Belfast Filling Plant Operative - Permanent /Full time

Calor; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PRSA scheme

Subsidized canteen

Free parking

Company events & training

Job summary

Calor in Belfast is seeking a production operative to join the operations team. Reporting to the site supervisor, you will help ensure smooth cylinder production in the filling house and meet on-time delivery targets while following site instructions.

You will learn cylinder filling, quality checks, and safety procedures, with opportunities for training and career development within a supportive environment of SHV Group. This role supports continuous improvement and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the handling and storage of LPG.
• Manual handling experience.
• Clear written and spoken English.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all relevant work instructions and site policies at all times.
• Complete safe loading and unloading of cylinders from pallets and trailers.
• Identify and segregate non Calor cylinders from the production process.
• External inspection of cylinders prior to filling.
• Segregation and safe storage of cylinders failing inspection.
• Filling of all cylinder types and sizes as required.
• Check weigh and thoroughly inspect all cylinders as required.
• Top up and degas cylinders as required.
• Carry out quality checks throughout the production process as required.
• Report any quality issues to the filling plant supervisor.
• Report all incidents, near misses and safety concerns.
• Complete general housekeeping duties to ensure workplace is kept clean and tidy.
• Complete workstation training for new operatives as required.
• Assist maintenance team with non-technical duties as required.
• Embrace and support change through continuous improvements.
• Ad hoc duties as directed by your manager.

Skills

LPG handling

Manual handling

English communication

Health and safety

Job description

Primary function of the role:

Reporting to the Site Supervisor /Assistance supervisor, you will play a key role within the Operations department and assist in ensuring the smooth flow of cylinder production through the filling house to meet on-time deliveries in the most effective manner.

You will be trained to complete all cylinder production activities including cylinder filling and pre / post quality checks.

All successful candidates must submit a NIAccess Report and undertake a medical examination with the Company Doctor.

Duties will include;

1. Adhering to all relevant work instructions and site polices at all times
2. Complete the safe loading and unloading of cylinders from pallets and trailers
3. Identify and segregate non Calor cylinders from the production process
4. External inspection of cylinders prior to filling
5. Segregation and safe storage of cylinders failing inspection
6. Filling of all cylinder types and sizes as required
7. Check weigh and thoroughly inspect all cylinders as required
8. Top up and de-gas cylinders as required
9. Carry out quality checks throughout the production process as required
10. Report any quality issues to the filling plant supervisor
11. Report all incidents, near misses and safety concerns
12. Complete general housekeeping duties to ensure workplace is kept clean and tidy
13. Complete work station training for new operatives as required
14. Assist maintenance team with non-technical duties as required
15. Embrace and support change through continuous improvements
16. Ad hoc duties as directed by your manager

Experience:

• Knowledge of the handling and storage of LPG
• Manual handling experience
• Be able to effectively communicate and understand both written and spoken English
• Be able to understand and appreciate clear instructions for health and safety, work instructions

Desirable:

• Experience of working in a manufacturing or production environment is desired
• Counter balance FLT licence

Calor is part of the SHV Group, a family-owned Dutch multinational which operates on a networked basis, employing more than 60,000 people worldwide.

Calor is a leading supplier and distributor of LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) in Ireland. With over 80 years’ experience in the gas business, we pride ourselves on our unmatched expertise in the safe supply of butane and propane to our customers. We design and implement bulk and cylinder energy solutions for residential, industrial and commercial customers who want to enjoy everything that this exceptional energy source has to offer,but aren’t on the natural gas pipeline.

Apart from competitive remuneration, access to a PRSA scheme, subsidized canteen, free parking, free company events & training opportunities.