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Senior HSE Advisor Full time, permanent Location – Glasgow, hybrid 3 days a week in office and travel as required We’re looking for a Senior HSE Advisor to join our Group Health & Safety function at our Glasgow office. As a Senior HSE Advisor you’ll play a key role in championing health, safety, and environmental excellence across our FlexGen Assets. Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams, you'll lead initiatives that ensure a proactive safety culture and drive continuous improvement. We operate a hybrid work pattern, with three days a week in the office or visiting assets/sites as required, and the flexibility to work from home should you wish for the remainder of the time. 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: You’ll be the HSE support for the FlexGen Engineering Teams, OCGTs and BESS assets, and the Glasgow Central Office, championing our OneSafeDrax Zero Harm Framework with all staff and contractors. A key part of the role will focus on promoting a positive H&S culture through effective engagement, campaigns, and initiatives. Other responsibilities include attending site meetings, supporting incident investigations, and working alongside management to deliver outstanding health and safety results. Additionally, you’ll contribute to reporting and auditing activities and provide vital input during serious incident investigations as needed. Occasionally, you’ll travel to other Drax sites to engage with both internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring consistent standards and shared learning across locations. Who we’re looking for: To be successful in this role you’ll need to have - • A proven track record of leading & delivering health and safety improvements in a similar site-based role, • Experience in an industrial, high hazard environment e.g. Energy, Engineering, Manufacturing or Construction sectors., • Hold a recognised qualification in Occupational Health & Safety - NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent as a minimum., • Knowledge and experience of both Process Safety and incidents and investigations are highly desirable., • An ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels in the organisation to drive improvements and to motivate / and influence colleagues and contractors to implement and action advice., • 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 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. Talk to us about flexible working! 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

This is a temporary position available until July 2027. This position will be Gourock based with a hybrid working model in place which will see a minimum of 2-3 days in the office Role Overview The Contracts and Supplier Coordinator reporting to the Senior Contracts and Supplier Manager within the Supply Chain team will provide key support in managing the Warranty and Guarantee process to ensure CalMac gains maximum value from all contractual arrangements. You will work closely with technical superintendents, vessel management teams, internal specialists and external partners including vessel owners, ship repair yards and suppliers. This role also supports wider business reporting and compliance requirements. A full UK driving licence is essential, as the position requires travel to supplier locations when needed. What you will be doing • Managing the day to day Warranty and Guarantee process, • Making sure all claim information and documentation is accurate and submitted on time, • Preparing updates and reports for key stakeholders, • Working with Solution Owners to gather the information needed for successful claims, • Tracking key performance indicators for warranty and guarantee activity, • Monitoring defect reports and safety meetings to identify potential claims, • Supporting supplier actions and negotiations with Contracts and Supplier Managers, • Keeping warranty documentation organised and accessible, • Attending supplier, shipyard and technical project meetings, sometimes chairing sessions during annual overhaul periods, • Maintaining the supplier management toolkit with accurate records of actions, commitments and progress, • Working with Finance to ensure recovered funds are recorded correctly, • Coordinating administration for the Annual Overhaul programme, • Supporting the wider team with additional duties when required. What we are looking for • Ideally HNC level qualification in a business or commercial subject, or relevant experience in a marine or engineering environment, • Strong understanding of commercial and contract management activities, • Ability to build positive working relationships internally and externally, • A full UK driving licence, • Experience or awareness of marine contracting practices is helpful, • Confident analytical and problem solving skills, • Strong communication and influencing abilities, • Good collaboration skills with a practical approach, • Excellent MS Office skills, especially Excel, Power BI, SharePoint and PowerPoint, • Able to turn discussions into clear, actionable notes, • Marine industry experience is beneficial but not essential.

Our Teams are expanding in Greenock!! If you share our values and want to make a real difference, then we want to hear from you! Our fabulous team is on the lookout for two compassionate and creative *female colleagues with a positive attitude to join them as Support Practitioners on a permanent basis. We have a full-time (39hr) contract and part-time (30hr) contract available. For this role it is essential that you hold a full UK, manual driving licence with a minimum of 1 years' driving experience as the person we support has her own mobility car. You don't need experience in care to start your career with us; we recruit on values and transferrable skills. We'll give you all the training you need to be an amazing Support Practitioner including a fully funded SVQ. The Role : The people we support have a range of different needs including Mental Health, learning disabilities, Acquired Brain Injuries, addictions and past trauma. As a Support Practitioner, you'll play a key role in assisting with daily living tasks including meal preparation, medication management, attending appointments and activities, handling personal finances, and personal care. As well as practical support, you'll also offer emotional guidance and help individuals maintain meaningful relationships with their family and friends, empowering them to thrive in their own homes and communities You will support the individuals on an outcome-based programme which will see them grow in confidence and learn life skills to increase their independence. You'll take an active interest in their hobbies with include going out for walks and to their social clubs, volunteering and shopping. With your help, you'll enable the individuals to explore new opportunities and reduce social isolation. To be part of our team, we'll need you to: Have an empathetic and caring nature. Good observation skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Confidence in using computers. Be able to work well in a team environment and on your own. Good organisational skills. Benefits: Generous annual leave. TRFS rewards scheme (includes cash-back and discounts at a variety of high street and online retailers). Paid travel during shifts and 45p per mile fuel allowance. Continuous in-house training opportunities and chances to further your career in social care. Refer a Friend scheme- £150 reward for successfully referring a colleague. Employee Forum - for employees to voice their opinions and give feedback which in turn, allows us to continuously improve as an employer and ensure a positive working environment. Free Membership of Glasgow Credit Union. HSF Health Care plan. Counselling & Life Works service. About Us: The Richmond Fellowship Scotland provides personalised and outcome-focused support to over 2800 individuals in their own homes across Scotland, making us the country's largest provider of social care. We support individuals with a variety of different needs such as physical and/or learning disabilities, ongoing mental health issues, alcohol or substance abuse and autism. Some of the people we support can present challenging behavior or require a high level of personal care. We're looking to fill these posts as soon as possible and reserve the right to close the advert if suitable candidates are found before the advert closes. To avoid disappointment, pop your application in early. Closing Date: 17th May 2026 *Schedule 9 Part 1 (1)(1)(a) of the Equality Act 2010 applies to this post. Please note, our smoking policy applies to this role. Please contact if you have any questions. If you are applying via a job board then please be aware that you must submit an application via our website otherwise we will be unable to contact you! All successful Support Practitioner applicants will be given a conditional offer - this is subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and PVG; having a conviction will not necessarily debar you from working in this sector. All new staff members will be required to register with the SSSC within 3 months of their start date. Our Commitment to Inclusion We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications irrespective of race, ethnicity or national origin, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status or sexual orientation. Our aim is to welcome everyone and build inclusive teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us. Join us and be part of something bigger! TPBN1_UKTJ