Astute People Ltd

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.

Solidworks Mechanical Design Engineer - 12 month Contract Portsmouth £45ph - £50ph (Inside IR35)  Introduction Astute are proudly partnered with a well-established Marine Engineering business within the Defence sector.  As exciting opportunity now has arisen for a Mechanical Design Engineer to be responsible for design, draughting and final production of engineering drawings in accordance with BS 8888 using CAD software.  Taking basic project ideas and producing detailed designs for equipment, framework and enclosures.  All drawings to be produced to a high standard of accuracy and clarity.                   Roles & Responsibilities As Mechanical Design Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Responsible for detailed design and draughting, leading to the creation of engineering drawings required for project implementation.
• Maintain liaison with design and technical authority and project engineers throughout the term of projects.
• Ensure Company technical requirements and relevant professional standards and codes of practice are maintained and adhered to
• Promote the use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) techniques to the Design Office activities as applicable.
• Ensure all departmental and Company procedures are upheld.

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

• HND/Degree or equivalent qualification in electrical/ electronic or mechanical
• Substantial design office experience.
• Proficient user of SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software (Inventor)
• Knowledge of routing pipework and design of fabrications and welded assemblies.
• Knowledge of critical aspects (emc, shock etc.) related to the design of equipment for military applications.

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

• £50ph (Inside IR35)
• 12 month contract

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 023 93 911 007 to speak to Simon Cheung who can tell you more.    INDEED REFERENCE  

Wind Turbine Technician / Electrical Technician – Onshore Wind

Thurso

£34,000 + overtime and allowances

 

Astute are exclusively partnered with a global OEM Renewables Business who are looking for a Wind Turbine Technician / Electrical Technician to join their business. The main purpose of the role would be to work in a team who will service and maintain their onshore wind turbines.

To be considered for this role you must have Level 3 Electrical qualifications and be from the wind industry, or you’ll be from another sector performing electrical maintenance in a heavy industrial environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting to the Field Area Manager, as a Wind Turbine Technician / Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on wind turbines
• The installation and retrofitting of key electrical components
• Fault diagnosis and rectification
• Generating detailed reports on the work completed
• Covering multiple sites in your region when required, perhaps staying overnight and having periods away from home
• Working at heights
• Other duties as required

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for an Electrical Technician with the following:

• A level 3 electrical qualification is essential
• 18th edition hugely desirable
• Commercial or industrial experience and the desire to work in renewable energy
• A full UK driving licence is essential
• Excellent health and safety awareness and the ability to work at heights (full training to be provided)
• A cracking work ethic and the flexibility to stay away when required

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• A salary of £34,000 which will increase with training, plus allowances and overtime
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance 4 x salary
• Employee wellness programme for you and your family
• Company van (for work use), PPE and Tools
• Excellent training and career development with courses provided
• 8 days on, 6 days off rota

 

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393 910068 and ask to speak to Jack Atkinson who can tell you more. INDREN

Plant Mechanic/Fitter – Renewable Energy Cambridgeshire £36,000 - £40,000 + overtime + other benefits     About the role: Astute’s Renewable Energy team is partnering with a successful waste management services and composting company to recruit a Plant Mechanic/Fitter for its Cambridgeshire site. The Plant Mechanic/Fitter role comes with a salary of £36k - £40k, overtime and pension scheme. If you’re a Plant Mechanic/Fitter and are looking to work for an organisation that has a commitment to zero waste to landfill and producing quality biomass fuels then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor you will:

• Carry out work on plant and agricultural vehicles and machinery ie. Wheel loading shovels, diggers and tractors or jcb equipment
• Complete electrical, mechanical and hydraulic work
• Undertake preventative planned maintenance tasks
• Complete hose changes, engine services, troubleshooting tasks with a bit of fault finding work
• Occasional travel between a couple of other sites to maintain fixed machinery
• Be a part of the call out rota
• Other duties as required

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

• Previous experience working on agricultural and plant machinery
• Worked as a service engineer carrying out a variety of work
• 2-5 years working on the tools
• Minimum of Level 2 in a relevant mechanical discipline

    Personal skills: The Plant Mechanic/Fitter role would suit someone who is:

• Looking to learn and progress within a small team
• Diverse in their skillset and happy to turn their hand to learn new things

    Salary and benefits of the role:

• £36,000 - £40,000 DOE
• Overtime available
• 47.5 working hours per week
• Call out rota – 1 in 4
• Pension scheme
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays

