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Gemma Nixon

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People
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Site Chemist
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astuteโ€™s team is partnering withย one of the UK leaders in waste management and specialist industrial services to recruit a Site Chemist to join its team in Great Yarmouth. The Site Chemist role comes with a salary of ยฃ25,000 -27,000 and would suit an experienced on-site chemist or a recent graduate looking to get into a hands-on role. If youโ€™re a Site Chemist or a recent chemistry graduate and are looking to work for an organisation that puts people at the heart of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today. ย  ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Site Manager you will be responsible for: ย 
  • Assist with the hands-on operation of the hazardous waste site ensuring materials coming onto and off site are consistently safe and compliant to site permits and environmental regulations.
  • Testing, sorting, bulking of drum and packaged waste materials.
  • Maintaining a database and manual records for the Transfer Station as required.
  • Out of hours sampling, lab testing and packing waste at 3rd party customer sites as required.
  • Washing of empty contaminated containers and cutting up if necessary.
  • Shrink-wrapping, labelling, and preparing of loads for onward disposal including generating the relevant paperwork.
  • To be involved with the storage, transfer and treatment of NORM waste operations.
  • Safe and efficient loading and unloading of HGVโ€™s on site as required including bulk tankers for loading and discharge.
  • Unloading / loading of vehicles if required.
  • Use of FLT/Dump Truck and other mobile plant as required
  • Provide technical advice on chemicals to departmental members and other divisions as required.
  • Liaising with customers and/or in-group and third-party disposal sites.
  • Assisting with general administrative duties associated with the running of the Transfer Station.
  • Other duties as required.
ย  ย  ย  ย  Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: ย 
  • HNC/HND/Degree in Chemistry related subject
  • Full UK Driving license
  • An interest in the environmental/ waste management industry
  • Safety conscious with a view to improve safety culture/report any H&S issues
  • Ability to deal with customers in a professional manner
  • Due to the nature of the work, must be prepared to carry out lifting work both inside and outside in all weathers
ย  ย  Salary and benefits of the Site Chemist role ย 
  • Basic Salary of ยฃ25,000 - ยฃ27,000
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Bonus Scheme (performance based)
  • Private Health Care and other benefits
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Programme Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Yokogawa UK Ltd has an exciting new opportunity for a highly driven Service & Support Engineer with a strong track record within the Industrial Automation Sector.ย 

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Reporting to a Customer Centric Team Leader, your role as a Service & Support Engineer will be to provide first class support whilst being the technical focal point from hand over by sales to project closing.

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Based from our offices in Runcorn, your remit will include; project initiation system design; SIL classification, project planning; detailed design; safety lifecycle, configuration; provide technical specification to procurement and supervision of suppliers; internal testing; executing or leading the Factory Acceptance Test, transition to site, site installation, commissioning and Site Acceptance Test, resulting in a customer accepted and handed over system, with documents authorised by the customer; monitoring and controlling the quality of work; and formalising project closures.

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What you will bring to us:

  • Experience in a similar role within the oil & gas / petrochemical / Industrial Automation environment

  • Minimum HNC qualification in an engineering or process related subject

  • Understanding of ISO 9001 and Health and Safety at Work Act

  • Hold a full UK driving licence

  • You are a highly motivated and flexible person who is willing to work at Yokogawa offices and customer sites across the UK and offshore

  • Respect, collaboration, and integrity are important values to you

  • Ability to work with minimal supervision, whilst an effective team player as part of a structured team

  • Confident communicator with a professional manner, and the ability to absorb and impart factual information to others and work within standard operating procedures

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Applicants with Offshore certificates are highly desired, however full training can be provided.

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What we promise to offer:

  • Freedom to do your job and autonomy is important to us

  • Exciting challenges within a mature organization that demands a high degree of individual responsibilityย and promotes initiatives

  • A fun working atmosphere with various opportunities to work with awesome colleagues all over the world

  • Innovative and advanced high-technology products and services

  • Competitive salary and incentive package depending on experience.ย  Overtime and TOIL where relevant

  • Standard working hours are Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5:00pm, Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. Flexibility will be required to meet customer and business needs

  • Superb benefits including company pension contribution up to 12.5% dependent upon criteria,ย private medical insurance and healthcare scheme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with increments based on length of service, car allowance

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This is a permanent position, with our offices based at Runcorn, Cheshire.ย  We provide a healthy work-life balance with a blend of working from home and the office. There will be a requirement to travel to customer sites in Europe, UK, offshore and overseas as required for each project.


