Barlow Supervisor

Hargreaves Industrial Services; York; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in operations and maintenance services seeks a Supervisor for Drax Power Station. The role involves overseeing site operations, ensuring safety compliance, and leading a team effectively. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and IOSH certification, as well as a commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Westfield Health

Auto enrolment pension

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Strong team player and leader with good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Excellent communication skills with colleagues and clients.

Responsibilities

• Organise and assist in the management of operations team activities.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed.
• Manage any sub-contractors/agency staff working under Hargreaves.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Time Management

Communication

Flexibility

Education

IOSH Managing Safely certification

Job description

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent

SALARY: £18.32 PER HOUR WITH £2000 SHIFT ALLOWANCE

BENEFITS: Westfield Health, Auto enrolment pension, Life Insurance

CLOSING DATE: 23rd May 2025

A vacancy has arisen within our team at Drax Power Station for a Supervisor to oversee our site Barlow Reclaim operations.

Hargreaves Industrial Services provides 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:

1. Organise and assist in the management of the operations team activities on a structured basis, ensuring maximum equipment availability.
2. Carry out Plant / Mobile Plant isolations in accordance with site procedures.
3. Ensure company procedures are properly followed to maximise coverage of your area, and that work is finished on time with all relevant paperwork signed off after every shift.
4. Encourage Hazard Alert / Near Hit reporting through the OAIN system.
5. Ensure all incidents are reported and investigated through OAIN and SAI360.
6. Understand effective cost control, including managing overtime.
7. Provide additional support in the event of equipment failure, ensuring that equipment is returned to operational duties effectively and efficiently.
8. Demonstrate strong leadership, motivate teams and individuals at all levels.
9. Assist in the operation of a plant and equipment spares facility to ensure sufficient stock levels are maintained.
10. Be flexible in working across other HIS sites when required.
11. Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed and adhered to.
12. Brief and inform your team members, communicate Toolbox Talks & safety documents as required.
13. Develop and maintain safe systems of work.
14. Ensure all PPE is worn at all times and proactively monitor compliance.
15. Look for continuous improvements in service and procedures.
16. Ensure all H&S measures are in place and completed by your team (Hazard reports, inspections, audits, etc.).
17. Monitor and identify additional individual training requirements.
18. Perform any other reasonable tasks requested by the management team.
19. Complete timesheets for all team members.
20. Manage any sub-contractors/agency staff working under Hargreaves in your area, including documentation checks.
21. Attend meetings as required and communicate relevant information to your team.
22. Plan and assign work for your team and sign off accordingly.

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following Skills/Attributes:

1. IOSH Managing Safely certification.
2. A positive attitude to safety.
3. Ability to create, approve, and review risk assessments.
4. Demonstrate best practices (Thumbs Up).
5. Maintain high standards of housekeeping.
6. Deliver risk assessments and COSHH assessments to the team.
7. Good problem-solving skills.
8. Flexible approach.
9. A strong team player and leader.
10. Ability to work independently and on own initiative.
11. Good time management and willingness to work overtime as necessary.
12. Excellent communication skills with colleagues, contractors, and clients.
13. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
14. Good IT skills.

Due to health and safety risks in this environment, all individuals must comply with face-fit dust mask rules. Individuals must be clean-shaven at all times when on site.