Cylinder Operative
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. Filling cylinders in accordance with specific guidelines whether by pressure or weight, as appropriate.
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.
- Maintain a neat, clean and orderly plant appearance. Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- You must have a high level of personal Integrity.
- Must have computer literacy skill.
- Ability to read and understand required paperwork.
- Educated to GCSE standard minimum, GCSE level Maths and English is essential.
- 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.
- Demonstrates a clear and effective speaking manner for the purpose of conveying information.
Application Information
Please forward your CV through to Maria.Stelezuk@industrialtemps.com or call our Belfast office on 028 9032 2511 ask for Maria or go to: www.industrialtemps.com/job/cylinder-operative-j122264?source=bing.com
- Vacancy ID
- 1760702
- Job Sector
- Engineering
- Area
- Belfast
- Location
- Belfast
- Salary
- £16.34 per hour
- No. vacancies
- 1
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Weekly hours
- 42
- Published date
- 19/02/2026
- Closing date
- 31/03/2026
- Worktime
- 2pm - 10pm, days to be confirmed