Over 14 years experience with the local Government and 10 years within Sales.

I am an experienced recruitment consultant with nine years experience in the industry, delivering an excellent service to both candidates and clients alike. I joined Astute Technical Recruitment as a Team Leader within the Customer Success Team in 2022 and have since been promoted to Customer Success Team Manager last year. I am passionate about delivering client solutions and candidates to our sectors.

Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd is an award winning, innovative & forward thinking Technical Recruitment Consultancy founded in 2006. We were established by a Royal Navy Marine Engineer, with the specific aim of recruiting into the Renewable Energy, traditional Power Generation & related Water, Waste, Nuclear.

As part of the Permanent Placement Division I get the privilege of assisting talented individuals find the next role in their career path. Proven success in assisting companies nationally, from Fortune 500 to small business, find ideal candidates in all areas including administrative, IT, production/industrial, construction, engineering and business development.

As a Recruitment Consultant at Astute People, I specialise in Operations & Maintenance (O&M) recruitment within the power generation sector—including Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT), Energy-from-Waste (EfW), Biomass, Gasification, and Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plants.

With a background as an Assistant Shift Team Leader at a 32MW Biomass CHP facility and currently studying for my HNC in Process Engineering at Teesside University, I bring a solid foundation of hands-on engineering experience to my recruitment practice. This technical insight enables me to understand the unique demands of the industry and provide bespoke recruitment solutions that truly align with both client requirements and candidate aspirations.

At Astute, we provide award-winning technical recruitment solutions across the Renewable Energy, Power Generation, and Water/Process Treatment sectors. We offer a full suite of services including Permanent, Contract, and Temporary recruitment—delivered through both Contingency and Search campaigns. For projects with critical timelines, our fast-track crewing-up service is a proven, high-impact solution trusted by many of the industry’s leading employers.

I work closely with clients to recruit for roles such as:

Maintenance positions – Service Technicians, Mobile Maintenance Engineers, Maintenance Managers, Plant Managers, and Field Service Engineers (Electrical, Mechanical, and Multi-skilled)
Operational roles – Plant Managers, Plant Supervisors, Operations & Maintenance Managers, and Electrical/Mechanical/C&I Technicians
Commercial and project-related positions – Project Managers, Business Development Managers, Bid Managers, and Engineers

As an experienced, result driven, proficient, and strategic workforce development professional, I have a proven record of building and developing exceptional partnerships with our clients and candidates.

I offer a high sense of urgency while promoting a positive, productive environment, and I strive for a reputation of offering high quality service and support to our clients, candidates, and our internal team.

I have extensive expertise with recruiting on high volume accounts and staff our clients with qualified personnel to meet their current manpower needs in the professional, finance, accounting, industrial, and manufacturing industries.

I’m passionate about connecting people with meaningful work—helping them start careers, provide for their families, and confidently transition into new roles. Recruitment, to me, is more than filling positions; it’s an opportunity to make a real difference. I love being the bridge between talented candidates and ambitious companies, ensuring both find the right fit to grow and thrive.

On the client side, I partner closely to understand business goals and build teams that elevate performance and culture. For candidates, I provide transparent guidance, support through the hiring process, and insights into opportunities that can shape their professional journeys.

Whether it’s mentoring someone through a career change or helping a business hire the right person at the right time, I’m driven by the impact great hiring can have—on careers, companies, and communities.

As a Senior Talent Specialist within Astute People's Power Generation team, I specialise in connecting top-tier Operations & Maintenance (O&M) professionals with leading opportunities across the Sustainable Energy sector.

Since joining Astute in 2013, I've been dedicated to recruiting for critical new-build and operational projects within Energy-from-Waste (EfW), Biomass, Combined Heat and Power (CHP), Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT), Open Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT), and emerging Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies.

With over a decade of dedicated recruitment experience, I have a proven track record of placing highly skilled permanent and contract candidates in roles vital for driving innovation and operational excellence in the energy sector.

My expertise covers a broad range of positions, including:
- Plant Manager / Operations Manager
- Maintenance Manager / Engineering Manager
- Shift Team Leader / Shift Operations Manager
- Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical, Electrical, C&I)
- Process Engineer / Performance Engineer
- Turbine Engineer / Boiler Engineer
- Control Room Operator / Operations Technician
- Maintenance Technician / Electrical Technician / Mechanical Fitter
- Commissioning Engineer / Commissioning Manager
- Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager

As a Senior Talent Specialist at Astute People, I specialise in permanent recruitment within the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) space of the power generation industry across the UK. I connect high-calibre professionals - such as Maintenance Technicians, Control Room Operators, and Team Leaders - with leading energy companies to ensure the smooth, safe, and efficient running of power facilities.

Since joining Astute in April 2022, I’ve built a track record of success by delivering tailored recruitment solutions that align with both client goals and candidate aspirations. Whether it's a biomass plant or an EFW facility, I bring in-depth sector knowledge and a people-first approach to every placement.

I hold a BA degree in Human Geography from the University of Leeds (2020), during which time I worked part-time in customer service, where I honed my communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills - foundations that now underpin my consultative recruitment style.

Outside of work, I enjoy exploring the outdoors, hiking, and cooking for friends and family.

I’m passionate about building meaningful connections—both personally and professionally.

Hi there! My name is Hailey and I am a Senior Recruiter based out of Nashville, TN. I strive to bring a unique blend of experiences and passions to the world of recruitment. Originally from the beautiful state of Washington, I've recently made a career transition from mental health counseling to recruiting, driven by a deep-seated desire to continue making a positive impact on people's lives in a new capacity.

Searching for a job is already enough of a challenge in itself. My goal is to to simplify and elevate this process, ensuring it is more enjoyable for you and everyone involved!