Reading, England, England £45k – £60k / yr Full Time 🇬🇧 United Kingdom Posted: 2026-07-11
Full Job Description

Permit officer

· Basic Salary: £45,000 to £60,000

· Office: Reading

· Monday- Friday

· Excellent benefits package

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Permit officer to join an established and forward thinking organisation. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills and create a great career for yourself and collaborate with various departments across the company.

The Role: Permit Officer

Accountable to the Permit Office Lead for the day to day running of work control and authorisation of Mechanical and Electrical Safety documents following the Permit Office Procedure and Key Control Process. You will also be responsible for:

· Control M,E&I works from the M&E Permit Office

· Provide “front of house” services from the Permit Office

· Issuing and sign back of specific permits and other safety documents on site.

· Maintain and promote high personal standards in Environment, Safety, Health, Security and Quality.

· Ensure the agreed records and documentation are produced and maintained to demonstrate compliance to relevant quality, performance, standards, and legislation.

The Candidate: Permit Officer

You will have a background in the Construction Industry or Health and Safety and the following:

· Security Clearance at SC level with some DV level

· NVQ or equivalent qualification in a Mechanical / Electrical discipline or a recognised apprentice training scheme is essential.

· Experience of applying the processes associated with delivering a fully functioning safety management system essential.

If you are looking for a new home at a reputable company and have most or all of the required skills, then please apply now!!

To be commutable, you could live in Reading, Donnington, Newbury, Whitchurch, Maidenhead, Slough, Farnborough, Basingstoke, Didcot, High Wycombe, Aldershot, Farnham, Bramley.

Company information

At First Recruitment Group we understand just how important it is to secure the right people. That’s why our consultants always take the time to understand requirements in detail and offer sound advice to both clients and candidates. If you would like more information please contact Lisa Hewitt

Required Skills; mechanical; electrical; permit office; engineering; instruments, Health and safety; Construction

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £45,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Flexitime
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 085539

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📋 Job Overview

Company First Recruitment Group
Location Reading, England, England
Salary £45k – £60k / yr
Job Type Full Time
Posted 2026-07-11
Deadline 2026-09-11
Country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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