Gates Corporation
Mechanical Fitter
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Mechanical Fitter
Mechanical Maintenance Professional – Gates
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo and 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.
Let’s simplify it—think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, and 3D printers, just to name a few.
What to Expect
An experienced Mechanical Maintenance Professional responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of plant equipment and systems through both reactive and proactive maintenance activities.
Benefits Include:
- Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts
- Pay: £55,531.94 (gross per year)
- Pension above industry standards
- Ongoing training and development package
- 18 days holiday plus 8 statutory days
- Access to onsite Occupational Health Services
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Carry out reactive and proactive maintenance activities across local facilities, with a strong emphasis on compliance and safety.
- Maintain mechanical plant equipment and process machinery, including lifting equipment, high-pressure steam systems, boilers, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
- Perform mechanical breakdown repairs on all plant and process equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and operational continuity.
- Oversee boiler operations and high-pressure steam systems with adherence to safety standards and regulations.
- Support and mentor apprentices by promoting safety, compliance, and best practices in mechanical maintenance.
- Proactively report any safety or operational concerns to line management to maintain a safe working environment at all times.
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Keys to Success (Entry-Level Position)
- Basic analytical or technical process skills
- Applies standard operating procedures to guide work and solve routine problems
- Prioritises high-quality output
- Uses communication skills effectively to exchange information
Requirements and Preferred Skills
Essential:
✅ Experience with steam, hydraulic, pneumatic, and fire prevention systems ✅ Strong fault-finding and preventative maintenance skills ✅ Open to learning about complex mechanical systems ✅ Clear communicator across all levels of the engineering team ✅ Organised with a logical, solutions-focused approach
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Preferred:
✔ City & Guilds or HNC-qualified (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering ✔ Time-served mechanical fitter with post-qualification experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Why Gates?
Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. Operating across multiple time zones, we function as "One Gates" with a shared mission: to push the boundaries of material science. We invest in our people, leveraging real-world experience to address today’s challenges and anticipate tomorrow’s.
Work Environment
Gates is an Equal Opportunity employer, committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons, free from bias such as race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.
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