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Arjun Patel

Principal Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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Shift Team Leader
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market leading Energy company to recruit a Shift Team Leader for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Exeter, Devon. The pivotal Shift Team Leader role comes with a basic salary of £62,849 + £6,142 Shift Allowance + up to 10% Bonus + Overtime + Benefits. If you’re a Shift Team Leader, or an experienced Operations 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 of the Shift Team Leader Reporting to the Operations Manager you will be responsible for:  
  • Supervising shift teams to ensure the efficient maintenance and operation of the plant, organising shift cover when needed
  • Maximising waste input and energy production
  • Carrying out return to work meetings and discussing requirements to meet KPI’s
  • 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
  • Carrying out risk assessments and will be working closely with the management team to improve and minimise the impacts at the Energy from Waste Plant
  • Routine testing to ensure emergency safety and environmental procedures and recording information as required
  Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • A formal qualification such as NVQ Level 3/HNC/HND in a relevant engineering discipline will be ideal.
  • HV Senior Authorised Person status will be highly advantageous
  • A Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH/NEBOSH would be advantageous
Personal skills, knowledge and experience The Shift Team Leader role will suit somebody who has:  
  • Prior experience in an operational role within a power station will be essential. This could be energy from waste, coal, CCGT, biomass, etc
  • Excellent proven leadership skills
  • Good Knowledge of safe systems of work and health & safety within a power station or similar heavy process environment
  • Royal/Merchant Navy Engineers at senior level would be highly encouraged to apply
Salary and benefits of the Shift Team Leader role  
  • A Basic salary of £62,849
  • Shift allowance of £6,142
  • Overtime
  • Up to 10% Bonus
  • Private medical
  • Company benefits

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Shift Operations Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
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
 

 
Operations Support Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute People are currently recruiting for an Operations Support Engineer (Deputy Operations Manager) to work at a large 735MW gas fired power station near Rochester in Kent. Using CCGT technology the plant consists of 2 gas turbines a steam turbine, HRSG boilers, generators, water treatment plant, cooling systems, pumps, motors, compressors and much more. As Operations Support Engineer, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the safe operation of the Power Station to achieve a high standard of continuous performance and maximum availability at optimum efficiency, ensuring that health, safety and environmental standards are maintained. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply. Responsibilities and duties: As the Operations Support Engineer you will be responsible for:
  • Leading a team of Shift Team Leaders, Operations Technicians and a Permit Office Engineer whilst coordinating daily activity with the maintenance and engineering team.
  • Oversee the running of the operations department, including rota's, logs, reports, development and training, procedures and work instructions.
  • Plan and deliver the operational aspect of outages (release of plant and apparatus, isolations, RTS), working closely with the maintenance and engineering teams.
  • Deputise for the Production Manager when require.
  • Proactively seek to improve SHE, availability, reliability and efficiency within the business.
  • Planning, prioritising and organising work to meet deadlines and deliver business objectives.
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Ideally apprenticeship trained in a relevant Engineering field.
  • Qualified with a Degree, HNC, ONC or HND in a relevant Engineering field.
  • Certified IOSH or NEBOSH holder.
  • Certified as a High Voltage Senior Authorisation Persons / HV SAP
Personal skills The Operations Support Engineer would suit someone with:
  • Extensive leadership / management experience on a Power Station or similar regulated Process Plant such as Steelworks, Refinery, Petrochemical etc.
  • Strong interpersonal, motivation and influencing skills, with the ability to bring people and teams together and encourage conflict resolution.
  • The capability to lead by example when setting high standards of work and safety management.
Salary and benefits of the Operations Support Engineer role
  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus Opportunity
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunity to join a large Thermal Power Station

