Filling Plant Operative- Tullow

About The role :

Flogas Ireland has an opportunity for a permanent Filling Plant Operative to join our team in Tullow on a permanent full-time basis. Working as part of our Cylinder Business Unit you will be responsible for the safe filling and distribution of cylinders to meet daily demand and to ensure gas deliveries are made on time to customers.

Key responsibilities

• Responsible for attending to equipment to fill cylinders and other containers with liquefied or compressed gases.
• Rolls cylinders onto platform scale, or positions cylinders in manifold racks manually or with chain hoist.
• Connects lines from manifold to cylinders
• Adjusts valves and observes gauge to fill cylinders to specified pressure
• Observes scale indicator to fill cylinders to specified weight.
• Sprays or brushes chemical solution onto cylinder valve to test for leaks.
• Fills out and attaches warning and identification tags or decals, specifying tare and gross weight, cylinder number, type of gas, and date filled, and records data.
• May inspect or test empty cylinder.
• May evacuate residual gases from cylinders.
• May test filled cylinders for specified gas pressure by connecting gauge and comparing reading with chart.
• Additional duties as required.

Candidate Profile :

The ideal candidate is a highly organized and adaptable individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills. They have a positive, can-do attitude and work well in a team environment, making them capable of thriving in dynamic settings. With 1-2 years of experience in a general operations role, they bring practical knowledge and the ability to handle changing circumstances effectively. A Leaving Certificate or equivalent education is required, providing a solid foundation for success in this position.

About Flogas :

Part of the DCC Group, Flogas Ireland was established in 1978 supplying Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) throughout the island and to this day remains one of the leading suppliers in Ireland, servicing a diverse range of market sectors, including commercial, agricultural, and domestic.

Over the years, Flogas has evolved and grown as an Energy business, and with the acquisition of Budget Energy, based in Derry, and Flogas Enterprise Solutions, (formally known as Naturgy) we are now also a leading supplier of Natural Gas and Electricity, as well as Renewables, including Corporate Power Purchase Agreements, and energy services in both residential and commercial markets across the island of Ireland. We have an esteemed reputation within the Energy Industry and have been awarded the NSAI Quality System Certificate from the I.S. EN ISO 9001 Series.

As a Flogas Group, we are now driving our growth strategy to achieve our vision of being Irelands leading provider of total energy solutions, meeting our customers changing needs and delivering to the highest possible standard.

Why work with us?

Flogas is a well-established business within the DCC group and is continuing to grow, becoming a top provider in the energy sector, making it a very exciting time to be part of the Flogas Group. We offer a warm and welcoming environment, valuing our people and their input into the business. We encourage a collaborative workplace, where everyone feels included and heard.

Benefits :

Flogas is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.