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As the Bioresources Permit Control Officer, you’ll oversee the complete lifecycle of the permit-to-work (PTW) process for high-risk activities , such as ; hot work, confined space entry, and electrical isolations. You’ll be at the heart of our operations, working closely with site teams and contractors to ensure all work is authorised, coordinated, and executed to the highest health and safety standards.
You’ll drive daily permit meetings, validate risk assessments, monitor compliance, and lead on-site safety initiatives. Your proactive approach will help us minimise operational risks, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and enable our teams to exceed performance and environmental targets.
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Salary: £43,860 - £51,000
- , depending on skills and experience
- Full - time , with flexibility for part-time.
- 37 hours p er week/permanent
Life assurance at 8 times salary
- Are you passionate about safety, operational excellence, and making a real impact in the water industry? Join our Water Recycling Bioresources Treatment Team as a Permit Control Officer and play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of our largest Water Recycling Centres.
About the Role
As the Bioresources Permit Control Officer, you’ll oversee the complete lifecycle of the permit-to-work (PTW) process for high-risk activities , such as ; hot work, confined space entry, and electrical isolations. You’ll be at the heart of our operations, working closely with site teams and contractors to ensure all work is authorised, coordinated, and executed to the highest health and safety standards.
You’ll drive daily permit meetings, validate risk assessments, monitor compliance, and lead on-site safety initiatives. Your proactive approach will help us minimise operational risks, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and enable our teams to exceed performance and environmental targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage, issue, and close permits for site activities, ensuring robust risk assessment and compliance.
- Host daily permit meetings to coordinate tasks and prevent conflicts (SIMOPs).
- Conduct site inductions, inspections, and audits to uphold safety standards.
- Oversee mechanical and electrical isolations (LOTO) and site access controls.
- Support incident management and communicate lessons learned.
- Collaborate with operational teams and stakeholders to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.
About You
Demonstrable experience working within a P ermit T o W ork system and on operational or high-hazard sites.
A strong understanding of health & safety and process safety regulations.
Proven ability to assess risks and make sound operational decisions.
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge and drive improvement.
A passion for teamwork, continuous learning, and delivering high-quality results.
Health & safety qualification (minimum IOSH level).
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a diverse, highly skilled team, empowered to make a difference every day. We offer a collaborative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to help shape the future of water recycling in our region.
As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to
Personal private health care
Life assurance (up to 8 x salary)
Personal accident cover (up to 5 x salary)
Double-matched pension (maximum 6% employee contribution)
26 days annual leave – rising with length of service and the ability to buy more
Excellent family friendly policies, such as 26 weeks full pay for maternity / adoption leave, as well as 4 weeks paid paternity / partner leave . Opportunity for shared parental pay
Bonus scheme
Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and help us deliver safer, smarter, and more sustainable water recycling for all.
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