Location: Northwich, Cheshire
Start Date: As soon as possible
Rate: £23–£32 per hour (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, Day shift - working 10 hours per day
Duration - Approximately 12 months
Contract Type: PAYE/CIS (Inside IR35)
Role Summary: We are currently recruiting a Lockout Tagout (LOTO) Coordinator for the Lostock Energy from Waste (EfW) Plant in Cheshire. This is a critical role supporting safe systems of work during plant operations, maintenance, and commissioning.
The successful candidate will manage and coordinate the implementation of lockout/tagout procedures to ensure the safety of all personnel and contractors working on or near live plant systems on the EfW Plant.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and enforce the Lockout Tagout (LOTO) process across site.
- Maintain accurate isolation documentation and LOTO registers.
- Liaise with permit holders, site supervisors, and contractors to coordinate isolations.
- Review method statements and risk assessments to ensure safe isolations.
- Support the commissioning and maintenance teams with isolation planning and execution.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Conduct toolbox talks and LOTO awareness training if required.
- Work closely with site HSE, operations, and engineering teams.
- Proven experience in a LOTO role, ideally on EfW, power, or heavy industrial sites.
- Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical isolations.
- Familiar with COMAH, PTW, and isolation procedures in high-risk environments.
- IOSH or NEBOSH certification preferred.
- ECITB, EUSR, CSCS or equivalent safety passport required.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
- Experience during plant commissioning or outages.
- Background as an AP (Authorised Person) or Permit Coordinator.
- Familiarity with DCS, LV/HV isolation, or rotating equipment.
If you have any questions regarding the role prior to applying, please contact Jack Bonnick at NRL on jack.bonnick@nrl.co.uk
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