Job Description

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent

SALARY: 15.00 Per hour plus 2500 shift allowance per annum

CLOSING DATE: 11th July 2025

A vacancy has arisen within our team at Drax Power Station for a Mitigant Operator- to support our site Mitigant operations.



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:


Operating Mixers to transport Mitigant slurry to the production area as per the requirements of the power station.


Completing regular inspections of the plant and pipework & report any defects, blockages etc.


Carrying out cleaning duties within the plant areas as directed by the supervisor


Carrying out any other reasonable instruction required to ensure the smooth operation of the site as directed by the supervisor


Completing all associated check sheets for both mobile & static plant


Promoting and maintaining a positive attitude towards safety, compliant with Hargreaves and Drax's safety rules.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills/ attributes:


A positive attitude towards safety


Strong team working and communication skills


Flexible approach to work and punctual


Loading Shovel Experience preferable - but not essential


Ideally candidate will have experience operating heavy mobile plant but not essential as training will be provided



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.