CONTRACT TYPE: PERMANENT
CLOSING DATE: 22/04/2026
SALARY: £18.60 PER HOUR
A vacancy has arisen for a General Duties Operator to join our team at Drax Power Station.
This is a hands-on role responsible for effective unloading, loading and movement of materials around the Drax Materials handling areas.
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:-
1. Assist the Operations Supervisor in all operational activities
2. Conduct inspections of the sediment tanks
3. Conduct inspections of Bunded areas and rectify
4. Locate and identify issues with the plant in conjunction with the control operator
5. Be flexible and prepared to cover operational activities where required
6. Shall undertake any training required of them in order to maintain the site operation in a safe manner to which they are employed to carry out
7. Conduct inspection of their work areas and carry out a POWRA as set out in the safe working procedures for the task
8. Attend all site / HIS safety meetings / briefings and read and understand all safety and site relevant information
9. Follow, promote and report any activity that deviates site operational rules. (e.g.speeding, crossings etc)
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills/experience/attributes:-
10. Good problem Solver
11. A strong team player
12. Ability to work independently and on own initiative
13. Good time keeping and willing to work overtime as necessary
14. Good communication skills, both with colleagues, other contractors and clients
15. Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
16. Trained/Competent operator
17. Must be able to populate, use and keep documented records as part of the role
18. Passport to Safety