Permit Control Lead - Water Recycling & Safety

Anglian Water Group Ltd.; Basildon; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Double-matched pension

Virtual GP service

Life assurance at 8 x salary

Job summary

Anglian Water Group Ltd. in Basildon is seeking a Permit Control Officer to manage the permit-to-work process for high-risk activities at our water recycling sites.

You will lead daily permit meetings, validate risk assessments, and ensure safe, compliant operations, with a focus on reducing risks and supporting continuous improvement. IOSH-level health and safety knowledge is required, and you will collaborate with site teams and contractors to deliver high standards of safety and performance.

Qualifications

• Experience with Permit To Work systems on high-hazard sites.
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations and risk assessment.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage, issue, and close permits for site activities with risk assessment and compliance.
• Host daily permit meetings to coordinate tasks and prevent conflicts (SIMOPs).
• Conduct site inductions, inspections, and audits to uphold safety standards.
• Oversee mechanical and electrical isolations (LOTO) and site access controls.
• Support incident management and communicate lessons learned.
• Collaborate with operational teams to drive efficiency and continuous improvement.

Skills

PTW (Permit To Work)

Risk assessment

Health & safety regs

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

IOSH level (or higher)

Job description

Anglian Water Group Ltd. in Basildon is seeking a Permit Control Officer to manage the permit-to-work process for high-risk activities at our water recycling sites.

You will lead daily permit meetings, validate risk assessments, and ensure safe, compliant operations, with a focus on reducing risks and supporting continuous improvement. IOSH-level health and safety knowledge is required, and you will collaborate with site teams and contractors to deliver high standards of safety and performance.