Contractor & Permit Controller

Are you excited by the opportunity to play a key role in supporting the Engineering and Operational functions by managing and overseeing permit-related processes? Do you have an Engineering background with experience working with Risk Assessments and Method Statements? We are seeking a Contractor and Permit Controller to join our team at the Port of Liverpool, and help us keep the world moving!

Your role

• In this role you will issue permits for specific tasks, including reviewing applications, ensuring the correct paperwork is submitted, and ensuring the conditions of the permit are met.
• You will monitor ongoing activity to ensure all conditions of the permit are being adhered to, including verifying that work is carried out according to safety and environmental guidelines.
• You will ensure permits are issued accurately and promptly, and are compliant with safety guidelines.
• You will adapt and modify permits when necessary to accommodate unforeseen changes in project scope.
• You will regularly monitor work sites to ensure compliance with the conditions outlined in the permit.

What you'll bring

• You will have previous engineering experience alongside:
• Experience working with Risk Assessments and Method Statements
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations, particularly DSEAR, PUWER, LOLER and COSHH
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience with Permit to Work Management Systems & Lock-out Tag-out (LOTO) systems
• Willing and able to work at height and in confined spaces
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification is essential
• A full valid driving licence is required for this role.

Who are we?

Already one of the UK’s leading port and logistics companies, we are planning substantial capital investment over the next 5 years to achieve our vision of becoming the UK’s leading port operator. We have ambitious plans to grow and transform the supply chain to benefit our customers. Our investments are decarbonizing our operations, which in turn is helping us work towards our goal of having Net Zero Port Operations by 2040. Much of our success depends on our unrivalled facilities and technology. But in our sector, it comes down to having the right talent to enable our organisation to grow.

What we can offer you

• In addition to a competitive salary, we have a strong track record of developing our people to expand their skills and experience and develop their careers.
• Valuing and rewarding our workforce is important to us which is why we offer a fantastic range of flexible benefits to choose from, such as:
• 27 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)
• Up to 10% Matched Contribution Pension
• Peel Ports Flexible Benefits including salary sacrifice car scheme, healthcare cash plans, Cycle2Work Scheme, Critical Illness insurance, Gym Membership Scheme, Retail Vouchers, plus more!
• Commitment to learning and personal development – Last year we supported over 50,000 hours of training and personal development!
• We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to colleagues via our Employee Assistance Programme when required.

If you believe you have the skills and experience we are seeking and you want to join a thriving and ambitious place to work, we’d really like to hear from you!

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 26th June 2025.