Astute's Power Team are partnering with a Leading EPC Contractor within the Energy Sector. We are currently recruiting for a HV Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join their Open Cycle Gas Turbine project based in Stewartby, Bedfordshire. The HV Electrical Commissioning Engineer position comes with a day rate from 550.00 to 575.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Lead and coordinate all high-voltage (HV) commissioning activities associated with the 298MW OCGT plant, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery in line with project milestones. Execute detailed HV commissioning plans, switching schedules, and energisation procedures, aligned with the overall project commissioning strategy and grid connection programme. Supervise and manage pre-commissioning and commissioning of HV systems, including GIS/AIS switchgear, power transformers, generator step-up (GSU) transformers, protection & control systems, and grid interface...

Astute's Power Team are looking for a Mechanical Technician to join a large, modern Energy from Waste Power Station located in Bedfordshire. The facility, which is now in full time operation, will provide a vital outlet for the sustainable disposal of over 545,000 tonnes of residual waste per year and will generate over 60 megawatts of low carbon energy - enough electricity to meet the needs of over 112,500 homes. The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the Mechanical Team Leader in performing pre-planned and reactive maintenance of all Mechanical assets on site including conveyors, pumps, valves, compressors, pipework, boilers and auxiliary plant. If you have the right skills & experience and want to find out more, please get in touch! Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Technician role Reporting to the Mechanical Team Leader, you will be responsible for: Fault finding and maintaining mechanical assets including pumps, gearboxes,...

Systems Engineer Embedded and Hardware £60,000 to £70,000 depending on skills and experience + Bonus + Benefits Bedford The Vacancy We are seeking an experienced and Senior Systems Engineer Embedded and Hardware to take ownership of the electronics and software workstream for our IVD medical devices. This is a senior role where you will act as technical design authority, ensuring robust system architecture, supplier governance and regulatory compliance while working at system level rather than as a day to day coder. Based in Bedford and working closely with both in house teams and international third party suppliers, this role offers the opportunity to influence products from early architecture through regulatory approval and post market readiness. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will provide technical governance and leadership across hardware, embedded firmware and PC software, ensuring all development activities meet quality, safety and regulatory...

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Electrician to join one of the country's leading Facilities Management companies working at a static site in Bedford. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical background and hold electrical qualifications such as NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in electrical installations or maintenance, and 18th edition as a minimum. Knowledge of and experience with 3 phase electrics and its applications is essential. A driving license is also required for use of the pool van. The role will be working as part of a team working in a distribution centre to maintain and repair a range of electrical and mechanical plant and equipment. Duties: Support other technicians with any major or minor maintenance work. Complete all necessary PPM's and reactive maintenance schedules within agreed timescales and to ensure all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and as required. Prioritising and completing minor maintenance and repair...

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Assistant Project Manager - Signalling to join our dynamic Eastern and Southern team at Bedford. 37.5 hrs per week, hybrid working with a requirement of 3 days in the office. In this role you will support the successful delivery of a range of multidisciplinary and single-discipline projects, working closely with experienced project professionals to gain hands-on exposure across delivery, commercial, and bid activity. This role offers you the unique opportunity to with one of Network Rail's main contractors on Signalling, telecoms and OLE frameworks across the Eastern region. What You'll Do: Prepare information for both internal PRM and external to client, including KPI'S in line with period reporting. Act as comms liaison under direction of the PM. Outline cost estimating, management and monitoring of project budget. Project planning, programming, cost control and administration. Maintain high technical...

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Project Manager - Signalling Rail to join our dynamic Eastern and Southern team at Bedford. 37.5 hrs per week -Hybrid working. In this role, you will be responsible for the management and delivery of small to medium sized signalling projects, predominantly through the ERP framework, to contract specification and programme, while building and sustaining long term customer relationships. This role offers you the unique opportunity to work with one of NR main contractors on Signalling and OLE frameworks across the Eastern region . What You'll Do: Project mobilisation in line with core Business requirements including production of core project documentation. Ensure projects meet critical success factors, project acceptance criteria and customer quality expectations Defining products / specific deliverables to be delivered by the project Ensuring that the engagement of any third-party project resources is...

Field Maintenance HVAC Engineer Cambridge, UK (Regional Cover) 41,000 - 44,000 + on-call + company vehicle Full-time Permanent Join a Leading FM Provider Supporting Major Retail Sites This is a great opportunity for an experienced HVAC Engineer to join a well-established facilities management business supporting large retail environments across the Cambridge region. With strong contracts in place and continued growth, this role offers a stable workload, structured support, and a good balance of independence and team backing . You'll be working in a mobile role, primarily focused on service and repair, with minimal installation work, giving you variety without being pulled into heavy project installs. Why This Role? 41,000 - 44,000 salary Company vehicle provided (no live monitoring or audio) Paid on-call rota with retainer + enhanced rates Structured regional cover (one engineer per patch) Strong, long-term retail contracts Predominantly service &...

We are looking for an Assembly Technician to join our production team. You will be responsible for assembling products to the correct standards, following Standard Operating Procedures, and making sure everything is ready for packaging. This role involves hands-on assembly work, manual handling, and working closely with the Production and Operations teams. What You'll Be Doing Assembling finished products in line with Standard Operating Procedures and quality standards. Picking parts and components from warehouse locations for assembly builds. Assembling products and checking them against build checklists to make sure all parts are present before packaging. Making sure all components meet quality standards during the assembly process. Clearly marking components before they are packaged. Placing completed assemblies onto the correct trolleys ready for packaging. Working with the Production Manager to plan upcoming assembly builds. Letting the Operations Manager know when...

Job Title: Maintenance Technician (Rolling Stock) Location: Bedford Salary: £44,000 £49,000 (including shift allowance) Role Type: Permanent; Rotating shifts (days, nights & weekends) Are you a hands-on engineer looking to get into the rolling stock sector or build on your existing rail experience? This is a great opportunity to join a busy depot environment with strong earning potential, solid training and long-term progression. We re looking for multiple Maintenance Technicians to support the delivery of safe, reliable trains whether you re already in rail or coming from a related industry like heavy vehicles, plant, buses, armed forces or maritime. The Role and About You: You ll be part of a team responsible for the maintenance and servicing of rolling stock, carrying out both planned and reactive work to keep fleets moving and performing as they should. This is a dual-skilled role, but we re open to people who are stronger either mechanically or...