Job Description

Permit to Work Coordinator

Location: North East England
Contract Duration: Initial 6 months (likely to extend beyond 12 months)
Working Hours: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM (10 hours per day)
Rate: 500/day (Outside IR35)
Additional Requirements: Occasional weekend work
Role Type: Site-based

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Permit to Work Coordinator to join our dynamic team on a high-profile project in the North East of England. This role is critical to ensuring the safety and compliance of all on-site activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the permit to work system, ensuring all permits are correctly issued, tracked, and closed out.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage the permit to work system, ensuring all permits are issued in compliance with company policies and safety regulations.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of permits and associated work activities.
• Liaise with site management, contractors, and relevant stakeholders to ensure all permit requirements are understood and adhered to.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of all permits issued and closed.
• Provide training and support to site personnel on the permit to work process.
• Ensure all safety procedures are followed and promote a culture of safety on site.
• Respond to and resolve any issues or conflicts related to the permit to work system promptly.
• Participate in site meetings and provide updates on permit to work activities.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Safety Management, or a related field (preferred).
• Certification in Health, Safety, and Environmental Management or equivalent (e.g., NEBOSH, OSHA) is a plus.
• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within industry .
• Strong understanding of risk management and health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assess complex situations and make critical decisions under pressure.
• Proficiency in using permit tracking and management software.

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rate of 500 (Outside IR35).
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile project with potential for contract extension beyond 12 months.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Chance to make a significant impact on site safety and compliance

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Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales