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Gemma Nixon

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
4.75
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Jobs
Head of Nuclear Island Buildings Team
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astuteโ€™s Nuclear team are recruiting for The Nuclear Island Buildings Manager to join a key team across the Hinkley Point C project in Bristol. The Head of Nuclear Island Buildings Team will be responsible for managing the entire buildings integrated team based across both the UK and Paris, ensuring the delivery of all associated design activities for the Hinkley point C project. Theย Head of Nuclear Island Buildings Manager is a business critical role contributing to the completion of the HPC design phase and comes withย a salary ranging from ยฃ60,000 up to ยฃ80,000 depending on seniority, and experience. If youโ€™re an experienced Senior Manager with a history of managing large and complex teams across nuclear construction projects and are looking to work for an organisation spearheading the design phase of the HPC project, then submit your CV to apply today. ย  ย  ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Responsibilities and duties Working as the Head of Nuclear Island Buildings Team, you will be responsible for: ย 
  • Managing a team of 250+, supporting on the design activities for the HPC Project both across the UK team in Bristol and Paris. This will cover all disciplines within the buildings e.g. civils, layout, MEH, equipment, steelworks, transverse/hazard studies, technical integration
  • Ensuring the effective delivery of all associated design activities in line with safety, quality, design maturity, time and cost requirements.
  • Being the main point of contact for the HPC Project for all day to day operational management of HPC Nuclear Island Buildings design delivery.
  • Ensuring the effective and efficient resolution of technical topics and open points associated with the scope of the integrated team.
  • Management and reporting of all Risks & Opportunities (existing, updated, new) for Nuclear Island Buildings Team.
  • Management of the relationship with all internal and external stakeholders and the client as well as managing interfaces with other integrated teams across the HPC project.
  • Any other duties as required.
ย  ย  Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: ย 
  • At least 5 yearsโ€™ experience in senior engineering / leadership / project management;
  • Nuclear New Build, EPR or PWR experience.
  • Robust knowledge and extensive experience of the EPR design and engineering processes;
  • Project and delivery management experience.
  • Good understanding of requirements and expectations of UK laws, regulations, nuclear industry operating experience and best practices.
  • Leadership experience in a highly regulated, technical environments.
  • Excellent communication, organisational and people engagement skills.
  • Flexibility to travel
ย  ย  Salary and benefits of the Nuclear Islands Buildings Manager role ย 
  • Basic salary of ยฃ60,000 - ยฃ80,000 DOE
  • Hybrid working model
  • Competitive Package
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Mechanical Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Mechanical Technician

Recycling

Bargeddie

Salary up to ยฃ37,000

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Introduction

Our client is one of the UK's leading provider of Environmental solutions, offering a full range of Waste and Energy Recovery services through a vast and growing network of Plants and Facilities across the country and as such they are looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join one of their key sites in Bargeddie. Working as their Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out key planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance across the recycling facility on a wide variety of heavy plant and equipment.

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Roles & Responsibilities

As the Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for:

  • Responsible for carrying out planned and unplanned maintenance activities to ensure safe and efficient operation of the MRF.
  • Ensure maintenance targets and plans are achieved safely, economically and within the environmental limits of the plant.
  • Assist with supervision of contractors, working alongside other functions as necessary.
  • Carry out fault diagnosis and rectify as required.
  • Use initiative and be pro-active and creative in problem solving.
  • Conduct plant inspections and area safety inspections.
  • Ensure that all reporting within the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is effective and completed promptly.
  • Ensure that all activities within the MRF are carried out in a safe manner, in line with the siteโ€™s procedures.

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Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • NVQ level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or similar
  • Previous experience working within a process, production, or manufacturing environment.
  • A good understanding of stock control, risk assessments and condition reports.
  • In depth understanding of a strategic approach to engineering and maintenance.
  • Strong health and safety understanding

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Salary & Package

Whatโ€™s on offer for this exciting role:

  • Competitive Package of up to ยฃ37,000.
  • Overtime available
  • Development and progression opportunities
  • Opportunity to join one of the UKโ€™s leading Waste Management companies

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How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 023 92 288 209 and ask to speak to Gemma Harfield who can tell you more.

