Permit Room Isolation Authority

The Isolation Authority will play a key role in the safe and efficient coordination of all works on site, serving as the central point of control for incoming work requests from stakeholders across G2G, Engineering, Operations, EMI&I, and Food Waste and Composting. Each request will be carefully assessed and either approved or declined based on resource availability, operational priorities, and compliance with relevant procedures.

In addition, you will work closely with the control room personnel to manage access to the COMAH Establishment, ensuring that all entry requirements are met and that strict safety and regulatory procedures are consistently followed.

What you'll do

• Coordinate and oversee works across a complex 24/7 treatment site.
• Review and approve work requests, ensuring documentation meets required standards.
• Prioritise activities based on safety, operations and resources.
• Carry out electrical and mechanical isolations to Wessex Water standards and issue permits.
• Liaise with engineers, technicians and key stakeholders to plan works.
• Control access to the COMAH Establishment, ensuring strict compliance.
• Ensure adherence to DSEAR, H&S and company procedures.
• Audit contractors and staff to maintain safety and compliance.
• Support continuous improvement of processes and procedures.

What you'll need

• Experience managing permits/works on an operational site or strong technical experience in the utilities industry.
• Minimum Level 3 in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• DSEAR qualification (e.g. CompEx) or willingness to train.
• Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH/NEBOSH) or willingness to train.
• Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confidence working with policies and procedures.
• Strong organisational and written skills.
• Water recycling experience beneficial, but not essential.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us. 

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.