FMCG, Petrochemical and many more to deliver maintenance, resources, technical support and repairs.

This is a field based position covering Essex and South East parts of London. You may also be required to travel further afield within the UK as they grow their client base.

 

Role & Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out pre-planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical assets including turbines, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, etc.
• Providing engineering solutions when immediate spares aren't available (retrofitting, reverse engineering or modifying equipment)
• Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices complying with Health and Safety regulations
• Respond to reactive maintenance call outs
• Maintaining accurate maintenance and inspection logs up to date
• Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination
• Supervising contracted labour when on site

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with the following knowledge / qualifications:

• Time Served Apprenticeship in a Mechanical Engineering field
• Strong experience working with rotating equipment such as Steam Turbines, Gas Turbines and associated equipment
• 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 & Benefits

What's on offer for this exciting role:

• Salary up to £40,000 (DOE)
• Overtime (1.5x)
• Company van + mobile + laptop
• Pension
• An opportunity to join a growing organisation

 

To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call Kyle Shinn on 02392 288 284 who can tell you more.

Astute's Power Team are working with a leading Waste Management company to recruit a Senior Bid Manager for the business. As a Senior Bid Manager you will be responsible for leading all bidding activity, focusing on Local Authority Waste Contracts, taking full ownership of the tender process and working with internal teams to deliver tenders that align with the company’s development strategy. If you have the right skills & experience and want to find out more, please get in touch! Responsibilities and duties: As the Senior Bid Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Lead and coordinate bid activities and multidisciplinary project teams across a diverse portfolio of opportunities.
• Oversee the end-to-end tender lifecycle, from opportunity evaluation through to contract award and operational handover.
• Prepare and submit compelling tender responses, project implementation plans, and contractual documentation.
• Collaborate with key internal departments, including Operations, Finance, Legal, Technical, and Human Resources, to support successful project delivery.
• Design and develop comprehensive service solutions, presenting recommendations and proposals for approval.
• Track project milestones, delivery schedules, and performance against strategic development objectives.
• Establish and nurture effective relationships with clients, local authorities, and strategic partners.
• Produce regular progress reports and provide updates on project status, achievements, and key developments.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally qualified with a relevant Project Manager qualification such as PMP, Prince2 or AgilePM
• Ideally qualified with a degree in business or similar field

Personal skills The Senior Bid Manager role would suit someone with:

• At least 5 years experience working in a similar Senior Bid position
• Experience with Waste Management contracts, specifically Local Authority contracts
• Strong commercial knowledge
• Able to lead and influence the tender process

Salary and benefits of the Senior Bid Manager role

• Highly competitive basic salary
• Full benefits (please ask for details)
• Opportunity to lead a critical role in growing the business

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Astute’s Power Team are recruiting a Lead Mechanical Technician for an Energy from Waste plant located in Belfast.   This new role within the maintenance department is focusing on maximising plant availability & reliability by carrying out a variety of engineering tasks on mechanical assets including conveyors, belts, pumps, valves, fans etc. This includes project engineering, supervisory duties and workload planning / scheduling. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply. Responsibilities and duties: As the Mechanical Lead, you will be responsible for:

• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Safe Systems of Work, prioritising the safety of people, plant and the environment.
• Develop, review and optimise preventative maintenance plans within Maximo to maximise plant reliability and minimise downtime.
• Plan maintenance work by confirming permits, RAMS, parts and tooling are in place before execution.
• Work with the Mechanical Engineer to resolve technical issues and improve maintenance strategies.
• Manage mechanical projects from planning through to completion, delivering on time and within budget.
• Lead and develop the mechanical maintenance team, driving safe working, high performance and continuous improvement.
• Ensure effective support of the on-call rota and out-of-hours maintenance activities.
• Manage planned, reactive and corrective mechanical maintenance to maximise plant availability.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Apprentice qualified with a relevant Mechanical Engineering qualification
• Minimum Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• It would be advantageous to have an IOSH

Personal skills The Mechanical Lead role would suit someone with:

