Site Administrative Assistant - Modern Apprentice
Date: Jun 25, 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
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.
Keys to Success
- Requires established skills to perform a range of day-to-day activities
- Requires knowledge and skills gained through formal training or considerable work experience
Supervisory Responsibilities
- Has no supervisory responsibilities; manages own workload
Requirements and Preferred Skills
- 0-1 year(s) of 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 or equivalent, English and Business/Admin subjects preferred.
- 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, 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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