Materials Operative

Role overview

BOC Limited, part of Linde, is hiring a Materials Operative for its site in Leixlip, Ireland. In this role, you will help keep materials flowing smoothly at the customer location by maintaining stock levels, coordinating deliveries, and supporting safe, accurate handling of gas and chemical packages.

Key responsibilities

• Keep agreed minimum and maximum inventory levels in place at the customer site.
• Track factory usage closely so product supply to the customer remains uninterrupted.
• Inform the TMM Shift Lead whenever the customer’s consumption rises or falls.
• Receive gas and chemical deliveries from the warehouses and move them to the correct point of use at the customer site.
• Check all related paperwork and inspect containers visually to confirm they meet the expected quality standards.
• Carry out daily inspections of the customer’s gas and chemical usage points as well as the receiving docks.
• Coordinate the collection and return of gas and chemical packages back to the relevant warehouses.
• Take an active role in continuous improvement activities within the team.

What the company is looking for

• A strong sense of integrity and a genuine focus on customer service.
• Confident spoken and written English communication skills.
• A positive, proactive “can do, will do” mindset.
• Practical understanding of quality systems, standards, and procedures.
• Good working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Why join BOC / Linde

BOC is one of the leading suppliers of industrial, medical, and specialty gases across the UK and Ireland. Its products support a wide range of essential uses, from reducing harmful emissions to delivering medical oxygen and preserving food. The company’s culture is built around safety, integrity, accountability, inclusion, and community.

As part of Linde, employees are offered opportunities to grow, contribute, and build a meaningful career in a global organization. The company aims to create a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed and people are supported to do their best work.

Benefits and support

The package includes a competitive salary and benefits, pension, and life assurance. Employees also receive generous paid leave, additional flexible leave options, a recognition and rewards platform, and access to health and wellbeing benefits with savings and offers from well-known retailers. Training and development opportunities are also available.

Inclusion and application note

BOC is committed to equal opportunity and to creating an inclusive workplace where people feel valued and able to be themselves. Reasonable adjustments can be provided to support candidates during the hiring process. The company also welcomes applications from people who may not meet every requirement but are interested in the role.

Additional information

The contact person for this vacancy is Niall Heffernan. The company also notes that gendered job wording is used only for simplicity and applies to all genders.

BOC Limited says it acts responsibly toward its shareholders, business partners, employees, society, and the environment across its operations, and is committed to technologies and products that balance customer value with sustainable development.