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Gemma Nixon

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People
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Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Service Engineer โ€“ Pharmaceuticals Water Treatment Kent / South East ยฃ30,000 - ยฃ32,812 + Package DOE ย  ย  Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Field Engineer to join one of the leading Water and Wastewater treatment business in the UK. They have a solid track record of providing innovative solutions to water purification, industrial effluent and sustainable water saving needs and are one of the market leaders in process water treatment services. The Field Engineerโ€™s primary focus will be to carry out reparation and maintenance of the products for various clients around the Kent and South East region.ย  ย  ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Roles & Responsibilities Working as the Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:
  • Travelling to various sites across the UK and carrying out necessary maintenance, reparations and preventative work at customer sites
  • Submitting and completing work reports as well as assessments.
  • Working to health and safety standards for both yourself and the customer
  • Proving feedback on product development
  • Working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Overtime available
ย  ย  Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Comfortable driving long distances
  • Multi-skilled mechanical experience within a mechanical or electrical environment
  • Experience within the water/wastewater sector is desirable
  • Good customer service skills
  • A full UK driving licence
ย  ย  Salary & Package Whatโ€™s on offer for this exciting role:
  • Competitive salary of up to ยฃ30,000 - ยฃ32,812 + package
  • 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
  • Company van, fuel card, tools & equipment provided
  • Biannual progression meetings
How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected]ย or call 07441391669 to speak to Gemma Nixonย who can tell you more.

Site Manager
CONTRACT
  • TERMS: contract
  • START DATE: 9/25/24
  • PAY RATE: $345.0 /DAY
Roles & Responsibilities: โ€ข Plan the work and oversee the buying ofย necessary materials and equipment โ€ข Manage staff for the project โ€ข Manage the construction site on a day-to-day basis, including supervising the labour force, monitoring subcontractors, checking materials, inspecting work and overseeing quality control โ€ข Ensure the project is delivered on time and on budget by setting benchmarks, agreeing budgets and monitoring progress โ€ข Check design documents with architects, surveyors and engineers โ€ข Promote and maintain Health & Safety and Environmental, including site inspections to ensure safety rules are being followed โ€ข Responsibility for the creation, review and amendment of method statements & risk assessments as required โ€ข Maintain regular communication and attend meetings with clients and their representatives to inform them of progress on the project โ€ข Comply with site specific plans, policies and procedures โ€ข Keep up to date site diary and reports (including client reports) โ€ข Communicate with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors, supply chain and others involved in the project โ€ข Deal with any unexpected problems that may occur during the project and make higher management aware. In unexpected situations outside of your control, ensure you always liaise with higher management โ€ข Plan and manage project specific traffic management โ€ข Carry out all required paperwork and administrative tasks applicable to project Requirements: โ€ข Strong communication skills for liaising with clients, professionals and site operatives โ€ข Leadership skills and an ability to motivate your team to ensure a high standard of work โ€ข Planning and organisational skills for monitoring project plans and utilising time and resources effectively โ€ข Resilience and problem-solving skills to overcome unexpected challenges โ€ข Ability to make decisions under pressure โ€ข Strong attention to detail โ€ข Awareness of Health and Safety procedures and legislation โ€ข Sound commercial awareness โ€ข Maths and I.T skills โ€ข Knowledge of relevant building methods โ€ข Clean Driving Licence โ€ข SMSTS Certificate โ€ข CSCS Card/HS&E Test โ€ข Ability to pass BPSS Vetting Other: โ€ข Competitive salary โ€ข Hours 7:30-16:00 Monday - Friday (excluding travel) โ€ข Additional Leave for Length of Service โ€ข Your birthday off, on us! โ€ข Employee Benefit Scheme โ€ข Employee Assistance Programme โ€ข Cycle to work scheme โ€ข PAYE or contract work available

Blasting Assistant - Portsmouth
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
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 Portsmouth. The Trainee Field Technician role comes with a starting salary of ยฃ32,100 with an expected OTE of ยฃ40,000. This role will be based out of their main offices in Portsmouth, however it will require extensive travel and staying away throughout the UK 5-6 days a week. If youโ€™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. ย  ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Operations Supervisor you will be responsible for:
  • Joining a team of Blasting Operatives and Engineers working across the UKโ€™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.
ย  ย  Professional Qualifications & Personal Attributes We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Experience of working in a โ€œhands-onโ€ 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.
ย  ย  Salary and benefits of the Trainee Field Technician role
  • Basic salary of up to ยฃ32,000, OTE ยฃ40,000
  • Generous holiday package โ€“ 25 Days
  • Paid Travel and Expenses.
  • Structured development and progression opportunity.
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Electrical Project Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Electrical Project Engineer

Water Industry

Havant

ยฃ40,000 DOE

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Introduction

We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Project Engineer to join a leading provider of Water engineering services and solutions across the South. They are looking for an Electrical Project Engineer to join their small but established team providing expertise in process, mechanical, electrical and ICA solutions whilst delivering projects all at stages of the cycle. Working as the Electrical Project Engineer, you will work as part of a core team tin the delivery of a busy portfolio of robust engineering solutions across various wastewater and clean water contracts in the South.

