via reed · 18 June 2026 ·9 days ago

Production Operative

Pertemps Scotland Temps
Cambuslang Contract GBP 30,810 – 30,810
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Job Role: Cylinder Operative
Location: Glasgow
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: 6 Month Temporary
Pay Rate: £15.80 per hour
Hours: 42 hours per week

Shifts:

Week 1: Monday to Friday 05:45am-2pm
Week 2: Monday to Friday 13:45pm-10pm

Pertemps are recruiting for a Cylinder Operative for BOC, one of the most prestigious Gas companies in the UK.

As a Cylinder Operative you will be:

  • Working with excellent attention to detail, you will be responsible for the safe handling and sorting of gas cylinders.

  • Make sure cylinders are stored safely in the correct pallets or pens.

  • Carry out inspections on all cylinders before picking and pallet assembly, then confirm they are correctly loaded onto vehicles. Any defective or substandard cylinders must be segregated for remedial action.

  • Fill cylinders in line with the highest quality standards and agreed standard times.

  • Inspect all cylinders both before and after filling, ensuring they are sealed in accordance with requirements.

  • Complete all required documentation, conduct daily pre-filling inspection checks, and manage any cylinders requiring maintenance appropriately.

  • Accurately complete all documentation and perform daily pre-use inspection checks to confirm equipment such as trolleys and forklift trucks is in good working order.

  • Take responsibility for maintaining a safe, organised, tidy, and well-maintained working area and site to the highest standard.

  • Work within and promote a safety-first environment, actively following safe practices and supporting your manager and team with tasks as required.

To be successful as Cylinder Operative you will:
  • Forklift licence is preferable but not essential.

  • Excellent communication and listening skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and build positive working relationships.

  • Self-motivated and well organised, with a strong commitment to completing tasks safely.

  • Willingness and ability to acquire new skills and develop through formal training, courses, and on-the-job learning.

  • Capable of being trained to use digital equipment as part of the role.

  • Capable of being trained to operate a forklift truck as part of the role.

  • Adaptable and flexible in approach.

  • Demonstrates a high level of personal integrity and consistently role models behaviours that support an inclusive workplace.

More about the role:
  • Monday to Friday with opportunity of weekend work

  • Attractive allowances for weekends, bank holidays, nights out and several other scenarios

  • These positions are available with an immediate start, following a face-to-face interview, criminal record check and drug & alcohol test/medical assessment.

If you are interested in applying for this Cylinder Operative roleApply Now – Attach your CV and one of our colleagues will be in touch shortly.

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