Permit to Work Administrator

Mitie Group plc.; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. is seeking a safety-focused Permit to Work Administrator to support compliant operations across the AstraZeneca site in Macclesfield. You will manage permit-to-work activities, support fire safety requirements and ensure all work complies with GMP/GxP standards.

This full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week with shifts across early, mid, and late slots. You will work with contractors, perform site inspections, maintain records and promote safe working practices across the site.

Qualifications

• Experience in Facilities Management or site operations within a regulated environment.
• Good knowledge of permit-to-work systems and Safe Systems of Work.
• Understanding of risk assessments and how to complete, review and use to support permit authorisations.
• Strong communication, organisation and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent computer literacy with desired knowledge of using CAFM systems.

Responsibilities

• Issue and manage permits for high-risk work, including hot works, confined spaces and working at height.
• Check Safe Systems of Work, risk assessments and isolations before authorising activities.
• Maintain permit registers and complete site compliance checks.
• Conduct weekly fire alarm tests and maintain accurate records.
• Act as a Fire Marshal and support evacuations, drills and fire safety inspections.
• Safely receive, inspect, store, transport and connect gas cylinders.
• Support contractors, site inspections, hazard reporting and compliance audits.
• Promote safe working practices and continuous improvement across the site.

Skills

Facilities Mgmt experience

Permit-to-work knowledge

Risk assessments

Communication & organisation

CAFM systems

Tools

CAFM software

Job description

Location: Macclesfield

Full Time |37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday

1 week - 06:00 - 14:00 | 5 weeks - 08:00 - 16:00 | 1 week - 14:00 - 22:00 (Friday 13:00 - 21:00)

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength. We are looking for a safety-focused Permit to Work Administrator to support compliant and efficient operations across the AstraZeneca site. You will manage permit-to-work activities, support fire safety requirements, handle gas cylinders safely and ensure all work complies with statutory regulations, AstraZeneca SHE policies and GMP/GxP standards.

Role Responsibilities

• Issue and manage permits for high-risk work, including hot works, confined spaces and working at height.
• Check Safe Systems of Work, risk assessments and isolations before authorising activities.
• Maintain permit registers and complete site compliance checks.
• Conduct weekly fire alarm tests and maintain accurate records.
• Act as a Fire Marshal and support evacuations, drills and fire safety inspections.
• Safely receive, inspect, store, transport and connect gas cylinders.
• Support contractors, site inspections, hazard reporting and compliance audits.
• Promote safe working practices and continuous improvement across the site.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in Facilities Management or site operations within a regulated environment.
• Good knowledge of permit-to-work systems and Safe Systems of Work.
• Understanding of risk assessments and how to complete, review and use to support permit authorisations.
• Strong communication, organisation and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent computer literacy with desired knowledge of using CAFM systems.

What’s in It for You?

• A varied role within a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Access to Mitie's employee benefits.