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Arjun Patel

Principal Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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Assistant Operations Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy company to recruit an Assistant Operations Manager for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Runcorn.  The Assistant Operations Manager role comes with a basic salary of £70,000 and full benefits package. If you’re an experienced operations professional 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:  
  • Succession plan to move into Operations Manager position in approximately 18 months.
  • Responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the plant
  • The day-to-day management of the full operations team
  • Ensuring the power station operates and complies within environmental regulations at all times
  • Liaising with the Maintenance Manager and other relevant personnel regarding projects, maintenance, outages, costing and programming of plant improvements
  • The day-to-day monitoring of plant efficiency and directing the operations staff to optimise the power station accordingly
  • Preparing the annual budget for the Operations department for review and work within this budget
  • Carry out annual performance reviews with operations staff
  • Prepare reports and presentation relating to the plant’s operational activities as required
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • A relevant engineering or technical qualification at degree / HND / HNC level
  • An IOSH or NEBOSH qualification will be desired  
    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Assistant Operations Manager role would suit someone who has:  
  • Extensive operations experience in industrial engineering environments such as Power (EfW, CCGT, CHP, Biomass, Coal, etc), Paper Mills, Oil & Gas, COMAH sites, Utilities, etc
  • Knowledge of environmental permits, H&S issues and safe working environments
  • Experience liaising with governing bodies such as the EA and HSE
  • Experience of managing budgets and in the training and development of staff
  • Supervisory / management experience
    Salary and benefits of the Assistant Operations Manager role  
  • A basic salary of £70,000 + full benefits package.
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Production Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading company, within the Power Generation sector, to recruit for a Production/Operations Technician to join their Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Station in Southwick, West Sussex.   The vital Production/Operations Technician role comes with a basic salary of £45,000 - £48,000 + £12,498 shift allowance + £2,172 location allowance per annum + overtime + up to 20%bonus + Private Medical + excellent benefits package. If you’re an experienced Production/Operations 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 Reporting to the Shift Team Leader, you will be responsible for:  
  • Oversee the safe & efficient operation of the plant via the DCS/SCADA system
  • Oversee the steam raising process through the central control room.
  • Carry out first-line maintenance across the whole site
  • Involved with operation & project management activities on site
  • Adhering to HSE / Safety Rules / LOTO / Permit to Work System
  • Supervising contractors
  • Implement the safety rules up to the level of HV Senior Authorised Person / Safety Co-ordinator
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • A qualification such as ONC/HNC/HND or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline such as Mechanical, Electrical, EC&I, etc.
  • Ideally have HV authorised person experience – not a necessity
  • Having a formal health and safety qualification such as IOSH will be advantageous
    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Production Technician role would suit someone who has:  
  • Prior Operations/Maintenance experience within a heavy process engineering environments such as Power (CCGT, Energy from Waste, Biomass, Coal, CHP), Refineries, Paper Mills, etc.
  • Experience in first line maintenance experience across relevant discipline area (Process, Electrical, C&I, Mechanical).
  • Experience of operating within safety, environment and operational polices, standards, frameworks and statutory legislation.
    Salary and benefits of the Production/Operations Technician  
  • A starting basic salary of between £45,000 - £48,000 (depending on experience)
  • £12,498 shift allowance
  • £2,172 south east location allowance
  • Up to 20% bonus
  • Overtime
  • Private Medical
  • Long term incentive bonus (based on years of service)
  • Other excellent benefits
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Electrical Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit an Electrical Engineer for their Combine Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Station in Rochester, Kent. The vital Electrical Maintenance Engineer role comes with a competitive salary banding + a performance related bonus + other excellent benefits. If you’re an experienced Electrical 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 of the Electrical Engineer role As Electrical Enigneer you will:  
  • Provide technical support for electrical systems on site
  • Plan, execute, and oversee Electrical 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 electrical related work and budget responsibility
  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:
  • A qualification in an Electrical Engineering subject
  • Having a Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH or above would be advantageous 
  Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge   The Electrical 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 High Voltage systems
  • Prior experience working on projects/plant upgrades would be advantageous
Salary and benefits of the Electrical Engineer role  
  • A competitive basic salary banding depending on experience
  • Bonus
  • Good pension scheme
  • Flexible working opportunity
  • Other excellent benefits
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Mechanical Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
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

Mechanical Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
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

