Permit Office Assistant – Riverside Energy from Waste

About the role

The Permit Office Assistant will support the Permit Office team at the Riverside Energy from Waste (EfW) facility in Belvedere, reporting to the Permit Office Coordinator. The role prepares the office for the upcoming R2 asset integration in 2026 and offers exposure to plant processes, safety rules and outage management.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with loading and off‑loading consumable supplies and waste product disposal.
• Carry out day‑work routines such as process bin exchanges, PPE stock replenishment, site meter readings and archiving safety documents.
• Support equipment isolation for maintenance activities.
• Help plan, execute and complete plant outages.
• Review work procedures and risk assessments.
• Provide dayshift operational support to ensure safe and efficient EfW facility operation when required.

Required profile

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• Forklift truck operation licence (B1, B2).
• Experience in EfW plants or a similar industrial sector.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• Team‑player attitude, flexibility and self‑motivation.
• Valid driving licence.

Required skills

• Forklift truck operation (B1, B2).
• MS Office.
• Permit‑to‑work systems.
• Computerised Maintenance Management Software (CMMS).
• Reading and interpreting P&IDs and ELDs.
• Mechanical and LV isolation procedures.