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South Clyde Energy Centre

South Clyde Energy Centre crewing up project

The South Clyde Energy Centre, operational in 2026, is an advanced Energy-from-Waste Facility owned by Fortum and Gren Energy.

It will divert 350,000 tonnes of waste from landfills, generating 45 MWe of electricity – enough to power 70,000 homes.

Astute People, Fortum’s exclusive recruitment partner on this crewing up project, will fill 36 roles, supporting job creation and economic growth in the South Clyde and Glasgow communities.

These new opportunities include: Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, C&I Engineer, Day Operations Engineer, Shift Team Leader, Shift Technician, Mechanical Technician, Electrical Technician, C&I Technician, Fuel Operator, EHSQ/Chemist roles.

Crewing up project organogram

Click a role title to read the full job advert and apply directly.

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    Plant Manager
    Appointed
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      Operations Manager
      Appointed
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        Operations Engineer (1)
        January 2025
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        Shift Team Leader (5)
        April 2025
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          Shift Operations Technician (10)
          April 2025
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          Fuel Reception Technician (8)
          May 2025
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        EHSSQ Officer (1)
        May 2025
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      Maintenance Manager
      Appointed
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        Storekeeper (1)
        May 2025
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        Mechanical Engineer (1)
        February 2025
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          Mechanical Technician (3)
          May 2025
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        Electrical Engineer (1)
        February 2025
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          Electrical Technician (2)
          May 2025
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        C&I Engineer (1)
        February 2025
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          C&I Technician (2)
          May 2025

36 new jobs at the South Clyde Energy Centre

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The benefits

Salaries

Starting from £40,000

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Bonus opportunity

And employee share scheme

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Pension

Up to 15%

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Optional benefits

Subsidised gym and more

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Death in service

Providing security for loved ones

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Wellbeing

Energise Your Day program

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United to power a thriving world

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Fortum’s people are change­makers – taking an active role in driving change for a better future. Fortum’s compe­tencies in devel­oping clean energy solutions are needed, & what they do matters.

Fortum want to operate in a way their employees can be proud of. Their values – curiosity, responsibility, integrity & respect – provide a foundation for the company culture & serve as a compass in evalu­ating oppor­tu­nities & guide decision-making.

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Fortum

Fortum is a Nordic energy company and one of Europe’s cleanest energy producers.

It provides CO2-free power generation and reliable electricity and district heat to customers in the Nordics.

In the UK, Fortum focuses on Energy from Waste, working with local partners to support the transition to a low-carbon economy, enhance energy security, and offer innovative energy solutions to residential and industrial customers.

Our partnership

“We are thrilled that Fortum has chosen to partner with Astute on a People Solutions project to recruit 36 roles for their new South Clyde Energy from Waste site. This initiative offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals seeking career growth in the energy sector. We are excited to find the ideal candidates who will contribute to Fortum’s continued success at this cutting-edge facility.”

Terry Buckel, Founder & CEO of Astute People

Meet the team working with Fortum

Kevin Over

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Head of Power, Kevin recruits permanent and contract roles such as Development, Construction & Operations Teams for businesses in the Operations & Maintenance, EPC & Development space.

Dan Grosvenor

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Principal Recruitment Partner Dan recruits permanent and contract roles such as Technicians, Engineers, Operators & Managers for organisations in the EfW, Biomass, CCGT & general Power space.

Kyle Shinn

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Senior Talent Specialist Kyle recruits permanent and contract O&M roles for businesses in the Power Generation and Sustainable Energy space which includes EfW, Biomass, CHP & CCGT technologies.

Megan Balmer

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Megan works as a Senior Talent Specialist in Astute’s Power team, recruiting permanent roles such as Maintenance Technicians, Operators and Team Leaders for leading O&M businesses.

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