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Gemma Nixon

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Field Service Engineer

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Field Service Engineer

Midlandsย 

Up to ยฃ40,000 + Van & Package

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Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Field Service Engineer to join a pioneering technology provider of on-line water quality measuring analytical systems. Working as a Field Service Engineer, this will see you travelling across the UK to various customers sites within the Life Sciences, Power, Municipal Water and Industrial Manufacturing industries.

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Roles & Responsibilities

As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:
  • Attending various sites around the UK, carrying out commissioning, calibration, repair, and general maintenance works to various
  • Providing clear and concise technical support and guidance to customers and colleagues
  • Writing Risk Assessments and Method Statements
  • Following certain site procedures and working practices, including accepting, suspending, and clearing work permits.
  • Offering a first-class service to all customers, ensuring that all works completed are in line with industry guidelines and customer specifications
  • Carrying out relevant documentation and administrative tasks

Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • ONC and HNC in Electrical Engineering/Instrumentation of Control or relevant experience ย 
  • Experience of working within Portable Water, Life Sciences, Power or Industrial sites.
  • A minimum of 3 yearsโ€™ experience as a Service Technician within an instrumentation or calibration role
  • Strong problem solving and diagnostic skills
  • Must be confident carrying out calibrations and repairs with minimal supervision
  • A full, clean driving licence and ability to travel across the UK

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Salary & Package

Whatโ€™s on offer for this exciting role:
  • Up to a ยฃ40,000 basic salary
  • Company van, phone, and laptop
  • Full training provided
  • Fantastic company benefits
  • Holiday package

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How to Apply


Mechanical Fitter

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  • TERMS: permanent

Mechanical Fitter

Stoke On Trent

Industrial Water Treatment

Competitive Salary

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Introductionโ€ฆ

Our client is one of the world leaders in water treatment. Innovating in key areas such as sustainable development, resource, and by-product recovery. They are currently looking for a Mechanical Fitter to join their world-famous team in Stoke on Trent.

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Roles & Responsibilities

As Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for:

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  • Mechanically constructing, assembling, and fitting water monitors in line with quality documentations and systems including GA and P&ID diagrams.
  • Working with ABS and UPVC Pipework.
  • Analysing Termination and Schematic diagrams.

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Skills & Qualifications

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  • Good knowledge and understanding of the Water Sector
  • Someone who can read and understand mechanical drawings and diagrams.
  • Able to work alone and in a team.
  • ย With or equivalent to Level 3 NVQ in the relevant trades.

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Salary & Package

Whatโ€™s on offer for this exciting role:

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  • Training and Development schemes
  • Competitive Salary
  • Life Assurance
  • Pension Scheme
  • 25 Days Holiday plus Public Holidays

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How to Apply

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the leading specialists in waste management. For more information, please contact George Wilson on 02392 288 207, emailing your CV to [email protected]

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Environmental Advisor

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Environmental Advisor Hazardous Waste Management Hybrid Working + UK travel Up to ยฃ45,000 including Car Allowance Introduction We are currently recruiting for an Environmental Advisor to join one of the leading hazardous waste management specialists in the UK. The successful candidate will have a significant voice within Augean and their advice will be listened to and will influence the future development of the company. We are looking for an environmental advisor with experience in the waste sector to join our established Corporate Stewardship team, supporting the business on all matters related to environmental compliance, permitting and planning and environmental social and corporate governance (ESG), across our business. This role is vital in providing key advice, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and guidance across the waste planning and permitting spectrum. The knowledge and capability of the successful candidate will contribute to managing Augeanโ€™s relationship with the environment and our neighbours, on society and on the economy through the development and implementation of appropriate reduction targets for environmental, social and corporate governance reporting commitments and guiding our path to net zero. The Role The role reports to the Head of Planning and Permitting. The Environmental Advisor will be responsible for:
  • Working in the Corporate Stewardship team to provide technical support on all environmental compliance matters across our sites.
  • Providing waste compliance advice for new business acquisitions and site development strategies.
  • Providing competent and accurate advice to the business on environmental, waste regulatory and waste planning issues, using core knowledge on regulatory requirements and the potential future impacts that changes to legislation or guidance may bring.
  • Working regularly with regulators such as the Environment Agency/ SEPA, Local Planning Authorities and the Health and Safety Executive, providing key environmental advice on any issues that arise on behalf of Augean and our clients.
  • Building strong working relationships with colleagues and external networks within the waste industry to overcome problems effectively.
  • Maintaining up to date working knowledge of relevant waste sector developments, providing technical support documentation for planning or permitting applications and the development of management system procedures.
  • Delivering projects to strict deadlines and within required budgetary targets, reporting directly to the Head of Planning and Permitting and the Director of Corporate Stewardship on project progress and workload.
  • Continually striving to develop your own knowledge and understanding of environmental legislation, guidance and developments in waste management and environmental matters and a willingness to share this knowledge with others for the benefit of the company.
  • Assist in the development, implementation and delivery of Environmental Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) requirements relating to compliance, resource efficiency and carbon reduction; and future implications, risks and opportunities relating to climate change adaptation.
  • Other duties as required.
Location: This role will be home based; however it will involve a mixture of working at home and travel to our offices / sites across England and Scotland. The Candidate To be considered for this position, candidates must have an environmental compliance background within the waste sector. An understanding of the hazardous waste sector would be beneficial. Knowledge of the social and environmental impacts, resource efficiency and carbon saving opportunities and sustainable waste management practices facing the waste sector would also be beneficial. Candidates are likely to have developed previous experience working within the process, waste management or hazardous waste sector; or indirectly as an environmental consultant or regulator. Candidates are expected to be qualified to degree level or equivalent in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Earth Sciences or a similar subject and be a professional member of, or be working towards membership of CIWM, IEMA or another relevant professional body. Due to the nature of this role, a full UK driving licence is essential as well as a flexible attitude to working and willingness to travel. However, the travel will not be on a fixed / regular basis. It will fluctuate according to the needs of the business. Whatโ€™s on Offer
  • Basic Salary of up to ยฃ45,000 including Car Allowance.
  • Competitive Package including 25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Full training and development support within a leading hazardous waste business going through significant growth.
  • Level 3 or 5 apprenticeship schemes according to the level of the candidate
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Project Engineer

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  • TERMS: permanent
Astuteโ€™s Nuclear team is partnering with a specialist logistics and marine transport company, widely recognized for its heavy-lift, project cargo, and offshore services to recruit a Project Engineer for their Portishead site. The Project Engineer role comes with a salary between ยฃ50,000 - ยฃ65,000 as well as hybrid working arrangements and a great package. If youโ€™re a Project Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that places people, safety, and long-term partnerships at the heart of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today. ย  Responsibilities and duties of the Project Engineer role Reporting to the Senior Project Engineer you will: ย 
  • Serve as the primary liaison between customers and site operations teams.
  • Apply technical expertise to design innovative engineering solutions for heavy lifting and transportation projects.
  • Conduct site assessments and provide conceptual plans for lifting operations.
  • Prepare and review both existing and updated engineering documentation.
  • Create detailed drawings, calculations, visualisations, operation manuals, risk assessments, and other essential project documents.
  • Oversee project execution to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes that meet client expectations.
  • Maintain rigorous document quality and control throughout the entire project lifecycle.
  • Participate in site visits to gather client requirements and be present during operations to lead, support, and motivate the team.
Professional qualifications ย  We are looking for someone with the following: ย 
  • Bachelorโ€™s in engineering
  • CSCS Appointed Person
  • IOSH Managing Safely desirable
  • CCNSG Safety Passport desirable
  • Experience managing large scale construction projects
  • Experience with lifting operations using mobile cranes, tower crane and crawler cranes ย 
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  • ยฃ50,000 - ยฃ65,000
  • 25 daysโ€™ annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
  • Enhanced employer pension contributions
  • Enhance parental leave
  • Flexible & hybrid working arrangements
  • Private medical insurance
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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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Electrical Project Engineer

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Electrical Project Engineer

Water Industry

Havant

ยฃ40,000 DOE

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Introduction

We are currently recruiting for an Electrical Project Engineer to join a leading provider of Water engineering services and solutions across the South. They are looking for an Electrical Project Engineer to join their small but established team providing expertise in process, mechanical, electrical and ICA solutions whilst delivering projects all at stages of the cycle. Working as the Electrical Project Engineer, you will work as part of a core team tin the delivery of a busy portfolio of robust engineering solutions across various wastewater and clean water contracts in the South.

