Job Description

ELECTRICIAN

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 Power Transmission is part of a major international company specialising in the production of Power Transmission belts for the automotive and industrial markets.

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

Plant Electrician.

This position provides support within a busy Manufacturing environment. Pay and Pension are above industry standards for this position.

Key responsibilities:

The work includes carrying out activities listed below with Health, Safety and Environmental considerations:

Responsible for the electrical maintenance of our plant equipment and process machinery including PLC's and Electrical Drive Systems.

Responsible for the electrical breakdown repairs of our plant equipment and process machinery including PLC's and Electrical Drive Systems, training will be provided.

Be involved in assisting in training of the apprentices, following the logbook of the apprentice to cover every item and show best practice.

Installation work (3 phase, single phase and containment) also including network cabling. Portable appliance testing.

ABOUT YOU

Required Experience:

Educated to City & Guild or SVQ Level 3 (Electrical) and be a time-served electrician.

Trained to 18th Edition Wiring Regulations is adventagous.

Ideally will have held a similar role within a Industrial Environment post qualification.

Required Skills:

Determination, drive and wiliness 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 read Electrical Schematics.

A working knowledge of PLC's is desirable, preferably Siemens or Beckhoff, training can also be provided.

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: 39,784.65 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Life insurance On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Day Electrician - July 2025