Cylinder Operations Manager Belfast

BOC UK & Ireland; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension contributions

Holiday allowance

Healthcare coverage

Employee assistance

Discount portal

Job summary

BOC Limited, a Linde company, is seeking a Cylinder Operations Manager in Belfast. You will lead the cylinder operations team across three shifts, drive KPI performance, and coordinate labour and payroll checks.

A strong focus on safety, quality and training is required, with opportunities to advance within a global gas leader. The role emphasizes integrity, inclusivity, and hands-on leadership in a high‑volume manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a manufacturing or operations team.
• Knowledge of ISO9001, ISO14001, FSSC 22000 operating procedures.
• Experience with SAP systems.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• NEBOSH/IOSH certificate desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage cylinder operations team across three shifts - allocation, planning, coaching and KPI setting.
• Coordinate department labour including holidays and absence management.
• Check and authorise actual hours worked for payroll submission.
• Promote quality and safety initiatives and implement safety programs.
• Lead employee engagement through workplace visits and recognition.
• Ensure training plans with Elevate and competency assessments are in place.
• Enforce compliance with rules and use refresher training or coaching as needed.

Skills

Leadership

English proficiency

SAP

ISO 9001

Education

NEBOSH/IOSH certificate

Job description

BOC Limited, a Linde company

Cylinder Operations Manager Belfast

Belfast, United Kingdom | req29545

What You Will Enjoy Doing

• You will manage the cylinder operations team in Belfast across three shifts - allocation and planning, appraising, coaching, and setting KPI’s and objectives for the individuals concerned
• Coordinating department labour including holiday requests, absence management and return to work interviews
• In this role you shall be responsible for checking and authorising actual hours worked by team members before submitting to payroll
• Promoting Quality and Safety initiatives and playing an active, leading role in the implementation of the safety and loss control programme
• Lead and undertake employee engagement in the workplace visits with the emphasis on recognising and rewarding correct behaviour, addressing unsafe behaviour and substandard conditions.
• Moreover you will ensure training plans are in place, with Elevate and Practical Competency Assessments complete for staff within the team
• An important part of this role is to enforce compliance with mandatory rules and procedures, addressing non-compliance issues through refresher training, coaching, support or the use of consequence management

What Makes You Great

• You can demonstrate that you work with integrity and that you role model the behaviours aligned to being an inclusive workplace
• In addition you have knowledge of ISO9001– ISO14001- FSSC 22000 operating procedures and systems and knowledge of SAP systems
• Moreover you can evidence visible leadership and experience in managing a team, developing and empowering people in a challenging environment
• You have good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Advanced / third level qualification in manufacturing or associated discipline would be desirable along with NEBOSH/IOSH Certificate (or equivalent)

Why you will love working with us

We are the largest provider of industrial, medical and special gases in the UK and Ireland. From cutting harmful emissions, to providing life‑saving oxygen and keeping food fresh, our gases play an essential role in everyday life. Our values – Safety, Integrity, Accountability, Inclusion and Community are at the heart of everything we do. They help us create an environment that puts safety first, where people do things the right way, new ideas are welcomed and everyone can be themselves.

At BOC, we take pride in our people and work hard to provide an enriching, enjoyable place to work. We have a clear vision: to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, stay and excel. We are always raising the bar, and because we are part of Linde, a global company, our people have limitless opportunities to grow and make a difference, all over the world.

We’re passionate about helping our employees grow through excellent career progression opportunities. From tailored training programs to ongoing learning and professional development, you’ll have access to the resources you need to thrive!

What we offer you!

At Linde, inclusion is core to what we do. As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, we offer enhanced maternity pay, along with a range of leave options to support life’s important moments, such as fertility treatment, adoption and shared parental. Our dedicated menopause policy, champions and employee resource groups, empower you to feel fully supported both professionally and personally.

We’re passionate about helping our employees grow through excellent career progression opportunities. From tailored training programs to ongoing learning and professional development, you’ll have access to the resources you need to thrive!

Here’s a Snapshot Of The Benefits We Offer

• Bonus scheme tied to both individual and company performance
• Generous pension with up to 10.7% employer contributions
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 30 additional days
• Healthcare trust offering comprehensive coverage including neurodiversity assessments for you and your dependents
• Employee assistance programme for your well-being
• Exclusive access to our discount shopping portal

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. We are more than happy to work with you to provide reasonable adjustments to enable you to present your best self.

Your contact person

BOC Limited, a Linde company

Trevor Kendrick

Any designations used of course apply to persons of all genders. The form of speech used here is for simplicity only.

BOC Limited, a Linde company acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.