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PROJECT SAFTEY MANAGER / Permit Writer

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Middlesbrough

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GBP 34,000 - 35,000

24 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Project Safety Manager/Permit Writer to ensure safety compliance in Middlesbrough. This role involves issuing work permits, conducting safety audits, and collaborating with various teams to maintain a safe work environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong occupational safety qualifications and excellent communication skills. Join a respected organization where your contributions will directly impact workplace safety and health standards. If you're passionate about safety and ready to take on a challenging role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications in occupational safety and health are essential.
Experience in industrial safety and health is highly valued.

Issue work permits and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Conduct daily audits and monitor safety practices on site.
Assist with accident investigations and input incident data.

Occupational safety/health qualifications

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to recognize hazardous situations

Job Description

Major Recruitment are currently seeking a PROJECT SAFETY MANAGER / Permit Writer, for a highly respected client based in Middlesbrough.

Salary: £34,000 - £35,000 Annual Salary

Hours: 39 Hours per week.

Immediate interviews available.

Requirements include:

Occupational safety/health qualifications.
Technical training and/or industrial related safety and health experience.
Thorough understanding of company Health and Safety Management System.
Ability to recognize hazardous situations and recommend corrective measures is essential.
Good interpersonal and communication skills with multi-trade disciplines, employees, subcontractors, and customer representatives.

Basic Job Description:

Issue work permits (hot work, cold work, electrical, paint & blast) as required.
Perform gas testing associated with permit scope.
Ensure compliance with LOTO, energy isolation, blinding, etc., associated with permits.
Ensure equipment affected by the work permits has been cleaned and tested and deemed safe for the work to be performed.
Ensure areas within the permit scope are secure and all hazards (fire prevention, sparks, and chemicals) are abated before issuing permits.
Ensure proper PPE is utilized.
Monitor housekeeping throughout the work area.
Regularly oversee/audit compliance with permit requirements and scope.
Understand, interpret, and provide positive support to the company's Health and Safety Management Systems.
Participate in daily progress update meetings during project activities.
Daily interface and support of contractor safety department representatives.
Daily/regular project audits of work in progress.
Assist with daily safety observations to trend safety in the area.
Daily random auditing of active work permits.
Discussion with operations, maintenance, and contractors on issues pertaining to safety.
Communicate incident details to appropriate departments and/or contractors.
Daily auditing of lock out tag out, hot work, cold work, confined space entry, and working at height.
Track near misses, first aids, and accidents.
Assist with inputting incident information into applicable databases when required.
Assist with accident investigations.