Unlocking the potential of
the next generation
Together, we make it happen
Take part in this virtual work experience programme and complete in-depth, interactive tasks created by Drax. Gain valuable industry insight, explore career opportunities, and earn a certificate upon completion.
Decarbonise and Transform: Sustainable Energy Work Experience with Drax
Discover Drax’s commitment to shaping a sustainable future.
Experience Drax with Sprints – real world tasks that you can complete at any time. Figure out which role you'd enjoy and learn industry-specific skills to support your applications and inform your career choice.
Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
Immerse yourself into the role of an Electrical & Instrumentation Technician. Safely inspect and diagnose a system fault and communicate your findings.
Process Engineer
Immerse yourself into the role of a Process Engineer. Research the carbon capture process and identify potential disruptions or hazards that could arise, and how you would manage these.
Cyber Security Specialist
Immerse yourself into the role of a Cyber Security Specialist. Investigate device network activity to determine whether the activity is safe or suspicious and present your findings.
What is Virtual Work Experience?
Interactive online learning
Practical skills development
Flexible and accessible
A simple sign-up process
1
Sign-up
Quick and free registration
2
Start learning
Access expert-led modules
3
Get certified
Gain a completion certificate
Our People Promise
Developed in collaboration with colleagues, our People Promise describes the culture we want at Drax and the values and behaviours that support it:
Prioritise Safety;
Unlock your potential;
Deliver our promise;
Shape the future.
Culture impacts everything we do, it reflects what Drax stands for.
Who are Drax?
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.
What do we do?
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 single source of renewable electricity.
The company also operates a global bioenergy supply business with manufacturing facilities across the United States and Canada, producing compressed wood pellets for its own use and for customers in Europe and Asia.
What do we do?
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 single source of renewable electricity.
The company also operates a global bioenergy supply business with manufacturing facilities across the United States and Canada, producing compressed wood pellets for its own use and for customers in Europe and Asia.
How do we do it?
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and high-performance culture at Drax, empowering colleagues to contribute to our mission of decarbonising the planet for future generations.
We ensure our processes are efficient and equitable, making our colleagues feel heard and valued, equipping Drax with skills for the future, and nurturing talent that reflects the communities we operate in.
Drax are committed to being a good neighbour in the communities where we operate. This is reinforced within our Sustainability Framework - a set of public commitments to benefit the climate, people, and nature.
Drax have a commitment to partner with the communities we operate in to make a positive contribution to their lives and livelihoods.
Enabling our people
to strive for the best
Together, we make it happen
