CNX Recruitment is working in partnership with a leading facilities management provider to recruit an experienced Permit Officer to support site operations at a large, established pharmaceutical facility in Macclesfield.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented individual with experience in permit-to-work systems, health and safety compliance and the coordination of maintenance and engineering activities within a controlled or highly regulated environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring all maintenance, engineering and contractor activities are appropriately authorised, assessed and controlled through the site’s Permit to Work (PTW) procedures.

Working closely with site management, engineering teams, maintenance personnel and external contractors, you will help ensure all works are planned and executed safely, with the correct documentation, risk assessments and authorisations in place before activities commence.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and coordinate the site’s Permit to Work (PTW) system.

• Review, process and issue permits for a variety of maintenance, engineering and contractor activities.

• Ensure all permit applications are completed accurately and contain the necessary supporting documentation.

• Review risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) to ensure appropriate controls are identified and implemented.

• Ensure all works comply with site health and safety procedures, statutory requirements and relevant safe systems of work.

• Coordinate permits for high-risk activities, including hot works, confined space entry, working at height and electrical or mechanical isolations, where applicable.

• Liaise with engineering teams, facilities management personnel, contractors and operational stakeholders to coordinate work activities.

• Verify that appropriate authorisations, isolations and safety precautions are in place before permits are approved.

• Monitor active permits and ensure works are carried out within the agreed scope and conditions.

• Conduct regular checks to ensure permit conditions are being followed throughout the duration of works.

• Ensure permits are correctly suspended, closed out and archived upon completion of activities.

• Maintain accurate records of permits, approvals, inspections and associated documentation.

• Support site audits and inspections relating to permit compliance and health and safety procedures.

• Identify potential improvements to permit processes and site safety arrangements.

• Provide guidance to contractors and site personnel on permit requirements and safe working practices.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working as a Permit Officer, Permit Coordinator, Permit Controller or within a similar health and safety or engineering compliance role.

• A good understanding of Permit to Work systems and safe systems of work.

• Experience working within facilities management, engineering, industrial, pharmaceutical or other highly regulated environments.

• Knowledge of risk assessments, method statements (RAMS) and contractor management procedures.

• An understanding of high-risk working activities, including hot works, confined spaces, working at height and electrical or mechanical isolations.

• A strong understanding of health and safety legislation and site compliance requirements.

• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.

• Confident communication skills and the ability to liaise with contractors, engineers and site management.

• The ability to manage multiple permit applications and competing priorities.

• A proactive approach to identifying potential safety concerns and ensuring compliance.

• Relevant health and safety qualifications, such as IOSH or NEBOSH, would be advantageous.

• Previous experience using electronic Permit to Work systems would also be beneficial.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established facilities management operation, supporting the safe delivery of engineering, maintenance and contractor activities within a major pharmaceutical environment.

The role will suit someone with a strong understanding of permit-to-work procedures who takes pride in maintaining high standards of safety, compliance and operational control.

If you have previous Permit Officer experience and are looking for your next opportunity in Macclesfield, CNX Recruitment would be keen to hear from you.

To apply or discuss the opportunity in confidence, contact CNX Recruitment today.