Permit to Work Coordinator — Safety & Compliance

Mitie Group plc.; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. is seeking a Permit to Work Administrator to support the safe and compliant operation of the GSK Permit to Work system on site. You will review permit applications, maintain records and guide contractors to meet site expectations.

The role requires experience in safety-critical environments, strong documentation discipline and effective stakeholder engagement to ensure safety, quality and continuity of operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in a safety-critical, technical environment.
• Understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Experience managing documentation and compliance records.
• Knowledge of contractor control processes.
• Understanding of risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Experience engaging with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain Permit to Work records and registers.
• Review permit documentation and RAMS.
• Verify training, competency and authorisation requirements.
• Coordinate communication between contractors and operational teams.
• Carry out Gemba walks and permit assurance observations.
• Ensure permit conditions are followed in the field.
• Support isolation verification and high-risk work controls.
• Escalate permit breaches and unsafe conditions.
• Support contractor onboarding and site access processes.
• Participate in safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Assist in audits and inspections.
• Produce permit compliance reports and KPI data.
• Support wider compliance and operational activities across the Mitie account.
• Maintain flexibility to support weekend/early/late shifts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation & records

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Safety leadership

Education

GCSE English & Maths

MS Office proficiency

IOSH or safety qualification (Desirable)

Permit to Work training (Desirable)

Health & Safety knowledge (Desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mitie Group plc. is seeking a Permit to Work Administrator to support the safe and compliant operation of the GSK Permit to Work system on site. You will review permit applications, maintain records and guide contractors to meet site expectations.

The role requires experience in safety-critical environments, strong documentation discipline and effective stakeholder engagement to ensure safety, quality and continuity of operations.