Mechanical Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Mechanical Technician

Plastic Recycling Avonmouth ยฃ43,800 + Package ( 4 on- 4 off Day & Night shifts)

Introduction

Our Client is one of the UK's leading provider of Environmental solutions, offering a full range of Waste and Energy Recovery services through a vast and growing network of Plants and Facilities across the country. Asย such, they are looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their largest polymer recycling facility in the UK, based in Avonmouth. Working as their Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out key planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance across the recycling facility on a wide variety of heavy plant and equipment.

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What you will be doing

As the Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for:

  • Preventative maintenance (PPMs) and reactive maintenance across heavy industrial plant
  • Mechanical fault-finding and route cause analysis techniques
  • Working across all processing plant
  • Maintenance on wash plant,sorting equipment, motors, conveyors and other manufacturing based equipment.
  • Minimising downtime, ensuring plant runs at optimum performance
  • Be able to deliver all work set to the operational expectations and budgetary requirements
  • Keep records using CMMS
  • Working as part of a shift pattern
  • Other duties as required.

This is 4 on 4 off shift position including night shifts. Please only apply if this is suitable.

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What you will need

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a Mechanical Engineering/ Maintenance role
  • Heavy Industrial experience โ€“ e.g. processing plant, waste, manufacturing
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams and drawings
  • Pneumatic skills and experience

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Whatโ€™s on Offer

  • Competitive Package of up to ยฃ43,800
  • Opportunity to join one of the UKโ€™s leading Waste Management companies

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How to Apply

For more information please contactย Gemma Nixonย on 02392 222 964 or emailing your CV to [email protected].


Commercial Manager - Avonmouth
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Senior Commercial Manager Back to job offers

Referenceย 2025-22010

Non fixed term

Avonmouth, Bristol

G - PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Experienced

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We are currently recruiting for aย Senior Commercial Managerย based in our Avonmouth office.ย They willย provide leadership, Commercial oversight and control to ensure delivery of projects in line with client-side commercial arrangements in line with company strategy and both operational and financial targets.

The Senior Commercial Manager manages a commercial team and key contracts along with liaising with internal and external stakeholders on our major contracts. They also provide SME advice and support to the Framatome Ltd disciplines to ensure contract adherence and maximise business opportunities through appropriate contract mechanisms. ย 

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Key Activities:

  • Ensure all Commercial processes (including Procurement) are drafted, implemented and followed
  • Contributing to developing process to improve and maximise growth
  • Drafts and develops (in conjunction with Legal) robust Commercial documents to protect the interests and maximise the opportunities for Framatome Ltd
  • Ensure that the organisation complies with the contract obligations as stated
  • Communicates with internal and external parties in a contract, so that all understand the terms and particularly the contracts financial aspects
  • Coaches and develops employees on best practices for managing complex contract issues
  • Nurtures relationships with clients to ensure long term delivery and value for the company
  • Training and / or mentoring Commercial Team
  • Involvement in negotiating and agreeing contracts prior to contract placement
  • Involvement with the bid process to highlight commercial risk
  • Accepts extra duties as situations arise

Key Outputs:

  • Clear, concise, effective and fully implemented Commercial processes
  • Clear, concise understanding of contract obligations across the relevant stakeholders and Business Leadership
  • Business compliance with contractual obligations
  • Clear commercial/contract awareness training across relevant teams
  • Favourably negotiated and agreed contracts prior to placement
  • Robust commercial rigour within bid process and clarity of commercial risks within the bids
You are

The Senior Commercial / Contract Manager should be a driven, strategic thinker who thrives in a challenging and dynamic environment, possessing not only the technical expertise but also the leadership qualities required to drive success across complex commercial projects.

Experience:ย 

  • Proven experience in a contract management/commercial management role, particularly in handling large multi-million-pound contracts.
  • Solid background in corporate finance, with a strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and cost management.
  • Extensive experience in complex negotiations and stakeholder management, demonstrating an ability to handle high-pressure situations with tact and professionalism.
  • In-depth knowledge of contract terms and construction industry regulations, with the ability to interpret and apply them to projects.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing teams, with strong leadership capabilities and a focus on building high-performing teams.

Personal Attributes:

  • A confident and professional manner, with excellent presentation skills to engage clients and stakeholders effectively.
  • Determination and resilience: the ability to stay focused and motivated, even in the face of setbacks or challenges.
  • A passionate, enthusiastic, and charismatic approach to leadership, inspiring teams and clients alike.
  • Innovative mindset, with a willingness to explore new ways of achieving results, and challenge conventional thinking when necessary.
  • A positive outlook, always focused on finding opportunities in adversity, and an ability to maintain motivation in difficult situations.
  • Assertiveness in ensuring objectives are met, with a results-driven attitude and the ability to make decisions and take action when required.