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Fire Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astuteโ€™s Nuclear team is partnering with an international leader in nuclear power to recruit a Fire Engineer for its Bristol based office. The Fire Engineer role comes with a base salary up to ยฃ65,000 with added benefits. If youโ€™re a Fire Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that specialise in the nuclear steam supply systems with a 50+ year history, then submit your CV to apply today. ย  ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Technical Manager you will:
  • Conduct internal studies on all buildings within the consortiumโ€™s design responsibilities, ensuring that safety functions are carried out in the even of a fire occurring within the plant.
  • Work with building leaders, systems engineers, civil engineers, and plant layout engineers to derive logical solutions for fire protection.
  • Analyse 3D models and identification of combustible materials in allocated regions.
  • Conduct temperature change calculations for simulated fires.
  • Complete studies for the risk of damage to certain systems.
  • Monitor the models and changes issued by engineering departments in terms of layout.
ย  ย  Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: ย 
  • Engineering degree.
  • Working knowledge of Fire Regulations including BS9999
  • Calculations experience in Fire Protection.
ย  ย  ย  Salary and benefits of the Fire Engineer role ย 
  • A base salary from ยฃ45,000 - ยฃ65,000 depending on experience.
  • Additional benefits discussed at interview.
  • An opportunity to work on the worlds largest nuclear construction projects with the tightest regulations adhered to.
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Site Chemist
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Graduate Site Chemist

Waste Management Peterboroughย  Salary ยฃ25,000 - ยฃ27,000 DOE Monday- Friday

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Site Chemist to join one of the industry leaders in hazardousย waste management solutions across the UK. Working as theย Site Chemist, you will be responsible for taking and analysing hazardous waste samples on-site to ensure safe and compliant waste is processed at all times.

The Job

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for:

  • Assist with the hands-on operation of the hazardous waste site ensuring materials coming onto and off site are consistently safe and compliant to site permits and environmental regulations.
  • Assist with compiling lists of wastes to be transferred off site to third party disposal points. Liaising with other staff to ensure correct routing of wastes.
  • Assist with non- conformance procedures and sample processing within the site laboratory for incoming waste streams.
  • Providing services to customers to enable wastes to be assessed, priced and collected
  • Utilise appropriate systems to manage non- compliances.
  • Use of FLT/Dump Truck and other mobile plant as required
  • Assist with the daily/weekly plan for the operational areas and laboratory, adapt to the unplanned and unexpected to deliver targets, KPIโ€™s and other requirements.
  • Ensure house-keeping requirements and continuous improvement programmes are supported both directly and through the plant team.
  • Partake in improvement of process, contributing to micro project development.
  • Undertake area administration activity including Chemist Check sheets, process sheets, stock sheets, production records, etc.

The Candidate

To be considered for this position, candidates are expected to have an appropriate chemistry qualification to degree level as well as experience handling a diverse range of chemical compounds including understanding of inter-reactions.

Some knowledge of hazardous waste or industrial chemistry would be beneficial as well as previous experience working in a site-based role or in an industrial hands-on environment. This role would suit someone looking to further their career within the chemical sector and an interest in moving into the waste management industry. A NEBOSH certificate or IOSH H&S qualification would also be beneficial.ย 

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Whatโ€™s on Offer

  • Basic Salary of ยฃ25,000 - ยฃ27,000 DOE
  • Opportunity to progress career in the Chemical and Waste Management industries.
  • Full training and support

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How to Apply

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


Administrator
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Job Purpose

To ensure a good flow of office procedures and support the team leader by carrying out common office duties. Maintain a positive and friendly company image by acting as the first line of contact to customers, visitors and vendors in person, online, and via telephone.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Daily handling & management of a service mailbox

  • Quotation creation for:

  • Renewal of Service Agreements

  • Requests for site visits ย 

  • Spare Parts

  • Calibration requirements

  • Management of opportunities within CRM including following up opportunities with the client.

