Aaron Rayner

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering on a retained basis with an established business within the Anaerobic Digestion sector, who are looking to recruit an Assistant/Plant Manager for their AD/Effluent treatment site near Lockerbie, Scotland. The role will play a vital part in supporting the Operations Manager with the day-to-day operations of the Anaerobic Digestion and Effluent Treatment Plant. The position would suit someone with managerial or supervisory experience from a Water/effluent treatment background, who takes a proactive approach to problem solving. The role comes with a salary of up to £50,000 (depending on experience) and excellent benefits package. If you’re from Water Treatment/Effluent treatment background and have experience in process engineering, then submit your CV to apply today. *We are currently only accepting applicants who are living within the UK*                   Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:  

• Oversee the day to day running of the anaerobic and effluent treatment plant
• Optimising process plant operations
• Weekly and monthly reporting of plant efficiency, trends and analysing data
• Providing solutions to technical variances
• Managing the relationships with external bodies, such as the Environmental Agency
• Managing on site colleagues, such as Operators and Engineers
• Review existing systems and procedures
• Site maintenance and coordination of PPM
• Other duties as required

      Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• WAMITAB is desired
• A relevant Engineering qualification is an advantage

    Personal skills The Assistant/Plant Manager role would suit someone who has:  

• Experience working in Water Treatment or Effluent Treatment
• Process engineering experience is an advantage
• A proactive and problem solving approach
• The ability to lead, guide and mentor the onsite team

        Salary and benefits of the Assistant/Plant Manager role  

• Salary of up to £50,000 (DOE)
• Pension
• Benefits package

 

Astute’s Renewables team are working exclusively with an established Anaerobic Digestion business, who are looking to recruit a Plant/Site Operator for their site near Kettering, working on a 4 on 4 off day shift rotation. The site has recently received investment and is currently undergoing an upgrade which will bring substantial benefits to the existing plant. The Operator will play a vital role in ensuring the day to day running of the renewable energy plant and comes with a salary of up to £35,000, bonus and excellent training and benefits package. If you’re looking to work for an organisation that values their employees and would like to work within the renewable energy sector, then submit your CV to apply today. We would be especially keen to speak with those from an agricultural background and who have experience carrying out first line maintenance.                     Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Plant Manager you will:  

• Carrying out the day to day operations of the anaerobic digestion plant
• Working on a 4 on 4 off day shift rotation and being part of an on-call rota
• Learning how to use the SCADA control systems to monitor the process
• Carrying out planned & reactive maintenance of the plant, which will include working on pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, pipework etc once trained
• Feeding fuel into the process using mobile plant such as a telehandler
• Responding to machine and systems failures once trained
• General site housekeeping, keeping it clean and tidy
• Ensuring adherence with health & safety
• Other duties as required

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  

• A relevant Engineer degree is desired but not essential

    Personal skills The Plant/Site Operator role would suit someone who has:  

• Experience working in Anaerobic Digestion or a similar environment such as Agriculture, water treatment, energy from waste ect
• Experience operating mobile plant such as a telehandler or loading shovel
• Experience carrying out first line maintenance on processing plant such as pumps & conveyers would be an advantage
• Knowledge of SCADA or DCS would be an advantage
• Hard working and happy to work in an environment that processes food waste for renewable energy.  

      Salary and benefits of the Plant/Site Operator role  

• Salary of up to £35,000 DOE (depending on experience)
• Benefits package which includes a performance bonus
• The opportunity to work on an established renewable energy plant that is part of a growing portfolio

 

Project Manager – Anaerobic Digestion Oxfordshire – Hybrid working £60,000 - £75,000 DOE + excellent benefits     Introduction Astute are working with a company who design, build and operate anaerobic digestion facilities in the UK and rest of the world. Due to company growth, they are currently seeking a Project Manager to join their team and support with up and coming projects.                     Roles & Responsibilities As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Developing project execution plan during bid phase, including: schedule, support estimate development, executing and contracting strategies
• Dealing with all stages from design through to commissioning
• Maximizing project efficiency and profitability
• Manage to Project Budget, forecast, managing variations and changes
• Ensuring all health, safety, quality and environmental procedures are integrated into the clients activities
• Provide a key technical focal point for all engineering and technical clarifications
• Maintaining all contract administration to ensure clarity on project costs, schedule and quality
• Other duties as required

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

• A degree in Engineering, or equivalent qualification with proven experience of delivering similar projects
• Full understanding of the design, installation and project management of process plants (training can be given on the clients process)
• Proven experience of managing engineering projects
• Health, Safety and environmental leadership
• Able to give presentations to senior managers, clients and other external bodies
• Understanding of waste and renewable energy is an advantage

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

• Competitive salary of £60,000 to £75,000 depending on experience
• Bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Other benefits will be discussed

    To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call 07441390252 to speak to Aaron Rayner who can tell you more.     INDREN

Astute’s Renewable Energy team is partnering with an international industry leader in bioenergy systems and technology who has a commitment to providing technological solutions and innovations for renewable energy. They are looking to recruit a Field Service Engineer to cover the Midlands and East Anglia, with occasional travel throughout the UK. The highly valued Field Service Engineer role comes with a salary of £35,000 - £45,000 DOE, van, fuel card, accommodation (if travelling further than 1.5 hours away from home), pension, call out, overtime, bonuses as well as future professional development. If you’re a Field Service Engineer and are looking to join an organisation that is willing to invest in you from day one and is dedicated to achieving sustainability ambitions in the renewable energy industry, then upload your CV to apply today.     Responsibilities and duties: Reporting to the Service Manager you will:

• Carry out the organisation, planning, testing and commissioning of bioenergy systems
• Complete mechanical and electrical service and maintenance work
• Supervise contractors during plant build-up phase
• Be part of a 1 in 4 weekend call out rota/emergency support team
• Complete all relevant documentation for performance and availability tests
• Carry out diagnostic work/solve any malfunctions
• Check controls, both hardware and software
• Other duties as required

    Professional qualifications: We are looking for someone with the following:

• Relevant/transferable mechanical/electrical/process engineering qualification
• Full UK cat B, clean driving license

  Personal skills: The Field Service Engineer role would suit someone who:

• Has previously working in a Mechanical, Electrical or Process Engineering environment
• Is familiar with aspects of an Anaerobic Digestion/Biogas or a similar process/plant environment
• Has a flexible approach to work and allow for overtime together with occasional UK travel and staying away from home
• Is organised with a can do attitude and can maintain professionalism at all times

Salary and benefits of the Field Service Engineer role:

• £35,000 - £45,000 DOE
• Van with fuel card
• Accommodation (if travelling further than 1.5 hours away from home)
• Pension
• Call out retainer
• Overtime and bonuses
• Future professional development