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Dan Grosvenor

Principal Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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Process Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
 Astute’s Power Team are working with a leading Waste Management company in the UK and are recruiting for a Process Technician / Control Room Operator to join the Operations Team of a large Energy from Waste plant. Working as part of the shift operations team, this position comes with a starting salary of up to £55,910 and quarterly bonus and benefits package. If you’re a Process Technician and are looking to secure your next challenge within the power industry, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Process Technician role Reporting to the Shift Manager you will be responsible for:
  • Operating the plant in a safe and efficient manner which includes during normal running, start-ups and shutdowns along with emergency situations.
  • Ensuring 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.
  • Working within the company’s safe systems of work, SHEQ systems and relevant legislation.
  • Become certified under Safety Rules as an Authorised Person and apply isolations, locks and safety tags.
  • Conduct front line maintenance, plant inspections, fault finding and fault reporting.
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Minimum C&G/NVQ Level 3 in a Process/Engineering/Operations discipline
  • Completed an apprenticeship and/or three years in a Power Generation/Heavy Process/Maintenance role (Royal Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered)
  • IOSH/NEBOSH or a Health & Safety Qualification
Personal skills The Process Technician role would suit someone who is:
  • At least three years’ experience in an operational environment on a power station or heavy process facility with steam raising plant e.g. EFW. biomass, coal, utilities etc.
  • Ex-Military Engineers with management/leadership experience will also be considered - Navy, REME, RAF, RFA etc
  • Familiar working on a SCADA/PLC/DCS System
  • Flexibility to work Shift Patterns including nights and weekends.
  Salary and benefits of the Process Technician role
  • Industry competitive salary up to £55,910 per year
  • Health Care plan
  • Pension matched up to 6%
  • Bonus opportunity up to 12%
  • Further full company benefits
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EC&I Team Leader
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute's Power Team are  looking for an EC&I (Electrical, Controls & Instrumentation) Team Leader to join a large, brand new Energy from Waste Power Station located in Leicestershire. The facility, which is now in full time operations, will provide a vital outlet for the sustainable disposal of over 350,000 tonnes of residual waste per year and will generate over 42 megawatts of low carbon energy. The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the EC&I Engineer in performing pre-planned and reactive maintenance of all EC&I assets on site. If you have the right skills & experience and want to find out more, please get in touch! Responsibilities and duties of the EC&I Team Leader role: Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will be responsible for:
  • ???????Management responsibilities for direct reports to include EC&I Maintenance Technicians (direction, co-ordination and performance analysis)
  • ?????????????????????Develop, implement, and maintain the facilities maintenance procedures and risk assessments.
  • Management of C.E.M.S maintenance to ensure the plant remains environmentally compliant.
  • Co-ordinate and supervise all plant maintenance activities to include contracted work.
  • Fully conversant with EC&I maintenance processes and techniques with the ability to plan, co-ordinate and execute large outage work scopes.
  • Responsible for the safe maintenance of all HV/LV electrical and instrumented assets.
  • The ability to operate and interrogate complex Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
  •  Implement maintenance strategies in line with industry best practices and company technical procedures.
  • Management of  the site Computerised Maintenance Management System (alongside other discipline Engineers / Team Leaders)
  • Support the development and management of the spare part inventory and maintenance workshop.  
  • Lead maintenance improvement processes, management of corrective actions, defect notifications and rectification.
  • Taking a lead role in monitoring and improving the site H&S performance to include safety inspections, plant area responsibilities and partake in routine H&S meetings and forums.
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • HNC / ONC / HND in a relevant Engineering discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation & Control Systems or similar
  • Minimum level  3 qualification in Process/Engineering/Operations discipline.
  • Completed an apprenticeship and/or three years in a Power Generation/Heavy Process/Maintenance role (Royal Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered)
  • IOSH/NEBOSH or a Health & Safety Qualification.
  • It would be advantageous to hold a HV (High Voltage) Authorisation
Personal skills The EC&I Team Leader role would suit someone who has:
  • Minimum five years experience in a supervisory capacity managing staff and contractors.
