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Gemma Nixon

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People
4.76 from 270 reviews

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Installations Engineer

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Installations Engineer

Birmingham, England, United KingdomEngineeringFull timeSI Engineer

OVERVIEWAPPLICATION Share this jobย  Description

The Service Engineer SE has an overall responsibility for:

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  • Hands on servicing installation and repair of various types of water treatment equipment.
  • Undertaking scheduled installation/service under contract and one-off planned service outside of contract
  • Emergency call out activity occasionally outside normal working hours.
  • Repair of customer equipment.
  • Installation of new equipment.

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  • Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety and Environmental Policies, and adhere to customer site rules and procedures (assuming the highest level compliance).
  • Attention to proactive KPIโ€™s and personal safety plans
  • Contribute diligently to Team Performance Plan (TPP)
  • RAMS for all visits
  • Be familiar with and comply with equipment service processes
  • Identify service stakeholders and confirm technical and contractual scoping on site matches assigned work.
  • Undertake planned and unplanned service activity as allocated by Service co-ordination team
  • Perform routine maintenance work including chemical sanitisation when required.
  • Able to work at weekends as/when required
  • Willingness to be on call for out of hours emergency work (rota system)
  • Work with projects team and BDMโ€™s to effectively and efficiently instigate visits and present and one company approach.
  • Deliver and install new equipment and water treatment systems. M&E.
  • Test and commission all work prior to leaving the work-site
  • Explain and demonstrate correct use of equipment if necessary
  • Ensure Customer sign-off of work prior to leaving site
  • Report activity on Service Manager tablet thoroughly and promptly
  • Promote Service contracts where necessary and report back new opportunities to line manager
  • Maintain spare parts van stock and up to date records of parts held/used
  • Maintain all tools in good condition
  • Ensure correct tools and parts are used when required.
  • Ensure any and all assumptions, customer or other responsibilities & exclusions outside scope of service are clearly identified and communicated prior to work commencing and any recommendations outside of scope of service are clearly communicated in the service report
  • Endeavour to provide value-added, differential advantage in service work focusing on:
    • How we can decrease cost of operation
    • Improve operating efficiency
    • Minimise Environmental, Health and Safety issues
Requirements
  • Post holder must hold a full UK Driving licence and must be able to travel and stay overnight as required, including occasional weekend working as and when required.
  • Previous experience of working within the Water Treatment Industry, along with servicing or installations experience.
  • 1 year relevant Equipment Service work experience desired in an appropriate Electro-mechanical environment, ideally in the water treatment sector.
  • Ability to handle stressful situations often alone on customer sites
  • Excellent communication skills required
  • Logical and well organized
  • Require minimum supervision, often lone working

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  • Ability to carry out mechanical and electrical installation of water treatment plant.
Benefits
  • Competitive package.
  • Industry leading training and development opportunities.
  • Company vehicle and fuel card.

Machine Operative

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Machine Operator

Essex

Manufacturing

From ยฃ9.55p/h

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Introduction

Astute are partnered with a long established, privately owned, independent manufacturer and distributor of cardboard cores and tubes in the UK. Our client is looking for a Machine Operator who has come from a manufacturing environment with excellent health and safety awareness.

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Roles & Responsibilities

As the Machine Operator, you will be responsible for:
  • Loading paper reels
  • Following safety procedures and keeping the workplace tidy and free of clutter
  • Packaging the finished product
  • Accurate data entry into the production data system (SAP)
  • Conducting visual quality inspections

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Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Experience of using slitters, cardboard core manufacturing and cardboard edge machines
  • Willingness to learn and develop
  • Flexible โ€œcan doโ€ attitude
  • Great health and safety awareness

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7am โ€“ 5:30pm Monday โ€“ Friday (eventually moving to shift work)

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Salary & Package

Whatโ€™s on offer for this exciting role:

  • Company pension scheme
  • Discounted or free hot food
  • On-site parking
  • Overtime available

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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 288 209 and ask to speak to Gemma Harfield who can tell you more.