Controls and Instrumentation Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, who specialise with the Energy from Waste (EfW) industry, to recruit for a Controls and Instrumentation (C&I) Technician to join their Energy from Waste Power Station near Bicester, Oxfordshire. The vital C&I Technician role comes with a basic salary of £47,239 + partial shift allowance of £2,289 + Location living allowance of £2,654 + Overtime + Call out payments + up to 10% Bonus + benefits. If you’re an experienced C&I/EC&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 EC&I Engineer, you will be responsible for:
  • Carrying out planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance duties on all control and instrumentation equipment across the site.
  • Fault finding/maintaining instrumentation (Pressure, temperature, level, flow etc)
  • Maintaining the DCS/PLC equipment
  • Maintaining the continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS)
  • Assisting in plant shutdowns and outages
  • Ensuring all work is carried out in line with company health and safety policies and procedures.
  • Maintaining accurate maintenance records via the site’s computerised maintenance management system (CMMS)
  • Assisting with faults on electrical equipment and training will be provided if you do not have electrical experience already
    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, Controls & Instrumentation, etc
  • A health and safety qualification such as an IOSH will be highly advantageous
  • 18th Edition will be advantageous
    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The C&I Technician role would suit someone who has:
  • Hands on maintenance experience with Controls and Instrumentation equipment such as PLC/DCS systems, flow sensors, thermocouples, pressure sensors, continuous monitoring emissions systems (CEMS), 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, FMCG, etc
  • Royal/Merchant Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered for this opportunity
    Salary and benefits of the C&I Technician role
  • A starting basic salary of £47,239
  • Partial shift allowance of £2,289
  • Location living allowance of £2,654
  • Up to 10% Bonus
  • Overtime
  • Call out payments
  • Other benefits
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Automation and Control System Specialist
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a global company, to recruit for an Automation and Control System Specialist to assist with the UK, and occasionally global, matters across the fleet of Energy from Waste Power Station assets. The vital  Automation and Control System Specialist role comes with a salary of up to £65,000 + 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 Automation/Controls Engineer 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 Department Manager, you will be responsible for:  
  • Control System Maintenance & Support: Deliver technical assistance, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting for control systems, including Siemens PCS7 platforms.
  • System Upgrades & Configuration: Implement and configure control system upgrades to support changing operational needs, including hardware enhancements, software updates, and optimization of control strategies.
  • Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Identify and resolve complex issues related to hardware, software, networks, and field instrumentation to reduce downtime and improve system reliability.
  • System Commissioning: Support the commissioning and start-up of new control systems through hardware setup, software configuration, and system integration activities.
  • Customer Training & Support: Deliver customer training and ongoing technical support covering system operation, maintenance procedures, and compliance with safety standards.
    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Ideally a Degree in a relevant Engineering subject such as Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation and Control, etc.
  • 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 Automation and Control System Specialist would suit someone who has:  
  • Prior experience working with industrial control systems – ideally Siemens PCS7 / TIA Portal
  • Hands -on experience with control system integration, HMI/SCADA systems, and field instrumentation
  • Proficient in control logic development (PLC/DCS) and system design
  • Familiar with industry protocols such as Profibus, Modbus, OPS and Ethernet/IP  
    Salary and benefits of the Automation and Control System Specialist role  
  • A salary of up to £65,000
  • Car allowance
  • Travel expenses
  • Bonus
  • Private healthcare
  • Other benefits  
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Maintenance Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company to recruit a Maintenance Manager for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Newport, Isle of Wight. The vital Maintenance Manger role comes with a competitive salary + car allowance + bonus  + private medical + benefits package. If you’re a Maintenance Manager 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 Plant Manager you will be responsible for:  
  • Leading, training, and developing a team of multi-skilled maintenance technicians responsible for maintaining all plant equipment to the highest of standards to ensure maximum availability.
  • The role will cover both the Energy from Waste (EfW) and the Mechanical Pre Treatment (MPT) Facility.
  • 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.
  • Ensure compliance with health & safety policies, environmental regulations, and site licences
  • Manage team performance, including rotas, training and workload allocation
    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 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, Waste Treatment (MBT, MPT, 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 Maintenance Manager role  
  • Competitive basic salary
  • Car allowance
  • Performance related bonus
  • Private Medical
  • Good pension
  • Other excellent benefits
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Safety & Compliance Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a market leading energy company to recruit a Safety & Compliance Manager for their newest Energy from Waste Power Station in Tilbury, Essex.   The fundamental Safety and Compliance Manager role comes with a salary ~£60,000 + up to 10% Bonus + Benefits. If you’re a Health and Safety/Compliance 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, such as H&S, Environmental, etc, would be ideal
  • A NEBOSH or IOSH qualification
    Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge The Safety and Compliance 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 Safety and Compliance Manager role
  • Basic salary of around £60,000
  • Up to 10% bonus
  • Private healthcare
  • Other company benefits
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Operations Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company to recruit an Operations Manager for their Energy from Waste Power Station in Newport, Isle of Wight. The vital Operations Manager role comes with a competitive salary + car allowance + bonus  + private medical + benefits package. If you’re an Operations Manager 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 Plant Manager you will be responsible for:  
  • Responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the plant
  • The day-to-day management of the full operations team of the EfW Facility
  • Ensuring the power station operates and complies within environmental regulations
  • Liaising with the Maintenance Manager and other relevant personnel regarding projects, maintenance, outages, costing and programming of plant improvements
  • The day-to-day monitoring of plant efficiency and directing the operations staff to optimise the power station accordingly
  • Preparing the annual budget for the Operations department for review and work within this budget
  • Carry out annual performance reviews with operations staff
  • Prepare reports and presentations relating to the plant’s operational activities as required
    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:  
  • Supervisory or management experience in an Operations role in a  heavy process engineering environment such as Power Generation (EfW, Biomass, CCGT, Coal, etc), Paper Mills, Refineries, Petrochemical, etc
  • Knowledge of environmental permits, H&S issues and safe working environments
  • Experience liaising with governing bodies such as the EA and HSE
  • Experience of managing budgets and in the training and development of staff
  • Supervisory / management experience
    Salary and benefits of the Operations Manager role  
  • Competitive basic salary
  • Car allowance
  • Performance related bonus
  • Private Medical
  • Good pension
  • Other excellent benefits
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