Assistant Production Supervisor
Permanent/Full time
Cruachan
£51,091
CLOSING DATE– 22 June
About the role
As part of the HydroTeam, 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 (Share save): 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
Company Commitment
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 partof 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.
