Arjun Patel

Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit for a Plant Manager to join their modern Energy from Waste Power Station in Bicester, Oxfordshire.    The vital Plant Manager role comes with a salary of c.£90,000 + £2,694 location living allowance per annum + car allowance + bonus + private healthcare + other benefits. If you’re a Plant Manager, or experienced Operations/Engineering Manager, and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.     Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will be responsible for:   

• Ensuring the facility is operated efficiently and that all performance targets are met or exceeded.
• Managing the site O&M team & third-party contractors, ensuring the plant is run in a safe & efficient manner, in compliance with all internal & external standards & legislation.
• Oversee plant improvement opportunities to increase plant availability and reduce ongoing costs.
• Development of the O&M strategy on site, including the implementation and execution of planned / unplanned maintenance activity, outages and day to day operations.
• Managing HSE, Quality and Environmental systems in accordance with OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
• Managing the site’s budgets and taking financial responsibility for the plant.
• Ensure that the businesses operating model is implemented across the facility.
• Tracking costs for capital project and outages.
• Managing and developing site personnel.
• Reporting on QEHS, Financial, Operations and Maintenance issues.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: 

• Ideally qualified with a degree in a relevant engineering field
• Would be highly beneficial to have an IOSH or NEBOSH Health and Safety Qualification

    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Plant Manager role would suit someone who has: 

• Prior senior management experience within a heavy process engineering environment such as Power (EfW, Biomass, CCGT, Coal, etc), Refineries, Petrochemicals, COMAH sites, etc.
• Excellent leadership skills with proven experience in successfully achieving plant KPI’s.
• Familiar with Engineering standards and legislation such as PSSR, LOLER, PUWER etc.
• Budget/Commercial/Strategic experience.

    Salary and benefits of the Plant Manager role

• A basic salary of c.£90,000
• £2,694 location allowance per annum
• Bonus
• Car allowance
• Private healthcare
• Other excellent benefits

Mechanical Technician – Energy from Waste Power Station Ardley, Oxfordshire £46,144 + Home Counties living allowance + 10% Bonus + Overtime + Benefits     About the role: Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market leading Energy company to recruit a Mechanical Technician for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Ardley, Oxfordshire. The crucial Mechanical Technician role comes with a basic salary of £44,013, a partial shift allowance of £2,131 (when working on call 1 in 4 weeks) + a home counties living allowance + overtime + 10% Bonus. If you’re a Mechanical Technician and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then upload your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Mechanical Engineer you will be:

• Fault finding and maintaining mechanical assets including pumps, gearboxes, valves, steam boilers, etc.
• Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices
• To ensure compliance with the pressure regulations and lifting gear inspection requirements
• Assisting in plant developments and projects
• Supervising and setting to work on site contractors
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site CMMS
• Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination
• To ensure the availability of plant spares

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

• Ideally have an NVQ Level 3 minimum in a relevant engineering discipline such as Mechanical Engineering

    Prior experience and skills: The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who is:

• Prior experience of hands-on maintenance with mechanical systems including pumps rotating equipment, compressors, gearboxes, cranes, steam boilers, etc
• Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in a heavy engineering environment such as power generation, petrochemical, steel works, CHP plant, paper mill etc.
• Royal Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered

    Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role:

• Basic salary of £44,013
• Partial Shift allowance of £2,131
• Home counties living allowance (details can be discussed)
• Up to 10% Bonus
• Overtime
• Other 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 02392 288 282 to speak to Arjun Patel who can tell you more.   INDPOW

Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market leading energy company to recruit a Health and Safety (H&S) Manager for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Runcorn, Cheshire.  The fundamental Health and Safety Manager role comes with a salary of £49,600 - £58,000 (DoE) + up to 10% Bonus + Benefits. If you’re a H&S Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Plant Manager you will be responsible for:  

• Auditing and ensuring compliance with licenses, H&S Regulations and specific working plans.
• Reviewing all monitoring data collected and provide guidance and corrective actions on problems identified and preparing monitoring reports and submissions to both external and internal bodies in compliance with permits etc.
• Liaising closely with the SHEQ team to ensure best practice and ensuring timely reporting of incidents and accidents in line with the company regulations.
• You will chair regular safety meetings to discuss issues both ways and act to resolve outstanding/ ascending items at the EFW plant.
• Responsible for managing appropriate actions to prevent environmental breaches or other environmental incidents.
• Ensuring top quality of the management systems are maintained at optimum levels.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• A Degree or HND/HNC/ONC or equivalent in a relevant subject would be ideal
• A NEBOSH or IOSH qualification

    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Health and Safety Manager role would suit someone who has:  

• A strong background in health and safety gained in a heavy process engineering environment such as power station, chemical plants, refinery, or waste/waste management facility.
• Thorough understanding of waste / EFW industry will be highly advantageous.

