Gemma Nixon

EC&I Technician

Waste Management

Avonmouth

Up to £43,500 + Package

 

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 an Electrical Control & Instrumentation Technician to join their new Polymers Recycling Facility in Avonmouth. Working as their Electrical Control & Instrumentation Technician you will be responsible for carrying out key pre-planned and breakdown maintenance on EC&I equipment across the recycling facility, including fault diagnostics, issue rectification and calibration of instruments.

 

 

What you will be doing

As Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Preventative maintenance (PPMs) and reactive maintenance of EC&I equipment
• Fault-finding, diagnostics and calibration of instruments relating to control systems.
• Maintenance and programming of the sites PLC systems.
• Assist in the development of plant modification and improvement work to improve plant reliability, efficiency and performance.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the site CMMS, ensuring all documents are recorded in a timely manner along with the relevant RAMS/H&S documents.
• Supervising and directing on site contractors when required.
• Provide technical support to the Operations Team.
• Ensuring strict HSE compliance always.
• Working as part of a shift pattern.

 

This is 4 on 4 off shift position including night shifts. Please only apply if this is suitable.

 

What you will need

To be considered for this position, candidates must have relevant Electrical/ C&I qualifications to NVQ level 3 or equivalent. You should have experience working in a heavy process environment (ideally Waste Management, Power Generation, Industrial Plant, Aggregates, Manufacturing, FMCG or Food etc.) and have a working knowledge of calibration, maintenance and fault finding practices on heavy process equipment.

 

Candidates are required to work on a 4 on 4 off days and nights shift pattern so please only apply if this is suitable.

Whats on Offer

• Basic Salary up to £43,500
• Competitive Package + 10% Bonus Scheme
• Opportunity to progress

How to Apply

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK's leading specialists in the Waste and Energy recovery sector. For more information please contact Gemma Nixon on 02392 222 964 emailing your CV to [email protected].

Operations Engineer

Field-based in North London

Permanent, Full-time, 37 hours

25 days annual leave, Company vehicle + Fuel card, Comprehensive pension scheme

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Are you an Operations Engineer, or an aspiring Operations Engineer, looking to take the next step in your career by joining a successful and rapidly growing global company, who can offer you structured progression opportunities and flexible benefits? Are you passionate about Ecological Transformation and being a part of making a change to the planet?

 

If so, we have a fantastic opportunity to join our leading, well respected water technologies company, where you will play a pivotal role in giving our customers the best in class quality service by providing on-site corrective/preventative maintenance and offering after-sales technical and commercial support. At Veolia Water Technologies UK (VWT UK), we are committed to ensure you have the best experience possible and take your career to the next level!

 

Some more brief responsibilities of an Operations Engineer are:

• To develop and maintain good working relationships with customers.  

• Provide service, chemical treatment analysis, monitoring and account management to existing customers/contracts.

• Provide Legionella control and ensure customer compliance with ACOP L8.

• Provide customer recommendations for best working practices.

• Gather information in preparation for client review meetings.

• Review site water services risk assessment.

• Gather site information and compile site log-books for customers, maintain and audit.

• Initiate water treatment program on new accounts and commission new dosing/control installations.

• Completion of risk assessments, work reports, and all other documentation.

• Look for opportunities and where appropriate to sell parts, consumables, plant upgrades and refurbishment work, working with the appropriate sales team.

• Feedback to customers on future product development, features and functions and show how they will add value to their business.

• Provide updates to line manager on any issues that may result in financial, reputational or operational impact on the Company, seek guidance and support as required to ensure the service provided to our customers is a priority.

 

General requirements for the role:

• A HNC or degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering or Chemistry qualification or similar or qualified by experience.

• GCSE or equivalent – English and Maths.

• A full UK driving license is required.

• Excellent time management skills.

• Candidates must have knowledge and experience in chemical water treatment e.g. cooling tower management, and boiler optimisation.

• Experience of having worked as an Operations/Service Engineer or in a Technical Support role or laboratory experience.

• Passionate about providing a first-class service to our customers.

• Able to handle challenging conversations with customers and find a resolution.

• Strong communication skills both verbally and written, with the versatility to communicate at all levels in a clear and concise manner.

• Demonstrable experience of having built strong working relationships both internally and externally.

• A good level of IT competency.

• Good organisational skills with an eye for detail.

• Able to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks.

