Gemma Nixon

Commercial Chemist Hazardous Waste West Bromwich £25,000- £30,000   Introduction We are currently seeking an experienced Commercial Chemist to work with one of the UK’s leading waste management service providers who focus on the disposal and collection of both hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Working as their Commercial Chemist, you will be responsible for supporting the daily operations across the waste facility ensuring customer enquiries are dealt with effectively, ensuring the highest standards of customer service.   The Role Working as their Commercial Chemist, you will report directly to the Commercial Manager and will be responsible for:

• Supporting the commercial team, ensuring all customer enquiries are dealt with efficiently, achieving a high standard of customer care with both new and existing customers.
• Obtaining all relevant information surrounding incoming enquiries to support with pricing, allocation and routing of waste materials.
• Using technical knowledge to assess waste and choose most suitable disposal outlets for waste streams.
• Compiling lists of wastes’ to be transferred off site to third party disposal points, sending quotation requests to obtain best disposal costs.
• Ensuring accurate costings in line with all permit conditions and legislation, using Quick Consign systems to produce accurate quotes for customers.
• Work to meet site targets for processing, producing monthly reports for key accounts.
• Promoting the business within the waste management market, recognising new business opportunities.  
• Undertake all administration tasks as needed and any other tasks.

The Candidate To be considered for this position, candidates must have an appropriate chemistry qualification to degree level or equivalent experience. Candidates should have experience working in a Site-based Chemist or Technical Assessment role with a good understanding of the Waste Management/ Hazardous Waste industry. What’s on Offer

• Basic Salary £25,000- £30,000
• Opportunity to progress career in the Chemical and Waste Management industries.
• Full training and support

  How to Apply To apply, please call Gemma Nixon on 02392 222 964 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]  

Astute is exclusively partnering with one of the leaders in industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions within the Power Generation sector to recruit a Trainee Field Technician/ Blasting Operative to join their growing team in Sheffield. The Trainee Field Technician role comes with a starting salary of £32,100 with an expected OTE of £40,000. This role will be based out of their site in Sheffield, however it will require extensive travel and staying away throughout the UK 5-6 days a week. If you’re have hands-on experience, are comfortable working and staying away regularly and are looking to work for an organisation that offers key development within a really interesting sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Operations Supervisor you will be responsible for:  

• Joining a team of Blasting Operatives and Engineers working across the UK’s power generation sector to provide key industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions within a number of Power Stations and Energy from Waste centres throughout the UK.
• You will use key cleaning technologies to improve the efficiently of power stations and process facilities. This done through controlled detonative charges used in a power station boiler, to dislodge corrosive build-up on pipework.
• You will be responsible for the safe and efficient transport and usages of explosives, working in a close team to deliver a timely and responsive cleaning service across the UK. This post will require a sizable amount of travel that can include weekends.
• The reward for your flexibility, time and skill is generous a training period, competitive salary package and overtime offering.

    Professional Qualifications & Personal Attributes We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Experience of working in a “hands-on” position previously, ideally within a hazardous or industrial environment would be desirable although not necessary.
• A full clean UK driving licence is essential.
• Has an understanding of mechanical maintenance, ideally with some form of qualifications.
• A flexible approach to working and happy to stay away from home 5/6 days per week.
• A pro-active and can-do attitude.
• Happy to travel across the UK.

    Salary and benefits of the Trainee Field Technician role  

• Basic salary of up to £32,000, OTE £40,000
• Generous holiday package – 25 Days
• Paid Travel and Expenses.
• Structured development and progression opportunity.

 

