At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee the permit-to-work process for high-risk activities in water recycling.
- Company: Join a leading team in the water industry focused on safety and operational excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy private health care, generous leave, and a double-matched pension scheme.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety and efficiency in water recycling operations.
- Qualifications: Experience with Permit To Work systems and strong health & safety knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 £ per year.
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.,
- 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.
Support with Industrial Emissions Directive, Water Recycling Centre and Sludge Treatment Centre permit compliance.
Demonstrable experience working within a Permit To Work 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).
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.
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Permit Control Officer in Colchester employer: Anglian Water Group
Anglian Water Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation in the Major Projects division. Employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and the chance to make a significant impact on national infrastructure initiatives. Located in a vibrant area, the company fosters a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
