Change Manager - Contract Role (Milton Keynes, Hybrid) Overview We are seeking an experienced Change Manager for a contract position based in Milton Keynes (hybrid working). This role sits within a high-profile national programme and requires a candidate with significant experience in rail and engineering environments , ideally with direct exposure to Network Rail (NR) operations, standards, and organisational structures. You will be embedded within a Change Team that works closely with large-scale engineering and maintenance functions across the network, engaging daily with heavy engineering and frontline maintenance colleagues. This industry-specific experience is essential . Key Requirements Rail and engineering background is mandatory. Relevant Network Rail (NR) experience or experience within comparable rail infrastructure organisations. Ability to operate confidently within large national engineering, maintenance, and operational teams. High...

Network Engineer - Full onsite at BARROW IN FURNESS - 4 months - 463 per day inside IR35 Role Overview The Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, configuring, and maintaining secure, high-performance network infrastructure across enterprise environments. This role requires expertise in Cisco and Palo Alto technologies, advanced switching, and data center networking. Key Responsibilities Configure and manage Cisco switches, routers, and network devices. Implement and maintain Palo Alto firewalls and security policies. Design and configure VLANs and stretched VLANs for multi-site connectivity. Deploy and manage Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) for data center networking. Troubleshoot network issues and optimize performance. Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices. Collaborate with architecture and security teams to deliver robust solutions. Required Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with Cisco...

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for 2 Thermal Plant Operators to join the Operator on an Operational Gasification plant on the Isle of Wight for a 6 months contract. The Thermal Plant Operator positions come with a day rate from 500.00 to 600.00 per day inside IR35 (PAYE) Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Must have proven Energy-from-Waste (EfW) experience, ideally within gasification, pyrolysis, or thermal conversion technologies. Hands-on background as a Commissioning Operator, preferably with subsequent operational experience on a live waste-to-energy plant. Operate, monitor, and optimize thermal gasification equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous plant performance. Conduct routine inspections of boilers, gasifiers, feed systems, turbines, and auxiliary plant equipment to identify abnormalities or potential issues. Adjust process parameters, control systems, and fuel feed rates to maintain optimal combustion and syngas...

Astute's Power team is exclusively partnering with a leader in transforming residual waste into power to recruit a D365 CMMS Engineer with a strong background in Energy-from-Waste operations to lead the upgrade and optimisation of our CMMS across multiple UK sites for an initial 6 month contract. The D365 CMMS Engineer comes with a rate of between 400- 600 per day. Key skills Lead the CMMS upgrade for all UK EFW sites. Maintain and update all CMMS platforms (D365) across the fleet, ensuring preventive maintenance schedules, work orders, asset hierarchies, and spare parts data are accurate and current. Audit CMMS data regularly to identify and correct discrepancies, aligning with corporate and regulatory standards. Work closely with site engineers, maintenance teams, and operations staff to capture new asset information and implement updates promptly. Optimise CMMS functionality, including warehouse functions and Dynaway Analytics, ensuring data standardisation and...