Gates Corporation

About the Company

We are a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. At Gates, we are driven to push the boundaries of materials science to engineer products that continually exceed expectations. We don’t rest on our rich heritage of innovation. We leverage it to inspire solutions that will power the next hundred years. We invest continually in R&D and technology, so our products not only outperform industry standards; they exceed our customers’ demanding expectations. 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. And we are constantly expanding our product catalog and value-added service offerings to support every facet of our customers’ operations. In the most extreme environments and those more familiar, Gates is there with the right product, in the right place at the right time. Whether building original equipment or maintaining products in the aftermarket, we enable companies in every industry to be more efficient, productive, and profitable. We are Gates.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Gates Corporation

Job Title

Mechanical Fitter

Job Description

**Job title**: Mechanical Fitter **Role Summary**: Perform both reactive and proactive maintenance on plant and process machinery to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operation. Focus on mechanical equipment, high‑pressure steam systems, boilers, hydraulic, pneumatic, and fire‑prevention systems. Mentor apprentices, report safety concerns, and support continuous improvement of maintenance processes. **Expectations**: - Execute maintenance tasks within safety and regulatory standards. - Minimize equipment downtime and maintain operational continuity. - Communicate effectively with engineering teams and management. - Mentor and guide apprentices in best practices. **Key Responsibilities**: - Conduct routine and emergency maintenance on mechanical plant equipment and process machinery. - Maintain and inspect lifting equipment, steam systems, boilers, hydraulics, pneumatics, and fire‑prevention systems. - Perform mechanical breakdown repairs across all plant and process equipment. - Oversee boiler operation and high‑pressure steam system safety compliance. - Identify and report safety or operational issues to line management. - Provide supervisory support and mentorship to apprentices, promoting safety and compliance. **Required Skills**: - Time‑served mechanical fitter with post‑qualification experience, preferably in manufacturing. - Proficiency in steam, hydraulic, pneumatic, and fire‑prevention systems. - Strong fault‑finding and preventative maintenance abilities. - Ability to learn and understand complex mechanical systems quickly. - Clear, effective communication across all levels of the engineering team. - Organized, logical, solutions‑focused approach to maintenance tasks. **Required Education & Certifications**: - City & Guilds or HNC qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent). - Valid mechanical fitter license or training certificate. ---

Dumfries, United kingdom

On site

28-11-2025