JOB TITLE - Lead Consultant LOCATION - Aldermaston/Hybrid (2 days per week in the office) DEPARTMENT - Consultants POSITION - Staff CLEARANCE - SC Working at NSG NSG Environmental Ltd has been delivering work programmes in the nuclear industry for over 40 years. Traditionally in the areas of decommissioning and waste management, NSG now has a broad customer base and provides a wide spectrum of services across the nuclear project lifecycle, ranging from expert consultancy support, R&D and engineering design to rekit and refurbishment, site installation services and high-hazard physical decommissioning works, amongst others. This work is delivered at NSG’s own offices and purpose-built facilities and nuclear sites across the UK. The delivery and management of these projects and programmes of work is carried out by a skilled workforce composed of both white-collar and blue-collar personnel in technical, administrative, and physical roles. ? Our core values of Passion, Integrity, Challenge and Collaboration drive performance and ensure we add significant value.  If joining us as a member of staff, we will support your professional development in an exciting and challenging work environment that will enable you to use, develop and hone your technical expertise in a supportive and collaborative working environment. ? The Role Working in the Consultancy Services Division, Lead Consultants provide consultancy to clients on a wide range of projects in the fields of radioactive waste management, decommissioning and environmental restoration. ? Key Objectives Business

• ?Promote the image and reputation of NSG and the Consultancy Services Division.
• ?Identify and cultivate client business opportunities for the Consultancy Services Division and for the wider company.
• Manage bid proposals with a value of up to ~£25K, including preparing proposals and planning resources, schedules and pricing, in agreement with senior colleagues.
• Manage cost reimbursable tasks/projects with value up to £50K and fixed price tasks/projects up to £25K ensuring the quality of delivery within the required timescales and costs.
• Manage delivery teams and sub-contractors to ensure delivery within contract scope for assigned projects/tasks as outlined above.
• Provide technical support to Business Development teams involved in generating internal and external work for NSG Environmental Ltd.
• Accountable to task or project manager for timescales and costs of agreed scope of work.
• Accountable to line manager for utilisation, including notifying when at risk of being over- or under-utilised.
• Support the preparation of bids within Consultancy and NSG as a whole

? ?Technical

• Provide technical support for decommissioning, waste management and environmental remediation.
• Develop competence in a range of technical areas relating to decommissioning, waste management and environmental remediation.
• Produce high quality documents to support decommissioning and waste management projects e.g. Best Available Technique, Letter of Compliance submissions, waste characterisation documents, experimental and technology reports.
• Deliver studies, including laboratory trials, to support radioactive waste management, decommissioning and environmental restoration.
• Author procedural/guidance documents (e.g. work instructions, risk assessments).
• Provide consultancy support to projects in the fields of radioactive waste management, decommissioning and environmental restoration.
• Develop and maintain expertise and currency in industry best practice.
• Peer review deliverables relating to areas of expertise within Consultancy.

? Liaison

• Liaise with NSG Operating Divisions and clients; developing and maintaining strong working relationships which will in turn promote NSG’s business ethos.
• Active contributor and supporter of meetings and workshops in areas of expertise, both internal and external including provision of technical secretariat.
• Facilitate meetings and workshops, both internal and external, in area of expertise.
• Liaise with the NSG Operating Divisions in areas of competency to ensure effective delivery.
• ?Author papers and deliver to internal and external committees/meetings etc.

? Person Specification Qualifications ?

• Recognised professional qualifications (e.g. BSc/MSc/PhD) Science or Environmental related - Essential
• Membership of appropriate technical / professional body - Desirable
• Level 2 Health & Safety in the Workplace or equivalent - Relevant training will be provided if required

? Experience & Knowledge

• Recognised within NSG as a specialist within a particular area(s) of technical competency within the field of decommissioning, waste management or environmental restoration. - Essential
• Recognised within NSG as a specialist within a particular area(s) of technical competency within the field of decommissioning, waste management or environmental restoration. - Essential
• Authors deliverables of appropriate quality as lead author - Essential
• Authors procedural/ guidance documents (e.g. work instructions, risk assessments) - Essential
• Familiar with structuring and presentation of own work - Essential
• Familiar with QSHEW operating procedures and requirements etc. - Essential
• Experience in optioneering and/or BAT - Essential
• Experience or awareness of environmental permitting - Desirable
• Understanding of the commercial process - Essential
• Used to dealing with confidential and commercial information - Desirable

Skills & Abilities

• Competent user of MS Office - Essential
• Project Management Skills - Essential
• Able to organise and prioritise own work - Essential
• Manages delivery of assigned tasks/activities to time and budget and of high quality - Essential
• Able to communicate with a wide range of colleagues at all levels and with external stakeholders and contractors - Essential
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 / 14001 & 45001 - Desirable

 

