Operator - Mechanical Fitter

PLANT MAINTENANCE MECHANICAL FITTER

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you. 

Gates Power Transmission is part of a major international company specialising in the production of Power Transmission belts for the automotive and industrial markets. 

WHAT TO EXPECT

As an innovation leader, we are looking for an ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded, and well-rounded individual to join our local Engineering team. Working full-time in our Dumfries facility on shifts, you will be a competent, suitable qualified and experienced individual who can work as part of a team as well as making individual decisions to support ongoing operational demands within the facility. 

The successful candidate will receive a highly competitive remuneration package commensurate with the position, including:

Salary Range �45,300 - �52,950.00 inclusive of shift pay

Shift pattern - Continental.

Pension above industry standards.

Ongoing training and development.

Access to onsite Occupational Health Services.

Key responsibilities: 

The work includes carrying out activities listed below with Health, Safety and Environmental considerations:

• Carrying out all work to Company and Legislative Safety, Compliance and Environmental procedures.
• Be an effective communicator with all team members.
• Responsible for the Mechanical maintenance (reactive, planned and improvement) of our plant equipment and processing machinery.
• Assisting in training of apprentices, including acting as mentor and defining best practices. 
• Supporting facility Project/ Task derived work as defined in support of site continual investment.

ABOUT YOU

Essential Experience:

• Educated to City & Guild or SVQ Level 3 (Mechanical) and be a time-served fitter.  
• Have held a similar role within an Industrial Environment.
• Have the ability to read and understand Engineering drawings and standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Demonstrate ability to follow written processes and procedures

Desirable Experience:

Required Skills:

• Demonstrable Reactive and Proactive attitude to equipment repair and lifecycle management.
• Determination, drive and wiliness to learn.
• Logical approach to fault finding and problem solving, with a focus on issue prevention.
• Mechanical Drive Systems
• Pneumatics and Hydraulics
• Cooling Systems
• Turning and Milling
• Fabrication and Welding.

WHY GATES?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

GDPR: Gates are committed to protecting your private data.  Please see below the link to our Job Applicants Privacy Statement which we would ask you to read in full. By applying for this position, you confirm that you have read, understood and accept this policy.

https://www.gates.com/us/en/knowledge-center/resource-library/policies-and-statements/gates-job-applicants-privacy-statement.html 

TO APPLY

Please send your current CV and evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK with Indefinite Leave to Remain. 

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