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The Job

Working as the Electrical Project Engineer, you will be responsible forโ€ฆ
  • Working as part of the office-based design team with regular visits to site troubleshooting, checking and managing potential and live projects.
  • Driving successful project delivery, working alongside the Project Manager planning, establishing and coordinating the projects, carrying out electrical design works and ensuring projects are delivered to client specifications on time and in budget.
  • Collaborate with project teams to maintain profitability and efficient methods of work
  • Complete electrical designs and develop specifications for internal and external equipments required for each project.
  • Specify job requirements, parts and materials needed to enable projects to be scoped for tender and on-site delivery.
  • Survey electrical systems and plans.
  • Project budget and programme management.
  • Compliance with NICEIC requirements.
  • Manage all elements of the project delivery from initial site surveys, proposal preparations through to handover. This includes costings, proposals, specifications, ordering, fault finding, testing and commissioning.
  • Any other duties as required.

This is a field-based position requiring a flexible approach to work.

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The Candidate

To be considered for this position candidates will be expected to have a background working in a site-based Electrical Engineer or Project Engineer position ideally within the water industry with a relevant engineering qualification to degree level (or equivalent) to back it up.

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Candidates should have strong CAD knowledge as well as demonstrable success delivering projects and a proven track record working directly with clients on project designs and coordination.

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Due to a high level of travel to various sites throughout this role, candidates must hold a valid full UK driving licence and be flexible in their working hours.

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Whatโ€™s on Offer.
  • Basic salary ยฃ40,000 DOE
  • Competitive Package
  • 28 days holiday (incl bank holidays)

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How to apply

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

Senior Environmental Advisor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astuteโ€™s Nuclear Team is partnering with a leading engineering and construction organisation to recruit a Senior Environmental Advisor for its Sellafield site in Cumbria. This role will be based out of their offices in Workington supporting the site day to day. The Senior Environmental Advisor role comes with a competitive salary, pension, and the opportunity to work within a highly regulated nuclear environment on a nationally significant programme. If youโ€™re a Senior Environmental Advisor and are looking to work for an organisation that prioritises safety, sustainability, and professional development, then submit your CV to apply today. ย  Responsibilities and duties of the Senior Environmental Advisor role Reporting to the Environmental Manager you will: ย 
  • Provide expert environmental advice across all project phases, including design, construction, and commissioning.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, planning conditions, and site-specific requirements.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), risk assessments, and method statements.
  • Identify environmental risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation and improvement strategies.
  • Lead and support environmental audits, inspections, and assurance activities.
  • Monitor environmental performance and produce reports for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Liaise with regulators, clients, and key stakeholders on environmental matters.
  • Promote a strong environmental culture, delivering training and awareness initiatives across the programme.
  • Support sustainability objectives, including waste reduction, resource efficiency, and carbon management.
  • Ensure alignment with ISO 14001 standards and Sellafieldโ€™s environmental requirements.
ย  Professional qualifications ย  We are looking for someone with the following: ย 
  • Degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IEMA)
  • Proven experience in a similar environmental advisory role within major infrastructure, construction, or nuclear sectors.
  • Strong knowledge of UK environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks.
  • Experience working within highly regulated environments; nuclear experience is desirable.
  • Familiarity with ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • Ability to influence and drive environmental performance across multidisciplinary teams.
ย  Salary and benefits of the Senior Environmental Advisor role ย 
  • ยฃ50,000 basic salary
  • Car Allowance
  • Competitive Benefits package

