Permit Authoriser

This role is based at our 64-acre site, sitting in the heart of Sheffield. Our Health, Safety & Environment department ensures a safe and compliant working environment by managing workplace risks, enforcing safety protocols, managing regulatory compliance and overseeing the Permit to Work system on site.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of the permit system within specific work areas.
• Responsibility for authorising all work requiring a permit to work.
• Responsibility for the safe control of work activities in accordance with company policies.
• This role will involve the day to day implementation of the Permit to Work procedure for all staff and contractors.
• Management of isolations.
• Be a link between stakeholders, ensuring all work is executed safely.
• Ensure all permitted work is properly planned and scheduled in advance of permits being issued, react to emergent work, dynamic worksite / task changes and breakdowns.

Requirements

• Permit to Work trained.
• Permit to work knowledge / experience.
• In depth knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace and improvements made in support of HS&E.
• Experience working in the heavy engineering industry, preferably Steel Industry.

As well as having the skills, knowledge and experience for this role, we are also looking for someone who embodies our core values: Customer Focus; Working Together; Trust & Respect; Quality & Innovation and Safety & Wellbeing.

Please be aware that many roles at Sheffield Forgemasters are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 – 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday.

What We Offer

• Stability, with large-scale & long-term investment and orders already secured into the 2040s.
• A programme of redevelopment that will include state-of-the-art new machinery and facilities on site.
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution.
• Life Assurance Scheme as part of the pension programme, 2 x annual salary.
• All Employee Bonus Scheme, up to £1000 paid annually, dependent on company performance.
• Onsite canteen.
• Free onsite parking and available EV chargers.
• Multi-Faith Room.
• Long service award scheme.
• Free Sheffield Forgemasters branded coat upon joining, with other branded workwear available to purchase online.

Additional employee benefits include: You at Work – Access to online discounts portal; Employee Assistance Programme; Cycle to Work scheme; Discounted Westfield Health Plan Scheme; Onsite Occupational Health Team with health screening and wellbeing initiatives; referrals and access to free Physiotherapy and Chiropractor sessions when required; ear irrigation; flu vaccinations; blood pressure management clinics; weight management clinics; occupational health checks; health promotion campaigns; access to Zest Fit – Lifestyle Coach; skills for life sessions (e.g., CPR, managing bleeds, burns); financial wellbeing sessions; Chaplain Service; support for ex-military and reservists in employment under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Equality and Diversity: Our people are at the heart of everything we do at Sheffield Forgemasters. We are an equal opportunities employer and actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds and communities.

Flexible Working: We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements where business needs allow, possibly including a combination of office-based and remote working. Applicants can request further information regarding the policy from our People & Culture Team or the line manager.

Security: Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and meet security requirements before they can be appointed. People working with government / MOD assets must complete BPSS checks.

Nationality limitations