Astute People Ltd

Role:

Mill Yard Operative

Location:

Masham, North Yorkshire

Package Details:

£22,672.00+ Benefits

Introduction…

My client supplies animal feed to farmers in the North of England offering customers efficient solutions to feeding on their farms. They are looking for a Mill Yard Operative to join their team.

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Mill Yard Operative, you will be responsible for:

• Packing of animal feed from automated system: Operate packing machine to produce pallets of stacked feed using robotic palletiser, move full pallets to storage facility. Use of pallet wrapper where required to.
• Stock rotation system to be followed and competency of stacking product in tidy orderly fashion. Schedule of packing and cross contamination rules followed. Check weigh bags as required to comply with trading standards. Records kept up to date.
• Filling of mini bulk bags with animal feed: Using platform scale and hopper to fill mini bulk bags, Competency in using JCB loading shovel to fill hopper with blended feeds or other feeds. Use of platform scale to weigh bags and documentation for correct delivery information.
• Loading of Compound Bulk Compound Feeds: Operators will be trained to use the weighbridge system for weighing our fleet of bulk vehicles; farm collected tractors and trailers; contracted bulk vehicles. Follow procedure for loading bulk vehicles, accuracy is paramount, and all information recorded correctly including vehicle storage compartment (box number); out-loading bin number. Other tasks during loading include sampling of product; checking vehicle cleanliness before loading and compartments are locked to prevent contamination with other products.
• Tipping Raw Materials: Weighbridge operation again with training provided for sampling; physical quality checks; TASCC codes of practice checks include last three loads carried on the vehicle; that the three loads are not on the TASCC restricted list and if they are on the sensitive list then correct cleaning of the vehicle was performed after tippling that load. Cleaning methods could include sweeping, sanitising, or steam cleaning. Banksman training provided to ensure safe tipping of loads into designated tipping bays in the Blend shed and intakes in the Mill.

Harvest Work

• Seasonal work running from July to September with a rota system for afterhours work: late shifts operate until 9pm for tipping of grain, and occasional night shifts and Sunday work for grain drying. Unsociable hours rewarded above standard pay.
• This involves weighing in loads of grain delivered from farm, sampling of moisture and density (kg/ hectare litre) of the grain on Moisture analysis machine. Training provided for the use of setting up intake route on the process control system, then provide banksman for tipping before weighing vehicle out once they have tipped.
• Operating fully automated grain drying and grain treating equipment to route grain from silo to store via treatment method or drying, testing moisture, and following protocol for machine adjustments

Other typical Jobs

• General Housekeeping: The Mill yard kept in a clean and tidy state using ride on yard sweeper; hand sweeper permissible in well ventilated areas; vacuuming of all areas of mill as and when required. Monthly cleaning audits completed to check on general housekeeping.
• Driving Shunter Vehicles: A bulk vehicle is loaded, and operators trained to drive vehicle for moving raw material around the site, loading vehicle from bulk bins, or using JCB; tipping bulk vehicle on to flat storage areas or down designated intakes.
• Using large bucket on the JCB for moving Raw Materials around the site, typically grain from storage facilities to intake and silos. Extra training provided for driving JCB for this task.
• Repairing pallets: Pallets repaired where boards are missing and brought back into a usable state.
• Painting and general upkeep of plant.
• Health and Safety protocols followed.
• The above are the main tasks but not limit of potential jobs and a willingness to help and be adaptable as required is necessary.
• Progression to Manufacturing Operative possible for adept employees.

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £21,000 - £22,672.00 basic
• Pension
• Holiday
• Overtime

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391775 and ask to speak to Sue Greeff who can tell you more.

Site Manager Location – Eastfields/Warwickshire £55,000-£75,000     Introduction… Astute is working with one of the worlds market leading O&M service providers. Specialising in the development, engineering, financing, construction, operations & maintenance of large scale solar photovoltaic projects. With close to 1.8GWp installed Globally and a 5-year track record for outstanding services, they are looking for a Site Manager to be responsible for providing Site Management services to concurrent turn-key EPC Solar PV & Battery Storage projects in the UK     Roles & Responsibilities You will be responsible for:

• Manage Utility scale Solar PV and Battery Storage Projects on site.
• Adhering to HSQE standards ensuring compliance is maintained according to UK HSE and CDM regulations.
• Coordinating contractor and subcontractors on site and interface management between stakeholders including: ICP, subcontractors, landowners, DNO’s, Client.
• Preparation of site documentation and delivery of projects and safety or O&M file compilation.
• Management of all logistics and materials on site and identify and escalate any risk budget to project Management team.

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

• Degree or equivalent qualification in an engineering or technical discipline.
• Experience with Renewable Energy technologies in the UK, preferably Solar PV and/or Battery Storage.
• SMSTS trained.
• Black CSCS card preferable.
• Strong preference for NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction (UK).
• First Aid trained a plus.
• Fluent in English. German speaking a plus.
• Self-starter with commitment to self-development and passion for renewable energy.
• Flexible – the role will require managing a number of sites, staying locally for the construction phase.
• Desire to work in an international Company.

    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Basic Salary of £55,000 - £75,000
• Car allowance / van (negotiable)
• Bonus 12.5% KPI driven
• Pension ER’s contributions up to 6% - following a successful 3 month probation period
• Full Health cover
• 4 x Life cover- following a successful 3 month probation period
• 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Mobile
• PC
• PPE

    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 07441391775 to speak to Sue Greeff who can tell you more.     INDREN  

Site Chemist Hazardous Waste

West Bromwich £25,000- £30,000

 

Introduction

We are currently seeking a qualified Site 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  Site Chemist, you will be responsible for supporting the daily operations across the waste facility ensuring efficient and effective sampling, testing and analysis of the waste on-site to ensure safe and compliance processing at all times.

 

The Role

Working as their Site Chemist, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting the team of on-site Chemists, assisting with the hands-on operation of the hazardous waste site ensuring materials coming onto and off-site are consistently safe and are compliant in-line with site permits and environmental regulations.
• Compiling lists of wastes’ to be transferred off site to third party disposal points. Liaising with other staff to ensure correct routing of wastes.
• Assisting with non- conformance procedures and sample processing within the site laboratory for incoming waste streams.
• Ensuring the operation of a hazardous waste transfer station is able to receive and dispatch loads making sure environmental compliance is abided to.
• Utilising appropriate systems to manage non-compliances.
• Work to meet site and laboratory targets for processing.
• Ensuring house-keeping requirements are maintained and continuous improvement programmes supported.
• Undertake all administration tasks as needed such as chemist check sheets, process sheets, stock sheets etc.
• Other tasks as needed.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position, candidates must have an appropriate chemistry qualification to degree level as well as experience handling a diverse range of chemical compounds including understanding of inter-reactions.

Candidates should have experience working in a Site-based Chemist role or working within an industrial lab with a good understanding of the Waste Management/ Hazardous Waste industry.

This role will require you to work in a hands-on operational capacity outdoors in all weather conditions.

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]

Overview To identify, secure and deliver radioactive waste projects for nuclear and industrial clients using professional scientific, engineering and project management principles. We Offer:  

• Up to £50K (dependant on experience) 
• Bonus 
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays 
• Pension  
• Flexible benefits (access to our benefits platform for discounts and cash back on shopping purchases, gyms and leisure activities, cycle to work scheme and dedicated wellbeing centre) 

The Person

• Technical Project Management experience
• Qualified to degree level in a relevant Science or Engineering Discipline is essential.
• Experience and knowledge gained in a technical environment working for clients in regulated industries.
• Working towards or holding one or more professional accreditations in Science, Engineering, Project Management or Radiation Protection is desirable (e.g., CChem, CEng, APMP, RWA.)
• Computer literate
• Attention to detail and ability to question
• Good interpersonal skills

The Role: Project Management  

• Management of small and medium value projects and tasks (typically <£150k/yr per project) as directed by the Head of Service Delivery / Head of Projects
• The role will involve full Project Management responsibility, cradle to grave.
• Working with the Business Development and Commercial Team and senior project managers to develop a full understanding of customer requirements.
• Establish projects in line with Tradebe Inutec’s internal management systems and procedures
• Carry out costings and establish projects in line with Tradebe Inutec’s internal management systems and procedures
• Work with line managers to secure & develop resources required to deliver tasks
• Utilise appropriate tools and software to forecast, control and report on project progress
• Ensure the relevant project risks are identified and managed / mitigated as appropriate
• Support operational management through project financial planning & reporting, resourcing, and attention to financial KPIs.

