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Document Controller
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
 

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading power generation company to recruit a Document Controller on a 2-year Fixed Term Contract for their Energy from Waste site in Tilbury.     The Document Controller role comes with a salary of up to £40,000 + medical insurance + benefits.   If you are a Document Controller with experience with PIRS or equivalent platforms then submit your CV to apply today.                      Responsibilities and duties of the Document Controller role As the Document Controller you will:  
  • Manage the registration, numbering, distribution, and tracking of all project-related documentation in line with company standards.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic and hard copy filing systems to ensure efficient retrieval of documents.
  • Administer and oversee the PIRS Document Management System, ensuring consistent document control practices across the project.
  • Support project and engineering teams by ensuring timely access to current, approved documentation.
  • Monitor document workflows, ensuring revisions and approvals are properly tracked and archived.
  • Ensure all controlled documents comply with internal and client quality standards and contractual requirements.
  • Coordinate document transmittals between internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
  • Conduct regular audits of document control systems to verify accuracy and compliance.
  • Provide training and guidance to project staff on document management procedures and best practices.
  • Support the continuous improvement of document control processes, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Qualification in Information Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
  • Proven experience in document control within large-scale engineering, construction, or infrastructure projects.
  • Proficiency with document management systems such as PIRS, Aconex, EDMS, or equivalent platforms.
  • Strong understanding of document numbering systems, revision control, and metadata management.
  • Valid CSCS, CCNSG, or equivalent site safety certification (desirable).
  Personal skills
  • Highly organised and detail oriented, with a commitment to maintaining accuracy under pressure.
  • Proactive communicator who collaborates effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Solution-focused mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and resolve issues efficiently.
Salary and benefits of the Document Controller role
  • Basic salary of up to £40,000
  • Benefits package including bonus and private medical insurance.
  • Opportunity to join leading energy company

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O&M Plant Attendant
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
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 comes with a salary of up to £34,000 + medical insurance + 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 Assistant role As the O&M Assistant 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:  
  • 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
  • Strong work ethic with 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 Assistant role
  • Basic salary of up to £34,000
  • Benefits package including bonus and private medical insurance.
  • Opportunity to join leading energy company
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EC&I Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
  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
   

Multi-skilled Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
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 several Combined Heat and Power (CHP) sites across the Merseyside area.     The vital Multi-skilled Field Service Technician comes with a salary of £44,000 - £48,000 (DoE) + overtime + 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 £44,000 - £48,000
  • Overtime
  • Company van
  • Other company benefits
   

Electrical and Instrumentation Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a well-established company, to recruit for an Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Technician to work at their Energy from Waste Power Station in Edmonton, North London. The vital E&I Technician role comes with a basic salary of £52,188 + £15,656 shift allowance + private medical + other excellent company benefits If you’re an experienced Electrical and Instrumentation 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 Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for:  
  • Carrying out pre-planned and reactive maintenance work on PLC controlled equipment, HV/LV systems, motors, pneumatic systems and variable speed drives
  • Completing routine inspections and undertaking preventative maintenance work as part of preventative maintenance management, to ensure equipment is consistently in good condition.
  • Assisting the Electrical Supervisor with outage planning, scheduling and coordination
  • Ensuring maintenance work is properly recorded on the site CMMS
  • To liaise with outside contractors on specific repairs / maintenance work
  • Carrying out all activities with the highest regard for health and safety
Please note: This role will be working shifts with a combination of 12 hour and 9 hour shifts.     Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • A time served apprenticeship with an HNC in electrical/electronic engineering, measurement & control or similar.
  • A formal Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH will be advantageous but not a necessity
    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Electrical and Instrumentation Technician role would suit someone who has:  
  • Prior electrical/instrumentation maintenance experience in a heavy process environment such as a power station, refinery, chemical plant, paper mill, FMCG etc
  • Experience maintaining and fault finding on motors, variable speed drives, switchgear and HV/LV systems
  • Experience maintaining instrumentation equipment such as pressure sensors, thermocouples, flow metres, CEMS, etc.
  • A flexible approach to working routines as this is shift work
    Salary and benefits of the Electrical and Instrumentation Technician role  
  • £52,188 basic salary
  • £15,656 shift allowance
  • Private Medical
  • Other benefits