Business Administration Trainee

Drax; Castle Douglas; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job description

Business Administration Trainee
24 month FTC
Galloway
£23,000 - £27,000

CLOSING DATE – 2nd May 2025

Who we are:

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

About the role:

As part of the Hydro Assets & Portfolio Engineering Team, the Business Administration Trainee will:

• Deal with external phone calls, greet all visitors to the site, book conference rooms, arrange on site conference facilities and monitor and manage deliveries on site.
• Prepare and deliver reports as required to the Management team e.g. training plan progress, annualised hours usage, toolbox talks issued.
• Minute taking at various meetings, circulating to deadline, and maintain suitable records, including the tracking of actions.
• Assist with the arrangement of the on-site routine occupational health assessments for all staff, adhering to the principles of confidentiality.
• Obtain quotes, raise requisitions/purchase orders, good receipt in Maximo and deal with invoice queries.
• Maintain accurate records of training activities, and prepare regular reports including budget spend, training metrics, participants rates and program effectiveness.
• Assist with the efficient delivery of the stores function including stock monitoring, replenishment and rotation.

Who we’re looking for:

To be successful in this role you’ll ideally have:

• The ability to work under pressure, to meet deadlines and as part of a team or as an individual with excellent organisational and communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and manage relationships with colleagues, senior management and external stakeholders.
• Basic knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Comfortable with change and constantly seeking new ways to advance performance.
• Willing to work towards an HNC or SCQF Level 5 and 6 in Business Administration.
• A basic working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Office.

Rewards and benefits:

As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:

• A discretionary bonus depending on company performance.
• Private Healthcare with Vitality.
• Personal accident cover.
• Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%.
• Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body.

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here.

How to apply:

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