Gemma Nixon

Service Engineer  - Water Treatment          

London

Up to £38,000 per annum + package

Van + fuel card

 

Introduction

 

We are currently recruiting for Service Engineers to join the UK No.1 specialist of Water Treatment and Water Hygiene. Working as a Specialist Engineer, this will see you travelling across London and the surrounding areas.

 

Roles & Responsibilities

As the Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Providing routine maintenance service to clients across London and the surrounding areas
• Attending to breakdowns, conducting fault-finding and fault rectification
• Installation and refurbishment work
• To undertake goods inwards inspections for arrival of equipment on site
• To establish, maintain and develop strong client relationships and assist with customer requirements.
• To complete service functions on all types of water treatment plant serviced and maintained by the company.
• Full job description available on request

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Previous water treatment experience is essential
• An excellent work ethic and desire to develop within an established business
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team flexibly
• Full UK Drivers License

 

Salary & Package

What’s on offer for this exciting role:

• Up to £38,000 per annum
• Company van + fuel card
• Company benefit package + pension scheme
• Excellent progression opportunities within an established and growing business.

 

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.

INDREC

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with an international leader in nuclear power to recruit an Environmental Engineer for its Bristol based office. Working on Sizewell C and Hinkley Point C, you will ensure the designs meets required regulations and standards, compliant with the UK’s Nuclear and Environmental Legislation. The Environmental Engineer role comes with a base salary up to £65,000 with life assurance, professional body memberships, 9% minimum pension (8% ER contributions) and 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays. If you’re an Environmental 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.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Environmental Manager you will:

• Contribute and manage topics relating to environmental matters for systems and buildings within the designs.
• Support in the design process, construction, and commissioning phases with technical requests and design changed.
• Review reports in conjunction with other design entities.
• Involvement in Assessment Findings from regulators.
• Support systems engineering and layout engineering departments to ensure functional requirements, waste streams, and other environmental monitoring topics.
• Oversee the Chemical Production Inventory and COMAH justifications.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Educated to a degree level in environmental related topics, e.g sustainability, environmental engineering, ecology, geology.

    Personal skills The Environmental Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Experienced working in an Environmental position within Engineering projects.
• Knowledge of environmental implementation requirements and environmental studies.

    Salary and benefits of the Environmental Engineer role  

• A base salary up to £65,000
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (33 in total), rising to 28 days.
• Pension (starting at 9%)
• Individual and family private healthcare (inc partner and children up to 24 years old)
• Life assurance 4x salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Income Protection
• Professional Body Membership
• Access to training and Development opportunities.

 

Analytical Chemist

Hazardous Waste

Kings Cliffe - Peterborough

Salary at £22,500

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for an Analytical Chemist to join one of the industry leaders in hazardous and clinical waste management solutions across the UK. Working as the Analytical Chemist, you will be responsible for taking samples and carrying out analytical testing of the waste on-site to support with method development and validation and ensure safe and compliant waste management across the facility at all times.

 

The Job

Working as the Analytical Chemist, you will be responsible for:

• Performing various analytical tests on waste samples coming onto site.
• Running and maintaining instrumentation within the Laboratory, including GC-MS/FID and ICP-OES.
• Ensuring all work complies with relevant HSE, Quality, Regulatory and Accreditation standards (UKAS, ISO 17025).
• Sample preparation, extraction and clean-up using various techniques.
• Calculation of results from testing and data entry into the company system.
• Performing daily checks including balances, pipettes and instruments.
• Sampling of incoming waste streams for compliance.
• Work with senior teams to ensure site and lab KPI’s are met.
• Other tasks as needed.

 

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.

 

Candidates would ideally have some experience in Analytical Chemistry and Statistical Analysis as a good understanding of working in an operational laboratory.   

 

This role would suit a recent Chemistry graduate who is looking to utilise their knowledge in a hands-on role in the waste/ hazardous waste industry.

 

What’s on Offer

• Basic Salary of £22,500
• Opportunity to progress career in the Chemical and Waste Management industries.
• Full training and support

 

How to Apply

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

 

Astute’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 £65,000 with added benefits. If you’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.                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Technical Manager you will:

• Conduct internal studies on all buildings within the consortium’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.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• Engineering degree.
• Working knowledge of Fire Regulations including BS9999
• Calculations experience in Fire Protection.

      Salary and benefits of the Fire Engineer role  

• A base salary from £45,000 - £65,000 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.

 

Operations Engineer

Water Treatment Chemicals

North London

Competitive Salary + Car

 

Introduction

We are currently recruiting for an Operations Engineer to join an international waste treatment business. Working from home you will be tasked with providing a first class corrective / preventative service and offering after sales technical support to clients across the North London area. 

 

The Job

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

• Supporting existing customers with service, chemical treatment, monitoring and account management activities.
• Providing legionella control to ensure customer compliance with ACOP L8
• Conducting account reviews.
• Compiling customer log books for maintenance and duties. 

• Have previous experience working on low and high-pressure steam boilers, cooling tower control systems, and more

• Provide customer operations training for chemical products.
• Upselling parts, consumables and plant upgrades where needed.

 

The Candidate

Candidates will have the following experience.

• A HNC or degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering or Chemistry qualification or similar or qualified by experience.
• A full UK driving license is required.
• Knowledge and experience of chemical water treatment would be an advantage e.g. cooling tower management, boiler optimisation.
• Experience of having worked as an Operations/Service Engineer or in a Technical Support role or laboratory experience would be an advantage.

 

What’s on offer?

• Competitive Salary of up to 
• Company Car / Van
• Laptop & Mobile Phone
• Commission for selling spare parts / consumables.
• 25 days holiday + 8 public holidays.
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme

 

How to apply.

