Permit Issuer Assistant

Mitie; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie in Barnard Castle seeks a Permit Issuer Assistant for a 24-month fixed-term contract. The role supports the GSK Permit to Work system, ensuring safe and compliant operations across maintenance, engineering, facilities and contractor activities.

Responsibilities include reviewing permit applications, maintaining records, conducting inspections and providing guidance to contractors and Mitie teams to promote a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in safety-critical, technical or facilities management environments.
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements including risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Experience managing documentation and engaging with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe and effective operation of the GSK Permit to Work system, reviewing permit applications and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with site standards.
• Maintain accurate permit records and registers, ensuring all documentation is complete, current, auditable and appropriately retained.
• Conduct routine permit assurance checks, workplace inspections and Gemba walks to verify compliance with permit conditions and identify any safety concerns.
• Provide support and guidance to contractors and Mitie teams regarding permit requirements, contractor management processes and site expectations.
• Support audits, inspections and continuous improvement initiatives whilst promoting a positive safety culture aligned to both Mitie and GSK values.

Skills

Safety culture

Documentation control

Stakeholder liaison

MS Office

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

ROLE: Permit Issuer Assistant (Fixed Term Contract) 24 Months HOURS: 40 hours per week LOCATION: Barnard Castle

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a Permit Coordinator who will support the safe and effective operation of the GSK Permit to Work system, ensuring maintenance, engineering, facilities and contractor activities are delivered safely and compliantly.

Role Responsibilities:

• Support the safe and effective operation of the GSK Permit to Work system, reviewing permit applications and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with site standards.
• Maintain accurate permit records and registers, ensuring all documentation is complete, current, auditable and appropriately retained.
• Conduct routine permit assurance checks, workplace inspections and Gemba walks to verify compliance with permit conditions and identify any safety concerns.
• Provide support and guidance to contractors and Mitie teams regarding permit requirements, contractor management processes and site expectations.
• Support audits, inspections and continuous improvement initiatives whilst promoting a positive safety culture aligned to both Mitie and GSK values.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience working within a safety-critical, technical, engineering, facilities management, manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment.
• Understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental requirements, including risk assessments, safe systems of work and contractor control processes.
• Experience managing documentation, compliance records and engaging with multiple stakeholders.
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Strong IT literacy, including experience using Microsoft Office applications.

What's in it for you?

• A place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day as part of a collaborative and supportive team.
• Opportunities to contribute to a safe, compliant and audit-ready environment whilst supporting a world-class customer.
• The chance to develop your experience across permit management, contractor compliance, operational safety and continuous improvement activities.

There's a place for you at Mitie, join us today!