I am an experienced recruitment consultant with nine years experience in the industry, delivering an excellent service to both candidates and clients alike. I joined Astute Technical Recruitment as a Team Leader within the Customer Success Team in 2022 and have since been promoted to Customer Success Team Manager last year. I am passionate about delivering client solutions and candidates to our sectors.

Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd is an award winning, innovative & forward thinking Technical Recruitment Consultancy founded in 2006. We were established by a Royal Navy Marine Engineer, with the specific aim of recruiting into the Renewable Energy, traditional Power Generation & related Water, Waste, Nuclear.

I'm an alumnus of Purdue University who is extremely passionate about engineering, communication, the automotive industry, and more! I started my recruiting journey back in the fall of 2020 and have gained a ton of understanding of various engineering markets throughout the nation. I've worked in a boutique recruiting firm and at the largest in the nation. Now I've settled into my career at Bartech Staffing and am eager to connect engineers to their dream jobs in the automotive industry in Detroit and across America.

I'm Lucy Pook, a Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People, dedicated to contract recruitment within the vital Energy from Waste (EfW) sector and the broader Power Generation industry.

Since joining Astute in 2023, I've specialised in delivering expert recruitment solutions for a diverse range of contract roles essential to the success of new build and operational EfW facilities.

My focus lies in sourcing highly skilled HSE Specialists, experienced Project Managers, and effective Site Managers for leading businesses across the EfW landscape. I understand the critical demand for talent that drives efficiency, safety, and successful project delivery in this rapidly evolving sector.

With a strong foundation in recruitment across various industries, including construction, I bring a comprehensive understanding of client needs and a proven ability to match exceptional talent with the right contract opportunities. My expertise ensures that organisations secure the best contract professionals to meet their project milestones and operational objectives within EfW and Power Generation.

As a Senior Talent Specialist within Astute People's Power Generation team, I specialise in connecting top-tier Operations & Maintenance (O&M) professionals with leading opportunities across the Sustainable Energy sector.

Since joining Astute in 2013, I've been dedicated to recruiting for critical new-build and operational projects within Energy-from-Waste (EfW), Biomass, Combined Heat and Power (CHP), Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT), Open Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT), and emerging Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies.

With over a decade of dedicated recruitment experience, I have a proven track record of placing highly skilled permanent and contract candidates in roles vital for driving innovation and operational excellence in the energy sector.

My expertise covers a broad range of positions, including:
- Plant Manager / Operations Manager
- Maintenance Manager / Engineering Manager
- Shift Team Leader / Shift Operations Manager
- Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical, C&I)
- Process Engineer / Performance Engineer
- Turbine Engineer / Boiler Engineer
- Control Room Operator / Operations Technician
- Maintenance Technician / Electrical Technician / Mechanical Fitter
- Commissioning Engineer / Commissioning Manager
- Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager

Experienced Recruitment Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the BPO and information technology and engineering and manufacturing industry.Skilled in Sourcing, Screening, Portals, Interviewing, and Screening Resumes. Strong human resources professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.

I was introduced into the "Recruiting world" roughly 10 years ago. I had attended a warehouse open house hiring event as an applicant and ended up an internal employee. I was helping candidates with their paper applications and the Branch Manager was working the event by herself and appreciated me helping her with everything. It wasn't expected, but every since then I have been able to perfect my craft. I have about 7 years of staffing experience in many different areas such as: direct hires, daily labor, construction, IT, industrial, manufacturing, healthcare, and customer service positions. I am currently in my junior year at University of West Georgia for my Business Management Degree. I love to play lacrosse with my daughters and just being active in sports. I have been playing lacrosse since I was 8 years old and even got a scholarship for college. Now, it is a sport I would love to past down to my girls and watch them play from the stands. I have a desire to help people get to the next level and achieve goals.

As a Senior Talent Specialist at Astute People, I specialise in permanent recruitment within the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) space of the power generation industry across the UK. I connect high-calibre professionals - such as Maintenance Technicians, Control Room Operators, and Team Leaders - with leading energy companies to ensure the smooth, safe, and efficient running of power facilities.

Since joining Astute in April 2022, I’ve built a track record of success by delivering tailored recruitment solutions that align with both client goals and candidate aspirations. Whether it's a biomass plant or an EFW facility, I bring in-depth sector knowledge and a people-first approach to every placement.

I hold a BA degree in Human Geography from the University of Leeds (2020), during which time I worked part-time in customer service, where I honed my communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills - foundations that now underpin my consultative recruitment style.

Outside of work, I enjoy exploring the outdoors, hiking, and cooking for friends and family.

I’m passionate about building meaningful connections—both personally and professionally.

Stephanie has over 10 years of leadership experience in the food and beverage service industry as well as almost 10 years of full cycle recruiting experience for exclusive manufacturing and distribution companies. Her passion for networking, client collaboration, and exceptional customer service has brought her to KINSA in a focused Account Manager role. As a KINSA account Manager, she is the primary business development contact for Hotel / Lodging, Restaurant / Foodservice Contract Management, Shelf Stable Foods, and Transport / Storage. Stephanie looks forward to continuing to match exceptional opportunities with top talent utilizing her passion and connections in food and beverage. Reach out today and let her make your success her top priority!