    Salary and benefits of the Health and Safety Manager role

• Basic salary of up to £58,000 (depending on experience)
• Up to 10% bonus
• Private healthcare
• Other company benefits

   

Mechanical Technician – Energy from Waste Avonmouth, Bristol Competitive Salary + Benefits     Introduction Astute Technical Recruitment are currently looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join an Energy from Waste power station in Avonmouth, Bristol.    As the Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out inspections, planned and reactive maintenance of all mechanical plant on site.                   Roles & Responsibilities As the Mechanical Engineer you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical assets which includes equipment such as steam boiler, conveyor systems, gearbox, steam turbines, cranes, pumps, etc.
• Planning PPM Schedules and reviewing plant defects
• Update the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) when required
• Supervise external contractors on site during scheduled maintenance and inspections
• Carry out root cause analysis (RCA) to prevent faults from reoccurring

    Skills & Qualifications To be considered for the role of Mechanical Engineer role we are looking for someone with the following criteria (essential):

• A recognised engineering apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification such as a HND/HNC/NVQ Level 3, etc in a Mechanical discipline
• At least 2 years’ experience working in a heavy process engineering environment such as Power (EfW, Biomass, CCGT, Coal, etc), COMAH site, Refinery, Paper Mill, etc.
• Royal Navy Marine Engineers from LET Level and above will be suitable for this position too and submariners with steam generation experience will be advantageous
• Experience working with CMMS systems

    Salary & Package We are offering a competitive salary and benefits package for the Mechanical Engineer vacancy as follows:

• Competitive Salary
• Excellent benefits package including Bonus, Pension, Holidays etc
• Opportunity to join a new Energy from Waste Power Station

    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 02392 288 286 to speak to Dan Grosvenor who can tell you more.     INDPOW

Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit for a Multi-skilled (electrically bias) Field Service Technician to work on a couple of Combined, Heat and Power Sites in Newcastle City Centre.   The vital Multi-skilled Field Service Technician comes with a salary of £40,000 (which will increase after probation and training) + van + excellent company benefits. If you’re an experienced Multi-skilled Technician and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for:  

• Fault diagnosis, repair and maintenance of Combined Heat and Power plants and utility plants (Gas Engines and Boilers, Etc).
• Routine operational tasks to comply with legislation and company procedures.
• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.
• Maintenance and publication of plant quality records and reports.
• Issue of Permits to Work in accordance with company authorisation levels.
• Compilation of reports detailing incidents and accidents in accordance with company

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline such as Electrical/Control and Instrumentation, etc.
• 18th Edition will be beneficial
• High Voltage (HV) experience would be highly beneficial
• A full UK driving licence is a necessity given the nature of the role

    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Multi-skilled Technician role would suit someone who has:  

• Prior hands-on maintenance experience working on large diesel engines such as Jenbacher, Deutz, MAN, MTU, Perkins, etc
• Good knowledge of 3 phase electrical systems
• Knowledge of combustion control maintenance and SCADA plant management systems
• Knowledge of air and ground source heat pumps
• Royal/Merchant Navy Marine Engineers would also be encouraged to apply for this role

    Salary and benefits of the Multi-skilled Technician role

• A starting basic salary of £40,000 (which will increase after probation and training)
• Company van
• Other company benefits

   

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Energy company to recruit a Shift Operations Technician for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Dunbar, East Lothian.     The Shift Operations Technician role comes with starting salary of £47,108 (inclusive of shift allowance) + up to 10% bonus + overtime + private medical + benefits.   If you have experience operating heavy process plant via a DCS/SCADA system and are looking to work for a company who invest in professional development of their employees, then submit your CV to apply today.                    Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Shift Team Leader, you will be responsible for:  

• Using a DCS system, you will be required to start, stop and monitor the steam turbine, steam boilers, pumps, water treatment plant and more
• Ensuring the plant is operating within its parameters whilst complying with strict HSE rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures
• Performing plant walk round and daily checks to ensure equipment is operating correctly and efficiently
• Monitoring of continuous emissions monitoring systems (CEMS) and perform corrective adjustments to the process when required
• Providing technical supervision and assistance where necessary for company and contract staff
• Working within the company Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Systems

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A relevant technical qualification such as an HNC/ONC/NVQ in an engineering discipline is desirable
• Having authorised person / senior authorised person qualifications will be advantageous
• A health and safety qualification will be advantageous but not a necessity

    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Shift Operations Technician role would suit someone who has:  

• Operations / Maintenance experience gained within a heavy process engineering environment such as power generation, paper mills, COMAH sites, steel works, cement, pharmaceutical, etc.
• Experience in operating a DCS/SCADA system
• Familiar with safety rules procedures
• Ex forces engineer will be highly encouraged to apply whether this be Navy, RAF or Army

    Salary and benefits of the Shift Operations Technician role  

• A salary of £47,018 (inclusive of shift allowance)
• Overtime
• Bonus of up to 10%
• Private medical
• Other benefits

 

 

Astute People is partnered with a Waste Management and Recycling company, to recruit for a Depot Manager for their site in Sheffield. The vital Depot Manager role comes with a basic salary of £56,000 + Car or Car Allowance (£6,600 per annum) + up to 20% Bonus + Private medical + other benefits. If you’re an experienced Depot Manager, ideally with Waste Management/Recycling industry experience, and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Area Manager, you will be responsible for:  

