Will Gilbert
Will Gilbert is a Talent Specialist at Astute People, specialising in Power Generation recruitment, with a particular focus on Combined Heat and Power (CHP), Operations & Maintenance (O&M), and servicing roles. With a strong technical recruitment background, Will understands the operational challenges faced by energy businesses and helps organisations secure the skilled professionals required to maintain reliable and efficient assets.
Supporting candidates across the power generation market, Will combines sector understanding with a relationship-led approach to connect businesses with talented professionals and help individuals progress their careers within the energy sector.
Specialist in Power Generation Operations & Maintenance Recruitment
Will specialises in recruitment across CHP, Operations & Maintenance, and servicing environments, supporting organisations that require experienced technical professionals to operate, maintain, and optimise critical energy infrastructure.
He works with businesses across the Power Generation sector, helping them secure talent across engineering, operational, and technical roles that support plant performance and long-term reliability.
Through understanding both the technical requirements of each position and the wider operational environment, Will helps connect candidates with opportunities where their skills and experience can deliver real value.
Recruitment Approach
Will takes a consultative and partnership-focused approach to recruitment, taking the time to understand the objectives of both candidates.
For businesses, this means gaining a clear understanding of workforce requirements, operational challenges, and the skills needed to support successful outcomes. For candidates, Will provides guidance and insight to help them make informed decisions about their next career move.
His technical recruitment background allows him to engage effectively with professionals across the sector, while his focus on relationships ensures a positive and transparent recruitment experience.
Career at Astute People
Will joined Astute People in early 2025, bringing experience in technical recruitment and a strong understanding of the importance of matching the right people with the right opportunities.
Since joining Astute, he has supported clients across CHP plants and wider Power Generation operations throughout the UK, delivering recruitment solutions across both permanent and contract recruitment.
His focus remains on building trusted relationships with candidates while helping organisations develop resilient teams capable of supporting critical energy infrastructure.
The Power Generation Market
The Power Generation sector continues to evolve, with businesses requiring skilled professionals to support efficient operations, maintenance programmes, and the ongoing optimisation of energy assets.
From CHP and Energy from Waste through to wider generation technologies, organisations rely on experienced engineers, technicians, and operational specialists to maintain performance and reliability.
Will supports businesses navigating these challenges by connecting them with the technical talent required to keep facilities operating effectively while helping professionals access rewarding opportunities across the sector.
Looking for Power Generation Recruitment Support?
Whether you are looking to strengthen your operations team or considering your next career opportunity within Power Generation, Will is on hand to provide specialist recruitment support, market insight, and access to opportunities across the energy sector.
As part of Astute People’s specialist Power Generation Recruitment team, Will supports employers and professionals across CHP, O&M, and servicing markets, helping businesses secure the skilled talent required to deliver successful operations.
Explore current Power Generation jobs or learn more about Astute’s specialist recruitment solutions for energy businesses.
Roles managed by Will
Site Manager
Astute's Power Team is partnering with a leading high voltage specialist with a commitment to professional development and sustainability, to recruit a Site Manager…
View role →Anaerobic Digestion Plant Operator
Astute People are very proudly partnered with a company in the anaerobic digestions sector who're looking to recruit a member of their site team.…
View role →Service Coordinator
Astute's Power Team working with one of the UK's leading independent suppliers of critical power solutions, to recruit a Service Coordinator for its Havant…
View role →Process Operator
Astute's Power Team is exclusively partnered with H.J. Baker Sulphur & Fertilizer, to recruit for a Process Operator to join their well-established sulphur processing…
View role →Chief Controls and Instrumentation Engineer
Astute's Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit for Chief (Principal) Controls and Instrumentation Engineer to support with DCS, failsafe,…
View role →Sales Executive
Astute's Power Team is partnering with a leading provider of Compressed Air solutions to recruit a Sales Executive for its UK-sales team. The strategically…
View role →“Will took time to explain each stage of the process clearly and responded quickly to any questions. His communication felt personal and supportive throughout.”
“Will helped me secure an interview within days of first contact. His support felt personal and highly effective throughout the process.”
“Will went above and beyond to provide guidance. I wasn’t keen at first but he made me look forward to this placement. No matter how this opportunity turns out, Will remains the best recruiter I have met, yet!”
“Will has been exceptional throughout the recruitment process. His communication, friendliness, transparency and dedication to securing the right outcome have been outstanding. I cannot recommend him highly enough.”
“Will took time to explain each stage of the process clearly and responded quickly to any questions. His communication felt personal and supportive throughout.”
“Will helped me secure an interview within days of first contact. His support felt personal and highly effective throughout the process.”
“Will went above and beyond to provide guidance. I wasn’t keen at first but he made me look forward to this placement. No matter how this opportunity turns out, Will remains the best recruiter I have met, yet!”
“Will has been exceptional throughout the recruitment process. His communication, friendliness, transparency and dedication to securing the right outcome have been outstanding. I cannot recommend him highly enough.”