Job Description

Date:

Jul 24, 2025

Location:

Dumfries, DGY, GB, DG1 1TS

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.



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?

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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We are looking for ambitious, forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

Working full-time from our Dumfries facility on various shift patterns.

We are offering opportunities for both temporary and permanent Production & Warehouse Operator roles. In this position, you will report to the Shift Coordinators and Production Manager, supporting the manufacturing and warehousing of quality products. You will work in line with Standard Working Practices and contribute to meeting daily production targets.


Operating equipment and processes per Standard Working Practices and Manufacturing Operating Procedures. Keeping work areas clean and organised throughout and at the end of shifts. Accurately updating Hourly Production records. Reporting hazardous practices, equipment, or near-miss incidents. Meeting quality and productivity targets as part of a team.

Keys to Success

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Follow Procedures Precisely - Stick to Standard Working Practices and Operating Procedures to ensure safety and consistency. Maintain Cleanliness - Keep your work area tidy during and after shifts to support efficiency and safety. Be Accurate and Timely - Log production data correctly and report issues promptly to avoid delays or errors. Stay Safety-Focused - Always be aware of hazards and report any unsafe conditions or near misses immediately. Work as a Team Player - Cooperate with colleagues to meet daily quality and productivity targets smoothly.

Supervisory Responsibilities

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Requirements and Preferred Skills

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Experience working in a manufacturing environment or working shifts is advantageous but not essential. Strong manual dexterity and numeracy skills. A collaborative mindset with a focus on safety and maintaining a clean workspace.
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 accepted this policy.


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