Astute's Power Team is exclusively partnering with a world class steam/air blowing company to recruit a Graduate Design Engineer for its Southeast area. The strategically important Graduate Design Engineer role comes with a salary of up to 28,000 per annum, car allowance and offers the opportunity to work all over the world. If you're a Graduate in Mechanical, Petrochemical Engineering or similar, and are looking to work for an organisation that, puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the Graduate Design Engineer role Reporting to the Technical Manager you will: Preparing proposals for our services to clients. Engineering design including flow calculations, piping design and stress analysis. Preparing method statements and risk assessments. Planning and specifying equipment requirements for projects. Arranging shipping and transportation of SABSCO equipment. Supervising our...

Role: Production Team Leader Location: Dartford Salary: 31,000 - 34,000 - Depending on Experience About the Role Proactive are currently in search of an experienced Production Team leader for a market leading electronics manufacturing company based in Dartford. As a Production Team Leader you will be required to lead and manage the team within the business to ensure that products are produced in the most efficient manner, at the right quality levels to ensure a high level of performance is maintained in the business. Key Duties & Responsibilities Work to ensure people and resources are applied in an efficient and effective manner to meet delivery requirements while achieving quality and safety standards Ensure that team members follow defined manufacturing procedures and comply with quality requirements Ensure full adherence to good housekeeping standards are always met. Ensure equipment is within calibration date and all systems are functioning correctly...

Astute are working on behalf of a leading operator of Energy from Waste plants to find a Project Engineer for their largest assets located in the South East of England. The Energy from Waste site in the Kent area has a capacity to process 550,000 tonnes of waste per year, generating 34MW of power for the surrounding area. As a Project Engineer you will be responsible for taking the site lead on all plant & equipment upgrades from conception through to delivery & execution. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply. Responsibilities and duties of the Project Engineer role Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for: Responsible for the conception, delivery & execution of plant process and equipment upgrade projects on the facility. Carry out risk assessments, tender specifications, and progress reports on projects. Manage, monitor & evaluate...

Air Conditioning Service Engineer Salary: Up to 55000 Location: Covering Kent Hours: 8:30 - 5:30 Monday to Friday Company are looking for an experienced air conditioning engineer to join their growing team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys varied work across domestic and commercial properties for a company who values their employees. Company is looking to imediatly expand their workforce due to increased work flow. So if you would like to be part of an exciting team whilst feeling valued for the work you do this is the role for you! Roles and responsibilities: Installing air conditioning units, with some ventillation work when needed. Working across domestic and commercial sites. To always represent the company in a professional manner and develop a good working relationship with company and customer staff Requirements for the role: F/Gas Certification Must have a full driving license Enthusiastic with a "can do" attitude 8 years...

Job Title: Mechanical Supervisor Project: Neu Connect HVDC Project Location: Wallend Substation, Isle of Grain, Kent. Start Date: 22/06/2026 Duration: 16 months+ Hours: 50 Hours Per Week Pay Type: LTD / Umbrella (Outside IR35) LTD / Umbrella Rates (Outside IR35) 39.00 per hour - First 37 Hours 41.34 per hour - After 37 Hours & First 4 Hours Saturday 45.06 per hour - After 4 Hours Saturday / Sunday / Bank Holidays PAYE Rates 28.85 per hour - First 37 Hours 30.58 per hour - After 37 Hours & First 4 Hours Saturday 33.34 per hour - After 4 Hours Saturday / Sunday / Bank Holidays Search Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Supervisor to join our client on the prestigious Neu Connect HVDC project. Working directly under the Site Manager, you will take responsibility for leading site teams, coordinating work fronts, monitoring progress, and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to programme. Essential Requirements: National Grid...

Air Conditioning Install Engineer Salary: Up to 55000 Location: Covering Kent Hours: 7:30 - 4:30 Monday to Friday Company are looking for an experienced air conditioning engineer to join their growing team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys varied work across domestic and commercial properties for a company who values their employees. Company is looking to imediatly expand their workforce due to increased work flow. So if you would like to be part of an exciting team whilst feeling valued for the work you do this is the role for you! Roles and responsibilities: Installing air conditioning units, with some ventillation work when needed. Working across domestic and commercial sites. To always represent the company in a professional manner and develop a good working relationship with company and customer staff Requirements for the role: F/Gas Certification Must have a full driving license Enthusiastic with a "can do" attitude Install...

We are currently recruiting an Enhanced Technician / Senior Operator / Assistant Shift Team Leader /SAP to join the operations department of a large Energy from Waste plant in Kent. The Enhanced Technician will need an adaptable approach and will be responsible for supervising the shift teams ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the plant. The Enhanced Technician will be required, on occasions, to step up to the full Shift Manager role to cover for periods of sickness and holidays. If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply. Responsibilities and duties of the Enhanced Technician role Reporting to the Operations Manager you will be responsible for: The day-to-day support of the Shift Team, including supervision of Shift Technicians who will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of turbines, boilers, pumps and water treatment plant. Acting as the site Senior...

