Lead Senior Authorised Person- COMAH - Processes

JBS Global Resourcing; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist engineering firm in South Manchester is seeking an experienced Lead Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to take ownership of safety systems and maintenance planning. The role offers a competitive salary, along with benefits such as a generous pension contribution and flexible working options. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in COMAH environments and safety documentation, with opportunities for career development.

Benefits

12% company pension contribution

Private medical cover

Flexible benefits package

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Electric vehicle charging at site

Long-term career development

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-hazard or COMAH environment.
• Electrical or control/instrumentation trade background is desirable.
• Experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or similar industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and isolation of plant and equipment for maintenance.
• Produce and issue safety documentation to ensure compliance.
• Manage the permit office and maintain safety management systems.
• Support maintenance planning in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Deliver training to promote a strong safety culture.

Skills

Proven experience with Safe Systems of Work

Ability to read P&IDs and electrical drawings

Strong planning and organisational skills

Methodical approach and detail-focused

Tools

SAP PM/Merlin or other maintenance management systems

Job description

Overview

We're looking for an experienced Lead Senior Authorised Person (SAP) to join a highly skilled engineering team at a specialist COMAH facility in South Manchester. This role offers an exciting opportunity to take ownership of safety systems, isolations, and maintenance planning within a high-hazard environment, with a clear development path and excellent benefits.

The Role

• Lead the preparation and isolation of plant and equipment for maintenance (including high-pressure gas systems and 33kV electrical systems).
• Produce and issue safety documentation, ensuring compliance with Safe System of Work (SSOW) standards.
• Manage the permit office and maintain the site''s safety management systems.
• Support and influence the maintenance plan, engaging closely with engineering and production teams.
• Deliver training and guidance to colleagues, promoting a strong safety culture.

What We''re Looking For

• Proven experience working with Safe Systems of Work in a high-hazard or COMAH environment.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, instrument loop diagrams, and electrical drawings.
• Strong planning, organisational, and communication skills.
• Methodical, detail-focused approach and confidence to challenge established practices constructively.
• Flexible attitude to working hours, with occasional early starts, late finishes, and weekend work.

Desirable:

• Electrical or control/instrumentation trade background.
• Experience with isolating electrical systems and reading electrical diagrams.
• Previous experience issuing safety documentation.
• Familiarity with SAP PM/Merlin or other maintenance management systems.
• Experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or similar industries.

What''s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £60,000 - £74,000.
• 12% company pension contribution and private medical cover.
• Flexible benefits package (including share schemes, dental, life insurance, and more).
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Electric vehicle charging at site.
• Long-term career development, with full training to progress from Senior Authorised Person to Lead SAP.

If you''re an experienced engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a high-safety, high-skill environment, we''d love to hear from you. Apply now for a confidential discussion.