Service Engineer Cambridge £30,000 - £35,000 + Company Van + Overtime   About the role: Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a specialist in water tech and technology services. They are recruiting for a Service Engineer who ideally has experience working within the Water industry or from a hands-on operations and maintenance role. The strategically important Service Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £35,000, company vehicle & fuel card, with overtime and commission available. If you’re an experienced Service Engineer with previous working knowledge of the water industry and are looking to work for an organization that is a versatile player in the water industry, then upload your CV to apply today.                      Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Field Service Manager you will:

• Performing on-site corrective and preventive maintenance for water treatment equipment.
• Provide technical and commercial support.
• Providing after-sales technical and commercial support.
• Completing risk assessments, work reports, and other necessary documentation.
• Participating in the on-call rota
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with customers.
• Follow and enforce health and safety policies for both the company and clients.
• Complete and submit risk assessments, work reports, timesheets, and other documents on time.
• Complete site tasks and activities promptly.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• NVQ or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering (or similar)
• Full UK driving licence.

Personal skills The Service Engineer role would suit someone who has:

• Experience working in water treatment industry (is advantageous but not essential)
• Knowledge of the Pharmaceutical market (desirable)
• Good communication skills, punctual, presentable, and eager to learn and develop.
• Knowledge of company products, applications, and markets is desirable.
• Excellent time management skills.

Salary and benefits of the Service Engineer role:

• Salary between £30,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on experience
• Company van & fuel card
• Overtime
• Laptop, mobile, PPE
• 5% commission on all successful parts quotes

Business Development Manager Water Treatment Chemicals. Newcastle – Field based around the North. Competitive Salary + Vehicle + Package     Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join one of the leaders in process water solutions across the UK. Working as the Business Development Manager, you will be supporting in the development of their water treatment chemicals business, operating across the North, selling water treatment chemical solutions and services to a number of key industrial clients.                        Roles & Responsibilities Working as the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for planning daily sales activities, marketing initiatives and keeping the company’s CRM system up to date with prospect clients. Duties will include…

• Ensuring sufficient sales activity, territory coverage and future prospect development to achieve individual set financial target.
• Working closely with the marketing teams, developing growth targets and appropriate activities. Tracking, monitoring and measuring marketing and promotional activities.
• Understanding customer needs, presenting solutions and creation of proposals, with the delivery of added value to the customer central to the offering;
• Maintaining good knowledge of competitor strategy and activity to identify new areas of business growth; offering insight data to support negotiation and overcome objections.
• Providing excellent service to the customer ensuring they are kept up to date with all progress.
• Provide a strong after sales support service to the customer to ensure longevity of the relationship.
• Attend trade shows and/or industry conferences to network, be a guest speaker or promote the business.

Please note, this role will require travel around the North of the UK and the Scottish boarder.       Skills & Qualifications Candidates should have a background working within the water treatment industry, ideally with some knowledge of selling technical solutions, chemicals or water treatment services to industrial customers. Due to the technical nature of the role, candidates should hold a Science, Environmental or Engineering Degree or be qualified by experience. Sales experience within the market is not critical, although your personal attributes will need to demonstrate that you are someone who will drive the business forward selling water treatment chemical solutions in this market. Due to the nature of the role, a full driving licence is essential.     Salary & Package

• Basic salary up to £50,000
• Company Vehicle
• Commission Scheme – Uncapped up to 20%
• Private Medical Insurance
• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme.

    How to apply? To apply for this position or to find out more information, please send your CV to Gemma Nixon at [email protected]  or call directly on 02392 222 964.     INDREC

Mechanical Fitter Waste Transfer Station Barking- Essex £19.74 per hour   Introduction Astute are partnered with a leading recycling and waste management business in the UK, who are looking for a Mechanical Technician to join their maintenance team at their waste transfer station in Barking.   Roles & Responsibilities Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, as a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for:

• Hands on maintenance across the site on both fixed and mobile plant including compactors, shredders and on-site conveyor systems.
• Maintaining pumps, motors, gearboxes, stirrers, mixers, and all associated plant.
• Driving plant availability through carrying out PPMs, reactive maintenance, and engineering improvements across the site as well as installations.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to ensure efficiency and minimum downtime across the site.
• Stay on top of site stock and spares.
• Other duties as required.

  Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• A relevant qualification in an Mechanical engineering discipline, HNC / HND / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience with hands on maintenance within a similar environment (waste management, water treatment, manufacturing)
• Experience of working on heavy industrial machinery including pumps, conveyors, optical sorters, compactors, loading plant etc.

  How to Apply  To apply for this position, please send your CV to Gemma Nixon on [email protected] or call me directly on 02392 222 964.

Astute's Nuclear Team is partnering with a leading engineering and logistics business that supports the UK's critical infrastructure projects to recruit a Commercial Project Coordinator for its Hinkley Point C team. The strategically important Commercial Project Coordinator role comes with a competitive salary of up to £45,000, performance-related bonus, enhanced pension, private healthcare and excellent career development opportunities. If you're a Commercial Project Coordinator, Commercial Administrator or Project Coordinator with experience supporting commercial and project teams and are looking to join an organisation delivering major UK infrastructure projects, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Commercial Project Coordinator role Reporting to the Commercial Manager you will:

• Support Commercial and Project Managers with budget tracking, cost control and project forecasting.
• Assist in preparing commercial reports, dashboards and performance insights to support decision making.
• Coordinate and submit applications for payment, ensuring supporting documentation is accurate and submitted on time.
• Work closely with commercial, project and finance teams to ensure financial data is aligned and accurate.
• Track project variations and support change control and contractual administration processes.
• Maintain CRM systems, commercial reporting pipelines and revenue forecasts.
• Ensure commercial procedures are followed, maintaining accurate records and audit trails.
• Liaise with finance teams to support invoicing, reporting and governance activities.
• Provide general commercial and project administration support across multiple infrastructure projects.

This role is based on site at Hinkley Point C Monday to Friday   Professional qualifications No qualifications required but we are looking for someone with the following experience:

• Previous experience in a Commercial Project Coordinator, Commercial Administrator, Project Coordinator or similar role.
• Experience supporting project budgets, forecasting and commercial reporting.
• Good understanding of cost control processes within project-based environments.
• Experience preparing commercial reports, dashboards and performance data.
• Exposure to CRM systems and maintaining accurate commercial information.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across commercial, finance and operational teams.
• Experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure, utilities or logistics would be advantageous.

  Personal skills The Commercial Project Coordinator role would suit someone who has:

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to commercial administration.
• Good communication skills with the confidence to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to problem solving.
• The ability to work effectively within a fast-paced project environment.

Salary and benefits of the Commercial Project Coordinator role

• Competitive basic salary of up to £45,000
• Performance-related bonus
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Private Medical Insurance
• Income Protection Insurance
• Life Insurance

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Astute’s Waste team is partnering with an industry leader in specialist water treatment equipment in the UK to recruit a Service Engineer for its UK operations. The Service Engineer position is vital for the continued operation and service provided to clients & customers, and comes with a competitive salary, opportunity to grow your salary through commissioned sales, full equipment (inc PPE), van + fuel card, and 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off! If you’re an Engineer working in the waste water sector and are looking to work for an organisation that delivers excellence for all customers, then submit your CV to apply today. This role will involve a 1 in 6 callout rota.     Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Field Service Manager, you will be responsible for:

• The maintenance, service and repair of various specialist water treatment equipment including standard base exchange, filtration, deionisation, reverse osmosis and laboratory water treatment products.
• Installation, removal and commissioning of the equipment on-site.
• Understand the water treatment process, product and technical issues with an ability to fault find using first line investigation techniques.
• Contribute to financial sales targets by recommending and quoting the necessary added value spares, refurbishments and consumable items to maintain the customer's equipment in optimum operating condition.
• Performing out of hours and breakdown cover when required.
• Assisting clients with technical faults.
• Completing risk assessments, activity reports and other documentation as required.
• Offering after sales technical support.

    Professional qualifications  

• We are looking for someone with the following:
• Minimum Level 2 Engineering qualification
• Full UK Driving license

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

• Industrial maintenance experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn

    Salary and benefits of the Service Engineer role  

• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle + Fuel card
• Laptop, mobile and PPE
• Overtime available
• 5% commission on all successful parts quotes