PG and Helium Operator

Air Products; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Products in Didcot is seeking PG and Helium Operators to safely control filling activities and operate plant systems according to procedures. You will load cylinders, perform dewars work, and ensure quality documentation while maintaining safety and equipment integrity.

The role involves rotating shifts (early/late) and requires experience in similar environments, strong communication, and IT literacy for SAP and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar operational environment.
• Ability to follow procedures and safety rules.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency with SAP and MS Office is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate cryogenic and non-cryogenic pumps in line with procedures.
• Load cylinders, dewars, pallets; use forklift safely.
• Carry out cylinder sorting and loading for deliveries.
• Perform calibration checks on analytical instruments.
• Maintain clean, safe working environment and document processes.

Skills

Similar environment experience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Fast-paced work

IT literacy

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Handheld devices

PACT

Job description

At Air Products, we reimagine what's possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together - where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter - we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

Reimagine What's Possible

We are currently seeking PG and Helium Operators to join our team in Didcot. In this role, you will be responsible for safely controlling filling activities at the depot in accordance with Air Products procedures, including operating electrical motors, running cryogenic and non-cryogenic pumps, moving and coupling cylinders to fill points, and loading cylinders into pallets. You will carry out loading activities using a forklift truck, complete cylinder sorting and segregation, pick loads for customer deliveries, and ensure all process documentation is accurately completed. The role also involves analysing products to meet Air Products specifications, receiving incoming product deliveries, checking conformity, and escalating any operational issues that could impact manufacturing capability or product purity. In addition, you will perform Liquid Helium Dewar activities including filling, maintenance, and recertification, complete helium tube trailer filling, analysis and purging activities in line with customer demand, and undertake Liquid Nitrogen shielding of Liquid Helium tankers, content weighing, and vehicle shunting operations.

This position operates on a rotating shift pattern of Monday to Thursday 06:00-14:00 and Friday 06:00-13:00, alternating with Monday to Thursday 13:00-21:00 and Friday 13:00-20:00.

What will you do?

• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with Air Products operating procedures.
• Maintain high production standards to prevent product contamination.
• Perform analytical and procedural requirements to ensure products meet specification.
• Operate plant systems safely and efficiently at all times.
• Report operational faults promptly as they arise.
• Handle and load cylinders, dewars, pallets, and vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Carry out cylinder and dewar inspection, cleaning, painting, labelling, and minor maintenance activities.
• Maintain safe working practices and comply with all health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Report any situations that could lead to an unsafe condition.
• Complete all quality, operational, and production documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform analytical instrument calibration checks in accordance with established procedures.
• Support housekeeping activities to ensure a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to meet production and customer service requirements

What are we looking for?

• Experience working in a similar environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work on your own initiative.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• IT literate, with experience using SAP, Microsoft Office applications, and handheld devices. Experience with PACT would be advantageous.

Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what's possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.