Graduate Chemist

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Site Chemist

Waste Management Didcot Up to ยฃ25,400 + Package

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Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Site Chemist to join one of the industry leaders in hazardous and clinical waste management solutions across the UK. Working as a Graduate/ 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. This will be supporting with the day-to-day operations of the transfer station.

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The Job

Reporting to the Production 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.
  • Analyse, test and classify a wide variety of hazardous waste materials on-site.
  • Assist with compiling lists of wastes to be transferred off site to third party disposal points.
  • Assist with non- conformance procedures and sample processing for incoming waste streams.
  • Unloading and loading lorries across the site, operating forklift tricks and supporting with deliveries.
  • Support the site with any extra duties such as tidying and washing the yard.

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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.

This role would suit a recent graduate looking to further their career within the chemical sector and an interest in moving into the waste management industry.

This is NOT a lab-based role, but instead will utilise your chemistry knowledge in a hands-on operational way. You will be working in difficult conditions and across a busy yard environment. Please only apply if this is suitable.

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Whatโ€™s on Offer

  • Competitive Salary of up to ยฃ25,400
  • 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]


Technical Lead Engineer - Diesel Generators

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Technical Lead Engineer- Diesel Generators
  • Bristol, UK
  • Full-time
  • ASSYSTEM Job: Engineering / Technical
  • Type of contract ASSYSTEM: Permanent
  • ASSYSTEM Sector: Nuclear
Company Description

Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world.

Every day, our 6,500 switchers located in 12 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy. We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition. To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy future for all. Make your contribution towards the UK achieving our net zero ambitions โ€“ Hinkley Point C (HPC) will be supplying 3,200 MWe of carbon free electricity within the next decade. Assystem are a key multi-framework engineering partner helping to design, construct, and commission the UK's first large-scale nuclear power station in 30 years. You will be joining our expanding team of over 7000 delivering innovative engineering across a spectrum of digital, energy transition and Nuclear technologies such as fusion and modularisation alongside key global large-scale critical Infrastructure projects. Job Description

Key Responsibility:ย 

Supporting the delivery of nuclear power plant operating equipment to the client, from external suppliers, through the following activities:

  • Create/amend technical specifications for new equipment scope, utilising expert inputs where applicable.
  • Perform surveillance and approval of contractor deliverables and design activities.
  • Lead contract technical and project meetings
  • Resolution activities for multi-disciplinary technical issues and queries, including input to/ownership of resolving technical Open Points (OP), interface queries and Design Changes (UKDC).
  • Management of technical specialists to perform review of deliverables and to resolve technical issues.
  • Review and approve contract amendments and exemptions (CTSs, ERs)
  • Liaise with RD and client teams to ensure integration of equipment with interfacing functions/systems/structures.
Qualifications

Profile:

  • Understanding of nuclear process and mechanical interfaces (anchorages, civil work, piping, fluids, radioprotection, safety, systems engineering)
  • Good knowledge of Diesel Engines
  • Capable of producing technical specifications
  • Sound understanding of nuclear processing regulations
  • Experience on the design of the EPR TEP/TEU systems, or other nuclear / safety classified tanks, fluid handling systems and mechanical components.
  • Experience of equipment supply contracts and contract forms such as NEC/FIDIC.ย 
Additional Information

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. Skills, talent andย our peopleโ€™s ability to dareย are the only thingsย thatย matter !