  • Order acceptance & handling within SAP โ€“ working withย  3rd party vendors

  • Resource planning of engineers for site visits and inhouse work โ€“ ensuring the resource planning tool is always up to date

  • Booking travel requirements for engineering team

  • Invoicing and managing customer billing plans within SAP and various customer portals

  • Completing margin analysis for life cycle agreements and site work this includes checking time booking within SAP to ensure hours are booked correctly as per the quotation or external work report

  • Producing monthly reports for order book management

  • Raising purchase requisitions for 3rd party parts and services from vendor quotations

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Required Qualifications, Skills and experience

  • Must have a minimum of three to five years experience working within a service department

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to multitask

  • Exceptional communication and customer service skills

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office

  • SAP knowledge (essential)

  • CRM experience (preferred)

  • Strong prioritisation and organisation skills with the ability to handle confidential information

  • High personal drive for continuous improvement

  • Potential and desire to progress and develop

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Waste Coordinator
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astuteโ€™s team is partnering with one of the UK leaders in waste management and specialist industrial services to recruit a Waste Coordinator to join its team in Berkeley. The Waste Coordinator role comes with a salary of ยฃ30,000 - ยฃ35,000 plus 25 days annual leave. If youโ€™re a Waste Coordinator and are looking to work for an organisation that puts people at the heart of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today. ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Project Manager you will:
  • Actively promote and support the companyโ€™s safety culture, behaviour, and values in all services and activities.
  • Help with operations and development of waste treatment and disposal services, ensuring safety for the public, environment, and staff.
  • Make sure all environmental permits, regulations, contracts, and company guidelines are followed.
  • Prepare and organise waste management documents, including records and paperwork to go with each waste shipment from one site to another.
  • Work with accredited labs to manage tests and ensure timely results.
  • Review and assess test results.
  • Decide how to handle waste based on the test results.
  • Communicate with the client for approval of document packs.
  • Coordinate with transport companies to arrange waste shipment logistics.
  • Inspect waste and facilities to ensure everything is in order.
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • HNC/HND/Degree in Chemistry/Physics related subject
  • Full UK Driving license
  • An interest in the environmental/ waste management industry
  • Safety conscious with a view to improve safety culture/report any H&S issues
  • Ability to deal with clients in a professional manner
Salary and benefits of the Waste Coordinator role
  • Basic Salary of ยฃ30,000 - ยฃ35,000
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Private Health Care and other benefits
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Project Controller
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astuteโ€™s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement solutions to recruit a Project Controller in Runcorn, Cheshire. The Project Controller role comes with a salary up to ยฃ50,000, up to 12.5% pension contributions, private medical and healthcare. If youโ€™re an experienced Project Controller and are looking to work for an organisation that continually strives to win more business and invests in the growth of its employees/company, then submit your CV to apply today ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Project Manager you will: ย 
  • Support Project Managers in ensuring projects meet financial targets and billing milestones.
  • Create and maintain project work breakdown structures (WBS) and related work package descriptions.
  • Gather and analyse cost data to support project budgets and cost control.
  • Organize project review meetings, documenting and updating action points.
  • Track and report on time management activities.
  • Expedite deliveries and handle logistics paperwork, including packing lists and commercial invoices.
  • Prepare and submit invoices through customer portals.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders and understand the business needs.
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: ย 
  • SAP experience is essential (key user preferred).
  • Advanced MS Office skills, particularly in Excel.
  • Attention to detail with strong analytical and communication skills.
  • Good time management and ability to prioritize tasks.
Salary and benefits of the Project Controller role ย 
  • Salary range of ยฃ40,000 - ยฃ50,000
  • 12.5% company pension dependent on criteria
  • Private medical insurance
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Opportunities for career development within an international environment
  • A fun, collaborative working atmosphere with advanced technologies

