Job Title: Permit Writer Location: Middlesbrough Job Type: Full-time Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 3:30pm (overtime available after 3.30pm on a weekday and on a weekend) Pay Rate: £16.96 per hour 9am to 3.30pm, £19.77 per hour after 3.30pm M-F and untill 11.30am on Saturday, £23.13 per hour after 11.30am Saturday and all day Sunday Job Overview We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Permit Writer to join their team in Middlesbrough. This role is ideal for candidates with a background in occupational safety and experience issuing permits in an Industrial Dock environment. Responsibilities Issue work permits (e.g. hot work, cold work, electrical, paint and blast) Perform gas testing related to permit scopes Ensure compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), energy isolation, and blinding procedures Confirm that work areas are safe and hazards are addressed before permit issuance Communicate incident details to relevant departments and/or contractors Assist in entering incident data into appropriate databases and systems Requirements Occupational safety/health qualifications Technical training and/or industrial safety experience Strong hazard identification and problem-solving skills Ability to recommend corrective measures Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Experience working with multiple trades, subcontractors, and client representatives Additional Information Overtime is available and paid at a higher rate This is a site-based role, not remote or hybrid This role is on a temp to perm basis. A permanent role will be available following the probation period.