Arjun Patel

Astute’s Power Team is exclusively partnered with our client to recruit for a Production Engineer to join a brand-new Energy from Waste Power Station, currently in commissioning phase, in Braintree, Essex. The EfW Power Station will process 595,000 tons of waste per annum to generate 55MW of electricity to export to the National Grid. The vital Production Engineer / Day Shift Team Leader roles come with a competitive salary + bonus + further education allowances + other benefits. If you’re an experienced Production Engineer, and looking to work at a brand-new site, during the commissioning phase through to full operations, then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting with all production and operational activities on the plant.
• Ensuring the safe and efficient operations of the power station within the operational parameters, which will include monitoring the plant via the DCS system.
• Developing and motivating the production team to ensure operational targets are achieved.
• Deputising for the Production Manager and providing cover for the Shift Team Leaders when required.
• Supervising contractors, reviewing RAMS and ensuring all work is carried out in line with company legislation and processes.
• Identify areas within the plant for improvement to improve efficiency / availability.
• Ensuring HSE compliance.
• Working closely with the EPC team during commissioning to gain valuable training.

  Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally have an HNC / HND or above qualification in an engineering discipline
• A formal health and safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH will be desirable

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

• Prior experience working in heavy process engineering environments such as Power (EfW, CCGT, Coal, Biomass, CHP), Petrochemicals, Refineries, Paper Mills, etc.
• Knowledge and experience working with steam generation equipment.
• Extensive experience working with DCS systems.
• Ability to work as part of a team and cover for shift staff in times of absence on short notice

Salary and benefits of the Production Engineer role

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Bonus
• Further education allowance
• Excellent holidays
• Other benefits

Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a global company, who specialise within the Energy from Waste industry, to recruit for a Shift Team Leader to join their new EfW Power Station in Grangemouth, Scotland.   The vital Shift Team Leader role comes with a salary of c.£58,000 + £5,000 shift allowance + Bonus + Overtime + Private Medical + Pension + Benefits.  If you’re a Shift Team Leader 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 Manager, you will be responsible for:

• The day-to-day leadership of a team of Shift Operators / Shift Technicians who will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation the plant including high-pressure steam boilers, turbines, auxiliary plant, etc.
• Ensuring the plant is operating within its parameters whilst complying with strict HSE rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures.
• Maximising waste input and energy production
• Chairing daily meetings after a shift handover to review health, safety & environmental issues, overnight activities and plans for the shift ahead.
• Fulfilling the duty of HV Senior Authorised Person for the purpose of issuing permits, switching, and carrying out mechanical and electrical isolations.
• Working with the maintenance department when required to ensure maximum plant availability.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Ideally have an NVQ Level 3 or above qualification in an engineering discipline
• A formal health and safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH will be desired
• Ideally have experience being a High Voltage Senior Authorised Person

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

• Prior experience working in heavy process engineering environments such as Power (EfW, CCGT, Coal, Biomass, CHP), Petrochemicals, Refineries, Paper Mills, etc.
• Knowledge and experience working with steam generation equipment.
• Extensive experience working with SCADA/DCS systems.
• Familiar with Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) Procedures including writing and issuing of permits.
• Excellent proven leadership skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and cover for shift staff in times of absence on short notice

    Salary and benefits of the Shift Team Leader role  

• A salary of up to c.£58,000
• £5,000 shift allowance
• Overtime
• Bonus
• Private medical
• Other benefits

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    About the role: Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a global company, who specialise with the Energy from Waste industry, to recruit for an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation (EC&I) Technicians to join their Energy from Waste Power Station in Fife, Scotland. The EfW will process 240,000 tonnes of waste per annum, exporting 21.5MW of electricity to the grid. The vital EC&I Technician role comes with a salary of £45,000 + £2,500 call out allowance + Bonus + Private Medical + Pension + Benefits.   If you’re an experienced Electrical or C&I 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 Senior EC&I Technician you will be responsible for:  

• Carrying out fault diagnosis, repairs, planned and unplanned maintenance activities on all EC&I assets to maximise plant availability including pressure, level, temperature and flow sensors and control systems (DCS, PLCs) and electrical equipment.
• Assisting during major maintenance periods, shutdowns, outages etc. when required to ensure maximum plant availability and efficiency.
• Working alongside other technicians in the maintenance team in diagnosing faults and assisting/suggesting equipment upgrades
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the site CMMS
• Supervising and directing on site contractors when required
• Working within the company health, safety and environmental processes and procedures at all times.

