Belfast Filling Plant Operative - Permanent /Full time

Calor Ireland; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PRSA scheme

Subsidized canteen

Free parking

Free company events

Training opportunities

Job summary

Calor Ireland, a leading LPG supplier in Ireland, seeks production operatives to ensure smooth cylinder filling processes and on-time deliveries. You will follow strict work instructions, perform safety checks, and participate in continuous improvement within the production environment.

Training will cover all stages from loading to final quality verification. Candidates should have knowledge of LPG handling, strong manual handling skills, and clear communication in English.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of LPG handling and storage requirements.
• Good communication in English, both written and spoken.
• Awareness of health and safety practices in a production setting.
• Ability to follow work instructions and site policies.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all work instructions and site policies at all times.
• Load and unload cylinders safely from pallets and trailers.
• Identify and segregate non-Calor cylinders from production.
• Inspect cylinders externally before filling and during weighing.
• Fill various cylinder types and sizes as required.
• Carry out quality checks throughout production and report issues.
• Maintain clean and safe work area and assist in training new operatives.
• Support maintenance and embrace continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

LPG handling knowledge

Manual handling

English communication

Health & safety procedures

Tools

Counter balance FLT licence

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

• Adhering to all relevant work instructions and site polices at all times
• Complete the 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 de-gas 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 work station 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

Requirements

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

Benefits

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.

• competitive remuneration
• access to a PRSA scheme
• subsidized canteen
• free parking
• free company events & training opportunities