Transport Manager

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Business Development Manager

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Business Development Manager Southampton / South Coast Up to ยฃ40,000 + car allowance Bonus scheme Introductionโ€ฆ Astute are partnered with a highly successful, family-owned luxury hamper business who are on the lookout for a Business Development Manager to join their team. The main purpose of the role is to support the business in its drive for continuous financial growth, in line with their long-term strategic goals. This can be a home-based position, but candidates should be able to get to the office in Dorset when requested and are expected to be on the road as much as possible to optimise the development of new business opportunities. Roles & Responsibilities As the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for:
  • Identify and develop potential business opportunities, following up on leads within the logistics sector over telephone, LinkedIn, email campaigns and site visits.
  • Take ownership of the sales funnel across the entire sales process - from lead to close.
  • Maintain client relationships and continually develop trusted partnerships to optimise profitability.
  • Expand relationships with customers by proposing solutions that meet their objectives.
  • Represent and promote the company brand and its values to differentiate the company and itโ€™s services fromยญ competitors.
  • Work alongside the operations team keeping informed of client plans and challenges being faced.
  • Full job description available on request
Skills & Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Excellent sales experience, including developing, managing, and implementing new business services.
  • Strong desire to succeed and generate business
  • Knowledge of logistics / warehouse industry would be an advantage
  • A full UK driving licence and flexible approach to work is essential
Salary & Package Whatโ€™s on offer for this exciting role:
  • Up to ยฃ40,000 basic salary
  • Generous car allowance
  • Bonus scheme based on business performance
  • Opportunity to join a highly successful family-owned business with exciting long-term expansion goals.
How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please send a CV and Cover Letter to [email protected] or ring 07441391332 and ask to speak to Megan who can tell you more. ย 

Air Hygiene Supervisor

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Description

For a Site supervisor (also known as Lead Air Hygiene Engineer) this role offers security, competitive pay, bonuses and overtime, door to door payment, sick pay, life assurance, career development and much more.

Hydro-X Air comprises of dedicated teams of two working remotely to deliver ventilation Ductwork cleaning and other air hygiene services to our customers.

Location: Field Based, will be expected to travel within the region

Working Hours: 45hours per week, some weeks will be working days, others will be night working and some weekend work will be required. Schedulers aim to plan jobs up to 2 weeks in advance where possible. Requirements

Main Duties

The duties will include, but are not limited to, working within the guidance provided by TR19 and associated company documents, and guidance, to ensure that any work on site is safe and free from the risks.

You may be expected to undertake some or all of the work below:

  • Carry out kitchen extract system cleaning and canopy cleans in accordance with TR19 Grease.
  • Carry out ventilation systems cleaning in accordance with TR19.
  • Installation of access doors into ventilation system in accordance with DW144.
  • Carry out inspection of the Fire dampers in accordance with BS9999
  • Follow a preventative maintenance program as instructed.
  • Maintain personal equipment & chemical stocks inventories.
  • You will also be expected to undertake any other duties associated to the output of the Regional Team as required.

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Your knowledge

The appointee must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

  • Ventilation systems management in accordance with TR19 Grease.
  • Ventilation cleaning techniques in accordance with TR19
  • Access doors installation in accordance with DW144
Benefits

Salary ยฃ25,000-ยฃ27,000 depending on experience

What happens next โ€“ย your career move made simple

1. Apply now to be consider for the role

2. If you meet the requirements, you will then be contacted by our recruitment team for an informal pre-screening call. 3. Suitable applicants will then be invited to a video interview 4. Interview feedback within 4 working days

Successful applicants will be welcomed into the business on our 2 day induction at our head office where you will be issued with all the necessary equipment to complete the jobs, you will have branded workwear, a company van, tablet, and phone.

Please note that we are a drugs free company and complete a drugs test on the first day of employment.

Hydro-X are an equal opportunity employer, and we follow non-discriminatory practices

Keywords: Ductclean, Air Hygiene, Hygiene operative, fire damper engineer, ventilation cleaner, Air Hygiene supervisor, Duct cleaning technician, extract cleaning.