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

Field Service Engineer

UK Based

Upto £30,000 (DOE) + Company Van & other benefits

Full Time

 

Introduction… Our client is a leading business specialised in providing state of the art sorting and separation solutions for the waste industry across the UK and Ireland.

 

Roles & Responsibilities As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Attending various customer sites across the UK and Ireland to carry out various installations, repair works, and after sales service support works to specialist plant and machinery.
• Undertaking inspections and assessments of machinery to ensure optimal performance and that all plant remains effective.
• Carrying out reports and documentation detailing completed works and advisories and ensuring that the customer has had necessary follow ups.
• Providing technical and engineering support to customers as well as health and safety guidance and compliance.
• Carrying out fault finding techniques with the ability to read circuit diagrams.

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

• Electrical or Mechanical experience with relevant qualifications
• Experience of working within the waste industry, ideally recycling
• Experience of working with sorting and separating equipment
• Strong experience of working with heavy industrial machinery
• Forklift Truck driving licence is desirable
• Strong customer service and people skills

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

• Up to £30,000 basic salary
• Company van, phone, and laptop
• Full training provided
• Fantastic company benefits
• Holiday package

How to Apply

To apply, please call Charlotte Jones on 02393 910 037 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with an international player in the nuclear energy market recognised for its innovative solutions and technology for designing, building, maintaining, and advancing the global nuclear sector to recruit a Mechanical Construction Manager for its Hinkley Point C project.

 

The Mechanical Construction Manager position comes with a salary starting at £62,000, 8% employer pension contributions, professional membership body support, and a wealth of other benefits.

 

If you’re a Construction Manager with a Mechanical bias and are looking to work for an organisation that rewards its employees for great work then submit your CV to apply today.

 

               

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager you will:  

• Provide coordination and direction in the implementation and completion of site.
• Ensure site works are executed and controlled.
• Develop and lead the site management processes
• Manage projects, site activities and participate in bids for site or project management activities.
• Ensure site work delivery planning is in line with HSE/CDM practices.
• Develop, lead, and oversee site teams.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders and client.
• Provide site reports and manage the day to day running of the site activities.

 

Professional qualifications

 

We are looking for someone with the following:

 

• City and Guilds or NVQ level 3 (minimum) in Engineering with a Mechanical bias.
• SMSTS
• CSCS
• IOSH Managing safely

 

 

Personal skills

 

The Mechanical Construction Manager role would suit someone who is:

 

• Managing site activities in excess of £5M.
• A strong HSE understanding with CDM 2015 regulations

 

 

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Construction Manager role

 

• A salary starting at £62,000 per annum.
• 8% Employer pension contributions.
• Accommodation allowances (tax free)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Professional membership body support
• Private healthcare

 

 

 

 

Astute’s Nuclear team is partnering with a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement solutions to recruit a Facilities Manager in Runcorn, Cheshire. The Facilities Manager role comes with a salary up to £48,000, up to 12.5% pension contributions, private medical and healthcare and supports across 3 facilities in Runcorn, Aberdeen and Isle of Wight. If you’re an experienced Facilities Manager 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                 Responsibilities and duties Reporting to Operational Control, you will be:

• Oversee the daily operations across 3 facilities within the group, ensuring the spaces are safe, operating efficiently and have all utilities, fire prevention, security, stock and general facilities management in place.
• Plan and manage the budget for building maintenance and future site improvements where appropriate.
• Schedule and manage repair and maintenance tasks, setting up preventive maintenance plans for the offices and working with external subcontractors to fulfil work requirements.
• Travel to sites to set up welfare, ensuring the scope of works is mapped out and being delivered as expected.
• Work on safety policies, inspect for hazards, and coordinate emergency drills.
• Work with external facilities maintenance, security and cleaning companies, monitoring their performance to ensure workspaces are kept clean and safe.
• Organize and oversee projects for site installations and renovations, ensuring they are finished on time and within budget.
• Work with contractors and service providers. Manage contracts and monitor vendor performance.
• Manage and develop an internal team of 2, manage workflows and providing feedback through performance reviews.
• Other duties as required.

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• Proven experience as a Facilities Manager or in a similar senior role.
• A BSc/ BA or equivalent in facilities management, engineering, business, or similar (preferred but not essential)
• Ability to multitask and be proactive.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of ISO9001 standards

Personal skills The Facilities Manager role would suit someone who is:

• Highly motivated and flexible attitude, with a focus on respect, collaboration, and integrity.
• Flexible attitude to work, providing out of hours support if needed and able to travel to the different sites when needed.

Salary and benefits of the Systems Engineer role

• Salary range of £40,000 - £48,000
• 12.5% company pension, 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

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Plastic Recycling Avonmouth £41,700 - Monday- Friday Days 

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 Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join their largest polymer recycling facility in the UK, based in Avonmouth. 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.

 

What you will be doing

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

• Preventative maintenance (PPMs) and reactive maintenance across heavy industrial plant
• Mechanical fault-finding and route cause analysis techniques
• Working across all processing plant
• Maintenance on wash plant,sorting equipment, motors, conveyors and other manufacturing based equipment.
• Minimising downtime, ensuring plant runs at optimum performance
• Be able to deliver all work set to the operational expectations and budgetary requirements
• Keep records using CMMS
• Working as part of a shift pattern
• Other duties as required.

 

What you will need

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a Mechanical Engineering/ Maintenance role
• Heavy Industrial experience – e.g. processing plant, waste, manufacturing
• Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams and drawings
• Pneumatic skills and experience

 

What’s on Offer

• Competitive Package of up to £41,700
• Opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading Waste Management companies

 

How to Apply

For more information please contact Gemma Nixon on 02392 222 964 or emailing your CV to [email protected].