  • At least five years maintenance / hands on experience working on EC&I assets including motors, drives, sensors (temperature, flow, pressure etc), DCS / SCADA / PLC’s, transformers, switchgear etc.
  • High levels of IT literacy.
  • Ability to read, analyse, and interpret general, technical procedures and documentation.
  • The ability to understand plant drawings and diagrams.
  • A basic level of mathematical skills will be expected for this role. To include but are not limited to, add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measurement. Ability to calculate rate, ratio, percent and develop and interpret graphs.
Salary and benefits of the EC&I Team Leader role
  • Highly competitive salary (please ask for specifics)
  • Bonus opportunity up to 10%
  • Private Medical
  • Pension
  • Full benefits available

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Warranty Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team are working with the owners of one of the UK’s largest Energy from Waste Power Station. As part of their anticipated handover of their new Energy from Waste facility, they are looking to hire a Warranty Engineer on a 2 year Fixed Term Contract to oversee the handover and warranty phase. As Warranty Engineer you’ll be acting as a central figure to oversee plant performance through the initial defects liability period. You’ll monitor and evaluate plant performance to identify under performance and emerging defects. If you’re interested and have the right skillset then please apply. Responsibilities and duties of the Warranty Engineer role: Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for:
  • Evaluate plant performance and availability against guarantees
  • Assess costs with breakdowns and / or underperformance
  • Provide availability reports, tracking ongoing defect resolution status
  • Maintain warranty documentation through the clients documentation management system to track actions
  • Understand OEM contractual requirements and liaise with EPC / OEM for warranty claims
  • Coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations & Legal Team to monitor plant issues
  • Identify known Latent Defects prior to handover
  • Chari vendor meetings and report to management team any matters
  • Track costs for rectifying issues for back charging purposes
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Ideally relevant Engineering degree
  • Apprenticeship trained with experience in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • IOSH or NEBOSH
Personal skills The Warranty Engineer role would suit someone who has:
  • At least ten years’ experience in an Engineering capacity on a Power Station or similar heavy process plant
  • High Value Contract Management experience circa £2m
  • Understanding of OEM warranty periods
  • Proficient in IT Systems including CMMS, procurement systems, MS Office Suite etc
  • Working experience to H&S legislation including COSHH, PUWER, PSSR, Electricity at Work etc
Salary and benefits of the Warranty Engineer role
  • Highly competitive salary (ask for further details)
  • Bonus Package
  • Pension
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, salary sacrifice EV scheme
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Plant Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team are working with the developers of a major Waste-to-Energy power generation project in the UK. As part of the operational leadership structure for the facility, they are looking to recruit a Plant Manager to take responsibility for the safe, efficient and compliant operation of the site. The new build facility, located in Irvine, North Ayrshire, when complete can produce ~17MW of power through the incineration of ~180,000 tonnes of waste per year. This project is expected to shortly enter commissioning phase and be operational in 2027. The Plant Manager will lead plant operations, maintenance coordination and overall operational performance while ensuring the facility operates in full compliance with environmental permits and regulatory requirements. If you’re interested and have the right skillset then please apply. Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Manager role: Reporting to the Project Director, you will be responsible for:
  • Overall management of the Energy from Waste facility, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant operations
  • Leading and developing a team of operators, technicians and engineers
  • Ensuring the plant operates in compliance with environmental permits, legislation and company HSE procedures
  • Overseeing plant operations and maintenance across key systems including waste handling, boiler & combustion systems, steam turbine generator, flue gas treatment and balance of plant
  • Monitoring plant performance and KPIs including waste throughput, generation output and plant availability
  • Managing operational budgets and coordinating planned outages and maintenance activities
  • Liaising with regulators, grid operators and waste suppliers where required
  • Driving continuous improvement and optimisation of plant performance
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Ideally qualified with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent)
  • HNC / HND / ONC Engineering qualifications will also be considered with relevant experience
  • IOSH or NEBOSH would be advantageous
Personal skills The Plant Manager role would suit someone who has:
  • 10–15 years’ experience within power generation or Energy from Waste facilities
  • At least 5 years’ experience in a senior leadership or plant management role
  • Strong knowledge of power plant operations, maintenance and asset management
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering and operational teams
  • Excellent knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working with regulators and external partners
  • A proactive approach to operational improvement and performance management
Salary and benefits of the Plant Manager role
  • Highly competitive salary (ask for further details)
  • Bonus Package
  • Pension
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • Opportunity to join a brand new Energy from Waste Plant
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Electrical Maintenance Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a major Energy and Waste Management Company to recruit an Maintenance Engineer for a Waste Transfer Station located at Cringle Dock, near Battersea Power Station. We are looking ideally for someone with a background in multi-skilled maintenance to carry out reactive & preventative maintenance on a variety of plant across the site. This role is working early and late shifts Monday – Friday with every other Saturday / Sunday required. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the sector, then please apply.     Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator, as the Maintenance Engineer you will be responsible for:
  • Carrying out preventative maintenance in line with company policies and relevant legislation.
