We’re looking for a Plant Operator for a 6 month contract working in the Gases division, to be based in Coalville, Leicestershire.

Cylinder sorting/ cylinder filling/ cylinder picking/ cylinder loading.

3 Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday – 39 hours per week, O/T may be required.

Full FLT Licence required.

Job Description for the Plant Operator role

1. JOB RESPONSIBILITY – Not limited to

Fulfil duties as laid out in the G.M.B national working agreement
To safely control the filling activity at the depot, which includes operating electrical motors, running cryogenic and non-cryogenic pumps moving and coupling cylinders to fill points and loading into pallets
To control the loading activity through use of Forklift truck
Complete process documentation in legible and indelible fashion
Analysis starting and finished product for compliance with specification
Receive incoming product and check for conformity
Raise operational issues which affect the manufacturing capability or the product purity to the responsible person
Work to the G.M.a guidelines

2. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES of a PLANT OPERATOR

Product

Ensure that all activity is performed to the operating procedures To maintain high standards of production to prevent contamination perform analytical procedural requirements

Depot

Ensure that systems are operated safely and efficiently

Report all operational faults as they arise

Cylinder

Cylinder handling and loading of pallets and trucks

Cylinder inspection, cleaning and painting, labelling and minor cylinder repairs SHE Management

Maintain safe working practices

Report all situations which arise which could lead to an unsafe condition

Comply with all necessary legal & corporate safety standards

Safety and environmental welfare of self and other staff

Comply with use of P.P.E. in designated operational zones

Report any personal hygiene Quality Management

Ensure all quality documentation is completed

Ensure analytical instrument calibration checks are carried out

Report all occasions of product failing to meet specification

3. EQUIPMENT

Filling plant to fill 02, N2, AR, CO2. Flammable and non-flammable gases and gas mixtures into cylinders at pressures up to 230 bar, (or 300 bar if applicable). Equipment comprises pumps, vaporisers, manifolds, weigh scales. Contaminant detectors and gas analysers.
Cylinder handling equipment including fork-lift trucks and pallets.
Cylinder Delivery Fleet comprising palletised delivery trucks, rapid response and minitanker delivery vehicles.
Computerised equipment.
Vacuum insulated pipe work and fill facilities for filling LOX, UN, LAR and CO2 minitanks.
Office and Fill Buildings, Fuel Tank and Stores
Medical gas filling and analysis.

4. SUPERVISION

None

5. DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY

Authority to calibrate instruments

Authority to fill cylinders

Authority to request product release

6. CONTACT WITH OTHERS

External: Internal:

SMs ± SC Coordinator

CST

Sales Managers

Contractors HR

Quality Organisations (DNV) Cylinder GM

Safety

Quality

Procurement

Contact will be by face-to-face contact, telephone and written communication. The incumbent will be required to both give and receive information.

7. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

As a Plant Operator, you will:

Have an operational or engineering background from within an Industry with a reputation for safe working practice

Ability to drive Forklift trucks in a safe and efficient manner

Knowledge of corporate Safety and operating procedures

Knowledge of M.C.A. G.M.P.

8. MOST CHALLENGING PART of JOB as a PLANT OPERATOR

To meet customer service requirements with the minimum of resources.
The ability to deal with staff and peers and to command their respect.
The ability to handle multiple demands requiring quick resolution.
Prioritisation of limited resources on a continual and changing basis to maximise overall efficiency and effectiveness.

What is the pay for the Plant Operator role?

Gross PAYE rate: £13.80 per hour

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