Job Description

VACANCY HIS3301

Operations Shift Supervisor

DRAX POWER STATION

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent

SALARY: 21.15 PER HOUR WITH 3,125 SHIFT ALLOWANCE

BENEFITS: Westfield Health, Auto enrolment pension, Life Insurance,

CLOSING DATE: 10

th

November 2025

A vacancy has arisen for an Operations Shift Supervisor to join our team at Drax Power Station.





The Operations Shift Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day performance of all operational aspects of the Hargreaves Industrial Services' contract.



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:


Work to/ Comply with HIS/Drax SHEQ procedures


Responsible for assisting the site management team in controlling all HIS operational activities on site and ensuring the achievement of KPI driven goals in Safety, Health, Environment, QA, Operations, Housekeeping, Communications and Staff Performance.


Ensure all costs are controlled in accordance with agreed ceiling costs at all times.


Ensure that the relevant contractual Operational requirements and KPI's are fully met.


Promote effective communication interfaces with the client, their representatives, HIS's Maintenance, Administration and HQ teams.


Ensure that all employees in the immediate team understand and comply with their duties and responsibilities.


Ensure full accountability of the Operational teams under direct supervision.


Promote at all times improvement, innovation, savings and added value within the contract.


Develop maximum team flexibility so we can respond to our clients varying business conditions.


Identify and develop the people in the team through training, personal accountability and appraisals.

Deputise for the Operations Manager in his absence.


Ensure that all necessary statutory and local procedures and controls are in place, through effective inspection, monitoring and auditing processes


Support the management team to ensure that all planned operations are supervised to ensure the safety of employees and plant


Ensure that accident, incident and near miss investigation and reporting procedures are implemented


Ensure the planning and co-ordinating of all associated maintenance tasks on the plant


Report any variances to normal operating procedures to the Operations Manager and maintain all key reports

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills/ 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


IOSH Managing Safety or equivalent


Supervisory qualification or relevant supervisory experience.


Strong decision making and influencing skills.


Competent in IT skills.


Practical, creative and analytical.


Demonstrable background in maintenance and engineering systems would be an advantage.


Flexible approach to work


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


Support improvements in own areas


Positive attitude towards health and safety





Due to the health and safety risks associated with this working environment, all individuals must comply with face fitted dust mask rules. In order to do so individuals must be clean shaven at all times when on site.

What we do:

As an established contract management Company, Hargreaves Industrial Services provides high standard, professional services to our clients within the power, port, steel, rail and other industrial sectors both within the UK and abroad.





Our core services include:


Materials Handling expertise, offering efficient and optimal solutions for all bulk handling requirements


Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance and Engineering


Operation and Maintenance of Material Handling Plants



As a Company, we pride ourselves on our service delivery and professional 'can do' attitude and we are always looking for committed, keen, professional people to join us. If you are interested in a rewarding career with us in this role, you should submit your CV to our HR Department quoting reference

HIS3301

via e-mail to his.recruitment@hsgplc.co.uk