Astute's Power team are looking to recruit a Commissioning Maintenance Mechanical Engineer on an Energy from Waste Project in Kent on a 3-4-month minimum contract. Key skills Support commissioning and maintenance activities across mechanical plant systems, including filter cleaning and exchange, pump disassembly, inspections, consumable replenishment, and general plant maintenance within a live EfW facility. Plan, coordinate, and undertake scheduled maintenance activities in line with manufacturer recommendations, supplier O&M manuals, plant preservation requirements. Diagnose faults on plant and rotating equipment, implementing corrective actions in collaboration with the Commissioning Manager, Lead Engineers, Operations personnel, and wider project teams. Maintain accurate maintenance records and progress reporting within plant management systems such as PAMELA and CMMS, ensuring all activities are completed in accordance with HSEQ and project requirements. Liaise...

Risk Manager Dungeness (Kent) Hybrid Mon-Thur 37.5 hour week 9.375 hour days Inside IR35 (Umbrella/PAYE only) The Risk Manager will lead the delivery and governance of risk management activities across major projects, programmes, and sites, ensuring effective identification, assessment, mitigation, monitoring, and reporting of risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle. The role will provide strategic and operational risk leadership within a complex project environment, supporting programme delivery, informed decision-making, and effective contingency management. The Risk Manager will ensure that risk management processes, tools, and controls are embedded across project delivery teams and aligned with organisational and regulatory requirements. The role requires strong experience in project risk management, quantitative risk analysis, project controls integration, and stakeholder engagement within highly regulated environments such as nuclear, infrastructure,...

Astute People are currently recruiting a Deputy Operations Manager to join the operations 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 Deputy Operations Manager will support with the day to day running of the Operations Team, ensuring safe & efficient operation of the plant. If you have the right qualifications and experience, please apply. Responsibilities and duties: As the Deputy Operations Manager you will be responsible for: Supporting the Operations Manager in the safe, compliant and efficient running of the Energy from Waste Power Station. Providing Senior Authorised Persons duties up to 33kV and assistance for LV apparatus and mechanical plant. Leading the Day Operations department. Providing leadership during outages and supporting HVSP and SAP activities Supervising and directing contractors. Leading continuous...

Astute People are currently recruiting for an Operations Support Engineer (Deputy Operations Manager) to work at a large 735MW gas fired power station near Rochester in Kent. Using CCGT technology the plant consists of 2 gas turbines a steam turbine, HRSG boilers, generators, water treatment plant, cooling systems, pumps, motors, compressors and much more. As Operations Support Engineer, you'll be responsible for ensuring the safe operation of the Power Station to achieve a high standard of continuous performance and maximum availability at optimum efficiency, ensuring that health, safety and environmental standards are maintained. 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: As the Operations Support Engineer you will be responsible for: Leading a team of Shift Team Leaders, Operations Technicians and a Permit Office Engineer whilst coordinating daily...

Summary: Are you a methodical problem-solver who thrives on turning complex workflows into seamless operations? We are looking for a Process Improvement Manager to drive excellence, innovation, and rigorous compliance across our Water Supply network. As our Process Improvement Manager, you will be the architect of operational efficiency. You won't just be maintaining the status quo; you'll be constructively challenging it. From leading high-stakes workstreams within our DWI Transformation Programme to overseeing a team of Process Leads, your mission is to ensure our technical documentation and frontline compliance are world-class. Main Responsibilities Strategic Project Leadership : Take full accountability for a diverse portfolio, including Site Operating Manuals, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and DMA contingency plans. DWI Transformation: Lead critical workstreams focused on General Site Duties, Treatment Works contingency, and Service Reservoir/Booster...

Summary: Are you a technical expert with a passion for operational excellence? As our Process Lead, you will be the guardian of our standards. You'll play a critical role in ensuring our frontline teams across Distribution, Leakage, E&M, Production, and Water Quality operate safely, consistently, and in full compliance with industry regulations. This isn't just about writing manuals; it's about translating complex technical requirements into clear, actionable guidance that protects our water supply and our people. Main Responsibilities Documentation Mastery: Author high-quality Site Operating Manuals (SOMs), Contingency Plans, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Knowledge Transfer: Develop engaging training materials and deliver annual briefings to frontline teams on internal updates and wider regulatory shifts. Collaborative Governance: Lead review groups with key managers to secure document approval and publication. Risk & Innovation:...

Summary: Are you a compliance expert with a passion for technical excellence and professional standards? At South East Water, we are committed to providing a high-quality service to our customers, and that starts with a highly skilled workforce. We are seeking an Operational Compliance Manager to spearhead our Competent Operator Schemes. You will be the guardian of our professional standards, ensuring our Production and Network Technicians are trained, assessed, and certified to nationally recognised EUSR standards. From managing a team of Training Leads to leading our accreditation audits, you will ensure that every technician on the frontline has a "Licence to Operate" that is second to none. Main Responsibilities Accreditation & Policy Leadership: Evaluate and align our "Competent Operator" policies with industry best practices. You will lead the update of assessment documentation for Production and design brand-new accreditation processes for our Network...

