Permit Coordinator: Safety & Compliance Lead

DFDS; Immingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance cover

Contributory company pension scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests

Employee assistance programme

Retail discounts

Cashback on health care

Wellbeing platform access

Mental health first aid

Job summary

DFDS is seeking a dedicated Permit Coordinator to help drive safe and efficient work across the site. You will coordinate Permit-to-Work, review RAMS, manage isolations and ensure records are up to date while working with contractors and internal teams.

You will contribute to maintaining site safety and compliance, using Microsoft Office and digital systems, and balancing multiple priorities in a busy environment. DFDS offers development opportunities and a supportive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Organised, detail-focused professional with strong communication and people skills.
• Experience with permits, contractors or similar operational settings is advantageous.
• Understanding of Permit-to-Work, Control of Work and RAMS documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the Permit-to-Work process with required documentation and approvals.
• Review RAMS, work packs, drawings and job instructions to align with scope and site requirements.
• Monitor ongoing work and permit conditions, identify risks or changes in scope, escalate as needed.
• Coordinate isolation and Lock Out Tag Out documentation, ensuring verification by authorised personnel.
• Maintain accurate permit records and collaborate with contractors and internal teams for safe operations.

Skills

Permit-to-Work knowledge

RAMS review

Contractor liaison

Microsoft Office

Digital systems

Safety awareness

Tools

RAMS documentation

Control of Work

Job description

DFDS is seeking a dedicated Permit Coordinator to help drive safe and efficient work across the site. You will coordinate Permit-to-Work, review RAMS, manage isolations and ensure records are up to date while working with contractors and internal teams.

You will contribute to maintaining site safety and compliance, using Microsoft Office and digital systems, and balancing multiple priorities in a busy environment. DFDS offers development opportunities and a supportive benefits package.