Job Title: Permit Control Officers Salary: 43,860 - 51,000 , depending on skills and experience Full-time , with flexibility for part-time. 37 hours p er week/permanent Location: Basildon Private health care Double-matched pension Virtual GP service for you and your household 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, youll 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. Youll 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. Youll 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 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). Why Join Us? Youll 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, youll 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 ofservice 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 wellbeingand 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. Closing date: Tuesday 29th September #LI-LC1
Permit Control Officers, Basildon in Essex employer: Anglian Water
At Anglian Water, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values care, courage, and curiosity. As the Head of Finance for our ambitious Reservoirs Programme, you'll not only lead a high-performing team but also play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable water solutions for future generations. With competitive benefits including a double-matched pension, private healthcare, and generous leave policies, we are committed to fostering employee growth and well-being in a collaborative environment.
