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Our client has built a long-standing reputation for reliability and technical expertise within the UK chemical sector who are experiencing strategic growth opportunities. The business continues to expand and now stands as a leading player within the UK chemical distribution network.

Looking to recruit a Refrigerant Operator for their operation facility in Swansea. The purpose of this role is to ensure correct, safe, and compliant processing of refrigerant cylinders, including valve removal, piercing, gas evacuation, and preparation for waste or customer dispatch.

Working days: Monday – Friday

Working hours: 40 per week

Salary £27,040

Benefits: For eligible employees after 3-month service.

6% Company pension contribution

‘Life assurance / death in service’ benefit of 3 times basic salary

Company Bonus

25 days holiday + statutory bank holiday entitlement (3 days must be taken between Xmas and New Year)

Additional optional benefits for qualifying employees:

Benenden health for business and Benenden cash plan

Level 1 cover for both funded by the Company if opting in (BIK /taxable benefit)

Can upgrade to higher level / family cover at own expense.

Key responsibilities:

· Operate hydraulic de‑valving and piercing machinery.

· Evacuate refrigerant gas using the Haskel pump system.

· Perform pre‑use equipment checks and report defects.

· Scan processed cylinders for tracking.

· Manual handling of cylinders up to 56kg.

· Wrap, palletise, and move cylinders safely.

· Follow all safety, PPE, and environmental requirements.

· Future activities will also include the filling of refrigerant gas cylinders and operation of the reclaim rig