The Queens Award for Enterprise is presented to Bluewater Bio The London-based water technology company delivers global environmental solutions whilst being recognized as the fastest growing water technology company in Europe. Bluewater Bio, recognised as the fastest-growing UK and European water solutions provider, is delighted to announce that they have been awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade. This is the UK’s most prestigious business award which recognises outstanding achievement by a UK company. Since 2015 when a new management team took the helm, the Company has gone from strength to strength, and is recognised as the fastest growing UK company in its sector for the last three years and now has the fastest growth throughout Europe. Headquartered in London, Bluewater Bio delivers advanced and environmentally-friendly water technologies Worldwide, with a focus on markets and territories that are most affected by water scarcity. Richard Haddon, Executive Chairman and CEO of Bluewater Bio, commented: “Our focus has, and continues to be, delivering world-class and environmentally-friendly solutions and services to our Clients around the world. The installation of our technology has prevented pollution and increased the amount of clean drinking water. Our continued industry-leading performance and growth is a testament to this strategy. Obtaining such esteemed recognition is a great honour, which we greatly appreciate.” Water is at the core of sustainable development and it is critical for socio-economic improvement and healthy ecosystems. According to the United Nations (https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal6), in 2020, billions of people still lacked access to safe drinking water and safely managed sanitation. Two thirds of the world’s nations are currently not on track to have sustainably managed water resources by 2030. Richard Haddon added: “It is clear that the availability and management of water resources are critical for humans to prosper. However, rapid population growth and industrial development is putting extreme stress on the planet’s water resources. Without further action, there is likely to be an escalation of various water-crises around the world. Our work in parts of the world that suffer acutely from these issues has never been more important.”

A UK filtration specialist is set to showcase its industrial expertise to a global audience of manufacturers involved in process engineering. 

Senior representatives from Amazon Filters will be at the Filtech 2022 international trade fair in Cologne, Germany, to highlight how its bespoke and plug-and-play solutions bring added value and performance for OEM design and applications. 

The event is the biggest and most important of its kind in the world, bringing together hundreds of decisionmakers working in industries that rely on filtration products.
They include water supply and treatment, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, food and beverage, medical, chemicals, biotechnology and automotive. 

The Amazon Filters exhibitors are David Ridealgh, Marketing Manager, and the company’s managers for Germany and Europe, Ulrich Brautigam and Francis di Trapani respectively.

David said: “We will demonstrate our capabilities as an OEM supplier of filter media. That includes bespoke, fibre-based filter media and their related housings and systems, not just traditional cartridge-type filters. 

“We want OEM manufacturers to understand the huge range of industrial process applications we can support because of our investment in production capacity and skills to enable the best, most flexible technical filtration solutions."

“We anticipate lots of conversations about fibres, components, assembly techniques and equipment.”

One of the technologies likely to feature in discussions is the use of high-performance additives supporting the meltblown fibre construction of Amazon Filters’ KilBac filters. 
Launched in 2020, KilBac prevents biofilm build-up on membrane filters and is already proving highly effective across various industries including offshore oil and gas. 
David added: “Our aim is to be a trusted, flexible global supplier. We have put substantial investment into our ‘quick and able’ capability to turn round orders swiftly and accurately from anywhere in the world. 

“We have many great examples to shout about and we’re really looking forward to the exhibition.” 

Amazon Filters holds a range of ISO accreditations demonstrating excellence in quality management systems, environmental standards and occupational health and safety procedures.

Filtech 2022 takes place at Koelnmesse exhibition and conference centre in Cologne, Germany, from 8 to 10 March 2022. 

The Amazon Filters’ team will be in Hall 7 on Stand M28. For more details, visit FILTECH 2022 - The Filtration Event

For more information about Amazon Filters and its support for OEM products, visit the website or call 01276 670600.   

OEM FOCUS. Marketing Manager David Ridealgh is one of three Amazon Filters representatives at Filtech 2002. The team will be on hand to discuss how the 37-year-old company’s filtration solutions bring added value to OEM products and equipment. 

Note to editors: Founded in 1985, UK-based Amazon Filters Ltd is one of Europe’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of filter cartridges and housings. Our comprehensive range of products support critical liquid and gas applications in industries such as oil and gas, automotive, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, chemicals and coatings, water treatment and building services. We operate a range of ISO-accredited Quality Management Systems to ensure excellence in customer service. For more information, visit www.amazonfilters.com or call 01276 670600.   