Astute is exclusively partnering with one of the leaders in industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions within the Power Generation sector to recruit a Trainee Field Technician/ Blasting Operative to join their growing team in Portsmouth. The Trainee Field Technician role comes with a starting salary of £32,100 with an expected OTE of £40,000. This role will be based out of their main offices in Portsmouth, however it will require extensive travel and staying away throughout the UK 5-6 days a week. If you’re have hands-on experience, are comfortable working and staying away regularly and are looking to work for an organisation that offers key development within a really interesting sector, then submit your CV to apply today.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Operations Supervisor you will be responsible for:

• Joining a team of Blasting Operatives and Engineers working across the UK’s power generation sector to provide key industrial cleaning and shockwave solutions within a number of Power Stations and Energy from Waste centres throughout the UK.
• You will use key cleaning technologies to improve the efficiently of power stations and process facilities. This done through controlled detonative charges used in a power station boiler, to dislodge corrosive build-up on pipework.
• You will be responsible for the safe and efficient transport and usages of explosives, working in a close team to deliver a timely and responsive cleaning service across the UK. This post will require a sizable amount of travel that can include weekends.
• The reward for your flexibility, time and skill is generous a training period, competitive salary package and overtime offering.

    Professional Qualifications & Personal Attributes We are looking for someone with the following:

• Experience of working in a “hands-on” position previously, ideally within a hazardous or industrial environment would be desirable although not necessary.
• A full clean UK driving licence is essential.
• Has an understanding of mechanical maintenance, ideally with some form of qualifications.
• A flexible approach to working and happy to stay away from home 5/6 days per week.
• A pro-active and can-do attitude.
• Happy to travel across the UK.

    Salary and benefits of the Trainee Field Technician role

• Basic salary of up to £32,000, OTE £40,000
• Generous holiday package – 25 Days
• Paid Travel and Expenses.
• Structured development and progression opportunity.

 

Reporting to the Operational Control Support Team Leader, your role as OCS Administrator will be to maintain a positive and friendly company image by acting as the first line of contact to visitors, customers, and vendors in person, online, and via telephone. To ensure a good flow of office procedures you will work alongside the Service Coordinator and Project Controller and support the Service and Projects departments, carrying out common office duties.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Planning maintenance visits using excel and resource planning tool

• Producing weekly/monthly customer reports

• Setting up of projects

• Order handling within SAP

• Entering information into CRM

• Quotation creation

• Invoicing and managing customer billing plans

• Welcoming guests organising client lunches

• Travel Booking

• Raising purchase requisitions

• Supporting with facilities

 

Required Qualifications, Skills and experience

• Must have a minimum of three to five year’s experience working in an office environment

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work without supervision

• Excellent time management skills

• Exceptional communication and customer service skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

• SAP knowledge (essential)

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

• Strong record keeping skills

• Good time management skills with the ability to multitask

• High personal drive for continuous improvement

• Potential and desire to progress and develop

 

What you can expect from us:

• 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday), with flexibility required to meet customer and business needs.

• After initial training period, hybrid working will be available, from home and our office in Aberdeen. There will be times for which your presence in the office is required, you should therefore live within commutable distance.

• A permanent contract with a competitive salary, depending on experience.

• Benefits, including pension with company contribution, death in service cover, staff bonus scheme, healthcare, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with increments based on length of service.

• Exciting challenges within a global organisation that encourages a high degree of individual responsibility, with excellent career opportunities.

• Innovative and advanced high-technology products and services.

 

Due to the nature of our business, please be advised at the offer of employment stage we will carry out Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Education and Employment checks on all candidates.

Deputy Group Leader (Manufacturing Control)                                        Aztec West (Bristol)                                                                                                             (3 days per week minimum) EDF EPR Engineering UK (EPR-E) is a subsidiary of Edvance, which is a joint venture between EDF and Framatome, established in 2018 in charge of the design and the realisation of nuclear islands for new projects in France and worldwide. In particular, EPR-E is responsible for the design and construction of the nuclear island for Hinkley Point C (HPC) project and preparing the design replication and engineering activities for the Sizewell C (SZC) Project. At HPC we are building two new nuclear reactors, the first in a new generation of nuclear power stations in the UK providing low carbon electricity for around six million homes. For the HPC project, we are currently looking to recruit for the role of Deputy Group Leader – Manufacturing Control The UK Manufacturing Control (UKMC) team aims to provide adequate and reactive surveillance on:

• Manufacturing documentation and In-shop manufacturing.