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The Job

Working as the Electrical Project Engineer, you will be responsible forโ€ฆ
  • Working as part of the office-based design team with regular visits to site troubleshooting, checking and managing potential and live projects.
  • Driving successful project delivery, working alongside the Project Manager planning, establishing and coordinating the projects, carrying out electrical design works and ensuring projects are delivered to client specifications on time and in budget.
  • Collaborate with project teams to maintain profitability and efficient methods of work
  • Complete electrical designs and develop specifications for internal and external equipments required for each project.
  • Specify job requirements, parts and materials needed to enable projects to be scoped for tender and on-site delivery.
  • Survey electrical systems and plans.
  • Project budget and programme management.
  • Compliance with NICEIC requirements.
  • Manage all elements of the project delivery from initial site surveys, proposal preparations through to handover. This includes costings, proposals, specifications, ordering, fault finding, testing and commissioning.
  • Any other duties as required.

This is a field-based position requiring a flexible approach to work.

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The Candidate

To be considered for this position candidates will be expected to have a background working in a site-based Electrical Engineer or Project Engineer position ideally within the water industry with a relevant engineering qualification to degree level (or equivalent) to back it up.

Candidates should have strong CAD expertise as well as

Candidates should have strong CAD knowledge as well as demonstrable success delivering projects and a proven track record working directly with clients on project designs and coordination.

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Due to a high level of travel to various sites throughout this role, candidates must hold a valid full UK driving licence and be flexible in their working hours.

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Whatโ€™s on Offer.
  • Basic salary ยฃ40,000 DOE
  • Competitive Package
  • 28 days holiday (incl bank holidays)

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How to apply

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

Plant Operative

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Mobile Plant Operative Waste Management Bargeddie ยฃ13.72 per hour - (4 on 4 off day shift, 7am-7pm)

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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. As such they are looking for a Mobile Plant Operative to join one of their established teams based at their Transfer Station in Bargeddie.

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Role Responsibilities:

As a Mobile Plant Operative, your responsibilities will include but not be limited too.
  • Operating mobile plant and on-site equipment such as Front End Loader, 360 or 180 Excavators.
  • To carry out a variety of manual, machine operated duties across the waste processing site.
  • To ensure the maintenance and operation of all site equipment is carried out in a compliant manner.
  • To report any defects using the approved system.
  • Supporting in the pre-sorting and sorting of the waste recycling material, feeding material into the processing machinery as required.
  • Ensuring that Risk Assessments and Safe operating procedure are adhered to at all times.
  • To carry out any reception or front of site duties needed when required.
  • To demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach in order to ensure vital tasks are achieved.

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Skills & Requirements

The ideal candidate must have:
  • Knowledge of relevant plant and industrial machinery including operation of the plant and first line maintenance experience.
  • Experience operating mobile plant and on-site equipment such as Front End Loader, 360 or 180 Excavators. A formal certification NPORS (or equivalent) would be desirable.
  • Excellent health and safety understanding.
  • Previous experience working in the waste industry or a similar heavy industrial sector.

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Salary & Benefits

On offer for this role is the following:
  • ยฃ13.72ph - 38.5 hour per week.
  • Full training & in-house tickets for various mobile plant
  • Enhanced pension scheme โ€“ up to 7%

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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 02392 222 964 and ask to speak to Gemma Nixon who can tell you more.

Workshop Technician

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Workshop Technician - Robot Installations

London, England, United KingdomFull time

OVERVIEWAPPLICATION Share this jobย  Description

Here at Recycleye, we are turning the worldโ€™s waste into resource. According to the OECD, only 9% of waste has ever been recycled โ€“ we are changing that through our development of AI-based sensors combined with robotics to identify and sort a wide range of recyclables. We are transforming the economics behind the $2.5 trillion global waste recycling industry and we want you to join us!

Founded in 2019, we have experienced rapid growth to get to where we are now, with systems deployed across Europe and the US and are on a trajectory to continue scaling at pace.

To do this, we need more superstars to join our team! We work together to grow and succeed, driven by our values of empowerment, inclusivity, and perseverance. We want you to take part in our vision of delivering improved efficiency and purity to waste sorting, turning rubbish into a trove of reusable materials.

