Mechanical Fitter, Test Centre
Date: Nov 12, 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.
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What to expect
As a member of our team, you will support the mechanical maintenance and development of test rigs and laboratory equipment. Your day-to-day work will involve fault finding, problem-solving, and carrying out planned maintenance, as well as assisting with the commissioning of new lab systems. You will work closely with colleagues across the team to ensure high standards of safety, organisation, and rig condition, while developing your skills in mechanical fitting, machining, and technical processes. This is an entry-level role offering hands-on experience and opportunities to grow your practical expertise in a dynamic technical environment. working in our test laboratory.
Benefits include:
- Gross Annual Salary - £54,230.15 per year
- Sick pay
- Life insurance
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Mechanical maintenance of test rigs and supporting equipment.
- Fault finding & problem solving in a variety of fields.
- Assist with commissioning and development of new lab equipment.
- Maintain rig appearance, monitor and report condition.
- Active role in Health & Safety initiatives.
- High level of organisation & attention to detail.
- Carrying out planned maintenance checks.
Keys to Success
- Entry-level position with appropriate licenses/training certifications
- Has basic skills in an analytical or technical process
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Applies basic analytical and technical skills to perform routine activities
- Understands how the assigned tasks relate to others in the team and how the team integrates with others
- Uses standard operating procedures to guide own work and solve routine problems
- Impacts the quality of own work
- Uses communication skills and common courtesy to exchange information
Requirements and Preferred Skills
Required Experience
- 0-1 years of experience ideally having worked in a similar role and with machining experience
- Fully time served fitter, educated to City & Guild, SVQ3 or Modern Apprenticeship or equivelant.
Required Skills
- Mechanical fitting
- Fault finding & problem solving
- Manual machining (Manufacture of custom parts working from engineering drawings)
- Variety of hand & precision measurement tools
Other Skills:
- Welding & Fabrication
- Pneumatics
- Mechanical drive systems
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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.
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