Groundworks Ganger / Supervisor Location: Various Southern / Civils Sites (Ashford & surrounding areas) Duration: 6 Months+ Hours: 07:30 - 17:00 We are currently recruiting an experienced Groundworks Ganger / Supervisor for ongoing utilities and civils projects across Kent, Ashford and surrounding areas. This is a long-term opportunity for a hands-on supervisor to lead small civils/groundworks teams across multiple sites carrying out essential infrastructure works including flow meter installations, pipework and chamber construction. The successful Groundworks Ganger / Supervisor will be responsible for leading day-to-day site activities, coordinating operatives and ensuring safe and efficient delivery of works. Duties will include: Leading and supervising a 3-man groundworks team Excavations and trench support works Installing flow meters on existing pipework Pipework bypass arrangements Chamber construction Temporary works coordination and ground support Over...

Summary: Are you a networker with a passion for building relationships and making a tangible difference in communities? Do you want to play a leading role in protecting our most precious resource while working for a company that values your expertise and your work-life balance? If this sounds like you, read on to learn more about this opportunity! At South East Water, we are looking for a Community Partnership Lead to be the community face of our water efficiency team. This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a critical time, where your work will directly contribute to our long-term business plans and regulatory targets. This role puts you at the heart of our regional community engagement efforts. You'll spend your days forging strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, developing impactful community initiatives, and managing projects from inception to completion, making a difference every day. If you're a proactive individual with a strong delivery focus and a knack...

Are you interested in becoming a Joint Venture Partner at Vision Express, part of Essilor Luxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses? Our Westwood Cross store in Broadstairs , Kent is currently looking for its next Joint Venture Partner. This store could be available as a full or partial investment depending on your situation. The store comprises of 2 testing rooms and is due to expand to 3 and has a small team of 6 employed retail colleagues including an Assistant Store Manager and Dispensing Optician. As a Joint Venture Partner at Vision Express, you'll become a shareholder in your store. You will lead the culture of your store, have access to our Essilor Luxottica product range and support services and you will have the opportunity to make a difference to customers as a custodian of the Vision Express brand. To be successful in this application process, you must have financial capital to invest in a...

Your Role At Asda nothing is more important to us than the health and wellbeing of our customers and we pride ourselves on providing excellent service and clinical care. Our Optical Managers are key to our success, making sure the team has everything in place that they need to deliver. Our unique fixed price approach means there's no up-selling. Single vision glasses are the same price as varifocals, and there are no top-up costs for anti-scratch or thinner lenses either, so we don't have to compromise a customer solution because of what someone can afford. With access to the wider Asda network, you will be supported by our Home Office teams who can offer clinical support and a team of Area Manager's who will work alongside you to get the most out of your role every day. You will also be provided with regular business updates and feedback on your performance. Working RotaTuesday 9am-6pmWednesday 9am-6pmThursday 9am-6pmFriday 9am-6pm Saturday 9am-6pm About You Our Optical...

Your Role At Asda there is nothing more important than the health and wellbeing of our customers, our priority is to always put them first by delivering high quality patient care. Due to our extended service contracts with the NHS we're committed to delivering a wide range of care for the treatment and monitoring of minor eye conditions. A typical day will involve screening patients, coaching and training the wider team whilst helping to maintain standards on the department. At Asda we are extremely passionate and committed to providing our Optometrists with all the training they will need to fulfil their role and enhance their skills. Not only do we have a fantastic CPD programme, but we also offer protected time to our Optometrists to complete further accreditations funded by Asda. This ensures you have the full training package to meet the ever-changing eye care needs of our customers. It's all about developing and supporting you to reach your full potential. With access to...

Our client Medway Council is looking for a Service manager to join their Children in care team. To have overall operational manager responsibility for four teams within the Children in Care Service. You will work alongside social work colleagues to develop and continuously improve the delivery of a high quality effective social work service that is informed by Signs of Safety practice models and that delivers good outcomes for children, young people and their families. ACCOUNTABILITIES Lead, manage and motivate staff, ensuring high quality professional supervision and performance development plans are completed which enhance individuals personal and professional development needs and contribute towards staff retention. Manage and oversee the performance of the team effectively using available performance data to ensure compliance with practice standards and procedures. This will include contributing to management meetings on performance. Lead and manage the implementation...