Technical Management

• Responsible for providing technical leadership, advice, and guidance to customers and the Tradebe business on radioactive waste throughout the waste lifecycle, with specialist knowledge in one or more areas of radioactive waste management
• To be a primary contact and build up strong working relationships with technical contacts at nuclear, industrial, waste recycling and disposal sites
• Writing inventory reviews, and Conventional & Radiological Risk assessments

Business Development •     Working with Tradebe sales, commercial and operational teams to develop plans, bids, and solutions to meet customer needs Safety, Health, Environment and Quality •     Identify, implement, and comply with applicable safety, environmental, quality, company procedures / policy, legislative and regulatory requirements    

Nuclear Safety Case Specialist Nuclear Dorset Up to £60,000 DOE + Bonus     Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Nuclear Safety Case Specialist to join one of the industry leaders in hazardous waste management across the UK at their nuclear licenced site in Dorset. Working as their Nuclear Safety Case Specialist, you will be working as part of their core team to support in the development and management of their new 10 year nuclear safety case, operating until 2033.                     Roles & Responsibilities Working as the Nuclear Safety Case Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting with the development of their safety case for their licenced site in Dorset. This will include:  

• Developing their Management of Change (MoC) Assessments, BAT Assessments, Radiological Dose Assessments, Site Wide Environmental Safety Case (SWESC) and Waste Management Plan (WMP).
• Delivering SSHEQ objectives in line with both company and site requirements, promoting the best culture across the site and all stakeholders.
• Maintaining their new operational safety case, ensuring full compliance and supporting with all technical documentation relating to this.
• Lead all modifications to the safety case in line with new projects and programmes.
•  Act as Lead Author and Design Authority for our EA Site Wide Environmental Safety Case (SWESC) and Waste Management Plan (WMP), ensuring compliance with the EA and the environmental permits.
• Provide technical support to assure compliance with the licensing requirements of the Nuclear Site Licence, liaising effectively with nuclear regulators.
• All other duties as required.

    Skills & Qualifications Candidates must have a background working within the Nuclear industry, supporting site safety case management and compliance requirements at a senior level. Candidates should have strong technical report writing skills, be able to deliver key SSHEQ objectives, nuclear regulatory submissions and have a good understanding of safety case development. Due to the nature of the role, practical experience on a nuclear site is beneficial and all candidates must be able to hold and maintain national security clearance.     Salary & Package

• Basic salary of £50,000 - £60,000
• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• 6% Pension Scheme.
• Flexible benefits

    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.     INDNUC

Senior Asset Manager – Rooftop Solar Projects Amsterdam, Holland Competitive Salary & Benefits package     Introduction Astute are working with a global power & investment company and are supporting their Solar division, based in Amsterdam. We are looking for an experienced Asset Manager, ideally with Rooftop Solar experience to oversee the development, operations & maintenance of it’s solar PV portfolio across Holland. This role will be primarily based out of their office in Amsterdam and would require infrequent travel to sites.                   Roles & Responsibilities As the Senior Asset Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Rooftop PV portfolio contract management
• Asset optimisation & performance
• Monitoring contractor performance against agreed service level agreements
• Review and deliver O&M strategies focusing on reducing downtime
• Engage with key stakeholders relating to performance, commercial and construction issues
• Support the O&M team with fault identification and rectification
• Oversee EPC projects & support the business with commercial bids / tenders
• Budget management

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

• Ideally degree qualified with an Engineering degree or equivalent working experience
• Experience with asset management / operations / maintenance of Solar PV
• At least 5 – 8 years of experience in similar Solar PV projects
• Experience in managing budgets, overseeing strategies and stakeholder engagement
• Valid Dutch licence
• Fluent Dutch speaker

    Salary & Package We are offering a competitive salary and benefits package for the O&M Technical Supervisor vacancy as follows:

• Competitive Salary
• Benefits Package
• Opportunity to work in the growing Solar industry

    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 07441391942 to speak to Kieran Boyton-Salts who can tell you more.        