Media enquiries on this news release to Scott Sinclair in the Amazon Filters press office on 07500 796666. 

It’s nearly three years since the launch of the Wessex Water Marketplace, and we’re keen to hear your thoughts on the platform.  Your experience of other similar initiatives will be really valuable in making the Marketplace the best it can be.  We’d really appreciate you completing the survey (max 5-10 minutes)  at this link.
 
Complete the survey by Friday 11 February and provide your email address for the final question, and we’ll enter you into a prize draw for a £50 Amazon voucher.  (Sorry, it’s not open to Wessex Water or YTL group employees.)
 
We will likely leave the survey open on an ongoing basis to capture ad hoc feedback going forward, so thoughts after that date are very welcome but may not be included in the first tranche of analysis, and will not be entered into the prize draw.

As part of its continued expansion, Evove is seeking a highly capable Senior Scientist to join our dynamic and innovative team. Based at our new state-of-the-art laboratory facilities in Daresbury, the successful applicant will be working collaboratively with team members to develop performance enhancing coating formulations for porous membrane substrates used for water treatment and separation process in a wide variety of industrial sectors around the world.

 

The Senior Scientist will be experienced in managing projects from proof of principle through to scale-up and commercialisation, with hands-on laboratory R&D experience through to supervising a small team of scientists. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of their allocated projects, in order to ensure technical delivery against customer driven KPI’s.

 

Key roles and responsibilities:

 

• Development of new functional coatings for porous substrates, especially polymer and ceramic membranes.
• Engage with raw material suppliers, building collaborative relationships.
• Evaluation of raw materials through testing and effective communication with suppliers and internal team.
• Refinement of existing coatings by building on desirable properties or development of entirely new coatings.
• Act as the point of contact for a number of projects.
• Develop robust coating / printing processes, which are well understood and repeatable. An understanding of statistical quality control tools is desirable.
• Maintaining compliance with regulatory and safety matters on an application and geographical basis.
• Maintaining laboratory consumables and chemical stock.
• Display excellent communication skills for both internal and external stakeholders.

 

Candidate requirements:

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

 

• BSc / MSc in chemistry, material science or a related subject
• Ph.D. qualified in a relevant field (desirable)
• 3-5 years experience in running research and development programmes
• 2 years experience managing a small team

• Demonstrable working knowledge of formulation, coatings and membrane filtration (desirable)

• Confident and clear communicator at ease delivering results informally to colleagues and formally in presentations
• Proactive in updating supervising staff members.
• Excellent and organised project manager
• Ability to influence internally and externally, to ensure project success
• At ease working in groups, individually or with industrial collaborators

• Quick learner, able to adapt to a rapidly changing, innovative environment
• Ability to think critically and solve problems against time pressures
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety
• A knowledge of membrane separation is highly desirable, although candidates without experience are encouraged to apply.
• It is expected that the successful Senior Scientist will perform tasks outside of their job description as our young company expands and evolves, so it is essential that they are collaborative with a strong desire to achieve success as part of a team.

 

Benefits:

 

• Salary of up to £40k, depending on experience

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Relocation package (where applicable)
• Company share option scheme membership
• Company pension scheme

The position is open immediately and located at the Sci-Tech campus in Daresbury in the northwest of England. It is essential that applicants have the right to work in the UK.

If you are interested, please send a CV and covering letter to hr@evove.tech outlining relevant skills and experience. The application period is open until December 29th 2021.

We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you.

Delivering premium quality solutions for the technical engineer sector

  

Tam Shahid is a Delivery Project Manager, Water Environment & Infrastructure Team. He joined Advance TRS in November 2020, specialising in the delivery process for Senior Consultants and generating suitable candidates to match client requirements/expectations.

Group MD and Founder Andy Ridout explains:

“Tam is an absolute asset to the company. In his time with us he has mastered the complexity and skill required to deliver exemplary service to both clients and candidates.

 

Tam project manages the assignments from our clients and supports our consultants throughout the process. Having the knowledge, expertise, and skillset to source and deliver niche engineering specialists, provides our clients with an efficient and top quality service, something Advance TRS is recognised for.”

 

Tam provides bespoke support to our Port Solent based Water and Environment team. The team offer an expert focus and quality recruitment service to both clients and candidates in the sector, consistently meeting and exceeding expectations. As a well-respected and effective recruitment partner, the team deliver results time and time again for a range of public and private sector clients across the UK. These include consultancies, contractors, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), placing exceptional talent in permanent, contract and interim roles.

