Assistant Production Supervisor

Assistant Production Supervisor
Permanent/Full time   
Cruachan
£51,091

CLOSING DATE – 22 June 

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
Team, the Assistant Production
Supervisor will;
- Operate and optimise Cruachan generating units and hydro schemes in line with dispatch, plant limits, and REMIT requirements.
- Monitor plant performance, respond to alarms/trips, and support emergency situations affecting the station and transmission system.
- Maintain real-time communication with the Energy Management Centre and update system availability.
- Deliver accurate operational, maintenance, and performance records, completing planned maintenance and work orders on time.
- Conduct inspections, report defects, uphold safety rules, and support maintenance teams while maintaining high housekeeping standards.

Who we’re looking
for: 

To be successful in this
role you’ll ideally have…  
- A HNC (or equivalent) in Engineering, backed by hands-on experience in power generation or a comparable industrial environment.
- The ability to demonstrate expertise in operating and maintaining large-scale plant, with a strong awareness of performance, limits, and safe working practices.
- Confidence using maintenance management systems (CMMS) to support efficient plant operations.
- Strong communication skills, able to quickly assess complex information and share clear, timely updates with a range of -stakeholders.
- An organised and proactive mindset, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a dynamic, operational setting.

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
- SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time 
- 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. 

How to apply: 

Think this role’s for
you? Click the ‘apply now’ button to begin your Drax journey.  
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We understand that you
may have some additional questions about the role. If you’d like to have a
confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please email
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right to close roles early when the particular role and / or location has had
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