Contractor Co-ordinator (Permitted Works & Life Saving Rule Control)

Location – Thirsk, UK

Job model – On Site (Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday)

Additional Hours: Weekend or out-of-hours work by prior arrangement

The Contractor Co-ordinator is responsible for the safe planning, authorization, coordination and monitoring of contractor activities undertaken under Permit to Work (PTW) arrangements. The role ensures permitted works are carried out in line with site standards, statutory requirements and Life Saving Rules, protecting people, plant, product and the environment while minimizing disruption to site operations and GMP activities.

The site operates as a Safe Start site, and the Contractor Co-ordinator is responsible for actively promoting Safe Start principles with contractors, ensuring work is only started when risks are fully understood, controls are in place and permit conditions are clearly confirmed. The Contractor Co-ordinator is a formally appointed Permit Authority and is accountable for the effective governance and application of the Permit to Work system in accordance with site procedures and delegated authority.

Life Saving Rule Accountability

The Contractor Co-ordinator is a duty holder for the enforcement of site Life Saving Rules in relation to contractor activities. The role has the authority to stop work, suspend permits or restrict access where Life Saving Rules or their required controls are not in place, are ineffective, or are not being followed.

Applicable Life Saving Rules

• Work Permit Authorization
• Energy Isolation
• Confined Space Entry
• Working at Height
• Lifting and Hoisting
• Overriding Safety Controls
• Fire and Explosion
• Safe Working with Substances
• Transport and Warehouse Safety

Your key responsibilities:

• Permit to Work & Risk Control
• Manage the Permit to Work system ensuring permits are correctly scoped, authorized, briefed, suspended and closed.
• Review RAMS to ensure they reflect task scope, hazards and site conditions.
• Ensure energy isolations are identified, applied, verified and maintained.
• Develop standard procedures for routine maintenance tasks to reduce unnecessary permits while maintaining risk control.
• Challenge unsafe acts and exercise stop-work authority where required.
• Escalate unresolved safety concerns to site leadership.
• Life Saving Rule Enforcement
• Ensure confined space, work at height, lifting, hot work and hazardous substance controls are in place.
• Prevent bypassing or overriding of safety systems.
• Confirm emergency arrangements prior to high-risk work.
• Contractor Safety Management
• Deliver site inductions and Safe Start expectations.
• Verify contractor competence for high-risk tasks.
• Conduct inspections, audits and incident investigations.
• Maintain accurate safety and permit records and review trends.
• Work Coordination & Site Interfaces
• Coordinate contractor activities with operations and GMP requirements.
• Manage simultaneous works and site interfaces.
• Control contractor movements and housekeeping.
• Support shutdowns and high-risk work periods.
• GMP & Compliance
• Verify completed work against permit scope and GMP standards.
• Ensure permits are closed and isolations reinstated.
• Review standard procedures periodically to ensure ongoing suitability.

We bring:

• Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.
• Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments.
• Being a part of an agile local team at the site.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.
• Opportunity to build a career in a company supplying sustainable products.
• Dedication to creating better futures for customers, communities, people, and the planet.
• Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions.
• Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.

You bring:

• Background in engineering, maintenance, operations or health and safety.
• Familiarity with developing or reviewing standard operating procedures for maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge of PTW systems, RAMS, isolations and CDM Regulations.
• Confident communicator able to challenge unsafe behaviour.
• Engineering or health and safety qualifications.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavour, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Our application process

Interested in this position? Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal (www.dsm-firmenich.com/careers).

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you. And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help.

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