Arjun Patel

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 Regional Environmental Compliance Lead to cover their western region of Energy from Waste Power Stations and Waste Transfer Stations including Bristol, Cardiff and Cheshire.   The fundamental Regional Environmental Compliance Lead role comes with a salary of £55,000 + £6,500 per annum car allowance + up to 10% Bonus + private healthcare + other benefits. If you’re an Environmental Compliance specialist 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 National Environmental Manager you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring compliance with sit environmental permits or licences as well as specific working plans including administration and audits
• Driving environmental performance improvement through behavioural change
• Ensure functional managers within the business understand their responsibilities for managing the environmental impact of their operations
• Monitoring, reviewing and recommending management system improvements driven by information using leading indicators
• Produce Environmental reports for submission for all levels of the business and external stakeholders
• Ensure sites are fully prepared for internal and external audits relating to ISO, environmental and compliance aspects
• Taking and recording fuel and by-product samples for analysis in accordance with designated procedures, against the reference criterion, e.g. EP, ROCs, MCERTS and CEMS

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

• A Degree, or equivalent, in a relevant subject such as Environmental Science, etc.

    Personal skills, experience and knowledge The Regional Environmental Compliance Lead role would suit someone who has:  

• Experience working in a highly regulated, heavy process, industry such as Power Generation (EfW, Biomass, CCGT, etc), Refineries, Water Treatment, etc.
• Willingness to travel when required, with overnight stays
• Experience working with continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS)
• Awareness of the relevant management standards ISO9001, ISO45001, and ISO50001.
• Familiar of hazardous characteristics of incinerator bottom ash (IBA)
• Experience in producing environmental reports and submitting to the Environment Agency (EA)

    Salary and benefits of the Regional Environmental Compliance Lead role  

• Basic salary of £55,000
• Car allowance of £6,500 per annum
• Up to 10% Bonus
• Private healthcare
• Pension
• Other benefits

   

Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading company, to recruit for a Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) Manager to work at their Energy from Waste Power Station in Slough, Berkshire.    The vital HSEQ Manager position comes with starting salary of £60,432 - £76,500 (DoE) + private healthcare + bonus + other benefits. If you’re a HSEQ Manager, or experienced HSEQ professional looking for progression to a managerial role 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:

• Auditing and ensuring compliance with licenses, environmental permits, 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 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 and environmental monitoring 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 scientific subject e.g. Environmental Science or similar.
• A NEBOSH or IOSH qualification

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

• A strong background in health and safety gained in a heavy process environment such as power station, chemical plant, refinery, or waste/waste management facility.
• Good Knowledge of permitting, licensing, and environmental regulations.
• Thorough understanding of waste / EFW industry will be highly advantageous

    Salary and benefits of the HSEQ Manager role

• A competitive basic salary banding between £60,432 - £76,500 depending on experience 
• Private medical
• Bonus
• Other 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 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's Power Team are working with a leading Waste Management Company to recruit for a Shift Team Leader for their Energy from Waste plant in Peterborough. The Shift Team Leader will be required to supervise and provide direction to the Shift Operators and day operations staff, ensuring the day-to-day operation of the plant is carried out efficiently and as safe as possible whilst ensuring environmental compliance at all times. Ideally be qualified with a HNC / HND in Engineering, have several years’ experience supervisory experience combined with experience in the Power Sector or similar. If you’re a Shift Team Leader and are looking to join a modern Power Station, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Shift Team Leader role Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:

• The day-to-day management of a team of Shift Operators / Shift Technicians who will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a high-pressure boiler, generator and auxiliary plant.
• 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.
• Acting as a 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 in order to ensure maximum plant availability.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally qualified with a minimum ONC / HNC / HND in Engineering or equivalent
• IOSH or NEBOSH would be advantageous
• Time served Apprentice in Engineering would be advantageous

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

• At least five years’ experience working in an supervisory capacity on a similar heavy industry plant – ideally utilising high pressure steam systems such as Power Plants, Refineries, COMAH sites etc.
• Flexibility to work days & nights on shift

Salary and benefits of the Shift Team Leader role

• Salary up to £69,000
• Bonus up to 10%
• Company Pension
• The chance to join the growing EFW sector

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  Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market leading energy company to recruit an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation (EC&I) Technician for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Runcorn, Cheshire. The vital EC&I Technician role comes with a salary of £47,239 + up to 10% Bonus + Overtime + Call out payments. Call out system will be 1 in 4 weeks. If you’re an Electrical, Controls and Instrumentation 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 EC&I Engineer you will:

• 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.