In his time in the role, Tam has assisted in the development of a dynamic and efficient delivery function within the team and capable of supporting the sales function across market verticals. He truly understands the calibre of staff required for our business to thrive.

Today our Marketing Consultants sits down with Tam and his Director to understand more about the role Tam plays in driving the Port Solent office’s success and growth.

So, Tam, what led you to this career?

I started working from the age of 16 part-time within retail, whilst studying fulltime. Once I graduated from the University of Portsmouth, I was looking for a change in direction from Retail and came across Recruitment on the job boards. I saw this as an opportunity to expand on my skills in areas such as communication, time management, persuasion,
multi-tasking etc whilst also learning new skills, and learning about the specified markets.

What made you take the job at Advance TRS?

Advance TRS are a growing company and have a clear vision for the future. The company and colleagues I work with have specialist knowledge that enables you to progress in this role. Having previously worked with Rob Kelly at another company, I was managed and trained by him to a high level, so this also drew me to the role. I was excited to be contributing and be part of it all! 

How has your role developed since you joined the company?

Initially I was asked to carry out a Senior Delivery role where I would generate candidates, working on live jobs, advertising roles, writing adverts etc. My role has since developed, and responsibilities now include supporting internal recruitment, project managing the growth of the delivery team, training and developing new staff and providing regular accurate reports on the delivery output. The managing director has approved training to gain my APMP qualification, to become a qualified project manager and progress my role even further.

In what way does your role assist your colleagues and the company?

My role helps support the Senior Sales team workload, allowing them to focus on other key areas and ease some of their work pressures. The process involved contributes to increasing our company reputation as we provide a more thorough and polished search, ensuring we are covering all markets and sourcing that ideal candidate for our clients. My experience within the role means I’ve developed a good understanding of the candidates I’ve spoken to, their skills, qualifications, responsibilities etc. So, when a client presents us with a role, I’m able to deliver someone suitable and who meets the requirements. Unlike other consultants, I don’t specialise in one area, or one job role, I’ve worked on a broad range of different roles and built a knowledge and understanding based on the job specification and the candidates. Each time we successfully fill a role, it increases our reputation and generates a flow of further work from the clients.

What complexities do you find with this role?

As with the nature of recruitment, it’s always tough when you lose out on a candidate. There are a number of reasons why they may have rejected a job offer but through experience, you learn when to be persuasive with someone, when you need to be persistent and when you need to be patient. It can sometimes be challenging trying to juggle multiple job roles, so the ability to multitask and be organised is key. You have to learn to prioritise the most important task.

 

What have been some of your biggest successes? 

 

Since joining the team in November 2020 I have helped contribute to 31 placements for the business. I continually support the business with the growth of the delivery team.

 

If you are interested in learning from Tam and finding out how you can pursue a career in Delivery, we are always hiring. Find out more about our current opportunities here (https://www.advance-trs.com/about/careers-at-advance/)

Rob Kelly, our Water & Infrastructure Director works closely with Tam throughout the recruitment process. He explains the vital role Tam plays in supporting the candidates and meeting our clients’ requirements.

 

How would you describe the benefits of having Tam in his role?

 

Tam co-ordinates between our sales function and candidate delivery function. His role ensures an excellent experience for the candidates, developing a rapport with them throughout the entire hiring process. He has likely pre-interviewed and pre-referenced a volume of candidates and assessed their suitability prior to jobs being advertised by our clients. This provides clients with a more efficient, pro-active service and means we are able to quickly source appropriate candidates. This gives us and our clients an edge over competitors and puts us at the forefront of recruitment.

 

If you’re interested in joining our team, or viewing our latest sector vacancies, please visit our website https://www.advance-trs.com/jobs. Alternatively, you can speak to one of our dedicated team on 01483 361 061.

 

Why Advance TRS?

 

Advance TRS is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in the provision of highly skilled technical professionals for the built environment. We provide permanent, contract and temporary recruitment solutions to both candidates and clients across several key technical sectors including rail, construction and water & environment services.

Since establishing in 2011, the company has shown remarkable growth, delivering MSPs and RPOs for some of the biggest businesses in the built environment. The team continue to work closely together to deliver honest, reliable solutions to clients and candidates.

As recruiters, we really understand that talented and motivated staff is the key to any successful business. To help us develop our team into the best they can be, all staff receive invaluable mentorship from our experienced senior leaders and map out potential routes of progression within the company.