Date: Jun 6, 2026
Location: Dumfries, DGY, GB, DG1 1TS
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Company: Gates Corporation
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.
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What to expect
As an innovation leader, we are looking for an ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded, and well-rounded individual to join our local Engineering team. Working full-time Monday - Friday in our Dumfries facility, you will be a competent, qualified and experienced individual who can work as part of a team as well as making individual decisions to support ongoing operational demands within the facility.
We are open to applications from either those experienced in a manufacturing or industrial environment or from domestic electricians who are keen to develop their skills — full training will be provided to support the transition into a plant-based role.
The successful candidate will receive a very competitive Terms and Conditions package commensurate with the position including:
Various shift patterns.
Pension above industry standards.
Ongoing training and development package.
Holidays in excess of statutory requirements.
Access to onsite Occupational Health Services.
Salary range £40,977 - £55,970 dependant on shift pattern
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The work includes carrying out activities listed below with Health, Safety and Environmental considerations:
Carrying out all work to Company and Legislative Safety, Compliance and Environmental procedures.
Be an effective communicator with all team members.
Responsible for the electrical maintenance (reactive, planned and improvement) of our plant equipment and process machinery including PLC’s and Electrical Drive Systems.
Assisting in training of apprentices, including acting as mentor and defining best practices.
Installation work (3 phase, single phase and containment) also includes network cabling.
Supporting facility Project/ Task derived work as defined in support of site continual investment.
Portable appliance testing.
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
Essential Experience:
Educated to City & Guild or SVQ Level 3 (Electrical) and be a time-served electrician.
Have held a similar role within an Industrial Environment post qualification.
Have a working basic understanding of ventilation, pneumatic, hydraulic and steam service systems.
Desirable Experience:
Detailed understanding of Siemens PLC logic, programming, fault diagnosis and repair.
Previous work with Industrial Robotics.
Detailed knowledge of plant equipment safety and interlocking functions.
Demonstrable ability to follow written processes and procedures.
18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
Required Skills:
Demonstrable Reactive and Proactive attitude to equipment repair and lifecycle management.
Determination, drive and willingness to learn.
Knowledge of Electrical Control and Electrical Drive systems.
Logical approach to fault finding and problem solving, with a focus on issue prevention.
Be able to understand and update Electrical Schematics and control documentation.
A working knowledge of PLC’s is desirable, preferably Siemens or Beckhoff, training can also be provided.
Be conversant with Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and Teams.
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 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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