Ruth Winter

Astute’s Power Team is with a leading Biomass company to recruit a Mechanical Site Engineer for its site in Stowmarket. The Mechanical Site Engineer role comes with salary of up to £43,000 + benefits If you’re a Mechanical Engineer and are looking for work then submit your CV to apply today.      Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Site Engineer role Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will: •    Perform mechanical repairs and planned maintenance on site equipment, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices. •    Inspect and maintain mechanical systems, adjusting and optimizing performance as needed. •    Respond to emergency callouts, including heating failures or service disruptions, and monitor systems remotely when on-call. •    Document all maintenance, repairs, and inspections with detailed records, including photos. •    Support contractor management by overseeing on-site work and handling permits for maintenance or upgrades. •    Manage biomass fuel supply, including receiving deliveries, testing fuel quality, and operating equipment such as telehandlers. •    Promote and uphold high standards of health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ), ensuring compliance with policies and legislation. •    Report serious issues or HSEQ concerns to the site manager promptly. •    Maintain accurate records of fuel supply, maintenance activities, incidents, risk assessments, and audits using online systems. •    Foster good communication with on-site teams while ensuring cleanliness, housekeeping, and proper tool management. •    Drive strong SHE performance through consistent adherence to industry best practices and company policies. Professional qualifications •    We are looking for someone with the following: •    Time-served apprentice in a mechanical engineering discipline is essential   •    Experience on biomass sites or other similar heavy industrial sites (petrochemical / refineries / CHP plant) is essential   •    An IOSH or similar safety certificate is preferred Personal skills The Mechanical Site Engineer role would suit someone who is: •    A sharp eye for detail and a careful approach to getting things right.  •    Great problem-solving skills, thinking quickly to overcome challenges.  •    Flexibility to work shift rota (days only, weekends required) Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Site Engineer role •    Starting salary of up to £43,000  •    Benefits package  •    Opportunity to work for a leading biomass company  

Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading power Company to recruit Shift Team Leader for their Biomass Power Station in Chester.    The Shift Team Leader role comes with a salary of up to £58,900 + benefits including private medical insurance.    If you’re an experienced Team Leader with DCS experience, or an experienced power station operator looking for progression then submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties of the Shift Team Leader role Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:  

• Supervise and manage shift team operations, including staffing structure, daily task assignment, and performance oversight.
• Train, coach, and develop shift personnel, ensuring continuous improvement and competency in operational roles.
• Act as emergency controller during plant incidents, coordinating emergency response and safety procedures.
• Issue and control permits to work, including High Voltage (HV), and ensure adherence to safe systems of work (SSOW).
• Monitor plant processes and control room operations, responding to alarms and deviations to maintain operational stability.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, adjusting processes and analysing environmental parameters as per license requirements.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring adherence to site rules and effective incident reporting.
• Use CMMS to manage maintenance activities, including raising and tracking work orders for fault resolution.

 

• Produce and analyse shift reports, documenting operational activities and supporting continuous improvement.
• Coordinate and communicate with internal departments and emergency services, ensuring smooth operations and safety readiness.
• Manage human resource issues within the team, including shift cover, conflict resolution, and employee development.
• Review, update, and develop operational and safety procedures, in collaboration with the line manager to ensure continuous compliance and improvement.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• HNC / ONC level qualification in an engineering discipline or other relevant subject
• At least 5 years of experience working in an operations environment, working with DCS, ideally within the power sector
• Experience with the Safety Rules, ideally as an Authorised Person or Senior Authorised Person would be highly desirable
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification highly desirable

  Personal skills The Shift Team Leader role would suit someone who has:  

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work in high paced environment  
• Proactive attitude towards health, safety & environmental  

  Salary and benefits of the Shift Team Leader role

• Starting salary of £58,900
• Benefits package including private medical insurance
• Opportunity to work for a leading power company  

