Job Description

SITE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

MODERN APPRENTICE

Fantastic opportunity to launch your career and earn while you learn.

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

We are seeking an ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded, and well-rounded individual to join our team.

This full-time, fixed-term apprenticeship is based at our Dumfries office

, where you will serve as the

Site Administrative Assistant Modern Apprentice

. You will provide confidential and comprehensive administrative support to the site Operations team, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of business processes. You will gain practical experience in various aspects of office administration while working towards a recognised qualification level 5 or 6 SCQF depending on individual:

Key responsibilities:

To provide confidential and comprehensive admin support to the site Operations team. Collate and summarise reporting formats from the various departments of the site. Produce documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations in a timely manner including completing the site metrics monthly and update performance metrics boards. Organising and attending meetings where requested including minute taking. Maintain display screens and notice boards, ensuring up to date communications. Provide back-up support for Arranging Travel for two UK sites personnel.

ABOUT YOU

Required Experience:

You will have achieved or be working towards 4 National 5's or equivalent A - C grades, one of which should be Maths, and a minimum of 3 Highers, English and Business/Admin subjects preferred.

Required Skills:

Excellent organisational and communication skills. Fully familiar with all Microsoft Office applications.

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, colour, 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 via Indeed or to: HR.UK@gates.com

ARE YOU DRIVEN BY POSSIBILITY?

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Benefits:

Company pension Life insurance On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SITE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT MODERN APPRENTICE - June 2025