Permit Office Assistant

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 Office Assistant you will be responsible for supporting the Permit Office Coordinator with the day to day operations within the Permit Office which includes planning outages, carrying out plant isolation, site consumables and reviewing work procedures and risk assessments.

The role will also require assistance to the day shift operations with the activities associated to the safe and efficient operation of the plant.

This excellent opportunity has a clear development path and also to be involved with the new build plant due to commence commercial operation in 2026.
Responsibilities and duties:
As the Permit Office Assistant you will be:

* Assisting with the day to day operations within the plants Permit Office.
* Assisting with the planning, execution and completion of plant outages.
* Carry out mechanical & low voltage isolations as directed by the Senior Authorised Person.
* Monitor & manage the sites consumable stock including material supply and waste bi-product disposal in accordance with plant demand.
* Assist with day shift operations to ensure the safe & efficient operation of the plant.
* Carry out maintenance & safety checks on plant, equipment and site vehicles.
* Operate waste cranes and mobile plant as and when required.
* Other duties as required – please enquire for full job specification

Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

* A relevant technical / engineering apprenticeship with a minimum level 3 qualification
* Ideally qualified with an IOSH in Health & Safety
* Certified to use mobile plant

Personal skills
The Permit Office Assistant 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

* Basic salary up to �36,000 (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

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