Gemma Nixon

Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with a leading engineering consultancy delivering complex projects across the defence and nuclear sectors to recruit a Electrical Nuclear Safety Engineer to support a portfolio of major nuclear projects across the UK, based out of their offices in Bristol or Gloucester. The strategically important Electrical Nuclear Safety Engineer role comes with a salary of £50,000 - £80,000, flexible hybrid working, private healthcare, bonus scheme, and excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression. If you’re an Electrical Nuclear Safety Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that delivers innovative engineering solutions across some of the UK's most complex and safety-critical nuclear programmes, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Nuclear Safety Engineer role Reporting to the Nuclear Safety Team Leader you will:  

• Deliver electrical engineering and nuclear safety support across a diverse range of nuclear projects.
• Develop and implement solutions to complex electrical power system and control & instrumentation (C&I) challenges.
• Undertake engineering assessments, design modification reviews, and safety justifications for nuclear facilities.
• Support hazard analysis, design basis assessments, probabilistic assessments, and safety functional requirement development.
• Conduct periodic reviews of safety for operational nuclear facilities.
• Support qualification and substantiation activities to demonstrate compliance with safety requirements.
• Act as an engineering lead on complex nuclear projects where required.
• Develop and support safety cases for both nuclear and non-nuclear facilities.
• Author, review, and verify technical and safety-related documentation.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships whilst supporting project delivery and business growth.
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers and consultants.
• Ensure projects are delivered to agreed quality, programme, and budget requirements.

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Demonstrable 5+ years of civil nuclear or defence nuclear infrastructure experience working on electrical and C&I engineering problems. 
• A Degree, Master's or PhD in a relevant STEM subject. 
• A willingness to travel and spend time on client sites. 
• Experience working in highly regulated and/or high hazard industries. 
• Technical oversight; leadership; and independent review. 
• Experience in project management and commercial aspects. 
• Technical consultancy experience. 
• Ideally Chartered with a professional institution. 

  Personal skills The Electrical Nuclear Safety Case Engineer role would suit someone who has:  

• Well-developed organisational skills and demonstrated experience leading technical teams. 
• Clear written and verbal communication skills. 
• Adaptability and ability to manage your own workload. 
• An appetite to continually learn, improve and stretch yourself. 
• Adaptable and comfortable working across a variety of nuclear projects.
• Committed to continuous learning and professional growth.

  Salary and benefits of the Electrical Nuclear Safety Case Engineer role • Salary of £50,000 - £80,000 depending on experience. • Flexible hybrid working arrangement. • 25 days annual leave plus the option to purchase up to 5 additional days. • Company bonus scheme linked to business performance. • Additional benefits including private healthcare membership, enhanced parental leave benefits, life assurance, professional membership support and many more. #LI-GN1 INDNUC  

Mobile Plant Operative Waste Management Bargeddie £13.72 per hour - (4 on 4 off day shift, 7am-7pm)

 

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. As such they are looking for a Mobile Plant Operative to join one of their established teams based at their Transfer Station in Bargeddie.

 

Role Responsibilities:

As a Mobile Plant Operative, your responsibilities will include but not be limited too.

• Operating mobile plant and on-site equipment such as Front End Loader, 360 or 180 Excavators.
• To carry out a variety of manual, machine operated duties across the waste processing site.
• To ensure the maintenance and operation of all site equipment is carried out in a compliant manner.
• To report any defects using the approved system.
• Supporting in the pre-sorting and sorting of the waste recycling material, feeding material into the processing machinery as required.
• Ensuring that Risk Assessments and Safe operating procedure are adhered to at all times.
• To carry out any reception or front of site duties needed when required.
• To demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach in order to ensure vital tasks are achieved.

 

Skills & Requirements

The ideal candidate must have:

• Knowledge of relevant plant and industrial machinery including operation of the plant and first line maintenance experience.
• Experience operating mobile plant and on-site equipment such as Front End Loader, 360 or 180 Excavators. A formal certification NPORS (or equivalent) would be desirable.
• Excellent health and safety understanding.
• Previous experience working in the waste industry or a similar heavy industrial sector.

