Facilities Officer
12 month full time contract
Drax Power Station, Selby
Onsite
CLOSING
DATE –16 July
Do
you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?
If you’re looking for a hands-on practical role that keeps
a business ticking, then this Facilities Officer role at Drax
could be the perfect fit for you.
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 Facilities Team, you’ll provide essential
process, analytical, and administrative support to ensure the
continuous safety and maintenance of our buildings and surrounding
areas at Drax Power Station.
Your role will be crucial in supporting the maintenance of portable fire
extinguishers as part of maintaining a safe environment for all
colleagues, contractors and visitors on site.
You’ll work closely with the Facilities Fire Officer and Facilities Manager assisting in
compliance, maintenance, and coordination of essential facilities site
operations and other tasks as part of the team.
Who
we’re looking for:
To
be successful in this role you’ll be detail-oriented, proactive
and passionate about maintaining a safe and efficient working
environment. You will also need a head for heights.
You’ll demonstrate a keen interest in developing your career in facilities
management. Knowledge of basic fire regulations would be a plus, but full
training will be provided.
The successful candidate will have strong Microsoft Office skills and further
experience with Maximo is ideal.
This role requires great communication skills, as you’ll be engaging with
teams at all levels, including our Senior Leadership Team. You’ll be a problem
solver with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
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.
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:
Think
this role’s for you? Click the ‘apply now’ button to begin your Drax
journey. If
you want to find out more about Drax, check out our LinkedIn page to see our
latest news.
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 careers@drax.com
We reserve the right to close roles early when the particular role
and / or location has had sufficient applications.

Drax is enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future
Drax Group is a renewable energy company engaged in renewable power generation, the production of sustainable biomass and the sale of renewable electricity to businesses.
Drax operates a generation portfolio of sustainable biomass, hydro-electric and pumped hydro storage assets across four sites in England and Scotland. It is the UK’s largest source of renewable electricity. The company also operates a global bioenergy supply business with manufacturing facilities at 13 sites in the United States and Canada, producing compressed wood pellets for its own use and for customers in Europe and Asia.
The Group employs 3,400 people in the UK and North America.
Enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future is Drax Group’s purpose and in 2019, it announced a world-leading ambition to be carbon negative by 2030, using Bioenergy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS) technology to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere at scale whilst delivering reliable renewable electricity.