• Knowledge of PSSR (pressure Systems Safety Regulations) and LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations)
• Welding / Fabrication experience
• Leadership qualities
• Scheduling / Planning experience
• Familiarity with MAXIMO or similar Computerised Maintenance Management System

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Lead role

• Competitive basic salary
• Benefits package

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 Astute’s Power Team are working with a leading Waste Management company in the UK and are recruiting for a Process Technician / Control Room Operator to join the Operations Team of a large Energy from Waste plant. Working as part of the shift operations team, this position comes with a starting salary of up to £55,910 and quarterly bonus and benefits package. If you’re a Process Technician and are looking to secure your next challenge within the power industry, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Process Technician role Reporting to the Shift Manager you will be responsible for:

• Operating the plant in a safe and efficient manner which includes during normal running, start-ups and shutdowns along with emergency situations.
• Ensuring the operational demands of the plant are met along with monitoring the plants emissions to comply with the Environmental Permit and reporting any issues to the Shift Manager.
• Working within the company’s safe systems of work, SHEQ systems and relevant legislation.
• Become certified under Safety Rules as an Authorised Person and apply isolations, locks and safety tags.
• Conduct front line maintenance, plant inspections, fault finding and fault reporting.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Minimum C&G/NVQ Level 3 in a Process/Engineering/Operations discipline
• Completed an apprenticeship and/or three years in a Power Generation/Heavy Process/Maintenance role (Royal Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered)
• IOSH/NEBOSH or a Health & Safety Qualification

Personal skills The Process Technician role would suit someone who is:

• At least three years’ experience in an operational environment on a power station or heavy process facility with steam raising plant e.g. EFW. biomass, coal, utilities etc.
• Ex-Military Engineers with management/leadership experience will also be considered - Navy, REME, RAF, RFA etc
• Familiar working on a SCADA/PLC/DCS System
• Flexibility to work Shift Patterns including nights and weekends.

  Salary and benefits of the Process Technician role

• Industry competitive salary up to £55,910 per year
• Health Care plan
• Pension matched up to 6%
• Bonus opportunity up to 12%
• Further full company benefits

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Astute People are working exclusively with a leading Energy from Waste Operator to recruit a Maintenance Manager for their new build plant in Walsall. This facility has capacity to process 436,000 tonnes of waste per year, generating nearly 50MW of power for the surrounding area. We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead the day-to-day Maintenance and Engineering activities on site, ensuring key performance indicators are met and that the plant is run in a safe and efficient manner whilst aligning production with the short & long-term strategy of the station to maximise plant reliability and efficiency. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply. Responsibilities and duties of the Maintenance Manager role: Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Manage and run the maintenance department comprising of multi skilled engineers and technicians.
• Management of the sites CMMS system implementing planned preventative maintenance requirements whilst ensuring safe and efficient plant operation.
• Plan, manage and execute outage / shutdowns working closely with the site engineers.
• Manage and control maintenance sub-contractors.
• Manage the department’s budget and report on budget performance in line with accounting practices.
• Ensuring all activities are carried out to the highest standard of health and safety.
• Developing the sites maintenance & safety procedures including liaising with the EPC Warranty Team to ensure compliance.
• Take an active part in the plant mobilisation and commissioning activities including staff recruitment and training.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally qualified with a degree in a relevant engineering field
• Apprentice trained in an Engineering discipline
• Relevant qualification in Health & Safety such as an IOSH / NEBOSH
• Full UK Driving licence

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

• At least five years maintenance / engineering management experience on a large process plant, ideally Power Generation - Candidates from other sources of Power, Utilities, Refineries, Petrochemical, COMAH etc will also be considered
• Ideally you will have extensive experience of hands on maintenance in power generation, preferably with solid knowledge of pressure parts systems, rotating plant, steam plant and boilers
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including PSSR, LOLER, PUWER etc
• Extensive plant outage experience
• Has experience in plant mobilisation / seeing plants through commissioning to handover will be deemed highly advantageous.

Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Manager role

• Highly competitive salary (ask for further details)
• Bonus Package
• Pension
• Comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to join a brand new Energy from Waste Plant

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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