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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 is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
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Essential Duties And Responsibilities
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, 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.
* Shift pattern – 12-hour continental shifts.
* Pension above industry standards.
* Ongoing training and development package.
* Holidays in excess of statutory requirements.
* 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 at all levels throughout the business.
* Responsible for the electrical maintenance (reactive, planned and improvement) of our plant equipment and process machinery including PLC’s and Electrical Drive Systems.
* Responsible for the electrical breakdown repairs of our plant equipment and process machinery including PLC’s and Electrical Drive Systems, training will be provided.
* Be involved in assisting in training of the apprentices, including acting as mentor and defining best practices following the logbook of the apprentice to cover every item and show best practice.
* Installation work (3 phase, single phase and containment) also including network cabling. Portable appliance testing.
* Supporting facility Project/ Task derived work as defined in support of site continual investment.
Keys to Success
* Strong electrical maintenance skills, including PLCs and drive systems
* Logical approach to fault finding and preventative maintenance
* Commitment to health, safety, and environmental compliance
* Effective team player with good communication skills
* Willingness to learn new technologies and undergo training
* Reliable and self-motivated, capable of working independently on shifts
Supervisory Responsibilities
* Mentor apprentices, providing training and guidance
* Demonstrate best practices and ensure logbook items are covered
* Support project and task-based work, occasionally guiding others
Requirements And Preferred Skills
* Educated to City & Guild or SVQ Level 3 (Electrical) or equivalent and be a time-served electrician.
* Trained to 18th Edition Wiring Regulations is advantageous.
* Ideally will have held a similar role within an Industrial Environment post qualification.
* Have a working basic understanding of ventilation, pneumatic, hydraulic and steam service systems.
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 accepted this policy.
https://www.gates.com/us/en/knowledge-center/resource-library/policies-and-statements/gates-job-applicants-privacy-statement.html
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* Not Applicable
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* Full-time
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