• Oversee site operations including finance, business growth, planning, and team leadership.
• Ensure services are safe, efficient, budget-friendly, and meet standards.
• Lead and support the team, encouraging growth, positivity, and the organisation’s values
• Set goals, review performance, and give feedback to drive team success.
• Track operations, identify improvements, and apply best practices.
• Promote customer focus to achieve top service and operational results.
• Manage budgets, resources, and efficient recycling/disposal solutions.
• Provide clear and accurate performance reports.
• Improve efficiency through digital tools, asset use, and cost management.
• Stay aware of market trends, competitors, and growth opportunities.
• Act as Transport Manager with responsibility for fleet operations.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, partners, and regulators.
• Monitor competition and develop strategies to stay ahead.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Ideally an IOSH managing safely qualification
• Transport CPC
• Ideally a qualification in Leadership and Management

    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Depot Manager role would suit someone who has:  

• Somebody with prior depot/business manager experience in a logistics environment
• Ideally have experience working in the waste/recycling industry
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with budget responsibility of £10m+
• Fleet Management experience
• Good leadership experience in managing large teams

    Salary and benefits of the Depot Manager role  

• A salary of £56,000
• Car or car allowance (£6,600 per annum)
• Up to 20% bonus
• Private medical insurance

   

Astute’s Power team is partnered with a leading Energy company, who operate several Energy from Waste Power (EfW) Stations across the UK, to recruit for a Regional Engineer to cover their EfW sites in Peterborough, Bicester and Croydon. Travel to other sites in the UK may be needed. The vital Regional Engineer role comes with a salary of £65,500 + car allowance + up to 10% Bonus + overtime + Benefits. If you’re an experienced Engineer, who has experience working in heavy process engineering environments, and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will be responsible for:  

• Serve as the main contact for site Engineering Managers, providing technical support as needed.
• Assist the Commercial and Procurement Teams with service support tenders, ensuring alignment with the EfW contract strategy.
• Contribute to the preparation of engineering budgets, including lifecycle and CAPEX expenditure planning.
• Promote and implement engineering best practices across the entire fleet.
• Further develop the outage strategy and support outage planning and execution at ERFs in line with company policies and procedures.
• Carry out regular site visits to attend management meetings, take part in engineering discussions, perform audits
• Provide guidance to site Engineering Managers during breakdowns, helping to coordinate contractors and advise on repair strategies.
• Engage in continuous professional development to enhance performance
• Deliver written and verbal reports on site engineering activities, covering maintenance, performance, compliance, and sustainability

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A minimum HNC (or equivalent) qualification in relevant engineering discipline
• Ideally a formal Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH (or equivalent)

    Personal skills, knowledge and experience: The Regional Engineer role would suit someone who has:  

• Prior experience delivering outages in a heavy process engineering environment such as Power Generation (Energy from Waste, Biomass, Coal, CCGT, CHP, etc), Refineries, COMAH Sites, Steel, Paper Mills, etc
• Knowledge of PSSR regulations
• Good knowledge on steam boilers systems is a necessity
• Prior knowledge of steam turbine maintenance and support
• Experience in managing contractors on site
• Experience working with CMMS systems
• Willingness to work extra hours during times of outages

    Salary and benefits of the Regional Engineer role  

• Basic salary of £65,500
• Car allowance
• Overtime  
• Up to 10% Bonus
• Private medical
• Other benefits

 

Astute’s Power Team is exclusively partnered with an independent power producer to recruit for an Asset Manager to join their team in Fife overseeing the operations and maintenance performance of an Energy from Waste Power Station. The Asset Manager role comes with a basic salary of up to £85,000 + up to 20% bonus + other excellent benefits. If you’re an experienced Operations, Maintenance or Plant Manager and looking for a more strategic role, working for a reputable company, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Board, you will be responsible for:  

• Ensuring full compliance with SHEQA requirements by enforcing legislation, health and safety procedures, and the pollution prevention and controls permit
• Fulfil obligations under the Management Services Agreement (MSA) and oversee compliance with key Project Documents
• Drive plant performance optimisation in collaboration with the O&M contractor, safeguarding the plant’s short- and long-term interests.
• Oversee lifecycle activities including planning, execution, review, and value assessment.
• Contribute to annual business planning, forecasting, and performance tracking with the Board and Lenders.
• Lead monthly and quarterly performance reviews with the Board, escalating key issues and seeking guidance when required
• Act as the main contact for outreach, communications, and the Community Liaison Committee, building credibility with local stakeholders (Council, SEPA, College, community, and industry).

Full job spec can be provided upon request     Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Ideally degree educated in an engineering subject (not a necessity though)

       Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Asset Manager role would suit someone who has:  

• Prior experience working in the Power Generation sector – ideally solid fuels such as Energy from Waste, Biomass or Coal
• A result focussed, team player, who can demonstrate experience of working in a leadership role as part of a small team in a similar environment.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to produce reports on complex issues to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven track record of identifying and drive business improvements

    Salary and benefits of the Asset Manager role  

• A salary of up to £85,000
• Up to 20% Bonus
• Other excellent benefits