Summary: The Production Strategy Lead is a high-impact role responsible for the end-to-end architectural design and execution of our production planning framework. As the founding leader of this department, you will bridge the gap between long-term capital investment and daily operational delivery. You hold ultimate strategic ownership of the annual, monthly, and weekly production cycles, ensuring that our asset portfolio operates at peak efficiency while maintaining uncompromising safety and regulatory standards. This is a build-and-scale opportunity. You will be expected to establish the governance structures, hire and develop a high-performing team, and integrate disparate data streams into a cohesive, centralised production strategy that balances complex supply-demand variables against maintenance requirements and outages. Key Responsibilities Departmental Architecture & Strategic Optimisation Greenfield Implementation : Design and implement the department's...

Section (Senior Production) Engineer - Major Highways Infrastructure Project (Essex/Kent) Urgent requirement for an experienced Section (Senior Production) Engineer to join one of the UK's most significant highways infrastructure schemes. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a nationally important project, supporting safe and efficient delivery across programme, engineering, quality, environmental and commercial functions while leading and mentoring engineering teams on site. Key Responsibilities Health, Safety & Wellbeing Promote wellbeing initiatives across the workforce and wider project community. Prepare Works Package Plans and conduct regular safety tours and observations. Ensure all site activities are delivered in accordance with HSE standards and project procedures. Programme & Production Develop and manage three-week lookahead programmes aligned with the construction schedule. Monitor progress, identify variances and escalate...

Summary: Reporting to the Financial Performance Manager, this role is responsible for acting as a strategic financial business partner to the senior management team. This role will be both responsible and accountable for providing insightful financial information, advice and guidance to guide both decision making, drive efficiency and mitigate risk across all project activities. This role will collaborate with and influence senior managers and cross functional teams through robust professional advice and guidance to deliver operational and financial efficiencies through strategic initiatives and new ways of working. This ensures the organisation can manage its costs effectively whilst improving efficiency in a complex and evolving industry. Main Responsibilities Lead strategic financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes to align with corporate objectives, internal controls, and compliance with all regulatory standards. Provide strategic financial analysis with...

Job title: Business Development Manager (Logistics, Suppy Chain or Ports) Location : Dover Salary: c. 52,000 Hours : Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week The role: We are seeking a proactive, customer-focused Business Development Manager to join our client's growing team. The role will support the development of general cargo services and play a key part in driving new business opportunities. Benefits: 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays Birthday leave Free Parking Generous contributory pension scheme Discretionary annual bonus scheme Private Health Care Life assurance Employee assistance programme 3rd party discounts Cycle to work scheme Benefits and reward platform Employee volunteering scheme Key responsibilities as the Business Development Manager would be: Manage daily interactions with general cargo customers, ensuring high levels of service and timely responses Support customer onboarding and align operational requirements across...

Summary: The Organisational Development Manager is the primary architect of culture and capability during a period of transformation for South East Water. In a water industry facing evolving regulatory landscapes, environmental challenges, and digital shifts, the role will ensure that our 1,400 strong workforce is resilient, skilled, and aligned with our future vision. Reporting directly to the Head of HR, the OD Manager will lead a dedicated team to design and execute strategies that improve organisational effectiveness and performance, managing a budget and the apprentice levy funds. This role isn't just managing "business as usual"; it's focused on leading the "business of tomorrow," ensuring our people are skilled, competent, motivated and engaged to deliver life-essential services through significant periods of change. Main responsibilities: Performance Management Develop plans to drive a high performance culture, support our performance management roadmap,...

Are you a detail-oriented Payroll Assistant with a passion for numbers and finance? Have you gained experience using Sage Line 50? If so, we're recruiting for the perfect Permanent opportunity for you. Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Payroll/Finance Assistant to join their dynamic Finance team of 4 on a part-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to assist the Finance Director with essential payroll and financial operations in a supportive and vibrant environment. Please find all the details below for you: Job title: Payroll/Finance Assistant Location: Ashford, Kent Hours: 2 days a week, 6 hours a day. For example: Monday 9am - 2pm and 6 hours Wednesday 9am - 2pm. These days and times are flexible. The Finance Director would also like you to work an extra day: 1 at the beginning of the month and 1 in the middle of the month. Therefore, you'd work 12 hours one week, 18 hours the next, equating to 15 hours a week on average. Salary:...

Project Engineer Water Upgrade Scheme Location: Deal, Kent Rate: 400 - 440 Per Day (LTD/PAYE) We are seeking a technically-minded Project Engineer for a high-priority Water Upgrade Scheme in Deal. This is a year-long contract for a professional who excels at the intersection of design management and site delivery. The project involves complex asset upgrades where the "brains" of the operation-the power distribution, control logic, and system integration-are the critical path. We need an engineer who can look at a P&ID or a schematic and immediately understand the sequencing and infrastructure required to make it live. The Role This position is perfect for an engineer who is bored with pure civil works and prefers the technical complexity of systems-driven infrastructure . You will oversee the transition of designs into functional, powered assets. Design Coordination: Facilitating the review of technical packages, specifically focusing on the integration of...