  • Adjusting and installing equipment to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
  • Provide breakdown support and technical support.
  • Assist with the management of the maintenance & stores database.
  • Support with Risk Assessments, Method Statements & Permit to Work to ensure Safe Systems of Work.
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Ideally apprentice trained with a relevant Engineering qualification.
  • At least three years post apprenticeship experience.
    Personal skills The Maintenance Engineer would suit someone who has:
  • At least three years electrical experience ideally in an industrial setting
  • Familiar with both Mechanical & Electrical industrial plant such as motors, conveyors, compactors, shredders etc
  • Competent with IT equipment
  • Able to work heavy plant
    Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Engineer role
  • Competitive Salary
  • Benefits Package
  • Opportunity to join a leading Waste Management company
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Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team are working with one of the country’s leading Waste Management companies and supporting the recruitment of their newest Energy from Waste facility. The Lostock Sustainable Energy Plant is currently under construction, and when complete will be exporting ~70MW of electricity to the grid, processing circa 600,000 tonnes of waste per year. We are looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader to join the Maintenance Team of this exciting project. As a Mechanical Team Leader, you’ll be responsible for overseeing the Mechanical Department to ensure reactive and preventative maintenance is scheduled and actioned in a timely manner to maximise plant reliability & availability. You’ll also be involved with supporting commissioning activities and working towards the plants operational handover. If you’re interested and have the right skillset then please apply. Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader role: Reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager, as a Mechanical Team Leader, you will be responsible for:
  • Scheduling, planning and optimising all mechanical maintenance activities in a safe and efficient manner
  • ?Supervising and directing contractors.
  • Working closely with the operations department to assess and review plant performance shortfalls and how these can be rectified
  • ??????Manage and oversee the development and implementation of modifications and site improvement projects.
  • Support the Maintenance Manager and work alongside the other Departmental Team Leaders in planning outages, managing site support service agreements and deputise for the Maintenance Manager.
  • Ensuring that all activities are carried out in a safe manner and in line with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies.
  • Leading and managing a team of mechanical technicians to ensure the plant is maintained to the highest standard to ensure maximum plant availability
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • A recognised qualification in Mechanical engineering at ideally HNC / ONC / HND level.
  • Ideally qualified with an IOSH or equivalent with an appreciation of workplace Health & Safety including knowledge of Safe Systems of Work, LOTO, Isolations, SOP's, RAMS.
  • Recognised Mechanical Maintenance Apprenticeship.
Personal skills The Mechanical Maintenance Team Leader role would suit someone who has:
  • At least three years supervisory experience
  • A further 3 - 5 years minimum in a hands on technical role working on mechanical plant
  • Proven experience in coordinating and scheduling maintenance work
  • Familiar with Health & Safety Regulations such as LOLER, PUWER & PSSR.
  • Hands on experience with a range of equipment including boilers, turbines, pumps, valves, compressors, conveyors, gearboxes etc.
  • Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in an industry such as Power Generation, Petrochemical or Oil & Gas etc. Marine Engineers from Merchant Fleet or Royal Navy will be considered.
  • Involvement in plant mobilisation and commissioning is desirable but not essential.
Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role
  • A competitive salary
  • Site bonus up to 12%
  • Overtime
  • A contributory pension
  • Opportunity to work on one of the newest Energy from Waste plants in the UK
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