Job Description

CONTRACT TYPE: PERMANENT

SALARY: 18.60 PER HOUR PLUS 2,500 SHIFT ALLOWANCE PER ANNUM

CLOSING DATE: 10

TH

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: -

Conducting operational tasks in the HIS contract area (training/competence required)


Carrying out maintenance tasks as designated by the shift supervisor (dependent on training and competence)


Working alongside colleagues to ensure the maximum level of maintenance and repair can be achieved.


Maintaining the cleanliness of the plant as per the planned routines, and in case of any unexpected event.


Promoting a positive approach towards health and safety


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

Operationally trained and competent


Good communication skills


Always work to both HIS and the client's safety policies.


COSHH Awareness


Risk assessment competent


Positive attitude to safety


Site safety induction training


HIS safety induction training


Drax safety rules acceptor training

Desirable

Maintenance activities experience


Permit acceptor within Drax safety rules


Mobile Plant operating licenses


Basic maintenance training and knowledge


Maintenance Experience (Fixed Plant)


Lubrication tasks.


Flexible approach to work


Excellent attitude towards Health & Safety


Good communication skills


A strong team player


Good timekeeper and willing to work overtime as necessary

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.