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Mobile Authorised Person

Job details
Posting date: 29 May 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 28 June 2026
Location: EH1 1BB
Company: Mitie
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 95055

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Summary

ROLE: Mobile Authorised PersonHOURS: 40 Hours LOCATION: East Scotland

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a Mobile Authorised Person who will ensure compliance with JSP375 and support the effective delivery of maintenance and Additional Works across their area of responsibility.

Role Responsibilities:
-Accept responsibility for the practical implementation and operation of JSP375 to support the effective and timely delivery of Additional Works, planned and response maintenance.

-Produce high-quality Risk Assessments and Method Statements, issue safety programmes and Permits to Work, and ensure all documentation is completed and recorded in a timely manner.

-Assess competence of Skilled Persons, provide supervision, training and coaching, and ensure safe systems of work are followed at all times.

-Manage project work, liaise with stakeholders including DIO, Authorising Engineers and end users, and ensure works are completed to required standards.

-Support a strong safety culture, manage risk, reduce corrective actions (CARs), and identify opportunities to support MoD carbon reduction targets.

Required Qualifications: applicants must meet the below defined requirements for the role.
-HND in Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline) or equivalent experience.

-Significant practical experience of Safe Systems of Work including JSP375 and operational delivery.

-Management-level Health & Safety qualification (e.g. SMSTS) with knowledge of supervision, planning, and resource management.

-Technical qualifications and training as required by JSP375 including Emergency First Aid and Fire Safety.

-Strong problem-solving ability, ability to work on own initiative, and experience collaborating across teams.

What's in it for you?
-Opportunity to work within a highly collaborative environment supporting critical MoD infrastructure.

-Ongoing training, development and Continuing Professional Development opportunities.

-The chance to contribute to sustainability and carbon reduction initiatives across the estate.

There's a place for you at Mitie, join us today!

Job Overview
-Mobile Authorised Person - Mechanical and Petroleum



Main Duties

-Ensure the requirements of JSP375 (MoD Safety Rules and Procedures) are complied with in activities undertaken on establishments within their area of responsibility

What we are looking for
-Significant practical knowledge in Safe Systems of Work including:

Experience operating in a MoD environment

Engieering experience

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