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Commissioning Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Role โ€“ Commissioning Engineer Location: Midlands Competitive Salary ย  ย  Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Commissioning Engineer to join one of the leading Water and Wastewater treatment business in the UK. They have a solid track record of providing innovative solutions to water purification, industrial effluent and sustainable water saving needs and are one of the market leaders in process water treatment services. They are currently looking for a Commissioning Engineer to work in a field-based role around the whole of the UK. Working as a Commissioning Engineer, you will be expected to travel widely and at short notice as required to support in the installation and commissioning of a variety of process water equipment. ย  ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:
  • Ensuring all customer sites are prepped to accept water process equipment, including paperwork and risk assessment completion in advance. Once on site you will also be responsible for the management of projects including auditing of all on-site activities.
  • Both Mechanical and Electrical installation and commissioning of the equipment, following electrical diagrams and working with on-site teams to ensure the plant is running correctly.
  • Carrying out any breakdown maintenance as required and ensuring all equipment is serviced regularly and ready to operate in line with customer expectations.
  • Maintaining maintenance schedules, adequate supplies of spare parts and ensuring all units are safe and roadworthy and ready to always use.
  • Assisting clients with technical faults.
  • Installing new equipment when needed.
ย  ย  Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • HNC/ Degree in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering /C&G 17/18th Edition.
  • Candidates should also have a background in performing mechanical or electrical maintenance/service work.
  • Experience working in a similar role within the water industry is desirable.
  • A full, valid driving licence
ย  ย  Salary & Package Whatโ€™s on offer for this exciting role:
  • Competitive Salary of up to ยฃ45,000
  • Pension package
  • Company phone and tablet
  • Holiday package ย 
  • Company Car/Van
ย  ย  How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected]ย or call ย 02392 222 964 to speak to Gemma Nixon who can tell you more. ย  ย  INDREC ย 

HVAC Layout Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astuteโ€™s Nuclear team is partnering with an international leader in the nuclear energy industry to recruit a HVAC Layout Engineer for its Bristol site. The essential HVAC Layout Engineer role comes with a salary up to ยฃ65,000, hybrid working and private health care. If youโ€™re a Layout Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that works across critical UK and international nuclear projects, 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 As the HVAC Layout Engineer you will: ย 
  • Assessment of the layout engineering data for the building including process and instrumentation, equipment, cable and electrical information. Ensuring analysis and verification of the technical scope.
  • Implement layout engineering to improve and/or modify the design where needed to input various electrical and mechanical equipment.
  • Work with the wider team to assess the routing of piping, cable trays and HVAC ducts within the 3D Model.
  • Produce technical documents such as status reports, introduction notes, design procedures and change analyses
  • Coordinate with other relevant teams for the layout activities, sharing layout drawings and plans
  • Where possible look to anticipate and adapt to changing needs of the project, keeping all parties updated and on track with progress and modifications.
  • Any other duties as required
ย  ย  Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: ย 
  • Engineering Degree relevant to role
  • Experience in at least one of the following areas of engineering: HVAC, Layout, HVAC, mechanical, safety etc.
  • Nuclear experience is highly desirable in particular projects involving PWR.
  • Previous experience working with 3D design software (e.g. Navisworks, AutoCAD, PDMS and/or E3D)
ย  ย  Personal skills The HVAC Layout Engineer role would suit someone who is: ย 
  • Knowledge of HVAC and general layout requirements for heavy industrial projects
  • Confident in challenging ideas and designs for effective solutions to meet the requirements for all levels of stakeholders
  • Able to thrive in a technically challenging role in a dynamic environment
ย  ย  Salary and benefits of the HVAC Layout Engineer role ย 
  • A salary of ยฃ45,000 - ยฃ65,000 depending on experience and seniority.
  • Hybrid working with 3 days a week in the office
  • An opportunity to travel internationally to European offices
  • Private Health care
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Operations Supervisor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Operations Supervisor Waste Management

Paisley

ยฃ35,000 per annum + package

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We are currently recruiting for an experienced on-site Operations Manager to join one of the leading Waste Management specialists working within the Hazardous Waste sector across the UK. They are looking for an Operations Manager to join their established team at their processing facility in Paisley to support their hazardous waste treatment operations and industrial cleaning services, supporting the daily running of the site and its teams.

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Roles & Responsibilities

As the Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

  • Supervising the safe, compliance and commercially sound day to day running of a busy hazardous waste treatment facility.
  • The overall supervision of all waste acceptance operations, including the recording and monitoring of waste inputs, the full processing operation, and the movement of waste off-site.
  • Ensuring complete site compliance within environmental permits, operating licences and waste regulations as well as managing all health and safety on-
  • Provide Health and Safety leadership on site. Including championing and driving the Health and Safety culture across all site staff and visitors.
  • Supervision of the plant and equipment, ensuring they are maintained and operated in line with regulations and company policy.
  • Support all teams on-site, managing both the administration function and the site chemist functions as part of the site compliance package. Ensuring lab techniques are maintained to industry standards and waste reception inputs are managed.
  • Support team development and highlight training requirements where necessary, creating, and leading continuous improvement programmes.
  • Developing and maintaining good working relationships with the customer base, acting as the escalation point of contact for the assessment and delivery of customer requirements.

