Barlow Leading Hand

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Drax; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield Health

Auto enrolment pension

Life Insurance

Job summary

Hargreaves Industrial Services seeks a Barlow Leading Hand for Drax Power Station. The role involves leading the shift, liaising with supervisors, and ensuring safety compliance within HIS and site rules.

You will oversee plant operations and assist on-site processes, with a focus on safe, efficient material handling and equipment use. Based at Drax, the position requires hands-on leadership, adherence to safety standards, and proactive hazard reporting to maintain uninterrupted operations.

Qualifications

• IOSH managing safety or equivalent.
• Materials handling/mobile plant experience.
• Competent with HIS and Drax Power Safety & Golden rules.
• Ability to fault find problems and act.
• Environmental care awareness.
• Mobile Plant operator.
• Harness trained and safety conscious.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Barlow Supervisor & OSS on requirements.
• Lead shift team and supervise in supervisor's absence.
• Ensure HIS compliance with Drax Barlow permits and planning consents.
• Hand over and report operational status to OSS.
• Deploy shift team per operational needs and inform them of duties.
• Deliver safety toolbox talks and site safety information.

Skills

IOSH safety

Mobile plant experience

HIS/Drax safety rules

Fault finding

Environmental awareness

Mobile plant operator

Harness trained

Job description

Location: On site / Drax, Selby YO8, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | General
HourlyFixed salary:£ 18.34

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent

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

CLOSING DATE: 15th September 2026

A vacancy has arisen for a Barlow Leading Hand 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:

• Liaise with Barlow Supervisor & Operations Shift Supervisor (OSS) regarding Barlow and other operational requirements
• Lead the shift team and perform supervisory duties in the Barlow Supervisors absence.
• Ensure HIS compliance with regard to Drax Barlow permit/planning consents.
• Hand over and report operational status to OSS
• Liaise with Barlow Supervisor/OSS on the deployment of the Barlow shift team in accordance with operational requirements
• Provide shift team with the information regarding their shift duties
• Inspect plant areas
• Hands on assistance and involvement in the operational processes as agreed with the Barlow Supervisor/ OSS.
• Carry out safety audits in line with agreed targets
• Record details of shift events and report to the Barlow Supervisor/ OSS.
• Promote hazard reporting within the teams
• Manage hazards reported within Barlow Operational area & liaise with the Barlow Supervisor/ OSS
• Deliver safety toolbox talks & other site safety information to the team & return signed acknowledgements
• Liaise with the Barlow Supervisor/ OSS on, dust suppression, vehicle/plant refueling, product sales and housekeeping requirements
• Drive site vehicles and mobile plant in line with site rules & procedures
• Operate the Barlow Plant (FEL's, Dozers, ADT's, Excavators and screening plant.
• Complete regular inspections of the Barlow mound, plant and equipment & report any defects, issues etc.
• Carry out any other reasonable instruction required to ensure the smooth operation of the site as directed by the Barlow Supervisor/ OSS
• Complete all associated check sheets for both mobile & static plant

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills/ attributes:

• IOSH managing safety or equivalent
• Materials handling/Mobile Plant experience
• Competent person within HIS and Drax Power Safety & Golden rules
• Ability to fault find problems & act upon
• Environmental care awareness
• Mobile Plant operator
• Harness trained

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.