Plant Operator

At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible.

By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward.

When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at our Stoke-on-Trent Cylinder Re-Test Facility for a Cylinder Test Operator.

This role is ideal for someone with a mechanical background who is hands-on, safety-conscious, and keen to develop their career within a global organisation.

As a Cylinder Test Operator, you will be responsible for a range of technical and operational activities, including:

Carrying out cylinder, valve, and pack inspections

Refurbishment and re-validation of both industrial and integrated products

Maintaining a strong awareness and understanding of Health & Safety requirements

Performing fault inspections, identifying issues, and escalating concerns as required

Demonstrating flexibility and willingness to undertake additional duties to support site operations

Shift pattern is Monday Friday 6am-2pm and 2pm to 10pm rotating

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

A minimum of City & Guilds qualification in a mechanical discipline or NVQ equivalent

A can-do attitude with the ability to work independently and use your initiative

A positive, energetic, and proactive approach to your work

A strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

In return, we provide an excellent opportunity to grow and develop, including:

Full training in the cylinder testing and re-validation area

The chance to build a long-term career within a global company

Excellent benefits and a supportive, rewarding working environment where you can thrive

Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.

Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.