Permit to Work Issuer

Company: Johnson Matthey
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

As a Permit to Work Issuer, you will help drive our goals by ensuring permits are written, issued, reviewed, approved and auditable within assigned areas and, where required, on behalf of other areas. You will ensure all required documentation and controls are in place, including RAMS, JSA, OSTA, Energy Isolation Certificates, isolations, PPE/RPE, and out-of-hours reviews to reinforce compliance and standards.

Responsibilities

  • Write, issue, approve, review and audit permits within assigned areas (and where required on behalf of other areas), ensuring all required documentation and controls are in place, including RAMS, JSA, OSTA, Energy Isolation Certificates, isolations, PPE/RPE, and out-of-hours reviews to reinforce compliance and standards.
  • Support site-wide permit management by assisting the Contractor & PTW Coordinator, participating in routine and random permit audits, reviewing area-specific RAMS, raising SIMOPS issues, and recommending mitigation actions to all impacted parties.
  • Participate in cross-skilling initiatives, provide guidance and advice on permit writing and issuing, and liaise with Team Leaders, Department Managers, Project Engineers, Site Services, Maintenance and Contractors to ensure procedures are followed and legislative requirements are met.
  • Act as the department lead for Enablon incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analysis meetings and safety observations, provide EHS feedback through Enablon and safety meetings, and carry out other duties within skills and abilities when reasonably instructed.

Qualifications

  • Industry experience, knowledge of Permit to Work systems and control of works, and a good standard of education including GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in Mathematics and English.
  • Competence in using computerised systems, with some knowledge of engineering software packages such as Frontline.
  • Strong personal and behavioural competencies including effective verbal and written communication, a clear safety focus, authenticity, and the ability to build collaborative relationships.
  • Additional competencies including decision making and planning and organising skills.
  • Due to the nature of the role, applicants may be required to be non-smokers and have been free from nicotine products for at least 3 months.

Benefits

  • Retirement savings
  • Share plans
  • Saving accounts
  • Life Assurance and Income Protection
  • Medical plans / health assessments
  • Fitness discounts

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Posted: May 22nd, 2026