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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

Essential Skills

• 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 Christine.fletcher@industrialtemps.com or call our Belfast office on 028 9032 2511 ask for Christine INDUSTRIAL TEMPS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.