Cylinder Operative

Industrial Temps; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of industrial gases in Belfast is seeking a Cylinder Operative to perform tasks such as filling cylinders, conducting inspections, and safely operating a forklift. Candidates must hold a minimum GCSE education, possess good communication skills, and be flexible to meet customer demands. This permanent full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a pension scheme, death in service benefit, and employee assistance program. Interested applicants should submit their CV to the provided email.

Benefits

Defined Contribution Pension

Death In Service Benefit

Eye Test/Eyewear vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to discounts, offers, cashback

Qualifications

• Must have computer literacy skills.
• Educated to GCSE standard minimum, GCSE level Maths and English is essential.
• Formal forklift training/experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fill cylinders in accordance with specific guidelines.
• Conduct inspections and maintain filling records.
• Safely operate a forklift to load and unload trucks.

Skills

Computer literacy skills

Reading and understanding paperwork

Good written and customer service skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility to meet customer demands

Education

GCSE standard minimum

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Our client, UK and Ireland's leading provider of industrial, medical and special gases, are seeking a Cylinder Operative to join their team , based in Belfast.

Responsibilities

• Filling cylinders in accordance with specific guidelines whether by pressure or weight, as appropriate.
• Weigh cylinders filled with liquid products on platform scales and record weight.
• Understand and inspect fill manifolds for proper operation prior to filling or connecting cylinders.
• Perform all required pre-fill and post-fill inspections and tests before cylinders are released. Ensure cylinders are adequately maintained.
• Cylinders requiring maintenance or repair are removed from service until corrected.
• Ensure cylinder filling records are accurately maintained and that all required procedures are followed in accordance with regulations.
• Count all incoming cylinders, load/unload trucks daily via forklift.
• Pull cylinders and verify lot numbers as required.
• Receive all goods according to standard written procedures.
• Examine returned cylinders for surface defects such as dents, cracks, or burns and transports cylinders to designated work area.
• Inspect cylinder labels to assure they are legible, compliant with current requirements and correct for the service intended; replace if damaged or inappropriate.
• Ability to recognize and detect defective cylinders and properly separate them from production in identified quarantine areas. Remove any and all old labels and clean cylinders using approved tools.
• Follow Linde/BOC procedures for safe handling, storing, securing and proper nesting of cylinders.
• Safely operate a forklift to load and unload trucks and gather stock from the designated areas.
• Clearly understands and follows ALL Linde/ BOC Safety Policies including but not limited to proper PPE, proper lifting techniques, and local site safety requirements.
• Reviews and ensures all equipment is in the appropriate working order and within established guidelines.
• Understands the need to bring up issues with local management if system is not functioning properly or if there are questions surrounding the operation.

Skills and Qualifications

• Must have computer literacy skills.
• Ability to read and understand required paperwork.
• Educated to GCSE standard minimum, GCSE level Maths and English is essential or equivalent.
• Good written and customer service skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to interface with co-workers
• Formal forklift training/experience preferred.
• Understanding of basic GMP's and Quality Control concepts and practices.
• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Flexibility to meet changing customer demands.

Further Information

Work time - Rotating Shifts Week 1: 6am - 20pm - Week 2: 2pm - 10pm.Job Benefits:Access to Defined Contribution Pension with potential for employer contribution - depending on the employee contribution.Death In Service Benefit of 4 x times salary.Eye Test/Eyewear vouchers.Employee Assistance Programme.Cycle to Work scheme.Discount Gateway - access to discounts, offers, cashback and savings at a wide-range of retailers.Additional Information:This Cylinder Operative position is in Belfast, Northern Ireland.If you are interested in this role, please forward your CV through to [e-mail] or call our Belfast office on 028 9032 2511 ask for ChristineINDUSTRIAL TEMPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.

Vacancy ID 1749236 Job Sector Engineering Area Belfast Location Belfast Salary £40,399 per anumm plus monthly shift allowance £283.33. No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 42 Published date 05/12/2025 Closing date 15/01/2026 Worktime See Further Information.