Cylinder Handling Operative

Osborne are partnered with a leading provider of industrial, welding, and specialist gases, who are looking to hire a Cylinder Handling Operative to their team on a temporary basis.

• Temporary opportunity

• Based 10 miles outside of London

• £17 per hour

Key Responsibilities:

Cylinder Handling & Processing

• Receive, sort, and inspect incoming gas cylinders for damage or defects

• Prepare cylinders for filling, including valve checks and labelling

• Operate filling equipment to fill cylinders with industrial, medical, or specialty gases

• Ensure correct gas type, pressure, and labelling before dispatch

Quality & Safety Compliance

• Follow strict health, safety, and environmental guidelines (including HSE regulations)

• Conduct visual inspections and leak tests on cylinders

• Ensure compliance with BOC policies and relevant UK legislation (e.g. pressure systems safety regulations)

• Report faults, hazards, and incidents promptly

Operational Duties

• Maintain accurate records of cylinder filling and stock movements

• Use IT systems or handheld devices for tracking inventory (where required)

• Support stock control and yard organisation

• Assist with loading and unloading delivery vehicles

Equipment & Maintenance

• Operate machinery and equipment safely (e.g. forklifts, conveyors, filling rigs)

• Perform basic maintenance checks and report equipment issues

• Keep work areas clean, organised, and hazard-free

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness

• Ability to follow procedures and work within strict guidelines

• Good teamwork and communication skills

• Basic IT literacy (for stock systems / scanning equipment)

• Physical fitness (manual handling required)

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English

• Experience working in a warehouse, production, or industrial environment

• Understanding of health and safety practices

Desirable:

• Forklift licence (counterbalance or reach)

• Experience with compressed gases or hazardous materials

• Knowledge of cylinder filling processes