Job Description

CONTRACT TYPE: PERMANENT

SALARY: 19.85 PER HOUR, PLUS 2,000 PER ANNUM SHIFT ALLOWANCE

CLOSING DATE: 23rd May 2025

A vacancy has arisen for a Maintainer Operator to join our team at Drax Power Station.



The Maintainer Operator role exists to ensure the effective examination, testing, installation and maintenance of mechanical plant and equipment.



Hargreaves Industrial Services provide a varied Operations and Main33tenance 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: -

Carrying out PPM and RCM as per site schedules


Carrying out planned defect repairs on all mechanical equipment in the service delivery scope


Attending, diagnosing, and agreeing repair processes for plant breakdowns


Carrying out site operational tasks in accordance with training, site procedures and supervisor instructions


Completing all necessary documents, reports and records


Working with the operational department to effectively carry out maintenance work


Providing an efficient and professional support service to the operational plant requirements


Identifying and implementing continuous improvements and innovations


Harmonisation with other HIS teams and clients


Providing full flexibility to carry out required operational duties


Collating, collaborating, and communicating the annual maintenance plan to all stakeholders (HIS and client)


Understanding PLC control systems including inputs/outputs and the field-based transducers they are connected to

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills/experience/ attributes:-


A Strong team player with the ability to work independently and on own initiative


Good communication skills, both with colleagues, other contractors and clients


Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines safely


SHEQ requirement


o Safety Rules PFW acceptor trained


o Risk assessment training


o Manual handling training


o COSHH awareness training


CPCS safety passport or equivalent



Mechanical qualification (City & Guilds part 3/ NVQ level 3)


Approach work positively with a can-do attitude


Act on own initiative without being prompted


Seeing all work through to completion


Is self-motivated to identify improvements within our work area and takes action to implement these successfully


Positive attitude towards health and safety