Permit to Work Systems Lead

Are you passionate about safety, systems, and making a real impact? The Port of Dover is looking for a Permit to Work (PTW) System Lead to oversee our permit to work system and champion safe systems of work across our busy Port Estate.

What You’Ll Do

• - Lead the PTW system and a small team, ensuring safe and compliant contractor works.
• - Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for PTW and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW).
• - Be the primary contact for third-party providers and internal stakeholders.
• - Approve low/medium risk RAMS and ensure correct routing of permits.
• - Make daily risk-based decisions to prevent incidents and ensure compliance.
• - Deliver training and support for internal and external users.
• - Administer, develop, and report on the PTW system, collaborating with IT.
• - Conduct site and system audits, driving continuous improvement.
• - Maintain and update PTW and SSOW policies and documentation.

Skills And Qualifications

• GCSEs grade 4 or above (including Maths & English).
• Experience in construction, engineering, or safe systems of work.
• Experience with electronic workflow systems or willingness to learn.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Analytical, detail-focused, and able to work at pace.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder skills.
• Proactive, flexible, and committed to continuous learning.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Join Us?

At the Port of Dover, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and safety. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in one of the UK’s most critical transport hubs.

Salary: Up to £28k DOE

Closing date: 23 October 2025 at 5pm

Benefits

• 5 weeks annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Private Health Care
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• 3rd party discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Reward and recognition platform
• Free Parking
• Employee volunteering scheme

All offers of employment are subject to us obtaining satisfactory references (covering all education, training, employment and unemployment in the preceding 5 years) and there will be a pre-employment medical including a Drug and Alcohol test. We need to satisfy your Right to Work in the UK.

Please be aware that all employees will be subject to background security checks in order to obtain a Dock Pass.

We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone is looking after each other and respected, included and able to perform at their best.