Please note, it will be encouraged for those who either Electrically or C&I biased to apply as training and development can be provided.     Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally have an NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline such as Electrical & Engineering, Measurement and Control, etc.
• A health and safety qualification such as an IOSH will be highly advantageous

    Experience and personal skills: The EC&I Technician role would suit someone who has:

• Hands-on maintenance experience gained in a heavy process environment such as Power Generation (EfW, CHP, Biomass, CCGT, Coal, etc)
• Experience working with motors, variable speed drives, switchgears, PLC systems, etc.
• Experience with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems)
• This role will be suitable for Royal/Merchant Navy Marine Engineers who are considering a move into the Power Generation sector
• Experience working with HV equipment will be highly advantageous

    Salary and benefits of the EC&ITechnician role:

• A salary of £45,000
• A call out allowance of £2,500
• Private healthcare
• Bonus
• Other benefits
• An opportunity to join a new Energy from Waste plant 

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Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading power generation company to recruit an O&M Assistant for their Energy from Waste site in Slough.  

The O&M Assistant role is a 6-month fixed term contract + Private health insurance & other benefits. If you are looking for an entry role into the power industry, ideally with experience in an industrial environment then submit your CV to apply today.  Responsibilities and duties of the O&M Plant Attendant role Reporting to the O&M Supervisor you will:  

• Operate and monitor plant systems safely and efficiently in accordance with operational and environmental standards.
• Support planned and unplanned maintenance activities, including emergency repairs and plant adjustments.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify and report equipment defects, hazards, and operational issues.
• Maintain high standards of plant cleanliness and housekeeping at all times.
• Ensure compliance with environmental permits, waste management regulations, and site safety procedures.
• Safely operate vehicles, lifting tools, and equipment as required for plant operations.
• Accurately record operational data, maintenance activities, and inspection findings in site reporting systems.

 

Professional Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Happy to work a 6-month fixed term contract
• Previous experience in a plant operations, waste management, energy, or industrial maintenance environment.
• Strong understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) procedures and compliance requirements.
• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and performing manual or heavy-lifting tasks.
• Good IT literacy and ability to use computer-based monitoring and reporting systems.

 

  Personal skills  

The O&M Plant Attendant role would suit someone who is:

 

• Someone with a strong work ethic, and a practical, safety-conscious mindset.
• Level-headed and reliable under pressure, particularly during plant upsets or emergencies.
• Collaborative and proactive, with a positive attitude toward continuous improvement and teamwork.

 

  Salary and benefits of the O&M Plant Attendant role  

• Basic salary of up to £36,300 per annum pro rata (6-months)
• Benefits package + private medical insurance
• Opportunity to join a leading energy company

 

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Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a global company, who specialise with the Energy from Waste industry, to recruit for a Mechanical Technician to join their Energy from Waste Power Station in Grangemouth, Scotland. The vital Mechanical Technician role comes with a salary of c.£50,000 + £2,500 call out allowance + Bonus + Overtime + Private Medical + Pension + Benefits.  If you’re a Mechanical 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 Maintenance Supervisor, you will be responsible for:  

• Fault finding and maintaining mechanical assets including steam boilers, pumps, gearboxes, valves, hydraulics, pneumatics, compressed air systems, 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 Computerised Maintenance Management System  (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 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline such as Mechanical Engineering
• A health and safety qualification such as an IOSH will be highly advantageous

    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who has hands on maintenance experience with mechanical systems including, boilers, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, cranes 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/Merchant Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered for this opportunity

    Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role

• A basic salary of c.£50,000
• Call out allowance of £2,500 per annum
• Bonus
• Overtime
• Private healthcare
• Other benefits

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Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit for an Operations Manager to join their brand-new Energy from Waste Power Station in Tilbury, Essex.    The vital Operations Manager role comes with a salary of up to c.£75,000 + £4,694 location allowance + bonus + PMI + other benefits. The plant is currently in construction phase and as Operations Manager, you will play a critical role to recruit the full Operations Team through the mobilisation period through to full operational handover from the EPC contractor. If you’re an Operations Manager, or an experienced Shift Team Leader, 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 Plant Manager you will be responsible for:  

• Overall responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the plant
• The day-to-day management of 20 + operations staff including shift teams and operations day staff
• Ensuring the facility operates and complies within environmental regulations at all times
• Liaising with the Maintenance Manager and other relevant personnel regarding projects maintenance, outages, and programming of plant improvements
• Overseeing 3rd party contractors
• Preparing the annual budget for the operations department for review and work within this budget
• Liaising with company directors and managers as well as external stakeholders
• Working with the Plant Manager and Maintenance Manager in the recruitment of staff – including the full operations team

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Ideally having a HNC minimum qualification in an engineering discipline such as Mechanical, Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation, etc
• Ideally a formal health and safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH

    Experience, knowledge and personal skills: The Operations Manager role would suit someone who has:  

• Prior experience of operational / engineering management experience on a large process plant, ideally Power Generation - Candidates from other sources of Power, Utilities, Refineries, Petrochemical, COMAH etc will also be considered
• Prior experience of contract management and budget responsibility
• Good leadership experience and proven ability to lead large teams
• Prior mobilisation experience of an EFW Power Station will be highly beneficial