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Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading power Company to recruit Mechanical Technician for their Combined Cycle Gas Turbines (CCGT) Power Station in Plymouth.    The Maintenance Technician role comes with a salary of up to £48,000 + benefits. There are both days and shift-based roles available, the shift role also has a shift allowance of £11,800 attached.   If you’re an apprentice-trained Mechanical Technician with experience on heavy industrial sites then submit your CV to apply today.      Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Technician role Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will carry out: •    Fault finding and maintaining mechanical assets across the power station including pumps, compressors, valves, turbines, pipework etc. •    Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the CMMS (SAP) •    Supervising and directing contractors. •    Assisting in commissioning activities. •    Carry out project work and activities as directed. •    Ensuring HSE compliance at all times. Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: •    At least 5 years of experience of hands-on maintenance in a heavy process industry, ideally in the power generation sector but other heavy industries will be considered •    A relevant engineering qualification in a mechanical engineering - HNC, ONC, C&G etc. •    Excellent IT skills and the ability to use a CMMS, ideally with SAP experience Personal skills The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who has: •    Excellent team work and communication skills •    Ability to prioritise tasks  •    Proactive attitude towards health & safety Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role •    Salary of £40,000 - £48,000 + shift allowance (where role is shift based) •    Benefits package including private medical insurance •    Opportunity to work for a leading power company   INDPOW  

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading biomass company to recruit a Electrical Site Engineer for their biomass site in Stowmarket.  The Project Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £43,000 + benefits. If you’re an apprentice trained Electrical Engineer with experience onheavy industrial plant then upload your CV to apply today.     Responsibilities and duties    As the Electrical Site Engineer you will:   •    Carry out electrical repairs as needed. •    Perform planned maintenance, testing, and record-keeping, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and best practices. •    Inspect and maintain electrical systems routinely, monitoring and adjusting equipment as necessary for optimal performance. •    Respond to callouts during emergencies, including heating outages or loss of services, and monitor systems remotely during on-call periods. •    Document inspections, repairs, and maintenance with detailed records, including photographs. •    Support the management of contractors on-site, including handling work permits for maintenance or upgrades. •    Manage biomass fuel supply by receiving deliveries, testing fuel, and using equipment like a telehandler to handle fuel systems. •    Promote and ensure high standards of health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ) on-site, encouraging compliance with legislation and policies. •    Report serious issues or HSEQ concerns to the site manager. •    Keep accurate records of fuel supply, maintenance, testing, incidents, risk assessments, and audits using online systems. •    Maintain good communication and relationships with on-site teams while upholding cleanliness, housekeeping, and tool management standards. •    Ensure a strong SHE performance through compliance with policy, legislation and application of industry best practice.     Professional qualifications    We are looking for someone with the following:    •    Time-served apprentice in a electrical engineering discipline is essential   •    Experience on biomass sites or other similar heavy industrial sites (petrochemical / refineries / CHP plant) is essential   •    An IOSH or similar safety certificate is preferred     Personal skills    The Electrical Site Engineer role would suit someone who has: •    A sharp eye for detail and a careful approach to getting things right.  •    Great problem-solving skills, thinking quickly to overcome challenges.  •    Flexibility to work shift rota (days only, weekends required)         Salary and benefits of Electrical Site Engineer role    •    Starting salary of up to £43,000  •    Benefits package  •    Opportunity to work for a leading biomass company  INDPOW

Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading District Heating company to recruit a Commercial Gas Engineer working across their sites in London and South.  The Commercial Gas Engineer role comes with salary of up to £45,000 + private medical insurance + company van + benefits. If you’re a Commercial Gas Engineer with at least 3 years’ experience and looking to join a company with amazing progression opportunities then submit your CV to apply today.      Responsibilities and duties of the Commercial Gas Engineer role Reporting to the Lead Commercial Engineer you will: •    Carry out scheduled preventative maintenance on commercial plant systems (gas boilers, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, etc.) •    Diagnose and repair faults in commercial gas boilers from various manufacturers. •    Respond to reactive call-outs, investigate system failures, and reinstate services on site. •    Participate in an on-call rota, ensuring critical support outside of core hours (1 week in 4). •    Safely isolate systems mechanically and electrically before commencing repairs. •    Keep detailed and accurate maintenance records through a digital work order system. •    Support root cause analysis for recurring faults to improve system resilience. •    Manage small-scale remedial works and help define project scopes with the engineering team. •    Communicate effectively with internal teams, clients, and site-based stakeholders. •    Contribute to a culture of innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement. Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: •    3 years' experience as a Commercial Gas Engineer or in a similar role. •    Commercial gas certifications (e.g., TPCP1, BMP1) required. •    NVQ Level 2/3 in Mechanical Engineering or related qualification (preferred). •    Full UK driving licence (minimum 12 months validity). •    Comfortable reading technical drawings (e.g., P&IDs, schematics); basic electrical knowledge is a plus. •    Can work an on-call rota (approx.. 1 in 7 weeks) Personal skills The Commercial Gas Engineer role would suit someone who is: •    Self Motivated, you taking ownership of work and deliver high standards •    Organised, you can manage your time effectively  •    Personable, you are a strong communicator and engage with clients clearly  Salary and benefits of the Commercial Gas Engineer role •    Starting salary of up to £35,000 - £45,000 •    Benefits package including company van + medical insurance  •    Opportunity to work for a leading district heating company   INDPOW  

