Job Description

Astutes Power Team are working with a leading independent waste to energy company with two power stations located on the Thames Estuary. The combined facilities are capable of processing around1.5 million tonnes of waste per year, producing over 120MW of power for the local area.
As the Permit Office Assistant you will be responsible for supporting the Permit Office Coordinator with the day to day operations across both facilities within the Permit Office which includes planning outages, carrying out plant isolations, managing 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.
If you are experienced with permits and engineering processes with suitable qualifications and relevant experience, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Permit Office Assistant role:
Reporting to the Permit Office Co-ordinator , you will be responsible for:

• Responsible for loading and offloading of consumable material supply and waste product disposal.
• 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 mobile plant when required.
• Carrying out reviews of work procedures and risk assessments.
• 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
• Technical Qualification in an Engineering/Operational Discipline (City & Guilds/NVQ/ONC/HNC)
• Ideally qualified with an IOSH in Health & Safety
• Certified to use mobile plant

Personal skills
The Permit Office Assistant role would suit someone who has:

• 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 Assistant role

• Basic salary up to 39,000 (DOE)
• Bonus up to 12.5%
• Pension matched to 6%
• Opportunity to work on one of the newest & largest EFW's in the UK
• Clear progression & development plan with an industry leader

INDPOW
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
To apply for this Permit Office Assistant - Energy from Waste opportunity, please complete the form below. Alternatively, send a copy of your up-to-date CV to or call to speak to Dan Grosvenor who can tell you more. You can also connect with Dan on to view other jobs they are recruiting. .
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