• In-shop manufacturing:

These activities are achieved to provide confidence to our clients (projects) and to ensure that the manufactured parts and equipment reach the expected level of quality, in accordance with the specified requirements, and can thus be delivered to nuclear sites for installation. Created in November 2021, and as part of DI (Industrial Division of EDF Group), the UKMC team is now part of EDF EPR Engineering UK (EPR-E). Its headquarters are in Bristol (Aztec West). The main competencies of the team are Manufacturing, Materials, Welding and NDTs. UKMC current scope of work is basically all the manufacturing in the UK for new nuclear projects (UK and abroad) and the French operating fleets. But most of the work (~90%) is dedicated to HPC project, on all areas and programmes:

• Nuclear Island (UK4101, HK4102.1)
• Conventional Island and Balance of Plant (UK3011, UK3511, UK3252, UK5211, UK5221…)
• Marine Works (OH2231)
• Civil Works (HK2201)
• Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC – MEH (OH3631, HK2798, HK3699)

The purpose of this role is primarily to assist the Manager/Group Leader of the UKMC team. The main tasks are: Technical assistance contracts:

• to perform the operational management of TA services (monthly meetings with partners, monitoring of actions, monitoring of indicators, etc.)
• to verify the partners times, log of activities, invoicing…

Internal control and monitoring of the team activities:

• to achieve the managerial validation of some of the team's technical deliverables
• to monitor the actions given to the UKMC pilots (assigned with the management), and to challenge the team performance (with the UKMC KPIs)

Internal support:

• to provide support to the UKMC pilots for the assignment of inspection resources (arbitrations if necessary)
• to help the UKMC manager in preparing the monthly team meetings (updating KPIs dashboard, preparing some topics)
• to help solving all kinds of issues (IT, logistics…)
• to carry out various administrative procedures

Internal managerial representation:

• to ensure a field presence (with in-shop inspectors)
• to participate in regular meetings with inspectors and engineers

Taking information externally:

• to participate in part of the directorate meeting within DI
• to participate in some technical and transverse meetings in DI and EPR-E

Propositions of business development, and identifying strategic opportunities The candidate will have to be able to travel on a regular basis in the UK (couple of times each month) and occasionally in France (Paris). To be considered, we require the following skills and experience:

• Management skills: an already acquired and successful experience is team leading/management (preferable), otherwise to be able to demonstrate such skills
• Knowledge in equipment procurement contracts for nuclear projects (HPC preferably)
• Good technical competencies in mechanical engineering, materials, welding
• Advanced knowledge in the manufacturing of equipment/parts, as well as in Quality and/or Surveillance
• Experience in the management/coordination of contracts for technical assistance

Skills required

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and writing)
• Dynamic personality, agile and innovating thinking, but also capable of following the process
• Conscientiousness, well-organised
• Ability to prioritise, to question and understand the imperatives and to meet commitments to quality and schedule
• Ability to remain focused under pressure, thinking clearly and objectively
• Ability to cope in a multi-interfaced and changing environment, and to manage the interactions within a multi-disciplinary team

Languages (level)

• English: fluent preferred, at least B2
• French: preferable, but not mandatory

Competitive Salary & Benefits   At EDF we’re dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives. We’re delighted to offer a range of benefits to support our employees’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing.?  In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a market-leading company pension scheme, paid holidays and a range of flexible benefits, such as: a company incentive bonus plan, health cover, cycle to work scheme, discounts and employee pricing.   Please let us know if you’d like to discuss flexible working arrangements by highlighting this on your application.?  Why EDF?  When it comes to saving the?planet,?everyone’s talking the talk these days. As Britain’s biggest generator of zero carbon electricity, we’re not just talking about it, we’re doing something about it.??  At EDF every single one of us is 100% committed to reducing the UK’s carbon emissions to Net Zero. We’re generating the right mix of low carbon electricity to power the nation today and building the low carbon infrastructure Britain will need tomorrow.???  Our people form a 10,000+ strong community, rich in diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We empower our people with the skills they need to build a successful career and to bring our purpose to life in their work.? Join us and together we can help Britain achieve Net Zero.?   

