Job Description

Job Title:

Yard Operator

Department:

Depot Yard

Location:

Gas Direct, Newcastle

Reports To (Job Title):

Yard Supervisor

Subordinates:

None

Key relationships:

General Manager, Operations Supervisor, Yard Supervisor, Transport and Planning Manager, Office Manager, Safety and Technical Officer, Office Administrators, Industrial and Cellar Gas Drivers

Job Responsibility

To safely carry out the cylinder filling activity at the depot to ensure customer requirements are met, which includes: Sorting cylinders and carrying out pre-fill checks Operating cryogenic pumps and vacuum pumps Connecting cylinders to fill points Filling pure gas and gas mixtures to required pressures and compositions Carrying out post-fill checks Moving cylinders around the depot using lifting equipment and fork lift trucks Load checking outgoing and incoming vehicles Facilitating customer collections Analysing finished product for compliance with specification Receiving incoming product Raising operational issues which affect the manufacturing capability or the product purity to supervisor/manager Being vigilant during periods of high yard activity to ensure incidents are avoided Carrying out required maintenance/safety checks such as daily fork-lift checks and scale checks. Taking on additional duties as allocated by the manager/supervisor such as vehicle loading and stock counts Covering all duties of the supervisor as allocated by supervisor/manager

Principal Accountabilities

Product:

Ensure that all activity is performed to the operating procedures Maintain high standards of production to prevent contamination Perform analytical requirements

Depot:

Ensure that systems are operated safely and efficiently Report all operational faults as they arise

Cylinder:

Cylinder handling and loading of pallets Cylinder inspection, cleaning and painting, labelling and minor cylinder repairs

EHS Management:

Know and maintain safe work procedures and practices, in particular yard safety, oxygen cleanliness and cylinder movements, inspection and filling. Report all incidents, injuries, damage to equipment/property, environmental releases and near misses. Participate in incident investigations. Stop, correct, and report hazards or unsafe acts. Know and understand your individual EH&S responsibilities. Know and comply with all necessary legal and company safety and environmental standards Know and comply with the EH&S requirements of your job and follow EH&S instructions of supervisors and managers. Maintain good housekeeping standards. Ensure that your actions or omissions do not create unacceptable safety and health risks to yourself or others Report any concerns about the company's safety or environmental control measures Properly use and maintain personal protective equipment as dictated by the task and work area Minimise environmental impact of operations through reducing waste, emissions and energy efficiency To actively attend, participate and engage in EHS training as required. Attend and participate in EH&S meetings and assist in the development of EH&S goals and objectives. Make EH&S improvement suggestions and assist in development and completion of safe work methods. Give full support to the EH&S Management System

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

Knowledge and Experience Required

Good level of numeracy and literacy skills Operational background from within a relevant industry Ability to follow procedures accurately Ability to drive fork lift trucks in a safe and efficient manner Knowledge of company safety and operating procedures

Signatures

Job Holder: Nicola Freeman

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,344.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Newcastle Upon Tyne NE15: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/08/2025