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Account Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

TerraCycle Overview:

We are TerraCycle® and we are Eliminating the Idea of Waste®.

Operating in over 21 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific, TerraCycle is a global innovator in green business. It partners with many of the world’s largest consumer product companies and retailers to create collection and recycling solutions for hundreds of traditionally non-recyclable waste streams. By working with companies, retailers, governments and consumers, TerraCycle is able to collect and solve for just about every waste stream, from snack wrappers and contact lenses to ocean plastics and cigarette butts, all waste streams that otherwise end up in landfills, oceans, or incinerators. TerraCycle has received hundreds of awards globally and has been highlighted in some of the world's most recognized media outlets, including CNN, Wall St. Journal, Reuters.com New York Times, Forbes and thousands of others.

In May 2019, TerraCycle launched its newest initiative, Loop, a global circular shopping system that enables brands, retailers and consumers to transition from single-use disposable materials to reusable, durable packaging, washed by Loop and refilled by the brands. Loop has engaged many of the world's largest consumer product companies (including P&G, Nestlé, Unilever, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, and Mondelez) and many of the world’s largest retailers in this platform. Loop is currently available in the mid-Atlantic and Northeastern U.S, and the greater Paris region in France, with plans to expand into several new markets including Canada, Japan, the UK and Germany in 2021.

Job Overview –

The TerraCycle Account Management Team seeks to hire a resourceful, autonomous and organised Account Manager to manage a portfolio of around 10-12 large and key accounts across Europe (mostly large FMCG brands) with a focus on the UK and France.

Their primary responsibility will be to manage the overall relationship with the client, the day to day running of recycling programmes and will ensure that all contractual obligations of the partnership are delivered to the right specifications and on time. They will oversee the launch of a recycling partnership and manage partnership projects where needed.

The role will be placed in the Account Management Team and will report to one of the Account Directors in the team.

The Account Manager will work closely with the Account Director to execute and deliver on set KPIs and strategies for growing revenue within their portfolio and expanding existing relationship and opportunities and ensure continuous renewals of partnerships. They will support the Account Director in building strategies for their portfolios and work on expanding existing relationships with key stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities:

Recurring tasks will include but are not limited to:

  • Serving as primary contact for a portfolio of brand partners
  • Managing external client relationships to satisfaction to ensure renewal and growth
  • Identifying and developing opportunities to drive business value for clients
  • Ensuring all client inquiries are responded to in a timely fashion
  • Identifying & resolving client concerns and troubleshoot and problem solve mostly independently where necessary
  • Proactively driving account growth: Preparing upsell proposals and facilitate cross-sell opportunities with other departments
  • Nurture and expand relationships with day-to day contacts and other key relevant stakeholders of their accounts
  • Mostly independently negotiate renewal terms
  • Coordinate with internal teams to develop plans for and regularly review programme performance
  • Preparing internal account performance data for their portfolio
  • Creating client-ready documents, including monthly reports (in both Excel and PowerPoint) and custom presentations
  • Provide clients with programme & budget updates and proposals according to their internal budgeting and planning process
  • Managing programme operational flow, pricing files, presentations, and contracts
  • Coordinating internal processes, including monthly invoicing and annual renewal pricing & projection process in conjunction with Operations team
  • Providing project management support for product orders, design projects, and brand activations as needed

 

Requirements/Skills –

Minimum of 3 years of experience in an Account Management/ Relationship Management role

Proven ability to build and grow client relationships Experience in growing revenue with clients as well as cross and upsells Excellent written and spoken English and French Solid business acumen Solid number literacy and ability to analyse data Strong communicator with excellent presentation skills A creative problem solver capable of thinking outside the box Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly PowerPoint) Solid team player who can collaborate cross-functionally and across cultures Solid organizational skills including attention to detail, ability to multitask and to prioritise among competing tasks Capability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment A sense of resourcefulness, ability to adapt, and positive attitude

Desirable:

Experience in client management within FMCG company is a added bonus

Project management experience is a plus A demonstrable interest in sustainable/green business would be beneficial

Compensation:

Salary depending on experience

25 Paid Holiday Days Summer Friday 2 Volunteering Days Online Yoga and wellbeing activities Company Pension contribution Enhanced Parental Leave Quarterly team engagement Hybrid working - opportunity to work from home up to 2 days per week Work anywhere for 1 month Office exchange programme

 

Job description is not all-inclusive. TerraCycle reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. TerraCycle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. All candidates must already have the eligibility to work in the UK.