Mechanical Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Mechanical Technician

Plastic Recycling Skelmersdale ยฃ40,500 + Package ( 4on- 4 off Day & Night shifts)

Introduction

Our Client is one of the UK's leading provider of Environmental solutions, offering a full range of Waste and Energy Recovery services through a vast and growing network of Plants and Facilities across the country and as such they are looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join one of their key sites in Skelmersdale. Working as their Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out key planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance across the recycling facility on a wide variety of heavy plant and equipment.

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What you will be doing

As the Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for:

  • Preventative maintenance (PPMs) and reactive maintenance across heavy industrial plant
  • Mechanical fault-finding and route cause analysis techniques
  • Working across all processing plant
  • Maintenance on wash plant,sorting equipment, motors, conveyors and other manufacturing based equipment.
  • Minimising downtime, ensuring plant runs at optimum performance
  • Be able to deliver all work set to the operational expectations and budgetary requirements
  • Keep records using CCM systems
  • Working as part of a shift pattern
  • Other duties as required.

This is 4 on 4 off shift position including night shifts. Please only apply if this is suitable.

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What you will need

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a Mechanical Engineering/ Maintenance role
  • Heavy Industrial experience โ€“ e.g. processing plant, waste, manufacturing
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams and drawings
  • Pneumatic skills and experience

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Whatโ€™s on Offer

  • Competitive Package of up to ยฃ40,500
  • Opportunity to join one of the UKโ€™s leading Waste Management companies

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How to Apply

For more information please contactย Gemma Nixonย on 02392 222 964 or emailing your CV to [email protected].


Project Controller
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astuteโ€™s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement solutions to recruit a Project Controller in Runcorn, Cheshire. The Project Controller role comes with a salary up to ยฃ50,000, up to 12.5% pension contributions, private medical and healthcare. If youโ€™re an experienced Project Controller and are looking to work for an organisation that continually strives to win more business and invests in the growth of its employees/company, then submit your CV to apply today ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Project Manager you will: ย 
  • Support Project Managers in ensuring projects meet financial targets and billing milestones.
  • Create and maintain project work breakdown structures (WBS) and related work package descriptions.
  • Gather and analyse cost data to support project budgets and cost control.
  • Organize project review meetings, documenting and updating action points.
  • Track and report on time management activities.
  • Expedite deliveries and handle logistics paperwork, including packing lists and commercial invoices.
  • Prepare and submit invoices through customer portals.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders and understand the business needs.
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: ย 
  • SAP experience is essential (key user preferred).
  • Advanced MS Office skills, particularly in Excel.
  • Attention to detail with strong analytical and communication skills.
  • Good time management and ability to prioritize tasks.
Salary and benefits of the Project Controller role ย 
  • Salary range of ยฃ40,000 - ยฃ50,000
  • 12.5% company pension dependent on criteria
  • Private medical insurance
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Opportunities for career development within an international environment
  • A fun, collaborative working atmosphere with advanced technologies

Principal Electrical Design Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
This role will be embedded on Fazlane. Based on Fazlane 4 days a week minimum. Will be electrical. If we get anyone not from saudia, arabia, eygpt, turkey that would be great.ย Dont need DV/ Need SC. Rates for salary - Up to late ยฃ70's for a Principal Engineer plus car allowance. Principle is 64 - 77,750 + 4290 car allowance. Big gap between junior principalย to senior principle. May look at Senior as this finishes at bottom end of principle. Senior Engineer -ย  Mid 50's- mid 60's.ย ย ย  Company description

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Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Every day, our 7,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy. We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition. Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering. To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all Job description

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Your Mission:

We are seeking anย Experienced Electrical Engineerย to bolster the technical capabilities of one of our major client'sย Design Authority (DA)ย near Helensburgh. This role is ideal for candidates withย Electrical Designย experience, but those with backgrounds inย Electrical Installationย orย Maintenanceย are also encouraged to apply.

?ย Key Responsibilities:

  • ?? Deliver technical excellence in specifying, producing, and assessing design packages for infrastructure.
  • ? Specify reliability and operational constraints for electrical infrastructure systems.
  • ? Assess work control procedures for infrastructure maintenance.
  • ?? Evaluate infrastructure design, material state, and ageing mechanisms to ensure continuous operation of facilities and utilities.
  • ?? Promote a strong safety and security culture across all activities.
  • ? Ensure safety-related contracts meet all requirements by acting as an intelligent customer.

