Maintainer Operator
Licensed sponsor Drax, England, United Kingdom Full-time Posted 1 hour ago
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent,
SALARY: : £21.16 per hour plus £2,500 per annum shift allowance
BENEFITS: Westfield Health, Auto enrolment pension, Life Insurance,
CLOSING DATE: 13th October 2026
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 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: -
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
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
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
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.
SALARY: : £21.16 per hour plus £2,500 per annum shift allowance
BENEFITS: Westfield Health, Auto enrolment pension, Life Insurance,
CLOSING DATE: 13th October 2026
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 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: -
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
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
- Safety Rules PFW acceptor trained
- Risk assessment training
- Manual handling training
- COSHH awareness training
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
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.
