Job Description

Req No.

46430BR

and Qualifications

General Operative - Cardiff
Air Products is a world-leading Industrial Gases company having both process gas applications and gasification technology that has been in operation for over 80 years. We have multiple product lines, over 750 production facilities in over 50 countries, and serve over 30 different industries, creating broad opportunities for growth and development. Most importantly, we are growing!

• 12.7 Billon dollars in Sales
• 21,000 Employees Worldwide
• The world\'s largest producer of Hydrogen

We pride ourselves on being an innovative technology company that cultivates an environment of collaboration and inclusion. We need and seek out people who are dedicated and driven to create the future. People with passion and commitment to get it right and a never-ending desire to innovate, learn, improve, and contribute. Sounds like you?

We are seeking a General Operative to join our friendly team. Reporting into the General Manager, the incumbent will work in the Air Products UKI Bulk equipment build, refurbishment and storage facility in Cardiff. The site consists of a workshop, offices and an outside storage area.
LOCATION: Cardiff
Schedule of Work: 37.5h per week
Typical Shift Pattern : Monday - Friday 7.30am - 4pm , overtime when required
CONTRACT: permanent
SALARY: competitive salary + annual bonus

As the General Operative you will be responsible for:

• Full engagement in Basic Safety Process (BSP) activities consisting of:

• Attendance at Level II Sequential Safety Meetings
• BSP Work Team daily and monthly tasks
• Housekeeping control of the yard area
• Assisting craneage operations on the site
• Reviewing RAMS and issuing Permits to Work for contractor activities
• Ownership of the storage yard area to include equipment organisation and housekeeping
• Use and maintenance of oxygen cleaning systems to prepare equipment for customer installations
• Pressure and leak testing of cryogenic vaporisers and other ancillary equipment
• Preparing equipment for refurbishment, including pressure washing and dismantling of items requiring removal
• Preparing and assisting the Workshop Technicians with items requiring fitting to cryogenic tanks
• Erection and dismantling of portable scaffolding to allow safe access to equipment being refurbished
• Safe completion of manual handling tasks and a personal awareness to select the appropriate lifting equipment
• Assist with facility planned maintenance tasks as required
• General duties as required on an ad-hoc basis
• Contribution to Continuous Improvement Events within the department
• Compliance with LearnEx training profile

As the General Operative , you already are or have:

• Counterbalance B1 forklift truck usage and inspection training
• Rigging / slinging / signalling and moving loads training
• Knowledge and usage of pressure washing equipment
• Strong communication skills
• Logical problem solver
• Ability to work safely and effectively within a team and as an individual

Desirable requirements or qualifications

• Full UK driving licence
• MEWP licence (IPAF)
• Mobile access tower licence (PASMA)
• Overhead crane operation training
• Familiarity with oxy-acetylene cutting equipment and portable cutting / grinding tools
• Basic understanding of pressure vessels and associated components - safety devices, regulators, valves, gauges etc.
• Basic engineering knowledge of machining, pipework fitting, pneumatics, fabrication, welding, soldering and brazing disciplines
• Experience working with equipment required to meet minimum oxygen cleanliness standards

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by Air Products, will be contacted.

At Air Products, we work in an environment where diversity is crucial, inclusion is in our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter!

You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

We look forward to hearing from you.
Talent Acquisition Team at Air Products
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Employment Status

Full Time

Region

Europe

Organization

Global Industrial Gases

Business Sector / Division

Industrial Gases EMEA

Air Products