Technician

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world.  

Reimagine What’s Possible 

As a Workshop Technician you will be reporting into the Cardiff Facility Manager and will be working in the Engineering Workshop in Cardiff, focusing on the refurbishment, modification and testing of cryogenic equipment required for Air Products. The site consists of a workshop, offices, and an outside storage area.

LOCATION: Cardiff
Schedule of Work: 40hr per week
Typical Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday 7.30am – 4pm, overtime when required
CONTRACT: Permanent
SALARY: Competitive salary annual bonus

As the Workshop Technician you will be responsible for:

• General Engineering/Fitting Tasks including drilling, grinding, working with stainless and copper pipework.

• Undertake preparation, welding, testing and refurbishment of components on cryogenic storage tanks.

• Fabrication and welding of steel framework for pipework supports.

• Replacement of valves, gauges, and instrument work.

• Complete failure reports on equipment.

• Assist with investigations as part of Returns/Complaints processes to identify common failure modes.

• Contribute to Continuous Improvement Events within the department

• Assist with Facility Preventative Maintenance tasks as requested by the Workshop Manager

As the Workshop Technician, you already are or have:

• Previous experience in similar position

• NVQ level 2 or 3 qualification in an Engineering discipline

• Knowledge and usage of pressure washing equipment (remove washing)

• Strong communication skills

• Basic computer skills

• Ability to work safely and effectively within a team and as an individual

Desirable requirements or qualifications

• Full UK driving licence

• MEWP licence (IPAF)

• Mobile access tower licence (PASMA)

• Overhead crane operation training

• Familiarity with oxy-acetylene cutting equipment and portable cutting / grinding tools

• Basic understanding of pressure vessels and associated components – safety devices, regulators, valves, gauges etc.

• Basic engineering knowledge of machining, pipework fitting, pneumatics, fabrication, welding, soldering and brazing disciplines

• Experience working with equipment required to meet minimum oxygen cleanliness standards

• Counterbalance B1 forklift truck usage and basic inspection training

We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future. 

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.