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

• Ideally have at least an NVQ Level 3 in a relevant engineering discipline such as controls and instrumentation or electrical engineering.
• 17th / 18th  Edition will be highly advantageous  
• A formal health and safety qualification such as IOSH would be advantageous 

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

• Prior experience working in heavy process engineering environments such as Power (EfW, Biomass, CCGT, Coal, CHP, etc), Pharmaceutical, Chemicals, Steel Production, etc.
• Having prior experience working with steam generation equipment will be highly advantageous.
• Excellent technical knowledge of PLC, DCS, Instrumentation and some electrical systems
• Experience working with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

    Salary and benefits of the EC&I Technician role:

• Basic salary of £47,239
• Bonus of up to 10%
• Overtime paid at 1.5x
• Call out rota with payments (1 in 4 weeks)
• Other excellent benefits

   

Astute’s Power team is partnered with a global waste management company, who operate several Energy from Waste Power Stations, to recruit a Shift Team Leader for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Portsmouth, Hampshire. The vital Shift Team Leader role comes with a salary of £62,501 + Up to 15% Bonus + Overtime + Benefits. If you’re a Shift Team Leader, or experienced Shift Operator/Assistant Shift Team Leader, 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 Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Day-to-day leadership of the shift operations team who will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the plant.
• Ensuring the plant is operating within its parameters whilst complying with strict HSE rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures.
• Managing the sites safety systems including the permit to work system and acting as a HV Senior Authorised Person for the purpose of issuing permits, switching, and carrying out isolations.
• Providing technical supervision and assistance where necessary for company and contract staff engaged in work.
• Providing effective training and monitoring of shift staff to ensure personnel are competent to undertake their duties.
• Providing effective administration and application of safe systems of work and Health and Safety policies

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally have a HNC minimum qualification (not a necessity) in a relevant engineering discipline
• Being HV Senior Authorised Person will be highly advantageous.
• Ideally have a formal Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH

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

• Prior experience working in operations within a heavy process engineering environment such as Power (EfW, Biomass, CCGT, OCGT, Coal, etc), Steelworks, Refineries, COMAH sites, etc
• Excellent proven leadership skills
• Thorough understanding of using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems
• Experience working with steam raising plant.
• This role would also be suitable for senior Royal/Merchant Navy Marine Engineers
• Good Knowledge of safe systems of work and health & safety within a power station or similar heavy process environment

    Salary and benefits of the Shift Team Leader role

• A salary of £62,501
• Up to 15% Bonus
• Overtime (1.5x)
• Other excellent benefits. 

   

Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit for an Assistant Shift Operations Technician to join their Energy from Waste Power Station near Bicester, Oxfordshire. The vital Assistant Shift Operations Technician role comes with a salary of £44,589 (inclusive of shift allowance and a location allowance) + up to 10% Bonus + overtime + Benefits If you’re an experienced Assistant Shift Operations Technician, or have experience operating large process machinery, 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 Shift Team Leader, you will be responsible for:

• Monitoring and conducting plant checks on the machinery within site to ensure optimum performance is always maintained.
• Carry out and ensure all work is conducted in accordance with the manufacturers guidelines and Safe System of Work
• Follow company procedures in reporting accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Assist in reaching the daily production targets as defined by site management.
• Have a proactive approach to the improvements of operational and safety efficiencies within site
• Assist with loading and unloading operations
• Operation of mobile plant and machinery

Please note: This position is working 40 hours per week on a 6-week rolling shift rota between days and nights       Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• A formal qualification in and engineering discipline would be ideal but not a necessity
• A health and safety qualification such as IOSH will be advantageous
• Mobile plant operation licences would be ideal (forklift, counterbalance, etc)

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

• An Understanding of process/factory machinery.
• Ability to use sensory skills to monitor the running of machinery.
• Previous experience working within a process, production, or manufacturing environment.
• A proven track record of high performance in a similar industry
• Willing to work 12 hour shifts

    Salary and benefits of the Assistant Shift Operations Technician role

• A basic salary of £36,030
• Shift allowance of c.£6,000
• Location allowance of £2,654 per annum 
• up to 10% Bonus
• Overtime
• Private medical