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Shift Team Leader
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
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 Slough, Berkshire. The vital Shift Team Leader role comes with a competitive salary + 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 competitive basic starting salary
  • Shift allowance
  • Overtime
  • Bonus
  • Private medical
  • Other benefits
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Plant Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit for a Plant Manager to join their Biomass Power Station in County Durham.   The vital Plant Manager role comes with a competitive starting salary + full benefits package including a car allowance and bonus.   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 of the Plant Manager role Reporting to the Head of Operations you will be responsible:  
  • 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 degree qualified in a relevant engineering field
  • An IOSH / NEBOSH qualification would be highly beneficial
  • Prior senior management experience within a heavy process engineering environment such as Power (EfW, Biomass, CCGT, Coal, etc), Refineries, Petrochemicals, COMAH sites, etc.
  • Familiar with Engineering standards and legislation such as PSSR, LOLER, PUWER etc.
Personal Skills The Plant Manager role would suit someone who is:  
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams, set clear direction, and deliver results
  • Excellent negotiating and influencing skills, able to build relationships and achieve positive outcomes with stakeholders
  • Strong commercial acumen, with a clear understanding of business drivers and the ability to make sound, profit-focused decisions
Salary and benefits of the Plant Manager role
  • Competitive starting salary, please get in touch to find out more
  • Benefits Package incl. car allowance and bonus
  • Training opportunities both internally and externally
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Shift Team Leader
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team is partnered with our client to recruit for a Shift Team Leader to join a brand-new Energy from Waste Power Station, currently in commissioning phase, in Kelvedon, Essex. The EfW Power Station processes 595,000 tons of waste per annum to generate 55MW of electricity to export to the National Grid. The vital Shift Team Leader role comes with a competitive salary + 30% shift allowance + Bonus + Overtime + further education allowances + other benefits. If you’re a Shift Team Leader, or experienced Operations Technician/Assistant STL, and looking to work at a brand-new EfW Power Station, 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 the shift operations team 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 desirable
    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Deputy 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.
  • 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 competitive basic salary
  • 30% shift allowance  
  • Overtime
  • Bonus
  • Further education allowance
  • Excellent holidays
  • Other benefits
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Electrical Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company to recruit for an Electrical Technician to join their Energy from Waste Power Station in Exeter, Devon. The vital Electrical Technician role comes with a salary of £49,129 + up to 12% Bonus + Overtime + Private Medical + Pension + Benefits.  If you’re an Electrical 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 As Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for:  
  • Fault finding and maintaining electrical assets including motors, transformers, switchgear, drives and HV/LV plant Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices
  • 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 Electrical/Electronic Engineering
  • 17th / 18th Edition wiring regulation qualification will be desired
  • A health and safety qualification such as an IOSH will be highly advantageous
    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Electrical Technician role would suit someone who has:  
  • Hands-on maintenance experience with PLC systems, motors, variable speed drives, switchgear, 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.
  • Prior experience working with high voltage equipment will be highly advantageous
  • Royal/Merchant Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered for this opportunity
    Salary and benefits of the Electrical Technician role  
  • A salary of £49,129
  • Up to 12% Bonus
  • Overtime
  • Private healthcare
  • Other benefits
   

