Permit Office Technician

Astutes Power Team are working with a leading waste to energy company to recruit for a brand new position created on their Energy from Waste plant located in Kent. This plant is one of the largest in the UK capable of processing around 800,000 tonnes of waste per year to produce power for the local area instead of sending the waste to landfill. As the Permit Officer Technician you will be responsible for supporting the Permit Office Coordinator with the day to day operations within the Permit Office ensuring the implementation, compliance and documentation of the sites Safety Rules. This excellent opportunity has a clear development path to progress into a Senior Authorised Person to assist with the new build plant due to hit commercial operation in 2026. Responsibilities and duties: As the Permit Office Technician you will be: Assisting with the day to day operations within the plants Permit Office. This will include the implementation, compliance & documentation of the Safety Rules. Assisting with the delivery of outages & projects. Managing the sites consumable material supply and waste bi-product disposal inline with plant requirements. Reporting any HSE concerns to the duty Shift Team Leader. Developing operational work procedures and risk assessments. Identify areas of improvement and make recommended changes to improve site safety & efficiency. Assist with day shift operations to ensure the safe & efficient operation of the plant. Co-ordinate maintenance work to ensure compliance with safety rules. Produce organised system for tracking valid work permits, this includes their issuance, suspension and associated changes. Other duties as required - please enquire for full job specification Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: A relevant technical / engineering qualification such as an ONC/HNC Ideally qualified with an IOSH or NEBOSH Certified Authorised Person with minimum three years experience Personal skills The Permit Office Technician role would suit someone who is: Familiar with the Waste to Energy process or similar industry Able to carry out LV & Mechanical isolations Competent in reading & interrogating P&ID's / SLDS. Competent with Permit to Work systems Salary and benefits of the Permit Office Technician role Excellent salary and package up to £60,000 (DOE) Overtime and bonus up to 12.5% Pension matched to 5% Days position Opportunity to work on one of the newest & largest EFW's in the UK Clear progression & development plan with an industry leader INDPOW Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful