Mobile Authorised Person

June 11, 2026
Urgent

Job Description

ROLE: Mobile Authorised Person
HOURS: 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

  • 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.

Benefits

  • 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!

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