Gemma Nixon

Astute’s Nuclear team is exclusively partnering with the UK’s leading hazardous waste management company to recruit a HSEQ Manager for its Paisley site.

The essential HSEQ Manager role comes with a salary up to £45,000, pension and car allowance.

If you’re a Health and Safety professional and are looking to work for an organisation that is at the forefront of the industry providing the opportunity to work on high impact, compliance critical projects, then submit your CV to apply today.

 

                   

Responsibilities and duties of the HSEQ Manager role

Reporting to the Group Head of HSEQ you will:

• Promote a positive safety culture across the site and Industrial Services projects.

 

• Provide HSEQ support and guidance to ensure compliance with legal and company standards.

 

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments.

 

• Lead or support investigations, apply root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.

 

• Ensure compliance with environmental permits and assist with documentation such as RAMS and permit applications.

 

• Deliver toolbox talks and briefings; support training as needed.

 

• Contribute to process safety studies (e.g., HAZOP, HAZID) and ESG data reporting.

 

• Track and close HSEQ actions with site managers; monitor safety data and identify trends.

 

• Support the commercial team with HSEQ input on bids, tenders, and project reviews.

 

• Participate in emergency response planning and support company-wide HSEQ campaigns.

 

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum)

 

• Relevant experience in industrial services or waste management

 

• Strong knowledge of environmental permitting and HSE regulations

 

• Experience with audits, inspections, and incident investigations

 

• Familiarity with HAZOP, HAZID, or similar process safety methods

 

• Confident using MS Office and action tracking systems

 

• Full UK driving licence

 

 

Personal skills

The HSEQ Manager role would suit someone who is:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

 

• Proactive and self-motivated

 

• Confident communicator with all levels of staff and stakeholders

 

• Analytical thinker with good problem-solving abilities

 

• Organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities

 

• Collaborative and team-oriented

 

• Comfortable challenging unsafe practices constructively

 

• Committed to continuous improvement and professional development

 

 

Salary and benefits of the HSEQ Manager role

• Salary up to £45,000
• Car allowance of £5460
• Monday to Friday
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

 

 

 

 

Astute’s Nuclear team is exclusively partnering with a leading provider in the nuclear energy sector to recruit a Design Lead for its Bristol site. The pivotal Design Lead role comes with a salary up to £75,000, a comprehensive pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth. If you’re passionate about innovation, sustainability, and contributing to a safer and cleaner energy future, this is your chance to join a company committed to excellence and advancing nuclear technology worldwide. Explore the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration, integrity, and the pursuit of cutting-edge solutions. Submit your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Project Manager you will:  

• Develop the overall design of the modular plant, considering cost, risk, and timelines.
• Establish and manage system specifications, ensuring all technical requirements are met.
• Lead technical and system reviews to ensure design and operational criteria are achieved.
• Analyse and manage change requests, assessing their impact on the project scope and timeline.
• Integrate lessons learned from past projects to improve technical solutions.
• Coordinate the configuration and integration of systems, ensuring smooth operation.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure technical consistency across project activities.
• Collaborate with the project control team to align costs, schedules, and quality standards.
• Represent the company in technical discussions with stakeholders and authorities.
• Plan for all project stages, from design to decommissioning, ensuring long-term project success

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A degree in process engineering, industrial engineering or mechanical engineering
• 10 years’ experience in design engineering
• You will come from a heavy industrial facility i.e. plant, lab, reactors, manufacturing
• 5 years’ experience of technical management  

Personal skills The Design Lead role would suit someone who is:  

• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.

Salary and benefits of the Design Lead role  

• Salary up to £75,000
• 25 days annual leave per year raising to 28
• 8% Employer pension contribution
• Individual and family private health care
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Income Protection

   

Astute’s Nuclear Team are exclusively partnered with an industry leader within the hazardous waste management sector to recruit a Business Development Manager for their Hazardous Waste Treatment division in the North, predominantly based out of their site in Berwick. The Business Development Manager role comes with a competitive salary plus a car allowance, bonus and many other benefits. As the Business Development Manager, you will supporting their hazardous waste treatment operations at their site in Berwick and other sites across the North of the UK. If you’re a Business Development Manager with experience within specialist, hazardous, chemical or metal waste, then submit your CV to apply today.   Responsibilities and duties of the Business Development Manager role Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will:  

• Drive business development for key business growth within their waste treatment and transfer sector, targeting both new and existing clients, using proactive techniques like cold calling and outreach to offer a broad range of services, including specialist waste removal and infrastructure cleaning solutions.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of new business opportunities and contribute to the company business plan.
• Foster strong customer relationships by ensuring high service standards, addressing non-conformances, and providing timely feedback.
• Maximise margins on projects and ensure continuity of work for the business teams.
• Collaborate across divisions to identify other opportunities, especially within waste treatment and disposal through other sites across the business group.
• Collaborate with Account Managers, Admin Staff, and Operations to ensure seamless service delivery and contract management.
• Manage the tender process, including document reviews, financial analysis, and ensuring compliance with Tender Governance procedures.
• Monitor market trends, competitors, and relevant industry developments to inform business strategy.
• Manage projects, inquiries, and customer communications while ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Promote a safety-first culture and actively contribute to the company’s health, safety, and environmental initiatives.
• Represent the business at stakeholder events and ensure compliance with company policies, including security, data protection, and equal opportunities.
• This is an exciting opportunity for a driven professional with experience in hazardous waste and business development to join a dynamic and growing team.

  Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Technical expertise in hazardous/chemical waste with previous experience selling into the sector.
• Proven ability to manage customer accounts with sales revenue exceeding £1 million per annum.
• Strong commercial acumen, a track record of profitable new business, and a commitment to high levels of customer service, along with a full UK driving licence.
• Degree qualified or proven sector experience in business development and sales in hazardous wastes management.

  Salary and benefits of the Business Development Manager role  

• Basic salary of up to £50,000 dependant on experience.
• Car Allowance
• Bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Competitive benefits package

Nuclear Safety Case Specialist Nuclear Dorset Up to £60,000 DOE + Bonus     Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Nuclear Safety Case Specialist to join one of the industry leaders in hazardous waste management across the UK at their nuclear licenced site in Dorset. Working as their Nuclear Safety Case Specialist, you will be working as part of their core team to support in the development and management of their new 10 year nuclear safety case, operating until 2033.                     Roles & Responsibilities Working as the Nuclear Safety Case Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting with the development of their safety case for their licenced site in Dorset. This will include:  

• Developing their Management of Change (MoC) Assessments, BAT Assessments, Radiological Dose Assessments, Site Wide Environmental Safety Case (SWESC) and Waste Management Plan (WMP).
• Delivering SSHEQ objectives in line with both company and site requirements, promoting the best culture across the site and all stakeholders.
• Maintaining their new operational safety case, ensuring full compliance and supporting with all technical documentation relating to this.
• Lead all modifications to the safety case in line with new projects and programmes.
•  Act as Lead Author and Design Authority for our EA Site Wide Environmental Safety Case (SWESC) and Waste Management Plan (WMP), ensuring compliance with the EA and the environmental permits.
• Provide technical support to assure compliance with the licensing requirements of the Nuclear Site Licence, liaising effectively with nuclear regulators.
• All other duties as required.

    Skills & Qualifications Candidates must have a background working within the Nuclear industry, supporting site safety case management and compliance requirements at a senior level. Candidates should have strong technical report writing skills, be able to deliver key SSHEQ objectives, nuclear regulatory submissions and have a good understanding of safety case development. Due to the nature of the role, practical experience on a nuclear site is beneficial and all candidates must be able to hold and maintain national security clearance.     Salary & Package

• Basic salary of £50,000 - £60,000
• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• 6% Pension Scheme.
• Flexible benefits

    How to apply? To apply for this position or to find out more information, please send your CV to Gemma Nixon at [email protected]  or call directly on 02392 222 964.     INDNUC

  A Project Manager will demonstrate a solid mix of technical expertise, project management qualifications, and practical experience in delivering projects, particularly within regulated industries. They will be a dynamic individual with a passion for driving successful projects and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Experience, Skills & Knowledge:  - Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies.  - Good leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage cross-functional teams, ensuring project goals are met efficiently and effectively.  - Demonstrable experience in planning. budgeting and risk management.  - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels and ensure that complex information is conveyed clearly.  - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed decisions based on data and project requirements.  - Effective time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and budget targets are met.  - High attention to detail, particularly in the review and interpretation of technical documents, financial data, and project specifications.  - A working knowledge of Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools such as MS Project or Primavera for project planning and reporting. Behaviours:  - A strong commitment to safety, quality and compliance.  - A proactive approach to managing projects, anticipating potential issues, and taking the initiative to resolve problems before they escalate.  - Ability to adapt to changing project requirements, timelines, and environments, maintaining a calm and structured approach under pressure.  - A commitment to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement in both personal skills and project outcomes.  - Strong ethical values, ensuring that all project decisions are made with integrity, transparency, and in line with organizational policies.

Mechanical Fitter Waste Transfer Station Barking- Essex £19.74 per hour   Introduction Astute are partnered with a leading recycling and waste management business in the UK, who are looking for a Mechanical Technician to join their maintenance team at their waste transfer station in Barking.   Roles & Responsibilities Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, as a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for:

• Hands on maintenance across the site on both fixed and mobile plant including compactors, shredders and on-site conveyor systems.
• Maintaining pumps, motors, gearboxes, stirrers, mixers, and all associated plant.
• Driving plant availability through carrying out PPMs, reactive maintenance, and engineering improvements across the site as well as installations.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures to ensure efficiency and minimum downtime across the site.
• Stay on top of site stock and spares.
• Other duties as required.

  Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• A relevant qualification in an Mechanical engineering discipline, HNC / HND / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience with hands on maintenance within a similar environment (waste management, water treatment, manufacturing)
• Experience of working on heavy industrial machinery including pumps, conveyors, optical sorters, compactors, loading plant etc.

  How to Apply  To apply for this position, please send your CV to Gemma Nixon on [email protected] or call me directly on 02392 222 964.

Service Engineer – Pharmaceuticals Water Treatment Kent / South East £30,000 - £32,812 + Package DOE     Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Field Engineer to join one of the leading Water and Wastewater treatment business in the UK. They have a solid track record of providing innovative solutions to water purification, industrial effluent and sustainable water saving needs and are one of the market leaders in process water treatment services. The Field Engineer’s primary focus will be to carry out reparation and maintenance of the products for various clients around the Kent and South East region.                    Roles & Responsibilities Working as the Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Travelling to various sites across the UK and carrying out necessary maintenance, reparations and preventative work at customer sites
• Submitting and completing work reports as well as assessments.
• Working to health and safety standards for both yourself and the customer
• Proving feedback on product development
• Working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Overtime available

    Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Comfortable driving long distances
• Multi-skilled mechanical experience within a mechanical or electrical environment
• Experience within the water/wastewater sector is desirable
• Good customer service skills
• A full UK driving licence

    Salary & Package What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Competitive salary of up to £30,000 - £32,812 + package
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Company van, fuel card, tools & equipment provided
• Biannual progression meetings

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 07441391669 to speak to Gemma Nixon who can tell you more.

Electrical Fitter

Water Treatment Waterlooville - Field Based  Up to £35,000

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for an Electrician to join one of the leading providers of Water engineering services and solutions across the South. Working as their Electrician, you will join their small but established team based at their head office in Waterlooville, travelling out to client sites carrying out electrical installations, repair and testing work on various water contracts. This will see you working in a hands-on site-based role covering both clean and dirty water projects.

 

The Job

Working as the Electrician, you will be responsible for…

• Preforming electrical installations, refurbishments, repairs, testing and pre-planned maintenance across clean and dirty water projects.
• Work on client sites across the South, working away and staying where needed.
• Assisting clients on-site with technical faults or refurbishment projects.
• Inspect, survey, identify faults and carry out testing on electrical systems and equipment.
• Working on client sites and within the company workshop as required.
• Installing and Commissioning new systems and package plant covering both clean and dirty water processes.
• Complete required paperwork for each project to demonstrate installation and testing work has been carried out successfully and accurately.
• Following set designs and manufacturers installation guides, utilising design drawings and wiring diagrams to complete assigned projects.
• Survey electrical systems and plans, ensuring compliance with BS7671 requirements and client specific standards.
• Completing risk assessments, activity reports and other documentation as required.
• Offering after sales technical support.

This is a field-based position requiring a flexible approach to work and the ability to stay away when needed.

 

The Candidate

To be considered for this position candidates will be expected to have a background in performing Electrical maintenance / installation/ testing, ideally with experience working in the water industry or on water treatment plants. Control and automation experience would be advantageous.  Candidates are expected to be Electrically qualified to NVQ level 3 or equivalent and will ideally hold 18th edition and 2391 Test and Inspection. A valid CSCS/ECS is preferable as well as confined space training but this is not essential.  Due to the nature of this role, candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and be flexible to travel across the South and stay away.

What’s on offer.

• Basic salary up to £32,000
• Company vehicle provided for site work (not sole user)
• 28 Days holiday (including BH)
• Competitive Package

 

How to apply

To apply, please call Gemma Nixon 02392 222 964 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Site Operative

Plastics Recycling

Avonmouth

£36,000 basic salary (4 on 4 off - Days & Nights)

 

Introduction

We are currently looking for a Level 3 Site Operative to join one of the leading Waste Management specialists in the UK. Working at their Plastic Recycling Facility in Avonmouth, the Site Operative will be responsible for supporting with the operating, inspecting and maintenance of static and mobile plant on-site.

This role involves working a 4 on 4 off rotating shift pattern including night shifts, please only apply is this is suitable.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As a Level 3 Site Operative, you will be responsible for:

• Operation of multiple machines involved in the recycling of plastics, mainly Extruders
• Cleaning and performing basic maintenance tasks on machinery
• Undertaking basic fault finding on machinery
• Occasional cover at other waste facilities as required.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Previous experience of operating mobile plant
• Demonstrable experience working in a production environment (ideally recycling)
• Experience operating an Extruder (desirable)
• Strong understanding of health and safety

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• £36,000 basic salary
• 10% annual bonus
• Fantastic company benefits
• Opportunity to work for an industry leader

 

How to Apply

To apply, please call Gemma Nixon on 02392 222 964 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]