As a Workshop Technician for Robot Installation, you will play a crucial role in travelling to our deployed robots and maintaining the high quality we guarantee. Working closely both with the hardware team and the projects team, you will be based in our space in London as well as traveling to client sites. This is an exciting and important role for our team with a lot of variety around an innovative and interesting product, with the potential for future growth as we continue to expand our product offerings.

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The Role

  • Playing a vital part in supporting Recycleye by providing our first response to engineering issues, reactive and planned maintenance activities as well as proactive improvement works.
  • Helping to evolve and improve our existing systems as we grow, with feedback to the projects and tech team
  • Work safely at all times following risk assessments and work instructions and maintain a clean working environment
  • The main point of contact during installations, on site each time
Requirements
  • Full clean driving licence
  • Open to regular travel within Europe
  • Open to occasional weekend work (with time in lieu)
  • Within a commutable distance from London to work at our Waterloo office
  • Electrical or software knowledge is not necessary but would be an advantage
  • Network configuration knowledge is not necessary but would be an advantage
  • Good communication skills
Benefits
  • Progression: We are growing rapidly and you are expected to grow with the company as we scale
  • Equity in a fast growing and successful company
  • Unlimited holiday
  • Extensive upskilling opportunities
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Managers budget for team dinners / events!

Health Physics Monitor (HPM)

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Job Title: Health Physics Monitor (HPM)

Location: Urenco Capenhurst, Cheshire Department: Health Physics / Radiation Protection Reports to: Health Physics Team Leader

Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated Health Physics Monitor to support radiation protection activities across the site. The successful candidate will be responsible for working to support the appointed RPA on-siteย for monitoring radiation levels, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and supporting operational teams to maintain a safe working environment.ย 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out routine and non-routine radiological monitoring and contamination surveys.

  • Assist in the implementation of radiological protection measures and controls.

  • Operate and maintain radiation monitoring equipment.

  • Support investigations into radiological incidents or alarms.

  • Record and report monitoring data in accordance with regulatory and site-specific requirements.

  • Provide front-line support to operational staff regarding radiological safety and best practice.

  • Participate in emergency response drills and actual events as required.

Requirements:

  • Relevant qualifications or experience in radiation protection or health physics monitoring (e.g., RPA2000-accredited training or equivalent).

  • Strong understanding of radiological safety principles and regulations.

  • Good communication skills and a proactive approach to safety.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a regulated environment.


Production Engineer

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  • TERMS: permanent
Production Engineer Water Treatment High Wycombe Competitive Salary + Benefitsย  ย  ย  Introduction We are currently recruiting for a Production 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 Production Engineerโ€™s primary focus will be to take lead responsibility for the product integration from the development engineering phase to the manufacturing environment. ย  ย  ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย  Roles & Responsibilities Working as a Production Engineer, you will be responsible for:
  • Involved in the early development stage of new product development, working closely with the engineering team to help assess new product suitability for mass production. This will also include improvements to existing product portfolios.
  • Identify and produce any bespoke tooling, jigs, or fixtures required for testing and mass production for different teams across the manufacturing facility. e.g., Quality Control, Research & Development.
  • Able to visualise and plan processes and layout, stage material flow on the production floor and coordinate primarily mechanical and electrical build activities.
  • Produce and update work instructions in order to manufacture products in the most efficient way/lean manufacturing. This will include assembly instruction documents and videos. Training of technicians will also be part of this process.
  • Manage new parts and BOMs on new products.
  • Work closely with Quality Control to investigate and resolve any quality issues with products/parts. This Quality Assurance process ensures control and traceability to all modifications to ELGA-released products.
  • Represents the department and provides critical feedback to project leaders.
  • Coordinates actions across departments and may check on quality and work progress.
  • Tasks will be time-sensitive to overall project delivery dates.
ย  ย  Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Previous experience in an administrative role, preferably within a manufacturing/logistics industry.
  • Water experience
  • HNC in engineering or equivalent qualification.
  • Strong verbal and written communication.
  • Familiarity with Google Suite Apps such as Docs, Sheets, and Slides
  • A full, valid driving licence
ย  ย  Salary & Package Whatโ€™s on offer for this exciting role:
  • Competitive Salary of up to ยฃ30,000
  • Monday to Friday
  • Benefits package
  • 25 days Holiday + BH
ย  ย  How to apply? To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected]ย or call 02392 222 964 to speak to Gemma Nixon who can tell you more. ย  ย  ย  INDREC ย