Plant Operator

First Recruitment Group; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Plant Operator for a Cylinder Test Facility in Stoke-on-Trent. The role involves inspecting, refurbishing, and validating industrial gas cylinders, ensuring safety and quality compliance. Candidates should have a mechanical discipline qualification (City & Guilds or NVQ equivalent) and preferably a forklift license. The position offers full training and a supportive culture, emphasizing respect, challenge, and innovation within the workplace.

Benefits

Full training in the cylinder test area

Respectful working culture

Opportunities for learning and improvement

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification in a mechanical discipline.
• Forklift truck licence is a plus but training will be provided.
• Must have a can-do attitude and motivation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cylinder, valve and pack inspections.
• Refurbish and re-validate industrial products.
• Maintain safety compliance and understand Health & Safety regulations.
• Identify faults and escalate as necessary.
• Support operations with flexibility in additional duties.

Skills

Inspection

Refurbishment

Health & Safety awareness

Fault inspection

Flexibility in duties

Education

City & Guilds in a mechanical discipline or NVQ equivalent

Tools

Forklift truck (advantageous, training provided)

Job description

Plant Operator – Cylinder Test Facility (Stoke-on-Trent)

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5HB
Duration: 6 months
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week

Overview

As a Cylinder Test Operator, you will be responsible for inspection, refurbishment and validation activities that ensure the safety, compliance and quality of industrial gas cylinders.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out cylinder, valve and pack inspections
• Complete refurbishment and re-validation of industrial and integrated products
• Maintain awareness and understanding of Health & Safety requirements
• Conduct fault inspections and escalate issues as required
• Undertake additional duties as needed, demonstrating flexibility and willingness to support operations

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of City & Guilds in a mechanical discipline or NVQ equivalent
• Forklift truck licence (advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided)

Personal Qualities

• Can‑do attitude with initiative and self‑motivation
• Positive and energetic approach to work
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement

What’s Offered

• Full training in the cylinder test area
• A working culture built on respect, challenge and innovation
• Opportunities to learn, improve and contribute

Sector: Commercial, Admin & Office Support