Mechanical Fitter

Gates Corporation; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Dumfries seeks an experienced Mechanical Maintenance professional to ensure efficient operation of plant equipment through proactive and reactive maintenance. Candidates should have relevant qualifications in Mechanical Engineering and a strong background in fault-finding and preventative maintenance, with emphasis on safety and compliance. This role includes mentoring apprentices and maintaining various mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds or HNC-qualified or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
• Time-served mechanical fitter with experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong fault-finding and preventative maintenance skills required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and proactive maintenance activities.
• Maintain mechanical plant equipment and process machinery.
• Perform mechanical breakdown repairs on plant equipment.
• Oversee boiler operations adhering to safety standards.
• Mentor apprentices on safety and best practices.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Preventative maintenance skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

City & Guilds or HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Steam systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Fire prevention systems

Job description

Overview

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.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

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.

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.

Keys to Success

• Entry-level position with appropriate licenses/training certifications
• Has basic skills in an analytical or technical process

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Applies basic analytical and technical skills to perform routine activities
• Understands how the assigned tasks relate to others in the team and how the team integrates with others
• Uses standard operating procedures to guide own work and solve routine problems
• Impacts the quality of own work
• Uses communication skills and common courtesy to exchange information

Requirements and Preferred Skills

• City & Guilds or HNC-qualified or equivelant in Mechanical Engineering.
• Time-served mechanical fitter with post-qualification experience in a manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Proficient in steam, hydraulic, pneumatic, and fire prevention systems.
• Strong fault-finding and preventative maintenance skills.
• Quick to learn and understand complex mechanical systems.
• Clear communicator across all levels of the engineering team.
• Organised with a logical, solutions-focused approach.

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.

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.

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