Technical Support Engineer Water Treatment Home-based / Nationwide Competitive Salary + Car / Car Allowance + Package     Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Technical Support Engineer to join one of the leading Water Treatment businesses 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 Technical Support Engineer to provide key technical support across technology and products to both internal and external teams.                       Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Service Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for:  

• Providing key 2nd level technical support for technology, service and product teams in response to customer queries and requests.
• Working from the office, home and customer sites throughout the UK when needed.
• Support in the creation of key documentation related to the delivery of key service activities including work instructions, product information, service acceptance criteria, manuals and delivery plans.
• Support the design, service, product and customer relation teams in the development of current products. Collecting and creating new ideas for the use of cutting edge technology to improve current service methods and digital tools.

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

• Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering qualification. – Ideally multiskilled.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• Previous experience working within the technical engineering industry, with prior knowledge of three key water treatment technologies: Ion Exchange, Reverse Osmosis, Continuous Electro-Deionisation
• Able to handle challenging conversations with customers and find a resolution.
• Software/controls engineering experience is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills.

    What’s on Offer

• Competitive Salary of up to £50,000 DOE
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Excellent company benefits.

    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.     INDNUC  

Engineering Project Design Leader – Renewable Energy Girvan A highly competitive salary + car allowance     Introduction Are you a highly professional design engineer that has mentoring or leadership experience? Are you looking to work in a high tech, open plan, office environment on a large-scale anaerobic digestion facility? Then look no further! Our client is seeking an Engineering Project Design Leader who will lead a small team of CAD Technicians and graduates to ensure design packages are delivered to meet the agreed project schedules.                   Roles & Responsibilities Reporting to the Engineering Projects Leader you will be responsible for:

• Promote a proactive culture of safety and make sure that engineering designs meet the highest standards for safety.
• Make sure that approved engineering projects follow the established design standards.
• Assist the Engineering Projects Leader in regularly assessing the resources needed to successfully carry out each approved project.
• Establish resource plans and set clear objectives for the design team, ensuring that they achieve all design requirements and provide detailed equipment lists and specifications for projects and development initiatives.
• Ensure that design packages are completed and shared with Project Engineers according to the agreed project schedule.
• Develop and regularly update training plans for your team members to ensure they stay current with legal requirements and possess the necessary skills.
• Guarantee that the design team meets all agreed targets for validating engineering projects.
• Always keep the engineering files and library up to date.
• Occasional travel to other sites when needed.
• Other duties as required.

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

• Degree in Engineering Design/Mechanical Engineering/Chemical Engineering or similar
• Previous in-house design experience working for an engineering projects or services company
• A professional design engineer with a chartership
• Management or leadership experience working previously with graduates
• Strong attention to detail and with a high level of integrity
• Ability to use design and project management software applications/packages
• A positive drive and attitude towards continuous improvement
• A full driving licence

    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• A highly competitive salary + car allowance
• 40 hours per week on site with flexible start and finish times
• Health Insurance (after successful completion of probation)
• Pension and Pensions Advice Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Eyecare Voucher Scheme
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay (after successful completion of probation)

    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 07441391174 to speak to Sandra who can tell you more.     INDREN

Electrical Commissioning Engineer

Somerset

£50,000 - £60,000

 

Introduction…

We are looking for an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join a company in Somerset that supports the operation and building of nuclear power plants. You will be accountable to a nominated Commissioning Manager/Engineer in the Nuclear New Build Project Team.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Electrical Commissioning Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Working across all electrical disciplines and will be aligned to either HV, LV, DC or generator systems
• Develop commissioning documentation relating to commissioning testing and system validation activities
• Contribute to design reviews to ensure layout of plant items and systems are in a manner that allows ease of commissioning
• Contribute to detailed planning of commissioning and take ownership of a programme of commissioning tests
• Supervision of contractor commissioning personnel to achieve successful and safe commissioning of the systems
• Provide information to assist the Commissioning Manager and Senior Commissioning Manager in meeting project-level objectives and milestones
• Analyse commissioning results and provide reports summarising the outcome of commissioning
• Provide support to ensure that the commissioning process meets nuclear, environmental and industrial safety regulatory requirements and that it reflects good industry practice in international safety and technical excellence

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Be fully conversant with HV switchgear systems
• Knowledge of all electrical disciplines

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £50,000 - £60,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension Scheme

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393 912 368 and ask to speak to Sandra who can tell you more.