Permit & Isolation Coordinator

First Recruitment Group; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 1,323,000 - 1,985,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group seeks a Permit & Isolation Coordinator to manage safe systems of work, coordinate permit-to-work and isolation processes, and chair daily verification meetings on a contract basis in Barrow-in-Furness.

The role requires strong knowledge of process safety, SSoW procedures, and experience in petrochemical-like operations, with emphasis on risk communication and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable record in Health, Safety and Environment management and compliance with relevant legislation.
• IOSH and other relevant competencies appropriate to the role.
• Technical knowledge and experience of Permit to Work systems.
• Engineering qualification or apprenticeship aligned with process industry operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day SSoW processes and chair daily verification and SIMOPS meetings.
• Act as Issuing Authority for permits and ensure compliance with permit procedures.
• Prepare, control, and assure Isolation Control Certificates (ICCs).
• Audit and review isolation integrity to prevent loss of containment events.
• Maintain ownership of work control system governance and data integrity.

Skills

Health and Safety management

IOSH

Change management

Education

BTEC Ordinary Certificate or equivalent in an engineering discipline

Engineering Apprenticeship (ONC or equivalent)

Tools

Permit to Work systems

Job description

Take Control of Critical Work Activities and Help Deliver Safe, Compliant Operations
Our Client has a requirement for a Permit & Isolation Coordinator, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Barrow-in-Furness.

Role Purpose:

• Manage Safe Systems of Work (SSoW) processes to ensure work activities are safely planned, authorised, and executed.
• Coordinate and govern permit-to-work and isolation processes in line with company procedures and Operating Integrity (OI) requirements.
• Chair daily SSoW meetings, including verification and SIMOPS reviews, ensuring alignment of activities and effective risk communication.
• Act as Issuing Authority, ensuring permits are robust, risk assessed, and correctly implemented.
• Prepare, control, and assure Isolation Control Certificates (ICCs).
• Audit and review isolation integrity to prevent loss of containment events.
• Support the Control of Work Supervisor in delivering Operating Integrity requirements.
• Maintain ownership of work control system governance, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and effective housekeeping.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient execution of work activities across site operations.

Job Role Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day SSoW processes and chair daily verification and SIMOPS meetings.
• Ensure alignment of work activities and risk controls.
• Act as Issuing Authority for permits and ensure compliance with permit procedures.
• Maintain high standards of permit quality and control.
• Prepare and manage Isolation Control Certificates (ICCs).
• Conduct LTI audits and isolation reviews.
• Ensure integrity of isolations and prevention of loss of containment.
• Support the Control of Work Supervisor in the delivery of Operating Integrity requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Operating Integrity standards and procedures.
• Contribute to assurance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate simultaneous operations to minimise risk.
• Ensure clear communication of hazards and controls.
• Intervene where conflicts or risks are identified.
• Maintain ownership of work control system accuracy and housekeeping.
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with system requirements.
• Maintain accurate and reliable work control records.
• Ensure adherence to Safe Systems of Work and company procedures.
• Identify and address non-compliance issues.
• Support audits and assurance activities.
• Drive improvements in Control of Work and permit processes.
• Promote operational discipline and best practice.
• Support lessons learned activities and system enhancements.
• Undertake any other associated duties as reasonably required.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• Demonstrable record in Health, Safety and Environment management and compliance with relevant legislation.
• IOSH and other relevant competencies appropriate to the role.
• Demonstrable experience in petrochemical process operations or maintenance.
• Strong understanding of process safety, operational hazards, and associated procedures.
• Proven ability to drive innovation, continuous improvement, and positive change across a diverse workforce.
• Experience coaching and supporting individuals through operational change.
• Practical experience and understanding of terminal process plant operations and technologies.
• Technical knowledge and experience of Permit to Work systems.
• BTEC Ordinary Certificate or equivalent in an engineering discipline.
• Engineering Apprenticeship with associated experience and qualifications (ONC or equivalent minimum) desirable.

Sector:

Commercial, Admin & Office Support