Maintenance Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading waste management and energy company, to recruit for a Maintenance Manager to be based at their Waste Management Facility in Southwark, South London.   The vital Maintenance Manager role comes with a basic salary of £55,000 - £70,000+ car/car allowance + up to 20% bonus + other excellent company benefits. If you’re an experienced Maintenance Manager, or experienced Maintenance 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:  
  • Managing the daily operations of the maintenance department, servicing both the Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) and the Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT)
  • Manage and hold accountability of the maintenance budget
  • Ensure continuous development of the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
  • Ensure appropriate management of stock level of spare parts on site
  • Full accountability of the maintenance team which consists of technicians, fitters, graduates and apprentices
  • Working with other departments of the plant to ensure safe, compliant and efficient operations of the plant
  • Take the lead on most major improvement projects
  • Liaise with all stakeholders, both internally and externally (staff, contractors, suppliers, etc)
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • A formal qualification such as a degree, HND, HNC, etc in a relevant engineering discipline (ideally mechanical)
  • A formal Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH will be advantageous but not a necessity
    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Maintenance Manager would suit someone who has:
  • Proven leadership experience within an engineering team
  • Good understanding of conveyor and optical sorting equipment 
  • Prior experience gained in a heavy process engineering environments e.g. waste management, power stations, chemical plants, refineries, steel works etc
  • Experience with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems)
  • Prior budget responsibility relating to maintenance activities
    Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Manager role
  • A starting basic salary of £55,000 - £70,000
  • A car/car allowance
  • Up to 20% Bonus
  • Other excellent company benefits
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Control and Instrumentation Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company to recruit a Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineer to join their Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Station in Rochester, Kent. The vital Control & Instrumentation Engineer role comes with a competitive salary banding + a performance related bonus + other excellent benefits. If you’re an experienced Control & Instrumentation 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 of the Control & Instrumentation Engineer role As C&I Engineer, you will be responsible for:  
  • Provide technical support for control and instrumentation systems on site
  • Plan, execute, and oversee Control & Instrumentation Engineering projects.
  • Deliver technical expertise to shape maintenance strategies, offering engineering support for the site
  • Coordinate and support maintenance work as needed to ensure continuous plant operation.
  • Work towards achieving demanding targets in commercial performance, safety, environmental standards, quality, and personal development.
  • Assist in the planning and execution of major outages
  • Contract Management of Control & Instrumentation related work and budget responsibility
  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:
  • A formal engineering qualification in a relevant subject such as Electrical/Electronic/Control & instrumentation Engineering
  • Having a Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH or above would be advantageous 
Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge   The Control & Instrumentation Engineer role would suit someone who has:  
  • Prior experience working in an industrial engineering environment such as Power Stations (CCGT, Coal, EfW, Biomass, etc), Paper Mills, Steelworks, Refineries, etc
  • Experience in budget and contract management
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation such as Health and Safety and Environmental
  • Experience working with various C&I Equipment including instrumentation, control valves, PLC/DCS systems, etc
  • Prior experience working on projects/plant upgrades would be advantageous
Salary and benefits of the Control & Instrumentation Engineer role  
  • A competitive basic salary banding depending on experience
  • Bonus
  • Good pension scheme
  • Flexible working opportunity
  • Other excellent benefits
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O&M Reliability Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a global company, to recruit for an Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Reliability Manager to assist with the UK, and occasionally global, O&M matters across the fleet of Energy from Waste Power Stations. The vital O&M Reliability Manager role comes with a competitive salary + Car Allowance + Bonus + Private Medical + travel expenses + other benefits. This is a hybrid role which will involve travel across the UK as well as international travel. If you’re an experienced Plant, Operations, Engineering/Maintenance Manager, who would like to work for a company who invest in professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the O&M/Performance Director, you will be responsible for:  
  • Perform independent audits and inspections across O&M sites, delivering comprehensive reports, improvement initiatives, and practical recommendations to strengthen operational reliability, maintenance efficiency, and asset health.
  • Maintain full compliance of operational and maintenance activities with legal, corporate, client, HSEQ, and industry standards, while fostering a proactive culture of safety, discipline, and ongoing improvement.
  • Assess plant performance, maintenance practices, equipment condition, and reliability data to detect risks, optimise asset efficiency, and drive preventative and predictive maintenance efforts.
  • Design and execute operational assurance and reliability programmes for EfW, Biomass, Renewable Gas, Biogas/AD, and industrial process plants, ensuring standardised practices and effective resolution of performance gaps.
  • Contribute to major incident investigations, behavioural safety programmes, and cross-site knowledge sharing, providing regular operational and reliability insights to senior management and Group HSE teams
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Ideally a Degree in a relevant Engineering subject – those with HND/HNCs will also be considered
  • A formal Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH will be advantageous but not a necessity
  • A full UK driving licence is a necessity given the nature of the role with travel
    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The O&M Reliability Manager would suit someone who has:  
  • Prior Senior Management experience within the O&M Team of a Power Station (ideally EfW) – those with significant Operations/Engineering Management will also be considered
  • Strong understanding of critical plant including boiler systems, steam cycles, rotating plant, etc.
  • Proven background in operations, maintenance, reliability, asset integrity or operational assurance roles
  • Good financial and commercial acumen  
    Salary and benefits of the O&M Reliability Manager role  
  • A competitive basic salary
  • Car allowance
  • Travel expenses
  • Bonus
  • Private healthcare
  • Other benefits  
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