TerraCycle is committed to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion.

Technical Sales Advisor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Technical Sales Advisor

Hazardous Waste

Hybrid Working

Up to £30,000 + Company Benefits

 

Introduction…

Astute are partnered with a leading recycling and waste management business in the UK, who are looking for a Technical Sales Advisor to join their Hazardous Waste Sales Team in nurturing and developing new incoming sales opportunities whilst proving sound technical advice.

 

 

Roles & Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Technical Sales Manager, as a Technical Sales Advisor, you will be responsible for:

 

  • Answering incoming calls and emails from prospective and existing clients whilst providing technical sales advice off the back of process bulk and packages customer enquiries.
  • Arranging the hazpack chemist visit and ensuring that the collection of samples and lab results are provided back to the client and uploaded to the system within an agreed timeframe.
  • Obtaining all technical information and providing a technical sales quote to the client
  • Working alongside the companies depot and company suppliers to ensure the best value options are provided to the clients for their hazardous waste requirements.
  • Offering first class hazardous waste advice to clients as well as providing a fantastic level of customer service.
  • Ensuring that personal KPI’s and targets are met
  • Liaising with external stakeholders, account managers and suppliers to ensure a smooth process across the board.

 

This role will be predominantly based from home, however there is the option to work from an office in various locations around the UK – please only apply if this is suitable.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

 

  • A relevant qualification in a chemistry is essential
  • Experience of working within hazardous waste
  • Knowledge of the waste industry would be ideal
  • Strong sales advisory background
  • Experience of negotiating sales and managing the sales process
  • The ability to work in a high pressure environment
  • A full UK driving licence is required for this role.

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

 

  • A salary of up to £30,000
  • Financial incentives
  • Development and progression opportunities
  • Pension & great holiday allowance
  • Retail and leisure discount scheme
  • Access to all company benefits

 

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02392 288 217 and ask to speak to Sam McSheaffrey who can tell you more.

Traffic Planner
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Engineering Consultant
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with an engineering consultancy with a 30 year reputation of successful energy infrastructure projects, to recruit a Consultant Engineer for their Stockport site. The strategically important Engineering Consultant role comes with a competitive salary  depending on experience, pension and bonus schemes. If you’re a Engineering Consultant and are looking to work for an organisation that values their employees and champions well-being then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties As the Engineering Consultant you will:
  • Use your expertise in the planning, design and modification of infrastructure projects.
  • Budget manage small and large scale projects.
  • Create and facilitate technical contract drafting
  • Liaise between both non engineer and engineering teams to ensure task are completed to the highest standards.
  • Complete due diligence of behalf of investors & vendors.  
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Chemical or Mechanical Engineering Degree
  • Chartered Engineer or working towards
  • Previous experience within consultancy
  • Renewable, power generation or plant background
  • Construction experience
    Personal skills The Engineering Consultant role would suit someone who is:  
  • Excellent communication, both written and verbal
  • Able to communicate with all levels
  • Competent user of MS office
    Salary and benefits of the Engineering Consultant role  
  • Competitive Salary 
  • Up to 20% bonus scheme
  • Company shares scheme
  • Private medical & life assurance
  • Team social events, Christmas party, team activities and family BBQ.