    Salary and benefits of the Operations Manager role  

• Basic salary of c.£75,000
• South East living allowance of £4,694 per annum
• Bonus 
• Other excellent benefits

 

Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading company, within the Power Generation sector, to recruit for a Mechanical Technician to join their Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Station in Hertfordshire.   You will be responsible for all mechanical maintenance related activities at the station. The post holder is required to plan, contract (including the management of contractors) and/or physically carry out mechanical maintenance works at the site, including the preparation of method statements and Risk Assessments, as required. The vital Mechanical Technician role comes with a basic salary of £45,000 - £48,000 + £2,172 location allowance per annum + overtime + up to 20% bonus + Private Medical + excellent benefits package. If you’re a HNC / ONC / HND qualified Mechanical Technician and keen to work for one of the largest operators of Gas Power Stations in the UK, then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties: As the Mechanical Technician you will be responsible for:

• Carry out hands-on mechanical maintenance, fault finding, and repair activities across plant equipment and systems.
• Plan and coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure safe, reliable plant performance.
• Prepare risk assessments, method statements, and work packs for maintenance tasks and shutdown activities.
• Manage contractors and maintenance service contracts, including supervision during outages, inspections, and overhauls.
• Support major plant inspections, interim outages, and mechanical overhauls across thermal generation assets.
• Ensure full compliance with HSE legislation, company safety rules, and environmental standards.
• Act as Competent Person / Authorised Person where required to support safe system isolation and permit processes.
• Provide 24/7 maintenance support and rapid fault response during plant failures and breakdowns.
• Support budget control, procurement, and technical specification development for mechanical works and spares.
• Work cross-functionally with operations, suppliers, and other engineering disciplines to improve reliability and maintenance best practice.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally apprenticeship trained in a relevant Mechanical Engineering field.
• Qualified with a HNC, ONC or HND in a relevant Engineering field.
• Certified IOSH or NEBOSH holder.

Personal skills The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone with/who:

• At least five years mechanical maintenance experience on a Power Station or similar regulated Process Plant such as Steelworks, Refinery, Petrochemical etc.
• Can be confident working independently with minimal supervision
• Is a clear and confident communicator – able to work effectively within an open-plan office and site-based team environment.
• Is a quick thinker with strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability, especially during plant issues or failures.

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role

• Competitive salary starting at £45,000 - £48,000
• £2,172 per year Location Allowance
• Up to 20% Bonus Opportunity
• Enhanced benefits package
• Opportunity to join a large Thermal Power Station

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Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit for a Plant Manager to join their Energy from Waste Power Station in Croydon, South London    The vital Plant Manager role comes with a salary of c.£90,000 + £4,694 location allowance + car allowance per annum + excellent 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 that 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.
• Mobilisation experience of a power generation site will be highly advantageous
• 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
• £4,694 location allowance
• Bonus
• Car allowance
• Private healthcare
• Other excellent benefits

Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit for an Engineering and Maintenance Manager to join their brand-new Energy from Waste Power Station in Tilbury, Essex.    The vital Engineering & Maintenance Manager role comes with a salary of up to c.£75,000 + £4,694 location allowance + bonus + PMI + other benefits. The plant is currently in construction phase and as Engineer & Maintenance Manager, you will play a critical role to recruit the full Engineering  and Maintenance Team through the mobilisation period through to full operational handover from the EPC contractor. If you’re an Engineering/Maintenance Manager, or an experienced Engineer, 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 Plant Manager you will be responsible for:  

• Leading, training, and developing a team of multi skilled engineers and technicians responsible for maintaining all plant equipment to the highest of standards to ensure maximum availability.
• Liaising with the Operations Manager and site Engineers for the purpose of plant improvement / modification / upgrade work
• Planning and managing plant outages.
• Managing the maintenance department’s budget.
• Developing the sites out of hours maintenance cover arrangements
• Assisting with setting up the site’s CMMS system and stores department
• Recruiting for the engineering and maintenance team during the mobilisation phase

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Ideally having a HNC minimum qualification in an engineering discipline such as Mechanical, Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation, etc
• Ideally a formal health and safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH

    Experience, knowledge and personal skills: The Engineering & Maintenance Manager role would suit someone who has:  

• Supervisory or management experience in a Maintenance/Engineering role on a power station or similar heavy process environment such as Power Generation (EfW, Biomass, CCGT, Coal, etc), Paper Mills, Refineries, Petrochemical, etc.
• Strong knowledge of pressure systems safety regulations (PSSR) would be ideal
• Experience working with rotating plant and steam boilers.
• Knowledge of environmental permits, H&S issues and safe working environments
• Experience of managing budgets

    Salary and benefits of the Engineering & Maintenance Manager role  

• Basic salary of c.£75,000
• South East living allowance of £4,694 per annum
• Bonus 
• Other excellent benefits