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Labourer - Six Month Temporary

@ Drax Group

Entwistle, Alberta

$35.65/hr
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Overview

Drax Group is hiring a six-month temporary Labourer at its Entwistle, AB pellet production site at $35.65 per hour. The role covers construction, repair, installation and maintenance support for pellet production systems, plus rail car loading and cleaning. Candidates need experience in the heavy equipment industry and safe mobile equipment operation.

Pay:

$35.65 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Construction, repair, installation and maintenance for pellet production
  • Operate equipment and tools for maintenance and rail activities
  • Load rail cars and pellets, complete shipping paperwork
  • Perform scheduled and assigned cleaning tasks
  • Operate mobile equipment and report safety incidents

Requirements summary:

  • Experience in the heavy equipment industry
  • Experience operating mobile equipment safely and efficiently
  • High school diploma or equivalent

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalRetirement plan
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-04-06
First seen by our source
2026-10-14
Source record updated
2026-11-04

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentManufacturing & production
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingPlant or factory, Outdoors
PositionOn the move
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
EducationHigh school (preferred)

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Drax Group

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Full company description

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.

LinkedIn followers
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People associated on LinkedIn
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Reported office locations
  • Drax Power Station, Selby, North Yorkshire YO8 8PH, GB
Business categories
  • Renewable Energy
  • Energy
  • Electrical Distribution
  • Power Grid
Other recorded names
  • Drax Group
Specialties
  • Biomass
  • Sustainable Energy
  • Electricity Generation
  • Renewable Energy
  • Engineering
  • Science
  • Power
  • Electricity
  • Innovation
  • Grid Storage
  • Hydro
  • Gas
  • B2B energy supply
  • Forestry
  • Sustainability
  • Energy storage
  • Energy
  • and People
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809,694,912

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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…

FieldValue
IndustryUtilities
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersSelby, North Yorkshire
Organization typePublic Company
SpecialtiesBiomassSustainable EnergyElectricity GenerationRenewable EnergyEngineeringSciencePowerElectricityInnovationGrid Storage
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Job description

Labourer - Six Month Temporary
Hourly Wage: $35.65
Location: Entwistle, AB



Ready to be at the heart of a zero-carbon energy future?


As a Labourer at Drax, you will support the efficient operation of our pellet production systems by performing a variety of construction, repair, installation, and maintenance activities. Your role is crucial in ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance while contributing to continuous improvement and quality control initiatives.

Why join Drax?
At Drax, we’re not just generating power; we’re transforming it. We’re a diverse and committed team, working together to create a brighter, more sustainable future. When you join us, you’ll find:

  • A Clear Purpose: Be part of a company at the forefront of sustainable energy, making a real difference for the planet and our communities.
  • Growth Opportunities: We believe in developing our people.
  • A Supportive Team: Work in an environment where continuous learning is encouraged, and your contributions are valued. We’re a ‘can-do’ kind of place, empowering you to make informed decisions and do the right thing.

Your Day-to-Day as a Labourer. You’ll be:

  • Responsible for performing a variety of construction, repair, installation, and maintenance activities that support Drax’s pellet production systems.
  • Operate various equipment and tools related to maintenance and rail activities.
  • Maintain the highest safety standards, ensuring compliance with all applicable government regulations and corporate policies.
  • Perform cleaning tasks according to daily, weekly, or monthly schedules, or as assigned by the Plant Manager or their designate.
  • Assist in the safe and efficient loading of rail cars.
  • Help with loading pellets and complete the necessary administrative tasks for shipping pelletized products.
  • Participate in continuous improvement and quality control initiatives.
  • Operate mobile equipment as assigned.
  • Report any safety incidents or infractions.
  • Assist maintenance staff or complete basic maintenance tasks when the plant is down, either independently or under the guidance of maintenance personnel.

What you’ll bring:
To excel in this vital role, you’ll need:

  • Experience in the heavy equipment industry.
  • High school diploma or equivalent?
  • Experience operating mobile equipment safely and efficiently

How we act at Drax:
Our culture is built on a few core beliefs that guide everything we do:

  • We care about what matters: We support each other to achieve important goals.
  • We’re a can-do kind of place: We’re empowered to make informed decisions and do what’s right.
  • We see things differently: We share insights, search for new ideas, and innovate.
  • We listen carefully: We ensure everyone feels heard and valued.
  • We do what we say we’ll do: We are proactive, committed, and reliable.


Ready to make a difference?

Apply today to help Drax discover the talented individuals we need to drive this change. A career at Drax is more than just a job—it’s a chance to make a difference.

Curious to learn more about us? We recommend you connect with us on LinkedIn for more insights.

The Drax Resourcing team will never use third-party apps to make job offers. The recruitment process with Drax will always include at least one face-to-face interview, either in person or via an online video call, as well as several phone conversations. Drax will never ask you to download apps to enter timesheet details or ask you to purchase your own IT equipment.

If you have any concerns during your recruitment process or suspect something isn’t right, please contact us via [email protected] to verify the application or details of the person you have been speaking to.

Please note that, whilst not expected, the company may pay at a rate outside the band for this role where appropriate, taking into account the candidate’s experience, skills and other relevant factors.

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