Senior Electrical Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s renewables team is exclusively partnering with an engineering consultancy with a 30-year reputation of successful and diverse energy infrastructure projects, to recruit a Senior Electrical Engineer based from the Stockport office. The Senior Electrical Engineer role comes with a competitive salary with a bonus scheme up to 20%, EV company vehicle, along with further career development and training opportunities. If you’re a Senior Electrical Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that values their employees, and champions well-being and a positive environment then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Team Leader you will:  
  • Provide design, and technical engineering consultancy/ services to developers, investors, and owner-operators.
  • Liaise with external and internal clients, attend meetings, and deliver high quality technical reports and models.
  • Undertake feasibility, power systems and design reviews.
  • Ability to assess manufactured or fabricated items for faults, also providing site-based construction monitoring.
  • Witnessing site and factory acceptance testing.
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Qualified to degree level or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
  • Excellent knowledge of industrial electrical infrastructure, including design and commissioning.
  • Knowledge of grid connections, HV and LV switchgear, substations and coordinating with UK DNO’s.
  • Prior experience using electrical engineering software’s and Dig SILENT.
    Personal skills The Senior Electrical Engineer role would suit someone who is:  
  • Able to successfully work as part of a larger team as well as autonomously.
  • Excellent understanding of H&S and welfare within engineering.
  • Flexible to travel when required.
    Salary and benefits of the Senior Electrical Engineer role  
  • Competitive salary + bonus scheme up to 20%.
  • Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week.
  • EV company car leasing scheme.
  • Company shares scheme.
  • Private medical & life assurance.
  • Team social events, Christmas party, team activities and family BBQ.
 

Gasification Consultant
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s renewables team is exclusively partnering with an engineering consultancy with a 30-year reputation of successful and diverse energy infrastructure projects, to recruit a Gasification Consultant based from their Stockport office with UK travel and occasional overseas travel. The Gasification Consultant role comes with a competitive salary with a bonus scheme up to 20%, EV company vehicle, hybrid working along with further career development and training opportunities. If you’re a Process Engineer/Gasification Consultant and are looking to work for an organisation that values their employees, and champions well-being and a positive environment then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Team Leader you will:  
  • Prepare, review, and advise upon process plant documentation, such as heat & mass balances, PFD’s, P&ID’s, process calculations, data sheets, design documentation, data sheets and functional descriptions.
  • Timely production of high-quality scientific models, reports, and other technical documentation.
  • Supporting client enquiries and providing technical advice and expertise.
  • Flexible to travel when required, including very occasional overseas travel.
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Qualified to master’s or PhD in Chemical Engineering (or equivalent field).
  • Ideally a Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership.
  • Experienced across a process manufacturing or engineering consultancy environment.
  • Experienced with design development, pre-FEED and FEED studies.
  • Prior experience with MATLAB, Simulink, HYSYS, Aspen Plus or similar.
  • Experience working across waste industry or applicable academic research or oil and gas.
    Personal skills The Senior Electrical Engineer role would suit someone who is:  
  • Able to successfully work as part of a larger team as well as autonomously.
  • A good working knowledge of Pyrolysis, Gasification of waste or Carbon capture and storage.
  •  Flexibility to travel in the UK and occasionally overseas.
    Salary and benefits of the Senior Electrical Engineer role  
  • Competitive salary + bonus scheme up to 20%.
  • Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week.
  • EV company car leasing scheme.
  • Company shares scheme.
  • Private medical & life assurance.
  • Team social events, Christmas party, team activities and family BBQ.
 

Mechanical Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Renewables team is exclusively partnering with a leading company that develop sustainable solutions across various sectors, to recruit a Mechanical Technician for their materials recycling facility (MRF) located in Birmingham. The Mechanical Technician’s role is to provide maintenance across all plant equipment to support their efficiency and sustainability initiatives. Offering a salary of £45,990 + bonus and OT opportunities, this role will be working 4 on 4 off days and nights. If you’re a qualified Mechanical Technician and are looking to work for a leading company offering a friendly, supportive environment with the chance to grow and play your part in creating a better future for the planet, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Shift Manager/ Regional Maintenance Manager you will:  
  • Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance across all plant equipment, making sure plant installations and modifications meet the latest standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Focus on continuous improvement to maximise plant efficiency and reduce costs without compromising quality or safety.
  • Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in compliance with regulatory standards for safety, health, and the environment.
  •  Undertake root cause analysis of all issues to eliminate defects.
  • Support junior members of the team, as well as supervising contractors.
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in mechanical or electrical discipline.
  • Engineering experience in a heavy engineering or process environment.
  • Proven experience in maintenance, particularly with fault finding on complex plant equipment.
  • Electrical knowledge is ideal.
  • A suitable health and safety qualification (IOSH etc) is highly desirable.
    Personal skills The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who is:  
  • Predominantly biased mechanically with a proven mechanical background, electrical knowledge would also be idea.
  • Hands on knowledge of equipment in a process/ manufacturing environment, including conveyors, motors, gearboxes, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
  • Ability to use Computer Maintenance Systems (CMMS).
    Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role  
  • Salary of £45,990 + 10% bonus.
  • 4 on 4 off rotation (2 days, 2 nights).
  • Overtime available.
  • Progression and development opportunities.
  • 20 days holiday.
  • Company benefits.
 

