Permit Controller

Wilson James; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8.65% Bonus

Pension Scheme 5% employer contrib.

Life assurance

Job summary

Wilson James invites applications for a Permit Controller to manage permit-to-work systems at Sizewell C. The role reviews applications, authorises permits and maintains records from issue to close-out, ensuring safe sequencing of work with assurance and operations teams.

Ideal candidates have practical permit-to-work experience, strong communication, and the ability to challenge unsafe practices. Travel between project locations is required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating or coordinating a permit-to-work system in an operational environment.
• Strong understanding of permit boundaries, isolations and control verification.
• Ability to review RAMS and escalate when specialist approval is required.
• Ability to challenge, suspend or stop work when safety controls are inadequate.

Responsibilities

• Administers and controls permit-to-work arrangements for contractor and internal activities.
• Reviews permit applications and authorises within delegated authority.
• Maintains clear records from issue through suspension, extension and close-out.

Skills

Permit-to-work

RAMS review

Safety controls

Communication

Contractor liaison

Prioritisation

IT literacy

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Do you want to work for a business who genuinely values and empowers its employees?

Do you want to work for a business that is committed to your development, progression and well-being?

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Permit Controller at Sizewell C.

The Permit Controller administers and controls the permit-to-work arrangements for contractor and internal activities within Wilson James-controlled operational areas. The role reviews permit applications, confirms prerequisites and interfaces, authorises or signs off permits within written delegated authority, and maintains a clear record from issue through suspension, extension and close-out. Working with Assurance, Operations, facilities teams, contractors and competent specialists, the post holder ensures work is safely authorised and sequenced without compromising live material operations

What we can offer you:

• Salary starting from £35,000 (depending on experience).
• 8.65% bonus.
• Working Monday - Friday
• Annual leave of 25 days per year plus bank holidays.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Company sick pay.
• Pension Scheme 5% employer contribution.
• Access to an industry leading Employee Benefits Platform offering lifestyle savings and discounts on most high street retailers, a Reward and Recognition programme.
• Employee Assistance Programme that provides a health and wellbeing support service.
• As an employer of choice, we focus on wellbeing, training, and career progression.
• Employee Referral Scheme.

What do we need from you:

• Practical experience operating or coordinating a permit-to-work system in an operational environment.
• Strong understanding of permit boundaries, isolations, simultaneous operations and control verification.
• Ability to review RAMS and recognise when specialist technical approval is required.
• Confidence to challenge, refuse, suspend or stop work when controls are inadequate.
• Excellent attention to detail and disciplined permit and evidence management.
• Strong communication skills with contractors, supervisors, specialists and operational managers.
• Ability to prioritise competing requests without compromising safety or operational control.
• Experience coordinating work in live warehouse, logistics, industrial or construction environments.
• Good IT skills for registers, workflows, reporting and controlled documentation.
• Sound judgement and understanding that seniority does not replace designated technical authority.
• Relevant permit-to-work training and competence appropriate to the permits within the role's authority.
• Experience in safety, operations, facilities, engineering or contractor control, or equivalent capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all working and management levels.
• CITB HS&E Operatives - must be obtained before the start date.

Desirable

• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate, IOSH Managing Safely, or equivalent Excellent written and verbal communication and record-keeping skills.
• A relevant technical, engineering, facilities or health-and-safety qualification.
• A working knowledge of:
  • Hot work, electrical, mechanical and intrusive-work permit controls
  • Isolation, lock-out and tag-out principles
  • CDM, contractor management and simultaneous operations
  • Warehouse, industrial, logistics or nuclear-regulated environments

Site Specific Information

• You must be able to provide a 3-year work/ unemployment/ education history required for vetting process in line with SZC protocols.
• You must be able to obtain the SZC pass.
• The role requires regular presence at B430 - Sizewell C, Orwell Logistics Park, and associated LLP locations.
• You must be able to travel between project locations as required to support programme delivery.

Wilson James is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position, however each case will be assessed on an individual basis. For information about Wilson James' commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, https://wilsonjames.co.uk/sustainability

Please be aware that, on occasion, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of strong applications

Internal Applicants

At Wilson James, we support career growth and offer internal mobility to help employees explore new roles and advance within the company. Committed to promoting from within, we provide clear career pathways and continuous skill development. Unlock your potential by applying for exciting internal opportunities and new challenges. If you are currently employed under TUPE terms and conditions, please note that successful appointment to this role will be on Wilson James standard terms and conditions.