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Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Previous operations management/supervisory experience, ideally within the Waste Management or Hazardous Waste Industry.
  • A HND qualification or equivalent in Chemistry and have a good understanding of chemistry/chemical management and industrial services.
  • COTC Level 4 in the Treatment and Transfer of Hazardous Waste and ideally hold an IOSH certification.
  • In-depth understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance and be flexible in your attitude to work.

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Salary & Package

Whatโ€™s on offer for this exciting role:

  • Competitive salary of up to ยฃ35,000 per annum
  • 25 days holiday + BH
  • Opportunity to work with one of the industry leaders in Waste Management

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How to Apply

To apply, please call Megan Balmer on 0744139 1332 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

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Assistant Transfer Station Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Assistant Transfer Station Manager Hazardous Waste Wallingford - Oxford Competitive Salary ย  ย  Introduction We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Transfer Station Manager to join one of the industry leaders in hazardous waste management solutions across the UK. Working as the Assistant Transfer Station Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the daily operations of the transfer station, ensuring the site is running efficiently, allocating work as appropriate and offering support and training to the site chemists and operators across the site. ย  ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Transfer Station Manager, you will be responsible for: ย 
  • The day-to-day management of a busy waste transfer station, overseeing a team of operatives, site chemists and drivers.
  • Ensure that site operations comply with the site licence, working plans, UK legislation and standard operating procedures. Reviewing site procedures and risk assessments regularly.
  • Driving operations in line with company performance targets and budget requirements as well as working in line with customer agreements.
  • Managing the on-site team, allocating workload and resources to ensure that the movement of waste is maintained through the site and managed for removal.
  • Provide technical support, training and development opportunities to the site chemist and operator teams as well as managing recruitment and new recruits where needed.
  • Ensuring that the site is always kept clean in accordance with all site permits.
  • Deal with any issues that might arise with operators, contractors, drivers, and visitors.
  • Promoting best health and safety practice at all time, liaising with the safety representative regularly.
  • Other duties as required.
ย  ย  Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: ย 
  • HNC qualified or equivalent in Chemistry/ Environmental or a related subject
  • COTC Level 4 in Managing Transfer or Treatment Operations would be beneficial.
  • Previous experience working in a management role across an operational site.
  • Strong knowledge and experience working in the waste management sector.
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Excellent communication skills.
ย  ย  Whatโ€™s on Offer
  • Competitive Salary of up to ยฃ45,000 DOE
  • Excellent company benefits.
  • Opportunity to progress with one of the leading hazardous waste companies in the UK
ย  ย  How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call directly on 02392 222 964. ย  ย  INDNUC

Electrical Fitter
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Electrical Maintenance Fitter

Waste & Recycling

London- Central

ยฃ20.50ph + OT โ€“ Early & Late shifts

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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 an Electrical Maintenance Fitter to join one of their key Waste Transfer Stations in London. Working as their Electrical Maintenance Fitter, 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 Electrical Maintenance Fitter, you will be responsible for:
  • Preventative maintenance (PPMs) and reactive maintenance across heavy industrial plant, attending to breakdowns as needed.
  • Electrical fault-finding, diagnostics, and route cause analysis techniques
  • Working across all processing plant and overhead equipment
  • Maintenance on PLCs, motors, inverter drives, conveyors etc.
  • Testing and inspection
  • Minimising downtime, ensuring plant runs at optimum performance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Be able to deliver all work set to the operational expectations and budgetary requirements
  • Keep records using internal systems and support in the implementation of IMS.
  • Assisting with RAMS, permits to work and safe systems of work
  • Working as part of a shift pattern
  • Other duties as required.

This is rotating shift pattern of early and late shifts, covering Saturdaysย on a 1 in 4 basis. Please only apply if this is suitable.

What you will need
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
  • 18th Edition
  • Heavy Industrial experience โ€“ e.g. processing plant, waste, manufacturing
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams and drawings
  • Pneumatic skills and experience
  • Full UK driving licence
  • This is rotating shift pattern of early and late shifts, covering weekends. Please only apply if this is suitable.ย 
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Whatโ€™s on Offer
  • Competitive hourly rate of ยฃ20.50ph + OT ratesย 
  • Full training on internal systems
  • Opportunity to join one of the UKโ€™s leading Waste Management companies

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How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02392 222 964 and ask to speak to Megan Balmerย who can tell you more.