Contractor Co-ordinator; Permitted Works & Saving Rule Control

Overview

Job title – Contractor Co-ordinator (Permitted Works & Life Saving Rule Control)

Location – Thirsk, UK

Job model – On Site

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Working Hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday)

Additional

Hours:

Weekend or out-of-hours work by prior arrangement

• 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.

• 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 contribute to meaningful change.

• Background in engineering, maintenance, operations or health and safety.
• Familiarity with developing or reviewing standard operating procedures for maintenance tasks.
• Knowledge of PTW systems, RAMS, isolations and CDM Regulations.
• Confident communicator able to challenge unsafe behavior.
• Engineering or health and safety qualifications.

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

Please apply on-line by uploading your resume in English via our career portal ().

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can grow, contribute, and feel they belong. If you require support through the application process, we are here to help.

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