Barlow Leading Hand

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, 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.

IOSH managing safety or equivalent

Step Back/Speak

Materials handling/Mobile Plant experience

Competent person within HIS and Drax Power Safety & Golden rules

Ability to fault find problems & act upon

Desirable

Environmental care awareness

Mobile Plant operator

Harness trained

Forklift 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.

Barlow Leading Hand, 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.