    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

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

Business Development Manager Southampton / South Coast Up to £40,000 + car allowance Bonus scheme Introduction… Astute are partnered with a highly successful, family-owned luxury hamper business who are on the lookout for a Business Development Manager to join their team. The main purpose of the role is to support the business in its drive for continuous financial growth, in line with their long-term strategic goals. This can be a home-based position, but candidates should be able to get to the office in Dorset when requested and are expected to be on the road as much as possible to optimise the development of new business opportunities. Roles & Responsibilities As the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Identify and develop potential business opportunities, following up on leads within the logistics sector over telephone, LinkedIn, email campaigns and site visits.
• Take ownership of the sales funnel across the entire sales process - from lead to close.
• Maintain client relationships and continually develop trusted partnerships to optimise profitability.
• Expand relationships with customers by proposing solutions that meet their objectives.
• Represent and promote the company brand and its values to differentiate the company and it’s services from­ competitors.
• Work alongside the operations team keeping informed of client plans and challenges being faced.
• Full job description available on request

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

• Excellent sales experience, including developing, managing, and implementing new business services.
• Strong desire to succeed and generate business
• Knowledge of logistics / warehouse industry would be an advantage
• A full UK driving licence and flexible approach to work is essential

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

• Up to £40,000 basic salary
• Generous car allowance
• Bonus scheme based on business performance
• Opportunity to join a highly successful family-owned business with exciting long-term expansion goals.

How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391332 and ask to speak to Megan who can tell you more.  

Director of Operations

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for operational excellence? Are you ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic and growing organisation? Due to our business growth, we are seeking a talented and experienced Director of Operations to join our Senior Leadership team at Turnbull. As the Director of Operations, you will play a pivotal role in leading and controlling our operational services, ensuring the delivery of contractual requirements while identifying and developing new opportunities.

 

Location: Nailsea and Hinkley Point C (with some travel)

Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 plus Car Allowance

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday

 

My Responsibilities…

 

As Director of Operations, you will play a key role in spearheading operational services at Turnbull. You will have the responsibility to lead and control operational services for Turnbull, identifying and developing opportunities alongside the running of day-to-day delivery of contractual requirements. Our operational services consist of ‘operate and maintain’ which include but are not limited to operating utilities (water, waste, comms and power) along with developing tailored programmes of preventative and reactive maintenance to address evolving needs.

 

You will report to the Managing Director, working collaboratively with the Director of Projects and Commercial director, leading a team of Operations Managers. The main part of your job will be:

• Strategically developing and financially leading £20–£25 million per annum and its growing turnover.
• Crafting and implementing a robust strategic business plan for our operate and maintain business, aligning it with growth and profit targets.
• Cultivating partnerships and fostering strong commercial relationships, whilst effectively managing key stakeholders to enhance our brand and drive future growth.
• Overseeing all commercial activities with support from the Commercial Director, with the aim of optimising the long-term financial strategy.
• Ensure financial performance targets are met, review planning and systems, and implement value-added strategies.
• Leading and managing the operational teams to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) and deliver exceptional results.
• Identifying and implementing opportunities to increase efficiency and streamline processes across the organisation.
• Maintain compliance with environmental permits, keeping serious pollution incidents at zero within budgetary controls and set KPIs whilst fostering a safe and welcoming environment for our teams to thrive and develop.
• Acting as a trusted deputy for the Managing Director, assuming day-to-day responsibilities and making sound decisions in their absence.

 

What are the requirements?

 

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• Proven senior leadership experience in a similar operational role.
• A degree or equivalent and relevant professional qualifications.
• Extensive experience in managing and delivering multiple operational projects.
• Strong background in the utilities industry, preferably with high-profile national projects.
• Proven track record in managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to make effective decisions and manage time efficiently.
• Strong performance and motivational skills with the ability to inspire and lead teams.
• Experience in the commercial sector.

 

Benefits for you

 

We offer the following financial and non-financial benefits to support your financial, health and wellbeing:

• Car allowance
• Pension scheme offering up to 20% combined contribution
• Performance related bonus
• Private healthcare cover for you and your partner
• 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 over five years
• Opportunity to buy up to two weeks additional holiday
• Life assurance of up to four times your salary
• A range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave

 

Turnbull Infrastructure and Utilities Ltd – What we’re all about

 

We are leaders in lifecycle construction and operations for the utilities and infrastructure sectors.

 

From design and build to facility management and maintenance, we provide a single, sustainable, end-to-end solution for engineering projects, saving money, reducing waste and adding long-term value to local communities and the wider economy.

 

Turnbull is an award-winning progressive business, who have won the RoSPA health and safety awards for our work at Hinkley Point C for the last five years.

 

The services we provide through to our clients include but are not limited too.

 

• Project Management
• Design and Build Services
• Consent Management and Delivery
• Contract Management
• Delivery of Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering services

 

Expertise in:

 

• Low voltage (LV) and high voltage (HV) electrical power distribution systems
• Sewage systems and pumping stations
• Biological waste treatment plants
• Telecommunication networks (copper and fibre)
• Drinking water distribution networks and booster stations
• Surface and ground water drainage systems inclusive of borehole delivery and management
• Roadway and pedestrian walkway lighting networks
• Management of environmental discharge permit and scientific services
• Earth works and ground remediation services