Gates Corporation
Mechanical Fitter
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Mechanical Fitter
About Gates and This Role
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.
In simple terms, think belts and hoses. Our products are found in:
- Motorcycles
- Conveyor belts
- Cars
- Tractors
- Blenders
- Vacuum cleaners
- Bicycles
- 3D printers
Because why not tackle it all?
The Role: Mechanical Maintenance Professional
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
- Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts
- Salary: £55,531.94 Gross per year
- Pension: Above industry standards
- Training & Development: Ongoing program
- Holiday: 18 days plus 8 statutory days
- Wellbeing: Access to onsite Occupational Health Services
Key Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Carry out reactive and proactive maintenance activities across local facilities, with a strong emphasis on compliance and safety.
- Maintain mechanical, process machinery, including:
- Lifting equipment
- High-pressure steam systems
- Boilers
- Hydraulics and pneumatics
- Perform mechanical breakdown repairs on all plant and process equipment to ensure minimal downtime and operational continuity.
- Oversee boiler operations and high-pressure steam systems, ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulations.
- Support and mentor apprentices, promoting safety, compliance, and best practices in mechanical maintenance.
- Proactively report safety or operational concerns to line management to maintain a safe working environment at all times.
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Keys to Success
This is an entry-level position requiring:
- Appropriate licenses/training certifications
- Basic skills in an analytical or technical process
Supervisory Capabilities
- Apply basic analytical and technical skills for routine activities.
- Understand task integration within the team and across broader workflows.
- Use standard operating procedures to guide work and resolve routine problems.
- Achieve work quality standards and address issues independently.
- Communicate clearly and courteously across all levels of the engineering team.
Requirements and Preferred Skills
Essential:
- City & Guilds or HNC-qualified (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering
- Time-served mechanical fitter with post-qualification experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
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Proficient Skills:
- Steam
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Fire prevention systems
Desired qualities:
- Strong fault-finding and preventative maintenance skills
- Ability to quickly learn and understand complex mechanical systems
- Clear communication skills across all levels of the engineering team
- Organised, with a logical, solutions-focused approach
Why Choose Gates?
- Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, publicly traded on the NYSE.
- Operates globally as "One Gates", united under a common goal: "push[ing] the boundaries of materials science".
- Invests in people to solve today’s challenges and anticipate tomorrow’s through real-world experience.
Work Environment
Gates is an Equal Opportunity employer, committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all. Employment decisions are based on 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 legally protected category.
GDPR: Gates is committed to protecting your private data. Read our Job Applicants Privacy Statement to understand our policy fully. By applying, you confirm you have read, understood, and accepted it.
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