Job Description

Development Technician

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Based in Dumfries, Southwest Scotland, Gates (U.K.) Ltd is a major international company specialising in the production of power transmission belts for the automotive and industrial markets. Our continuing success has resulted in this exciting opportunity based in our Dumfries Plant.

WHAT TO EXPECT

As an innovation leader, we are looking for an ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individual to join our team.

Working full-time from our Dumfries office

, you will be a

Development Technician

within our Product Development group.

Reporting to Director, PT Product Development - Synchronous Belts. The Development Technician plays a key role in supporting Gates' product development and material change projects for industrial belts. You will analyse customer and test centre belt returns, lead investigative activities, and support the creation and maintenance of material and product specifications.

Working closely with global PDG teams, quality assurance, and applications engineering, you will contribute to customer-specific projects, ensuring robust testing, validation, and commercialisation of new solutions. This is a highly collaborative, technical role with the opportunity to engage with global customers and suppliers while helping to shape the next generation of Gates products.

Key responsibilities:

Serves as team lead, may allocate work and provide guidance to team members Acts as a lead, coordinating the work of others but is not a supervisor Has advanced and specialized expertise in an analytical/technical processes, typically developed through a combination of job-related training and considerable on-the-job experience Completes assignments and facilitates the work activities of others; may coordinate work beyond own area Proposes improvements to processes and methods Has a good understanding of how related teams coordinate their efforts and resources to achieve department objectives Exercises judgment to identify and solve problems that arise with little or no precedent Impacts the effectiveness of own team and closely related teams
Exchanges ideas and information effectively; uses tact and diplomacy when dealing with others

ABOUT YOU

Required Experience:

Educated to "Higher" level or equivalent in relevant subjects such as English, Mathematics, Sciences, and Technical qualifications. Background in materials, testing, or mechanical engineering is desirable. Experience within manufacturing, mechanical engineering or product development/testing would be an advantage.

Required Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to evaluate results and recommend solutions. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Highly organised with ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. Collaborative, with strong interpersonal and communication skills across all levels. Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working independently or within a global team.

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.

GDPR: Gates are committed to protecting your private data. Please see below the link to our Job Applicants Privacy Statement which we would ask you to read in full. By applying for this position, you confirm that you have read, understood and accept this policy.

https://www.gates.com/us/en/knowledge-center/resource-library/policies-and-statements/gates-job-applicants-privacy-statement.html

TO APPLY

Please send your current CV and evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK with Indefinite Leave to Remain either through Indeed or to:

Human Resources Department, Gates (U.K). Limited, Tinwald Downs Road, Heathhall, Dumfries, DG1 1TS

ARE YOU DRIVEN BY POSSIBILITY?

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Life insurance On-site parking
Education:

Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

Mechanical engineering or product development/testing: 3 years (preferred) Manufacturing: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person