Contractor Co-ordinator, Permits Saving Rules

Position: Contractor Co-ordinator, Permits & Life-Saving Rules
## Contractor Co-ordinator (Permitted Works & Life Saving Rule Control)
Thirsk, United Kingdom Apply Now Find out how well you match with this jobJob ID81213
** Job title** – Contractor Co-ordinator (Permitted Works & Life Saving Rule Control)
** Location** – Thirsk, UK
** Job model** –On Site(

Working Hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
Additional

Hours:

Weekend or out-of-hours work by prior arrangement

The Contractor Co-ordinator is responsible for the safe planning, authorization, coordination and monitoring of contractor activities undertaken under Permit to Work (PTW) arrangements.
The role ensures permitted works are carried out in line with site standards, statutory requirements and Life Saving Rules, protecting people, plant, product and the environment while minimizing disruption to site operations and GMP activities.
The site operates as a Safe Start site, and the Contractor Co-ordinator is responsible for actively promoting Safe Start principles with contractors, ensuring work is only started when risks are fully understood, controls are in place and permit conditions are clearly confirmed.
The Contractor Co-ordinator is a formally appointed Permit Authority and is accountable for the effective governance and application of the Permit to Work system in accordance with site procedures and delegated authority.## Life Saving Rule Accountability The Contractor Co-ordinator is a duty holder for the enforcement of site Life Saving Rules in relation to contractor activities. The role has the authority to stop work, suspend permits or restrict access where Life Saving Rules or their required controls are not in place, are ineffective, or are not being followed.##

Applicable Life Saving Rules
• Work Permit Authorization  
• Energy Isolation  
• Confined Space Entry  
• Working at Height  
• Lifting and Hoisting  
• Overriding Safety Controls  
• Fire and Explosion  
• Safe Working with Substances  
• Transport and Warehouse Safety
** Your key responsibilities:
**** Permit to Work & Risk Control****•
** Manage the Permit to Work system ensuring permits are correctly scoped, authorized, briefed, suspended and closed.
• Review RAMS to ensure they reflect task scope, hazards and site conditions.
• Ensure energy isolations are identified, applied, verified and maintained.
• Develop standard procedures for routine maintenance tasks to reduce unnecessary permits while maintaining risk control.
• Challenge unsafe acts and exercise stop-work authority where required.
• Escalate unresolved safety concerns to site leadership.
** Life Saving Rule Enforcement*
* • Ensure confined space, work at height, lifting, hot work and hazardous substance controls are in place.
• Prevent bypassing or overriding of safety systems.
• Confirm emergency arrangements prior to high-risk work.
** Contractor Safety Management*
* • Deliver site inductions and Safe Start expectations.
• Verify contractor competence for high-risk tasks.
• Conduct inspections, audits and incident investigations.
• Maintain accurate safety and permit records and review trends.
** Work Coordination & Site Interfaces*
* • Coordinate contractor activities with operations and GMP requirements.
• Manage simultaneous works and site interfaces.
• Control contractor movements and housekeeping.
• Support shutdowns and high-risk work periods.
** GMP & Compliance*
* • Verify completed work against permit scope and GMP standards.
• Ensure permits are closed and isolations reinstated.
• Review standard procedures periodically to ensure ongoing suitability.
** We bring:*
* • Empowerment to make meaningful contributions while upholding ethical standards.
• Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments.
• Being a part of an agile local team at the site
• Opportunities for growth and advancement for those who embrace innovation and take initiative.
• Opportunity to build a career in a company supplying sustainable products.
• Dedication to creating better futures for customers, communities, people, and the planet.
• Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions.
• Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and…