Permit to Work Systems Lead - 1319

React Recruitment Ltd; Dover; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Permit to Work Systems Lead to oversee the PTW system in Dover. The role involves leading a small team, ensuring compliance, and acting as a subject matter expert. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills, alongside relevant experience. This permanent full-time position offers up to £28K pa and extensive benefits including health care, a pension, and more.

Benefits

25 days leave + 8 BH

Free parking

Contributory pension

Discretional annual bonus

Health Care

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, engineering, or safe systems of work.
• Experience with electronic workflow systems or willingness to learn.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PTW system and a small team, ensuring safe works.
• Act as the SME for PTW and SSOW.
• Approve low/medium risk RAMS.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-focused

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Education

GCSEs grade 4 or above (including Maths & English)

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a Permit to Work Systems Lead to join their team in a permanent full-time position.

Job Title: Permit to Work Systems Lead

Location: Dover

Salary: up to £28K pa depending on experience

Hours: 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday

Benefits: 25 days leave + 8 BH, free parking, contributory pension

Discretional annual bonus, Health Care, LA - lots more

Are you passionate about safety, systems, and making a real impact? The Permit to Work (PTW) System Lead will oversee the permit to work system and champion safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the PTW system and a small team, ensuring safe and compliant contractor works.
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for PTW and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW).
• Be the primary contact for third-party providers and internal stakeholders.
• Approve low/medium risk RAMS and ensure correct routing of permits.
• Make daily risk-based decisions to prevent incidents and ensure compliance.
• Deliver training and support for internal and external users.
• Administer, develop, and report on the PTW system, collaborating with IT.
• Conduct site and system audits, driving continuous improvement.
• Maintain and update PTW and SSOW policies and documentation.

Qualifications

• GCSEs grade 4 or above (including Maths & English).
• Experience in construction, engineering, or safe systems of work.
• Experience with electronic workflow systems or willingness to learn.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Analytical, detail-focused, and able to work at pace.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder skills.
• Proactive, flexible, and committed to continuous learning.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.