Project Manager - Marine
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
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  • 25 daysโ€™ annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
  • Enhanced employer pension contributions
  • Enhance parental leave
  • Flexible & hybrid working arrangements
  • Private medical insurance
  • Income protection insurance
  • Performance-related pay scheme โ€“ 15% max on salary
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Support with your career development through our Success Management Process.
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Project Quality Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astuteโ€™s Nuclear team is partnering with one of the international leaders supporting in the nuclear energy sector to recruit a Quality Manager for its site operations on Hinkley Point C.ย  The rewarding Quality Manager role comes with a competitive salary and the opportunity to join some of the leading work currently on-going at Hinkley Point C. ย  If youโ€™re a Quality Manager and are looking to work for an organisation that is known for its innovative solutions and high-value technologies, then submit your CV to apply today. ย  ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Responsibilities and duties Reporting to Quality Manager on-site, you will: ย 
  • Manage a team of Quality Engineers, Technicians, Technical Reviewers, and Coordinators to ensure compliance with quality assurance measures.
  • Ensure compliance with Quality Management Systems, policies, and procedures in line with ISO 9001 & ISO 19443 standards.
  • Lead and manage Quality Engineering & Technical Reports.
  • Provide technical and quality guidance to the Quality Control department.
  • Develop and maintain project processes for successful quality deliverables.
  • Foster a Right First-Time, On Time, Every Time mindset.
  • Promote and embed Nuclear Safety Culture behaviours.
  • Assure efficient manufacturing and construction processes.
  • Act as the primary contact for all Project Quality aspects.
  • Manage quality assurance for manufacturing and construction activities, including NDT and dimensional checks.
  • Communicate quality matters with clients and provide feedback to project teams.
  • Analyse and resolve process quality issues and manage KPI data.
  • Support Lessons Learned programs and conduct supplier visits as needed, continually training the team on company policies and guidelines.
  • Coordinate quality improvement plans and compliance with Contract Quality Assurance Plans.
  • Prepare and review project quality documentation.
  • Oversee non-conformance management and corrective actions.
  • Support Lean, Six Sigma, and operational excellence initiatives.
ย  ย  Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: ย 
  • HNC (or equivalent) in Engineering.
  • ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor certification.
  • Proven experience as a QA Engineer/Manager.
  • Strong knowledge of Quality tools and systems (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean).
  • Experience managing multiple projects and leading investigations.
  • Sound welding, fabrication, and installation knowledge.
  • Experience in a highly regulated industry is advantageous.
ย  ย  Personal skills The HSE Lead role would suit someone who has: ย 
  • Excellent team-working and communication skills.
  • Self-motivated with a proactive attitude.
  • Results-driven with a focus on meeting commitments and deadlines.
  • Resilient and adaptable with a positive outlook.
  • Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality.
ย  ย  Salary and benefits of the HSE Lead role ย 
  • Competitive basic salary of up to ยฃ80,000 DOE
  • 25 days annual leave per year raising to 30 (1 day for every 2 yearsโ€™ service) 8% Employer pension contribution and many more fantastic benefits.ย  ย 
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HSEQ Advisor
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Graduate HSEQ Advisor Waste Management

Midlands/North East/Scotland (mobile role)

ยฃ25,000ย DOE + Car allowance

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Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Graduate HSEQ Advisor to join one of the industry leaders in hazardous waste management solutions and Industrial Services across the UK as part of their core team, supporting operations within the Corporate Stewardship team. Working as the HSEQ Advisor, you will be responsible for supporting operations maintain high standards of safety, general health, and environmental compliance.

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Graduate HSEQ Advisor, you will be responsible for:

  • Proactively support and embed a proactive safety culture through positive engagement on site and throughout operations.
  • Provide HSEQ support and advice to the business operations as specified by the Group Head of HSEQ to ensure compliance and standards are maintained; and promote procedural changes to align with good, safe working practices.
  • To assist operational teams, develop risk assessments and safe systems of work (RIPS scheme).
  • To undertake documented HSEQ inspections and audit against IMS procedures for the business.
  • Liaison with external auditors and helping the company to maintain required certification and accreditation.
  • Assist with close-out of HSEQ queries from both internal and external sources.
  • Use site visits to gather and promote best practice across the Group.
  • Provide support to development of risk assessment, method statements, procedures and permit application supporting documentation.

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Degree in a technical, engineering or science discipline (or equivalent)
  • NEBOSH (or equivalent)
  • Environmental awareness training
  • Articulate and able to write clearly and concisely using factual based observation.
  • Understanding of environmental compliance and regulations impacting the waste sector.
  • Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
  • Experience working within a HSEQ role or working with auditing/implementing management systems.
  • Full UK driving licence, willingness to travel to our sites across England and Scotland and access to a vehicle.

Salary & Package

Whatโ€™s on offer for this exciting role:

  • Salary up to ยฃ25,000 per annum
  • Car allowance andย competitiveย package
  • Full training and support

How to Apply

To apply, please call Megan Balmer on 0744139 1332 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]