Document Controller

James Fisher and Sons plc; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company is seeking a Document Controller based in North West England. This role involves overseeing document control processes and ensuring compliance with internal standards. The ideal candidate will have significant document control experience, especially within engineering, and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Electronic Document Management Systems. Joining us means being part of a culture that values individual contributions and offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Company Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in document control and administration within an engineering environment, preferably in offshore wind or oil & gas.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with auditing documents for accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Audit existing documentation to improve the Document Management System.
• Ensure all Document Control deliverables are met for contracts.
• Provide document control support across Integrated Management System.

Skills

Document control experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Experience using Electronic Document Management Systems

Excellent communication skills

Auditing skills

Ability to interpret data

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Power Platform

Job description

About The Role

Document Controller

Full-time, Permanent

North West England with travel

The Role

Are you passionate about creating order, driving efficiency, and ensuring critical information is always at the right place at the right time? James Fisher Renewables (JFR) is looking for a proactive Document Controller to oversee and continuously improve our robust document control system that underpins the success of our operations and projects.

In this key role, you will define, implement, and govern a structured approach to managing all Integrated Management System and project-specific documentation. Your work will support operational excellence, uphold compliance with internal standards and client requirements, and strengthen our commitment to delivering a superior customer experience.

In addition to traditional document control responsibilities, the role will champion the digitalisation of documentation processes across James Fisher Renewables.

If you thrive in a role where accuracy, organisation, and impact go hand in hand, we’d love to hear from you.

The role can be based anywhere in the North West, predominantly at home, but would require occasional travel to our office in Bamber Bridge, Preston.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Audit all existing documentation to support the continuous improvement of a robust Document Management System (DMS) for James Fisher Renewables identifying enhancements and driving change initiatives.
• Ensure all contractual Document Control deliverables are met.
• Provide ongoing document control support across the Integrated Management System and project-specific activities.
• Register, control, and issue all project documentation through the DMS with a fully traceable audit trail.
• Ensure all documentation is properly checked, approved, and signed off by authorised personnel.
• Manage the structure and permission settings within the JFR SharePoint system.

Essential

• Document control and administrative experience within an engineering environment, ideally in offshore wind, oil & gas, or the electrical power sector.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Experience using Electronic Document Management Systems (DMS).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to respond quickly to requests and expedite information efficiently.
• Auditing skills to verify document accuracy and compliance.
• Experience maintaining document history, version control, and authentication.
• Awareness of document security requirements and legal admissibility standards.
• Ability to report, track, and interpret data.

Desirable

• Experience using Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) to build automated workflows, digital forms, and process‑driven solutions.
• Ability to translate operational requirements into digital tools, improving consistency, traceability, and auditability in document workflows.
• Experience designing structured technical document templates.
• Possess an understanding of typographic rules and best practices.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience (Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Cycle to work scheme, Company Pension, etc.)
• Clear pathways for career development and organisational visibility.
• Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions.
• Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations.

About Us

James Fisher is a global engineering services company with over 50 years of experience delivering complex offshore energy projects in some of the world’s most challenging environments. We operate across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport, leveraging cutting‑edge technology and deep expertise to support the full lifecycle of our customers’ assets.

In the Energy Division, we provide safe, efficient solutions across oil & gas and renewables - from well support and full‑field decommissioning to integrated services for offshore wind and expert subsea inspection, repair, and maintenance. Our work helps operators extend asset life, reduce downtime, and respond rapidly to operational challenges, driving the global shift toward a cleaner, more sustainable future.

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If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, then click ‘apply’ now!

Due to the volume of applications, we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.