Astute’s Power team is partnering with leading with a world-wide Sugar Producer to recruit a Process Technician for its site in Newark.  The Process Technician role comes with a starting salary of £44,300 + benefits package. If you’re an experienced Operator or Process Technician within a heavy industrial site are looking to work then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Area Manager you will: •    Manage the safe operation and efficient performance of the refinery and energy areas of the plant with a full understanding of how the plant operates.  •    Provide expertise in the plant operation with full shift responsibility. •    Undertake inspections and monitor the plant, understanding abnormal situations and how to deal with these.  •    Respond to any abnormal or emergency operating conditions to maintain production, whilst ensuring all health, safety and environmental regulations are complied with.  •    Be responsible for the generation ofsteam and electrical power for internal and external customers. •    Carry out diagnostics as required on areas of plant in the event of any defects.  •    Carry out first-line maintenance on plant as appropriate and skilled to do.  •    Able to work a shift pattern made up of days and nights.      Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following: •    A level 3 qualification in Process Engineering or similar engineering discipline •    An IOSH Working Safely certificate is highly advantageous  •    Experience on a steam raising plant, in a similar heavy industrial setting such as power generation, CHP, refineries etc.     Personal skills: The Process Technician role would suit someone who has: •    Good communication skills and ability to prioritise work  •    Ability to demonstrate practice hands-on skills, competence and knowledge of the process •    Experience working in a lean operating environment      Salary and benefits of the Process Technician role: •    Starting salary of £44,300 •    Benefits package •    Training opportunities both internally and externally. INDPOW  

Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading biomass company to recruit a Operations Technician working from their site in Thetford. The Operations Technician role comes with salary of up to £35,000 private medical insurance + benefits. If you’re an experienced DCS /SCADA operator, or have a trade background, looking to move to operations then submit your CV to apply today.      Responsibilities and duties of the Operations Technician role Reporting to the Shift Team Leader you will: •    Operate the plant in a safe and efficient manner which includes during normal running, start-ups, and shutdowns along with emergency situations. •    Monitor the plant through the distributed control system (DCS) to ensure regular supply of fuel into the boiler, maintaining steam pressure and production of power in line with contractual obligations for the client. •    Ensure the operational demands of the plant are met along with monitoring the plants emissions to comply with the Environmental Permit and reporting any issues to the Shift Manager. •    Support the maintenance team during outages / shutdowns. •    Assist with developing operating procedures. •    Work within the company’s safe systems of work, SHEQ systems and relevant legislation. •    Conduct front line maintenance, plant inspections, fault finding and fault reporting. Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: •    At least three years process operations experience •    Competent at working on SCADA / PLC / DCS systems •    Previous experience working in a control room environment, ideally with steam plant including boilers, turbines and associated plant •    Marine Engineers from Merchant Fleet or Royal Navy will also be considered Personal skills The Operations Technician role would suit someone who has: •    Ability to work a shift rota including days and nights •    Ability to work alone or within a team •    Driven with the desire to achieve Salary and benefits of the Operations Technician role •    Starting salary of up to £35,000 •    Benefits package including Private Medical insurance  •    Opportunity to work for a leading biomass company    

Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading District Heating company to recruit a Plant Maintenance Engineer working across their sites in London and South.  The Plant Maintenance Engineer role comes with salary of up to £32,500 + private medical insurance + company van + benefits. If you’re a Plant Maintenance Engineer with experience and looking to join a company with amazing progression opportunities then submit your CV to apply today.      Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Maintenance Engineer role Reporting to the Lead Commercial Engineer you will: •    Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on mechanical plant equipment including pumps, actuators, pressurisation units, and heat exchangers. •    Attend to reactive maintenance call-outs and restore operations efficiently across a variety of plant assets. •    Undertake mechanical fault finding and carry out effective repairs on commercial non-gas plant components. •    Assist in planning and executing plant upgrade projects, including defining scope of work and on-site implementation. •    Support safe isolation procedures for mechanical and electrical systems prior to maintenance work. •    Collaborate with engineering leads and other internal teams to ensure the smooth operation of heating networks. •    Maintain accurate digital records and work orders within the company’s maintenance management system. •    Participate in a shared on-call rota (approximately one week in four) to support out-of-hours plant emergencies. •    Analyse recurring faults to identify root causes and recommend long-term solutions. •    Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on energy efficiency and network reliability. Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: •    1–2 years of hands-on experience in a commercial plant maintenance role. •    Operational knowledge of commercial gas boilers and associated plantroom equipment. •    Ability to read and interpret P&IDs and mechanical schematics. •    Basic electrical competency and familiarity with safe isolation protocols. •    Possession of a full UK driving licence (valid for at least 12 months). •    Can work an on-call rota (approx.. 1 in 7 weeks) Personal skills The Plant Maintenance Engineer role would suit someone who is: •    Self Motivated, you taking ownership of work and deliver high standards •    Organised, you can manage your time effectively  •    Personable, you are a strong communicator and engage with clients clearly  Salary and benefits of the Plant Maintenance Engineer role •    Starting salary of up to £28,000 - £35,500 •    Benefits package including company van + medical insurance  •    Opportunity to work for a leading district heating company   INDPOW  

 Astute’s Power Team are working with a leading International Power Generation company who require a Gas Turbine Technical Head to join the Gas Turbine Services Division. As the Gas Turbine Technical Head you will be acting as Technical Authority for all Gas Turbine competencies across the fleet, including assets across the UK, Netherlands, Germany and Sweden. The role includes providing expert input into the Gas Turbine strategy to maximise asset availability and reliability. If you’re a Chartered Mechanical Engineer with extensive Gas Turbine experience, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Gas Turbine Technical Head role Reporting to the Head of Strategic Technical Services, you will be responsible for:

• Deliver expert technical consultancy on gas turbine assets, supporting everything from new-build specifications to ongoing maintenance, inspection, repair, and replacement strategies.
• Prepare and approve detailed technical reports, both for your own work and for reports generated by other teams, ensuring high standards of gas turbine engineering insight.
• Lead the technical development of colleagues through coaching, mentoring, and scheduled competency assessments.
• Review and evaluate third-party proposals for modifications and upgrades, covering both new and retrofit gas turbine installations.
• Offer specialist input into plant enhancement initiatives, including projects focused on flexible operation, rapid start-up capabilities, and damage mitigation.
• Champion the development of innovative and enhanced service offerings for gas turbine plant operations.
• Make informed recommendations on the safe return to service of gas turbine units following the discovery of unexpected deterioration or damage.
• Provide robust technical support in failure investigations and root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement.
• Play an active role in R&D initiatives and the development of forward-thinking concepts in gas turbine technology.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, fostering strong working relationships with both internal stakeholders and external technical experts.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

 

• Chartered membership or equivalent accreditation, of a relevant institution or be a UK/Internationally recognised technical expert
• Degree qualified with a relevant Mechanical Engineering qualification

Personal skills The Gas Turbine Technical Head role would suit someone who has:

• Extensive technical experience in the areas described working with a gas turbine original equipment manufacturer, having a background in gas turbine equipment design and development
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to establish and nurture effective working relationships, internally and externally, with the capability to effectively explain complex technical issues in simple language
• The ability to effectively plan, manage and deliver a portfolio of projects to time, cost and quality, both independently and within a team
• Ability to motivate, challenge, and inspire individuals to deliver high performance; 
• Familiarity with small power generation and aeroderivative gas turbines; 
• Familiarity with equipment and technologies used for inspection and assessment of gas turbines and associated hardware; 
• Experience in performance testing and/or data analysis of gas turbine; 
• Willingness to travel and provide support on site; 

 

Salary and benefits of the Gas Turbine Technical Head role

• Industry competitive salary
• Highly achievable bonus
• Car / Car Allowance
• Extensive benefits package
• Hybrid work pattern

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