Permit Office Technician - Energy From Waste

Astute People; City Of London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent waste to energy company is seeking a Permit Office Technician to oversee operations within the plant and ensure efficient waste management. The ideal candidate should have an engineering apprenticeship or similar qualification, and experience in the waste to energy industry is preferred. Join a firm offering a competitive salary of up to £39,000, bonus potential, and a clear progression plan.

Benefits

Bonus up to 12.5%

Pension matched to 6%

Clear progression & development plan

Qualifications

• Engineering/Technical Apprenticeship or equivalent required.
• Qualification in Engineering/Operational Discipline preferred.
• IOSH in Health & Safety is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Loading and offloading of materials and waste.
• Day-to-day operations within the plants Permit Office.
• Monitoring and managing stock in accordance with demand.
• Conducting maintenance and safety checks on plant and vehicles.
• Operating mobile plant when required.

Skills

Familiar with the Waste to Energy process

Able to carry out LV & Mechanical isolations

Competent in reading & interrogating P&ID's / SLDS

Competent with Permit to Work systems

Education

Engineering / Technical Apprenticeship or equivalent

Qualification in an Engineering/Operational Discipline

IOSH in Health & Safety

Tools

Certified to use mobile plant

Job description

Permit Office Technician – Overview

Astutes Power Team are working with a leading independent waste to energy company with two power stations located on the Thames Estuary. The combined facilities are capable of processing around 1.5 million tonnes of waste per year, producing over 120MW of power for the local area.

Responsibilities

• Loading and offloading of consumable material supply and waste product disposal.
• Day‑to‑day operations within the plants Permit Office.
• Planning, execution and completion of plant outages.
• Carry out mechanical & low voltage isolations as directed by the Senior Authorised Person.
• Monitor & manage the sites consumable stock including material supply and waste bi‑product disposal in accordance with plant demand.
• Assist with day shift operations to ensure the safe & efficient operation of the plant.
• Carry out maintenance & safety checks on plant, equipment and site vehicles.
• Operate mobile plant when required.
• Carry out reviews of work procedures and risk assessments.
• Other duties as required – please enquire for full job specification.

Professional Qualifications

• Engineering / Technical Apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Qualification in an Engineering/Operational Discipline (City & Guilds/NVQ/ONC/HNC).
• Qualified with an IOSH in Health & Safety (advantageous, not required).
• Certified to use mobile plant.

Personal Skills

• Familiar with the Waste to Energy process or similar industry.
• Able to carry out LV & Mechanical isolations.
• Competent in reading & interrogating P&ID's / SLDS.
• Competent with Permit to Work systems.

Salary and Benefits

Basic salary up to £39,000 (DOE). Bonus up to 12.5%. Pension matched to 6%. Opportunity to work on one of the newest & largest EFW's in the UK. Clear progression & development plan with an industry leader.
INDPOW

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds, but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.