 

Salary & Benefits

On offer for this role is the following:

• £13.72ph - 38.5 hour per week.
• Full training & in-house tickets for various mobile plant
• Enhanced pension scheme – up to 7%

 

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 Gemma Nixon who can tell you more.

Environmental Advisor

Location: Sellafield (Cumbria) Company: Hochtief (supporting the Infrastructure Delivery Partner – IDP Programme)

Role Overview

Hochtief is looking to recruit an Environmental Advisor to support the delivery of the Infrastructure Delivery Partner (IDP) programme at Sellafield. This role will focus on supporting environmental compliance and performance across a range of infrastructure and construction activities within a highly regulated nuclear environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with project teams to ensure environmental risks are effectively managed and that all works are delivered in line with legal requirements and environmental best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day environmental support to project and site teams

• Assist in ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, permits, and site requirements

• Support the development and implementation of Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), method statements, and risk assessments

• Identify environmental risks on site and assist in implementing mitigation measures

• Carry out site inspections, monitoring, and environmental audits

• Support environmental incident investigations and reporting

• Maintain accurate environmental records and contribute to performance reporting

• Liaise with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders on environmental matters

• Promote environmental awareness and good practice across site activities

• Support sustainability initiatives, including waste management and resource efficiency

Key Requirements

• Degree (or equivalent) in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, or a related discipline

• Experience in an environmental role within construction, infrastructure, or a regulated industry

• Working knowledge of UK environmental legislation

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Good communication skills with the ability to engage with site teams

• Proactive approach to environmental management

Desirable

• Experience working in a highly regulated environment (nuclear experience advantageous)

• Awareness of ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems

• Membership of (or working towards) a relevant professional body (e.g., IEMA)

Business Development Manager Water Treatment Chemicals. Oxford – Field based around the South. 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

Maintenance Technician  Waste & Recycling - Robotics

London – Waterloo Salary up to £35,000 depending on experience

 

 

Introduction…

Astute are working with an award-winning business, who turn the worlds waste into resource. They are looking for someone who is passionate about progressing within their career and wants to contribute to the company’s continual success and growth within the waste sector. You will play a key part in supporting the business by providing first response to engineering issues. This role would be ideal for someone that is interested in robotics and wanting to learn and develop their skills and knowledge.

 

               

Roles & Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Carrying out both remote and on-site maintenance support at recycling facilities. Carrying out electrical and mechanical works on robotics and waste segregation machinery.
• Playing a vital part in providing our first response to engineering issues, reactive and planned maintenance activities.
• Helping to evolve and improve our existing systems as they grow.
• Always work safely.
• Following risk assessments and work instructions and maintain a clean working environment.
• The main point of contact following installations, working to maintenance service agreements in place.

This role will involve travel across the whole of the UK and some areas of Europe. Please only apply if you are comfortable with this level of travel. 

 

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Open to regular travel within Europe and occasional weekend work with time in lieu
• Able to work at our Waterloo office in London.
• Electrical or software knowledge is not necessary but would be an advantage.
• Network configuration knowledge is not necessary but would be an advantage.
• Good communication and people skills

 

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• We are growing rapidly, and you are expected to grow and progress with the company as we scale.
• Unlimited holiday entitlement
• Great up-skilling opportunities
• Healthcare cover

 

 

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 02392 222 964 to speak to Gemma Nixon who can tell you more.

 

 

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Operations Team Leader Waste Management Bargeddie Up to £34,000 – 4 on 4 off days     Introduction Our client is one of the UK's leading providers 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. As such, they are looking for a strong and experienced Operations Team Leader to join their Operations team at their Waste site in Bargeddie.                         Roles & Responsibilities As the Operations Team Leader, you will be responsible for:  

• Supporting the process operators within the plant, effectively operating the SCADA systems effectively for all fixed plant across the site.
• Ensuring the site is running in line with production plans and KPI’s, prioritising task and escalating any issues as required.
• Coordinate a shift of process operators, managing work-load to cover the plant and utilising resources where required.
• Support the Operations Production Supervisor to manage daily checks, team performance and absence, leading attending meetings when needed.
• Promote excellent health and safety practice, ensuring the team are working to safety procedures and in line with company expectations.
• All other duties as required.