Mechanical Design Engineer

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astuteโ€™s Nuclear team is partnering with a leader in specialist water treatment and technology services across the UK to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer to join its established team in Birmingham. The strategically important Mechanical Design Engineer role comes with a competitive salary and company car as well as additional benefits including additional birthday leave, an enhanced pension and medical insurance. If youโ€™re a Mechanical Design Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that people at the forefront 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 ย  Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the you will: ย 
  • Manage mechanical design for water processing plants, ensuring project deliverables are met.
  • Collaborate with clients, internal engineers, and CAD designers to integrate mechanical elements into plant designs.
  • Develop equipment specifications and generate mechanical layouts (e.g., piping and equipment).
  • Working with CAD designer and other design engineers to create and evolve P+ID, General Arrangement and detailed drawings to define the plant design.
  • Maintain schedules and contribute to HAZOP processes.
  • Communicate with site and commissioning managers.
  • Evaluate quotations for technical compliance and participate in design risk assessments.
ย  ย  Professional and personal qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: ย 
  • Strong communication and good interpersonal skills.
  • Self-motivated to deliver with 7+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in the municipal or industrial wastewater sectors.
  • Formal education in Mechanical Engineering (e.g., Apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or Degree).
  • Experience and knowledge of equipment used in the water treatment industry and steel fabrication techniques.
  • Proficiency in CAD (e.g., Autodesk) and software like Excel and Word.
  • Ability to perform mechanical calculations (e.g., hydraulic and FEA).
  • Experience interpreting PFDs and P&IDs.
  • Full Driving License.
ย  Package of the Mechanical Design Engineer role ย 
  • Competitive Salary + Company Car 25 days annual leave + birthday leave
  • Additional benefits include an enhanced pension, life assurance private medical insurance, dental insurance, car leasing, travel insurance, and more.
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Commercial Manager

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
The salary for this role is up to ยฃ80,000 dependant on experience, along with an excellent benefits package A leading engineering-led logistics provider is transforming how critical UK infrastructure projects are delivered through innovative, precision-driven transport solutions across land and water. They are now seeking a proactive Commercial Manager to oversee commercial governance and financial performance across key projects, ensuring strong cost control, accurate reporting, and effective contract management. Acting as the link between project teams, clients, and the supply chain, youโ€™ll provide clear commercial guidance, resolve contractual matters, and support high-quality project delivery across complex infrastructure environments. Responsibilities and duties of the Commercial Managerย role ย 
  • Lead the commercial function across assigned projects ensuring strong governance, financial control and best practice commercial standards
  • Develop and implement commercial strategies that maximise project value, profitability and overall commercial performance
  • Take full ownership of forecasting, cash flow management and cost-to-complete (CTC) reporting for relevant projects
  • Identify commercial risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation plans to protect and enhance project outcomes
  • Oversee contract administration across NEC and other contract frameworks, ensuring full compliance with all obligations
  • Lead discussions on contractual matters with clients and subcontractors
  • Provide clear commercial guidance to project teams and identify scope changes, ensuring they are recorded, costed and approved
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Proven experience in a commercial management role within construction, infrastructure, utilities or related project-based environments
  • Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (e.g., ECC, PSC) and other major contract forms, including their commercial processes and obligations
  • Demonstrated ability to manage project finances, including forecasting, cash flow, cost control and CTC reporting
Personal skills The Commercial Manager role would suit someone who is:
  • Skilled in preparing, negotiating and agreeing applications for payment, variations and final accounts
  • Strong commercial risk awareness with the ability to identify issues early and develop effective mitigation strategies
  • Confident communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working closely with project managers, contract leads and finance teams
Salary and benefits of the role
  • 25 daysโ€™ annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
  • Enhanced employer pension contributions and salary sacrifice schemes
  • Private medical insurance
  • Income protection insurance
  • Life insurance cover
  • Performance-related pay scheme
  • Enhanced parental leave benefits
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Family friend policies
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Get Active from Aviva โ€“ Gym discounts up to 40% off
  • Support your career development through our success management process
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SHEQ Officer

PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
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