Permit to Work Systems Lead

Our client is seeking a Permit to Work Systems Lead to join their team in a permanent full-time position.
Job Title: Permit to Work Systems Lead
Location: Dover
Salary: up to £28K pa depending on experience
Hours: 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Benefits: 25 days leave + 8 BH, free parking, contributory pension
Discretional annual bonus, Health Care, LA – lots more
Are you passionate about safety, systems, and making a real impact? The Permit to Work (PTW) System Lead will oversee the permit to work system and champion safe systems of work.
Permit to Work Systems Lead – Job Description
– Lead the PTW system and a small team, ensuring safe and compliant contractor works.
– Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for PTW and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW).
– Be the primary contact for third-party providers and internal stakeholders.
– Approve low/medium risk RAMS and ensure correct routing of permits.
– Make daily risk-based decisions to prevent incidents and ensure compliance.
– Deliver training and support for internal and external users.
– Administer, develop, and report on the PTW system, collaborating with IT.
– Conduct site and system audits, driving continuous improvement.
– Maintain and update PTW and SSOW policies and documentation.
Permit to Work Systems Lead – Skills and qualifications
* GCSEs grade 4 or above (including Maths & English).
* Experience in construction, engineering, or safe systems of work.
* Experience with electronic workflow systems or willingness to learn.
* Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
* Analytical, detail-focused, and able to work at pace.
* Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder skills.
* Proactive, flexible, and committed to continuous learning.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team