Technician I, Maintenance

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Date: 11 Jun 2025

Location: Cramlington, NBL, GB, NE23 8AS

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

 

The main purpose of this role is the inspection, service and repair of all electrical & where appropriate basic mechanical systems of the plant and equipment within the facility and to ensure that this is carried out in a safe and competent manner and in compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.

 

  • Service and repair of all electrical / mechanical plant – (all facility equipment) including the plant electrical systems
  • Perform diagnostics using manufacturers' publications, schematics and software to troubleshoot and repair
  • Carry out preventative maintenance tasks.
  • Advise line management of potential plant problems.
  • Identification and sourcing of components and services to complete assigned maintenance tasks where required.
  • Writing technical documentation where required, such as instructions, risk assessments, LOTO documentation, Maintenance request reports.

Keys to Success

  • Read & understand technical drawings, technical documentation
  • Highly proficient in PLC control systems and electrical drive systems

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • None

Requirements and Preferred Skills

  • A recognised apprenticeship in an appropriate skill
  • Significant (min 4 years) post apprenticeship,  electrical maintenance experience gained within a manufacturing environment, multi skilled electrical bias experience would be advantageous
  • C&G, ONC, OND, NVQ qualified in a relevant subject(s)
  • PLC controlled equipment fault finding and Repair (Siemens preferred) 
  • IEE 18th Edition Regulations, BS 2391 inspection and testing or equivalent

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.

The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to loud. Temperatures can vary depending on weather conditions and can be extreme. Gates is managed in accordance with OSHAS requirements and requires all employees to wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and a hard hat.