React Recruitment Ltd
Shepherdswell, Kent
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
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.