CONTRACT TYPE: PERMANENT
CLOSING DATE: 22/04/2026
SALARY: £18.60 PER HOUR
A vacancy has arisen for a General Duties Operator to join our team at Drax Power Station.
This is a hands-on role responsible for effective unloading, loading and movement of materials around the Drax Materials handling areas.
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:-
- Assist the Operations Supervisor in all operational activities
- Conduct inspections of the sediment tanks
- Conduct inspections of Bunded areas and rectify
- Locate and identify issues with the plant in conjunction with the control operator
- Be flexible and prepared to cover operational activities where required
- Shall undertake any training required of them in order to maintain the site operation in a safe manner to which they are employed to carry out
- Conduct inspection of their work areas and carry out a POWRA as set out in the safe working procedures for the task
- Attend all site / HIS safety meetings / briefings and read and understand all safety and site relevant information
- Follow, promote and report any activity that deviates site operational rules. (e.g.speeding, crossings etc)
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills/experience/attributes:-
- Good problem Solver
- A strong team player
- Ability to work independently and on own initiative
- Good time keeping and willing to work overtime as necessary
- Good communication skills, both with colleagues, other contractors and clients
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
- Trained/Competent operator
- Must be able to populate, use and keep documented records as part of the role
- Passport to Safety
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 HIS3364 via e-mail to his.recruitment@hsgplc.co.uk.