This position is running on a 4 on 4 off days rotation. Please only apply if this is suitable.       Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Have significant experience operating a SCADA system in a production environment.
• Previous experience leading/ supervising a team of operators within a process site.
• Have a strong working knowledge of site licence requirements, working plans and health and safety regulations. Ideally holding an IOSH certification.
• Have previous experience working within a heavy process engineering environment or materials handling. (Waste Management, Power Generation, Chemical Processing, Food & Beverage, FMCG)
• Due to the nature of the role, candidates are expected to have a Full UK Driving license

This position is running on a 4 on 4 off days rotation. Please only apply if this is suitable.       Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Competitive basic salary of up to £34,000 inclusive of shift allowance
• 23.5 days holiday
• Opportunity to join a new and developing site in the polymers recycling sector.

    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  

Deputy Production Supervisor

Plastic Recycling

Skelmersdale

Up to £ 38,500 + Package (Shift work- days and nights)

 

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. As such, they are looking for a strong and experienced Deputy Production Supervisor to join their Plastic Recycling Facility based in Skelmersdale.

 

Role Responsibilities

As the Deputy Production Supervisor your responsibilities will be but not limited too;

 

• Supervising direct reports, working alongside the Production Supervisor.
• Ensuring daily operations of the site is carried out efficiently and in line with company policies
• Support the team, working safely as part of a team of production operatives to ensure maximum productivity.
• Operating fixed and mobile plant when needed.
• Ensure the production and relevant departments within the business to deliver KPI’s ensuring production targets are achieved.
• Produce weekly and month end information and key statistical data to the Production Manager.

 

This is a shift pattern that includes both day and night shifts– please only apply if this is suitable.

 

The Ideal Candidates

 

To be considered for this position, candidates are expected to have previous experience working in a production supervisory/ team leader role within a heavy process production environment.

 

You will ideally come from industries such as Waste Management, Manufacturing, FMCG and Recycling and have strong leadership qualities to drive and develop a diverse team of production technicians.

 

The ideal candidate will also have a thorough understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace with the relevant certifications and qualifications (IOSH), good working knowledge of 24/7 Continuous Production Operations and Polymers Recycling Operations.

 

This is a shift pattern that includes both day and night shifts– please only apply if this is suitable.

 

To Apply

 

To apply, please call Sam Belazka on 02392 288 207 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

 

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leader in specialist water treatment and technology services across the UK to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its established team in Birmingham. The strategically important Mechanical Design Engineer role comes with a competitive salary and company car as well as additional benefits including additional birthday leave, an enhanced pension and medical insurance. If you’re a Mechanical Design Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the you will:  

• Manage mechanical design for water processing plants, ensuring project deliverables are met.
• Collaborate with clients, internal engineers, and CAD designers to integrate mechanical elements into plant designs.
• Develop equipment specifications and generate mechanical layouts (e.g., piping and equipment).
• Working with CAD designer and other design engineers to create and evolve P+ID, General Arrangement and detailed drawings to define the plant design.
• Maintain schedules and contribute to HAZOP processes.
• Communicate with site and commissioning managers.
• Evaluate quotations for technical compliance and participate in design risk assessments.

    Professional and personal qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Strong communication and good interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated to deliver with 7+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in the municipal or industrial wastewater sectors.
• Formal education in Mechanical Engineering (e.g., Apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or Degree).
• Experience and knowledge of equipment used in the water treatment industry and steel fabrication techniques.
• Proficiency in CAD (e.g., Autodesk) and software like Excel and Word.
• Ability to perform mechanical calculations (e.g., hydraulic and FEA).
• Experience interpreting PFDs and P&IDs.
• Full Driving License.

  Package of the Mechanical Design Engineer role  

• Competitive Salary + Company Car 25 days annual leave + birthday leave
• Additional benefits include an enhanced pension, life assurance private medical insurance, dental insurance, car leasing, travel insurance, and more.