Job Title: Building Contractor Controller
Location: On-Site, Rittal- CSM Ltd, Plymouth.
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 dependant on qualifications and experience
Contract Type: 12-months fixed-term
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday
Hours: 39 hours per week
Are you ready to take your career to the next level?
At Rittal-CSM, we believe in driving innovation and excellence. Our clients include some of the world’s leading technology companies’ major players in software, hardware, and cloud computing.
About Us
We specialise in enclosures, climate control systems, power distribution, and IT infrastructure for industrial and IT applications. Our success is built on a diverse and talented workforce.
The Opportunity
Rittal-CSM is seeking a highly organised and proactive Building Contractor Controller to support our exciting factory extension project and wider site operations.
Acting as the primary point of contact for all contractor-related activities across the site, you will play a crucial role in ensuring contractors operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with company standards and legal requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with contractor management, facilities, maintenance, or compliance experience to make a significant impact within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Contractor Management & Compliance
- Coordinate contractor activities across the site, ensuring work is planned and completed safely with minimal disruption to operations.
- Support contractor onboarding and prequalification processes, including review of competencies, certifications, insurance documentation, and health and safety records.
- Ensure all contractors complete required site inductions before commencing work.
- Review and verify contractor documentation, including Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), permits to work, and training records.
- Manage contractor access arrangements and maintain effective control of contractor movements across the site.
- Conduct contractor audits and compliance inspections, escalating any concerns as appropriate.
- Monitor contractor performance and support corrective actions where required.
- Maintain contractor databases, compliance records, and performance information.
Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
- Support compliance with company health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Coordinate permit-to-work processes and maintain associated records.
- Assist with site inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
- Support investigations into contractor-related incidents, near misses, and non-conformances.
- Challenge unsafe behaviours and ensure contractor activities comply with all statutory and company requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. To succeed, you will bring:
Essential
- Experience coordinating contractors, facilities services, or maintenance activities.
- Strong understanding of contractor control processes, including RAMS, permits to work, and contractor inductions.
- Knowledge of health and safety legislation and safe systems of work.
- Experience maintaining compliance records, documentation, and contractor databases.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills with the confidence to challenge non-compliance where necessary.
Desirable
- IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent qualification.
- NEBOSH General Certificate.
- Experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment.
- Experience using contractor management or facilities management systems.
- Knowledge of procurement and contractor performance monitoring processes.
What We Value
- Teamwork: Collaborating effectively across diverse teams.
- Training: Commitment to continuous learning and development.
- Communication: Clear and confident communication at all levels.
- Recognition: Respect for diverse perspectives and contributions.
What’s in it for you?
- Opportunity to make a real impact.
- Room for innovation and creativity
- Career growth and development
- Collaborative, supportive environment
- Recognition and rewards
Rewards Package
- Competitive salary
- A companywide bonus based on attendance, productivity and quality.
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus holiday purchasing scheme.
- Life insurance 3 x your salary
- Pension contributions matched to 5%
- Access to our Westfield Health provision
- Access to our Smart Spending platform
How to Apply
If you have experience in contractor management, facilities coordination, health and safety compliance, or site operations and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Closing Date: Thursday 20th August 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Rittal-CSM is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Please Note: As part of our commitment to safeguarding and ensuring the safety of our employees, all prospective employees will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a sanction list check. These checks are essential to ensure that all candidates meet our stringent safety and compliance standards.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.
Pay: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