Summary: Are You the Driving Force Our Fleet Needs? When water supplies are interrupted, our customers rely on us for precision, care, and a rapid response. We are looking for a dedicated leader to take the helm of our Tankering Team, ensuring our fleet is always "incident-ready" and our safety standards remain at an all-time high. If you are a proactive professional who thrives on operational excellence and industry best practices, we want you to lead our response to both planned and reactive incidents. As the HGV Driver Team Leader, you are the bridge between strategy and execution. You will ensure our drivers, systems, and vehicles don't just meet industry standards-they set them. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership: Manage the tanker driver team, overseeing planning, job pack completion, and performance KPIs. Compliance & Safety: Conduct driver inductions, vehicle inspections, and safety checks. You'll be responsible for risk assessments and maintaining...

We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Engineering Administrator to provide administrative support for our Dartford garage. This role plays a key part in supporting the Engineering Management team and ensuring the smooth running of engineering administration processes. The role may also involve covering the Storekeeper position during annual leave, as required. Main Purpose of the Role To provide efficient and accurate administrative support to the Engineering Management team and the Engineering Administration Manager, ensuring all engineering records, reports, and systems are maintained to a high standard. Key Responsibilities Inputting job sheets for engineers accurately and in a timely manner Maintaining records of accident damage and repairs Ensuring all rota reports, 24-hour sheets, and Running Repair Records are completed, signed off, input, and filed correctly Raising purchase orders for stationery and other equipment Maintaining and updating filing...

Summary: Do you want to be part of a team restoring healthy river ecosystems across the South East Water catchment? Are you passionate about environmental restoration and ready to make a tangible impact in the South East? As Environmental Performance Officer - River Restoration, you will deliver catchment based restoration (both river restoration and Nature-based Solution (NbS) projects within the Water Industry National Environment Programme to promote a healthy environment ecosystem across the South East Water catchment area. You will work closely with partners, land-owners and contractors to deliver a range of exciting projects that involves all stages from early planning stages, surveying, modelling, design and supervision of site works. Main responsibilities: Assist in the development of a programme of restoration and enhancement projects. Work with our partners to ensure all environmental aspects of projects are managed from initial design stage, through to...

Position - Air Con Service Engineer Department - Maidstone Reporting to: Technical Manager - Air Conditioning Status of post: Full-time Permanent Experience: Air Conditioning Service Engineer: 3 years minimum (Required) Maintenance Engineer: 1 year minimum (Required) Ideal candidates will have experience and knowledge in air conditioning systems covering VRF, Splits, Chillers, Refrigeration equipment, and Air Handling Units. The candidate must be a good communicator, presentable and confident in their ability. Must be able to work on their own but also as part of a larger team when needed Essential Valid CSCS / FGAS NVQ Level 2 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration or equivalent FGAS Valid driving licence Proven experience Excellent customer and communication skills Ability to identify and solve problems Wages negotiable depending on experience Beneficial IPAF PASMA NVQ Level 3 Air Conditioning and Refrigeration or equivalent The company offers:...

Astute's Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit for a Balance of Plant (BoP) Mechanical Engineer for their Combine Cycle Gast Turbine (CCGT) Power Station in Rochester, Kent. The vital BoP Mechanical Engineer role comes with a basic salary of up to 83,000 + a performance related bonus + other excellent benefits. If you're an experienced Mechanical Engineer and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Lead BoP Engineer, you will be responsible for: Assisting with delivering effective outage strategies and management of projects Optimising the planned maintenance strategy to meet stakeholders needs to maximise plant reliability and minimise downtime Provide technical expertise and guidance to other departments in relation to Balance of Plant (BoP) with a focus on maximising...

82654 - Mechanical & Electrical Plant Fitter This mechanical & electrical plant fitter will report to the field staff supervisor and will work within network operations based in our Rochester office, with travel to sites across Kent, Surrey and Sussex. You will be a permanent employee in our UK Power Networks team. You will attract a salary of 43,874 per annum and a bonus of 3%. If you are successful, you will need to undertake a medical and DBS reference check Close Date: .24th June 2026 We also provide the following additional benefits 25 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays. Reservist Leave - Additional 18 days full pay and 22 unpaid Personal Pension Plan - Personal contribution rates of 4% or 5% (UK Power Networks will make a corresponding contribution of 8% or 10%) Tenancy Loan Deposit Scheme, Season Ticket Loan Tax efficient benefits: Cycle to Work, Home & Tech, and Green Car Leasing Schemes Occupational Health support Switched On -...