Water Treatment Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Water Treatment Technician

Northampton

Up to £25,000 + Van, Overtime & Package

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for Water Treatment Technician's to join the UK No.1 specialist of Water Treatment and Water Hygiene. Working as a Water Treatment Technician, this will see you travelling across Northampton and surrounding areas.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As a Water Treatment Technician, you will be responsible for:

  • Carrying out inspections on tanks and cooling towers across various sites
  • Reporting on the condition of the tanks and cooling towers
  • Carrying out small maintenance works and repairs
  • Basic sampling, temperature monitoring and recording
  • Monitoring of the pre-post chlorination of the cooling towers
  • Carrying out TMV servicing
  • Ensuring that all documentation is completed and compliant.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • A strong background of working within the water treatment industry
  • Experience of working with cooling towers
  • Knowledge of taking water treatment samples and carrying out inspections
  • Previous plumbing experience would be ideal
  • A DBS check is required for this position
  • A relevant qualification is desirable

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

  • Up to a £25,000 basic salary + overtime
  • Company van, phone, and laptop
  • Full training provided
  • Fantastic company benefits
  • Holiday package

 

How to Apply

To apply, please call Hannah Rymill on 02393 911 227 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

 


Regional Sales Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Regional Sales Manager           

London

£50,000 – £60,000 basic + commission, bonuses, car, benefits

 

Introduction…

Astute are proudly partnered with the UK’s no.1 specialist of Water Treatment and Water Hygiene and have been tasked with finding an outstanding Salesperson to undertake the role of Regional Sales Manager for the London area.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Regional Sales Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • The general day to day management of a team of Business Development Managers across the London region
  • Overseeing team meetings on a monthly basis to focus on performance, pipelines and activity
  • Staying in touch with team members on a regular basis and undertaking 1-2-1s in order to identify successes, progress, issues and areas for improvement
  • Utilising the company’s CRM system
  • Involvement in PQQ and tender opportunities

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Sales experience within the Water Treatment industry (or similar, transferrable industry)
  • Experience of managing a team of salespeople
  • Strong financial knowledge and understanding
  • Strong understanding and knowledge of KPIs, budgets, forecasting etc.
  • Ability to lead and mentor a team of salespeople remotely

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

  • £50,000 - £60,000 basic salary
  • Commission
  • Bonuses
  • Company car

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02393 911 227 and ask to speak to Hannah Rymill who can tell you more.

 


Regional Sales Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Regional Sales Manager           

Cambridge 

£50,000 – £60,000 basic + Bonus and Company Vehicle 

 

Introduction…

Astute are proudly partnered with the UK’s no.1 specialist of Water Treatment and Water Hygiene and have been tasked with finding an outstanding Salesperson to undertake the role of Regional Sales Manager for the Cambridge area.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Regional Sales Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • The general day to day management of a team of Business Development Managers across the Cambridge area.
  • Overseeing team meetings on a monthly basis to focus on performance, pipelines and activity
  • Staying in touch with team members on a regular basis and undertaking 1-2-1s in order to identify successes, progress, issues and areas for improvement
  • Utilising the company’s CRM system
  • Involvement in PQQ and tender opportunities

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Sales experience within the Water Treatment industry (or similar, transferrable industry)
  • Experience of managing a team of salespeople
  • Strong financial knowledge and understanding
  • Strong understanding and knowledge of KPIs, budgets, forecasting etc.
  • Ability to lead and mentor a team of salespeople remotely

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

  • £50,000 - £60,000 basic salary
  • Fantastic company bonus
  • Company vehicle
  • Development and progression opportunities
  • Company benefits package
  • Financial incentives  

 

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 02392 288217 and ask to speak to Sam McSheaffrey who can tell you more.