CONTRACT TYPE: PERMANENT
SALARY: £17.21 per hours plus £2,000 per annum shift allowance
CLOSING DATE: 18th June 2025
A vacancy has arisen for a Barlow Leading Hand to join our team at Drax Power Station.
Hargreaves Industrial Services provide a varied Operations and Maintenance service to our client at Drax Power Station. We handle, maintain, and reclaim materials including FBA, Coal and Mitigant Slurry whilst managing material stocks and transportation using a wide range of Mobile Plant.
The role briefly encompasses the following duties: -
Liaise with Barlow Supervisor & Operations Shift Supervisor (OSS) regarding Barlow and other operational requirements
Lead the shift team and perform supervisory duties in the Barlow Supervisors absence.
Ensure HIS compliance with regard to Drax Barlow permit/planning consents.
Hand over and report operational status to OSS
Liaise with Barlow Supervisor/OSS on the deployment of the Barlow shift team in accordance with operational requirements
Provide shift team with the information regarding their shift duties
Inspect plant areas
'Hands on' assistance and involvement in the operational processes as agreed with the Barlow Supervisor/ OSS.
Carry out safety audits in line with agreed targets
Record details of shift events and report to the Barlow Supervisor/ OSS.
Promote hazard reporting within the teams
Manage hazards reported within Barlow Operational area & liaise with the Barlow Supervisor/ OSS
Deliver safety toolbox talks & other site safety information to the team & return signed acknowledgements
Liaise with the Barlow Supervisor/ OSS on, dust suppression, vehicle/plant refueling, product sales and housekeeping requirements
Drive site vehicles and mobile plant in line with site rules & procedures
Operate the Barlow Plant (FEL's, Dozers, ADT's, Excavators and screening plant.
Complete regular inspections of the Barlow mound, plant and equipment & report any defects, issues etc.
Carry out any other reasonable instruction required to ensure the smooth operation of the site as directed by the Barlow Supervisor/ OSS
Complete all associated check sheets for both mobile & static plant
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills/experience/ attributes:-
Essential
IOSH managing safety or equivalent
Step Back/Speak
Materials handling/Mobile Plant experience
Competent person within HIS and Drax Power Safety & Golden rules
Ability to fault find problems & act upon
Desirable
Environmental care awareness
Mobile Plant operator
Harness trained
Forklift trained