Summary: Are you a natural problem solver who loves seeing a project come to life from the very first sketch to the final handover? Do you want to use your skills to deliver something that genuinely matters to millions of people every single day-clean, safe water? If so, you're in the right place. At South East Water, we don't just manage pipelines and treatment works; we invest in the people who keep them running. We are looking for an Assistant Project Manager to join our team. This isn't a role where you'll be stuck doing standard paperwork or left without support. It's an exciting, fast-paced position where you will gain hands-on experience with complex, large-scale engineering schemes, collaborate with top-tier technical experts, and have a real say in how our projects are run. Whether you are looking for a supportive environment to kickstart your career, a clear path to leadership, or a workplace that values your technical expertise while respecting your work-life...

Summary: This role is a key part of South East Water's ambitious future, as we embark on our significant AMP8 investment programme (Apply online only . This period will see a substantial increase in expenditure, around £1.8 billion, aimed at enhancing our infrastructure and services. You will work across all parts of the business to identify gaps in the performance of a wide range of assets, including our water treatment works, extensive network of water mains (over 14,500 kilometres), pumping stations, reservoirs, and underground aquifers. Your role involves using Asset Management processes and systems to define necessary interventions on this critical infrastructure. Apply a risk-based approach to prioritise investments, developing long-term, costed programmes of work. These programmes aim to deliver specific, measurable outcomes, focusing on improving water quality, increasing resilience to challenges like extreme weather, reducing leakage, and supporting population...

Astute People are currently recruiting an Electrical Engineer to join the maintenance department of a large Energy from Waste plant in Kent. This plant can produce up to 45MW of Power by processing up to 550,000 tonnes of waste per year, usually destined for landfill. The Electrical Engineer will play an integral part in ensuring the plants electrical systems are maintained and in working order to ensure maximum plant availability. If you have the right qualifications and experience, please apply. Responsibilities and duties: As the Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for: Managing electrical and engineering projects from concept through to installation, commissioning and handover Taking responsibility for the site electrical distribution network, including HV supplies and switchgear Ensuring statutory electrical testing and inspections are completed in line with the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations and best practice Supporting the development and use of the...

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading Energy company in the UK to recruit an Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Technician to join its CCGT site in Rochester, Kent. The EC&I Technician role comes with a starting salary of up to 50,000 + 2,100 SE allowance and very competitive benefit package including 20% bonus, medical insurance and 10% pension contributions. If you are a HNC qualified Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Technician with heavy industrial experience and a Controls and Instrumentation bias, please submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties of the EC&I Technician role Reporting to the EC&I Team Leader you will: Carry out planned and reactive maintenance activities on electrical, control and instrumentation systems across the plant. Support the safe and reliable operation of the station through effective fault finding, diagnostics, and maintenance activities. Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety,...

Site Agent (phone number removed) Civil Engineering / Infrastructure Permanent Full-time Kent, England Are you a Site Agent or Senior Engineer looking to build a long-term career in civil engineering on major infrastructure projects? Do you want to take ownership of your own section of works while developing towards senior leadership roles within a growing business? If so, this could be the ideal next step for you. Our client, a well-established civil engineering contractor, is looking to appoint a Site Agent to join their delivery team on a long-term infrastructure project. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in delivering complex and rewarding works, while progressing your career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. The Role As Site Agent, you will take full responsibility for managing a section of works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. You'll be empowered to lead from the...

Summary: Do you have knowledge of water process science? Can you interpret data and turn it into easy-to-understand information? Are you looking for a role that has variety? If the answer is yes, this is a chance to take the next step in your career We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. In this role as a Process Scientist in our Water Quality department, you will be instrumental in the safe and efficient management of our water treatment works. A key aspect of the position is close collaboration with Distribution Technicians, providing them with expert guidance on water treatment procedures. Additionally, you will be responsible for detailed monitoring of data trends and the systematic investigation of anomalies. Your ability to apply a logical, methodical approach will enable you to effectively investigate water quality concerns and advise on the most appropriate corrective actions. Every day is different in this role -...

Job Title: CAD Technician Location: Ashford, Kent - The successful candidate will need to live within a daily commutable distance of the office. Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00 At Boon Edam, we design, manufacture, and maintain high-quality entrance systems-from revolving doors and security doors to innovative speed gates. We support our customers at every stage of the process, from specifying the right product to installation, maintenance, and ongoing support. Are you passionate about producing accurate technical designs, improving drawing standards, and helping the business deliver projects right first time? If so, our CAD Technician role may be for you! What Do We Expect From You? At Boon Edam Limited, we are committed to delivering high quality entrance solutions and outstanding service to our customers. As a CAD Technician, you will play a key role in producing accurate, high-quality...