CONTRACT TYPE: PERMANENT
SALARY: £18.60 PER HOUR PLUS £2,500 SHIFT ALLOWANCE PER ANUM
CLOSING DATE: 10TH DECEMBER 2025
A vacancy has arisen for an Operator Maintainer 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: -
1. Conducting operational tasks in the HIS contract area (training/competence required)
2. Carrying out maintenance tasks as designated by the shift supervisor (dependent on training and competence)
3. Working alongside colleagues to ensure the maximum level of maintenance and repair can be achieved.
4. Maintaining the cleanliness of the plant as per the planned routines, and in case of any unexpected event.
5. Promoting a positive approach towards health and safety
6. Any other reasonable instruction required to ensure the smooth operation of the site as directed by the Operations Shift Supervisor
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills/experience/ attributes:-
Essential
7. Operationally trained and competent
8. Good communication skills
9. Always work to both HIS and the client’s safety policies.
10. COSHH Awareness
11. Risk assessment competent
12. Positive attitude to safety
13. Site safety induction training
14. HIS safety induction training
15. Drax safety rules acceptor training
Desirable
16. Maintenance activities experience
17. Permit acceptor within Drax safety rules
18. Mobile Plant operating licenses
19. Basic maintenance training and knowledge
20. Maintenance Experience (Fixed Plant)
21. Lubrication tasks.
22. Flexible approach to work
23. Excellent attitude towards Health & Safety
24. Good communication skills
25. A strong team player
26. Good timekeeper and willing to work overtime as necessary