Gates Corporation
Mechanical Fitter
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Mechanical Fitter
Mechanical Maintenance Professional – Gates
Do you thrive in collaborative, results-driven environments and challenge the status quo?
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer cutting-edge solutions that continually exceed customer expectations—from belts and hoses in motorcycles, cars, and tractors to those found in blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, and 3D printers.
What to Expect
As an experienced Mechanical Maintenance professional, you will ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of plant equipment and systems through both reactive and proactive maintenance activities.
Key Benefits
- Shift pattern: 12-hour shifts
- Salary: £55,531.94 (gross per year)
- Pension benefits above industry standards
- Ongoing training and development package
- Holiday entitlement: 18 days + 8 statutory days
- Access to onsite Occupational Health Services
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Carry out reactive and proactive maintenance across local facilities, with a strong focus on compliance and safety.
- Maintain mechanical plant equipment and process machinery, including:
- Lifting equipment
- High-pressure steam systems
- Boilers
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- 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, strictly adhering to safety standards and regulations.
- Support and mentor apprentices, 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
This is an entry-level position requiring:
- Appropriate licenses or training certifications
- Basic skills in analytical or technical processes
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Applies basic analytical and technical skills to perform routine activities.
- Understands the relationship of assigned tasks to the broader team and how the team integrates with other functions.
- Follows standard operating procedures to guide work and solve routine problems.
- Impacts quality of work personally.
- Uses communication skills and courtesy to exchange information effectively.
Requirements & Preferred Skills
Essential
- City & Guilds or HNC-qualified (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering.
- Time-served mechanical fitter with post-qualification experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in:
- Steam systems
- Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Fire prevention systems
- Strong fault-finding and preventative maintenance skills.
- Ability to quickly learn and understand complex mechanical systems.
- Clear communication across all levels of the engineering team.
- Organised and solutions-focused approach.
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Why Choose Gates?
Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is a publicly traded NYSE company that operates as ‘One Gates’, united by a single goal: pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, drawing on real-world experience to solve today’s diverse customer challenges and anticipate tomorrow’s needs.
Work Environment & Commitment
Gates is an Equal Opportunity employer and is firmly committed to promoting equal employment opportunities for all. Employment decisions are based on job-related reasons and are in compliance with laws protecting against discrimination based on:
- Race
- Sex
- Color
- Religion
- Age
- Disability
- Pregnancy
- Citizenship
- Sexual orientation
- Gender identity
- National origin
- Protected veteran status
- Genetic information
- Marital status
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Gates is committed to protecting your private data. Please review our Job Applicants Privacy Statement in full. By applying for this position, you confirm you have read, understood, and accepted this policy.
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