?ย Position Requirements:

Essential:

  • ? Broad experience in electrical engineering, with expertise inย HV/MV distribution, LV distribution, protection systems, C&I systems, electrical machines (synchronous motors, frequency changers, diesel alternators).
  • ?? Experience in theย nuclearย or other high-hazard industries (preferred but not essential).
  • ? Ability to create practical, creative, and cost-effective solutions for design modifications of plant and infrastructure.
  • ? Strong knowledge ofย Britishย andย international design standards.
  • ? Proven track record of making evidence-based decisions using various data sources.
  • ?? Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • ? Ability to effectively manage and prioritize workload.

If youโ€™re a skilled electrical engineer ready to take on high-impact projects in a safety-critical environment, weโ€™d love to hear from you! ?ย Apply today!

Qualifications

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What you will need:

  • HNC or equivalent qualifications and experience in a relevant engineering discipline
  • Detailed knowledge of the Design Intent for Electrical Infrastructure in the nuclear industry or similar industry

Desirable:

  • Incorporated Engineer status or equivalent experience and standing
  • Degree or equivalent qualifications and experience in a relevant engineering discipline
Additional information

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Why join the community of Switchers?:

?ย The Group is currently ranked Third in the world for nuclear engineering.

?A dynamic career management policy to enable our employees to progress through our five business lines: operations, project, technical, sales and support functions

?Provide opportunities to work on exciting, global projects

?Access to an employee assistance programme with free mindfulness, health, wellbeing resources and a confidential support line available 24/7 via phone or text

?Discount vouchers for days out and restaurants, eye test and glasses vouchers, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs

At Assystem, we celebrate diversity and creativity. We believe in harnessing unique perspectives to shape innovative solutions. Your skills and daring spirit are what truly matter. Join us and help shape the future! ?

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Administrator
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Job Purpose

To ensure a good flow of office procedures and support the team leader by carrying out common office duties. Maintain a positive and friendly company image by acting as the first line of contact to customers, visitors and vendors in person, online, and via telephone.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Daily handling & management of a service mailbox

  • Quotation creation for:

  • Renewal of Service Agreements

  • Requests for site visits ย 

  • Spare Parts

  • Calibration requirements

  • Management of opportunities within CRM including following up opportunities with the client.

  • Order acceptance & handling within SAP โ€“ working withย  3rd party vendors

  • Resource planning of engineers for site visits and inhouse work โ€“ ensuring the resource planning tool is always up to date

  • Booking travel requirements for engineering team

  • Invoicing and managing customer billing plans within SAP and various customer portals

  • Completing margin analysis for life cycle agreements and site work this includes checking time booking within SAP to ensure hours are booked correctly as per the quotation or external work report

  • Producing monthly reports for order book management

  • Raising purchase requisitions for 3rd party parts and services from vendor quotations

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Required Qualifications, Skills and experience

  • Must have a minimum of three to five years experience working within a service department

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask

  • Exceptional communication and customer service skills

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office

  • SAP knowledge (essential)

  • CRM experience (preferred)

  • Strong prioritisation and organisation skills with the ability to handle confidential information

  • High personal drive for continuous improvement

  • Potential and desire to progress and develop

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Service Support Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astuteโ€™s Nuclear team is partnering with a specialist in water treatment and technology services across the UK to recruit an experienced Technical Support Engineer, to play a crucial role in providing technical support to the engineering and commercial teams. The Technical Support Engineer will be responsible for delivering high-quality support related to products, applications, and markets. If youโ€™re a Technical Support Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that is an industry leader within the UK water industry, then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties Working as the Technical Support Engineer, you will:
  • Provide technical assistance of technology and support products, managing requests from both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assist in creating and maintaining documentation for service delivery activities, including work instructions and service delivery plans.
  • Produce and distribute technical bulletins, ensuring that all relevant stakeholders are informed, and records are maintained.
  • Collaborate on the development and implementation of new service methods, digital tools, and innovative learning approaches using cutting-edge technology.
  • Support and coordinate the preparation of all necessary documentation and materials required for service delivery, including service acceptance criteria, delivery plans, drawings, and manuals.
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in water technologies, particularly in areas such as:
  • Water Chemistry
  • Ion Exchange
  • Reverse Osmosis
  • Electro-Deionisation
Personal skills The Technical Support Engineer role would suit someone who has:
  • Excellent communication skills with experience in client-facing roles.
  • Strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in documentation.
Salary and benefits of the Technical Support Engineer role
  • Basic Salary up to ยฃ50,000
  • Company vehicle
  • Fuel card
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
  • Pension Scheme.