Job title: Layout Team Lead Max characters: 40 Location: Bristol (minimum 3 days in the office), with occasional travel to France Salary/range, per annum:

• Minimum range: £61,000
• Maximum range: £71,000

(Depending on experience) A career that will deliver change. Together, we’ll help Britain achieve Net Zero.?  The Opportunity  EPR-E established in 2023, is in charge of the design (basic design) and the realization (studies, procurement, erection, testing and commissioning) of nuclear islands for new projects. In particular, EPR-E is responsible for the design of the nuclear island for the Hinkley Point C (HPC) project and preparing the design replication and engineering activities for the Sizewell C (SZC) Project. As part of the Responsible Designer for the Hinkley Point C EPR project, EPR-E provides the design for the Nuclear Island (NI). EPR-E is responsible for delivering the design for a number of NI buildings, systems and equipment contracts for the Hinkley Point C EPR Project through an integrated team, support to HPC construction and commissioning activities, and preparing design replication feasibility and engineering activities for the Sizewell C Project. Therefore, a Technical Directorate is being created, responsible for the engineering disciplines and technical expertise required to deliver the different engineering projects through integrated teams in EPR-E. For the HPC project, we are currently looking to recruit for the role of Layout Team Lead. As a Layout Team Lead, you will be responsible for assisting with several of the below listed activities depending on the job/project requirements and the competences and experience:  

• Managing a team of between 8 – 12 Layout Engineers.
• Coordinating the production of deliverables and/or rework in accordance with the schedule, cost and quality as defined by the Building Manager.
• Supporting the tracking of delivery, ensuring Scheduling Tool (Paladin) up to date.
• Delegating and distributing topics/activities within the team, organising the workload considering their competency, skills, capacity and existing workload.
• Providing technical expertise to their team and interfaces.
• Ensuring technical accuracy and quality of deliverables through the application of the appropriate review and approval process.
• Ensuring that the Team applies EPR-E Processes & Tools where applicable (UK-DC, IDT, NCR, WeCAD etc.)
• Identifying and specifying the requirements of the relevant discipline scope and interfacing with other leads and/or external parties as appropriate (all groups/sections related to the ITB buildings (e.g. layout, civil, systems, contracts, hazards and JDO teams))
• Leading the coordination with the relevant counterparts in the UK, France & Germany.
• Raising resource conflicts to the Building Manager or Group Lead as appropriate.
• Maintaining strong links with the Layout Discipline Lead to support the team in terms of competency tracking and development, tools & methods, sharing knowledge and good practises, resourcing, onboarding etc.

The Skills  Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Experience in the nuclear industry, preferably on HPC or SZC.
• Knowledge of Layout competency and of 3D modelling in PDMS and/or E3D.
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering design sequences and interfaces.
• Knowledge and understanding of general layout rules.
• Ability to manage multiple interfaces.
• Ability to work to & meet commitments and deadlines.
• Ability to manage own time and workload.
• Organisational skills.
• Communication & interpersonal skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement.
• Leadership, autonomy and pro-activeness.
• Promotes a questioning attitude.
• Fluent English language skills.

Desirable qualifications, experience and skills:

• Knowledge of several areas of engineering (Piping, Electrical, HVAC, Equipment, Layout, Systems, Civil Engineering, Safety, etc.).
• French language skills

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

Electrical Process Engineer Polymers Recycling Skelmersdale Up to £55,000 + Package

 

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 Electrical Process Engineer to join their Polymers Recycling Facility on a permanent based in Skelmersdale. This role will be leading their optimisation programme across the facility, supporting in the improvement of plant performance, safety and capacity across the site while maintaining quality standards.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Electrical Process Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Identifying various electrical, mechanical and engineering solutions that will assist with the optimisation of plant performance, capacity, and safety.
• Working closely with the Senior Management teams across the site ensure that all technical preparations are completed prior to any optimisation activities being undertaken. This will include providing structured optimisation plans.
• Coordinating the site by liaising with other company departments to develop strong relationships with various clients.
• Ability to perform plant assessments using data driven analysis.
• Be a strategic thinker capable of taking the project from conception through design development to installation and commissioning.

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Strong track record in process development with experience in material handling and processing in areas such as manufacturing, food processing or waste management.
• Good understanding of root-cause coupled with effective engineering solutions.
• Proven experience in the development of technical solutions from concept through to design, installation and commissioning.
• Degree qualified in an Engineering, chemistry, or physics discipline.
• Strong project management experience with the ability to lead teams and conduct financial reporting.
• Full driving Licence

 

Salary & Package

• Up to £55,000 + Package
• Benefits Package
• Opportunity to work on a key Polymers Recycling Facility

 

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.