Production Operator - Despatch (Fixed Term)

Gates Corporation; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in St. Neots seeks a Production Operator for Despatch on a fixed-term basis. Responsibilities include picking and packing hydraulic hose assemblies while adhering to health and safety procedures. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and be customer-focused, with a flexible attitude. A Fork Truck Licence is preferred. This role requires work in a moderate to loud environment with steel-toed shoes and safety gear necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Stores/Despatch environment.
• Ability to adapt and change in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to team success and achieving goals.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack hydraulic hose assemblies.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Assist in containment during HSE incidents.

Skills

Customer focus

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Fork Truck Licence

Job description

Production Operator - Despatch (Fixed Term)

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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.

Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles and 3D printers – we simplify it with belts and hoses.

Working a 2‑shift pattern (Week 1: Mon‑Fri 06.00‑14.00 / Week 2: Mon‑Thu 14.00‑22.30 & 14.00‑20.00), initial training may be on a day shift 08.00‑16.00 Mon‑Fri.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Reports directly to Plant Manager, St. Neots, with day‑to‑day instruction from Team Leader.

• Pick and pack hydraulic hose assemblies.
• Ensure that all applicable H&S procedures/working practices are complied with at all times with particular emphasis on complying with Gates Life Critical Rules.
• Report any perceived H&S risks.
• Assist in containment activity in the event of a HSE incident.
• Be part of the team to adopt and understand the benefits gained from all Lean Manufacturing (GPS) methods.

Keys to Success

• A good working knowledge/experience of working within a Stores/Despatch environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (English).

Requirements and Preferred Skills

• Must be customer and quality focused and demonstrate ability to adapt and change.
• Promote a positive atmosphere so that the department has a strong team, accepts challenges and has a strong commitment and desire to exceed and achieve stated goals and objectives.
• Must have a flexible attitude.
• Ideally a Fork Truck Licence holder (current certificate), or the desire to learn.

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 Employer 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.

The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to loud. Temperatures can vary depending on weather conditions and can be extreme. Gates is managed in accordance with OSHAS requirements and requires all employees to wear steel‑toed shoes, safety glasses, and a hard hat.