Production Operator
Date: 8 Oct 2025
Location: St Neots, CAM, GB, PE198JJ
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?
Gates Hydraulics are recruiting for additional Production Operators at their Eaton Socon, St. Neots location. This will be a 2 shift pattern (Week 1: Mon-Fri 06.00-14.00 / Week 2: Mon-Thu 14.00-22.30 & 14.00-20.00), inital training may be on a day shift 08.00-16.00 Mon-Fri.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Reports directly to Hose Assembly Manager with day to day instruction from Team Leader.
Production Operators are responsible for producing hydraulic hose assemblies in accordance with the St Neots production plan utilising lean manufacturing methodologies as defined under the Gates Production System (GPS) whilst ensuring that all the requirements of the company H&S, Quality and Environmental/Energy Management Systems are fully complied with.
Responsibilites include:
- Ensure that all applicable H&S procedures/working practices are complied with at all times with particular emphasis on complying with Gates Life Critical Rules
- Report any perceived H&S risks
- Assist in containment activity in the event of a HSE incident
- Be part of the team to adopt and understand the benefits gained from all Lean Manufacturing (GPS) methods
Energy & Environment
- Ensure that all environmental control procedures are complied with and appropriate records are kept
- Complete containment activity in the event of significant environmental incident being identified
- Be a part of the team, communicate and co-operate at all levels
Keys to Success
- A good working knowledge/experience of working within a Production environment
- Excellent cmmunication skills, both written and verbal (English)
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Requirements and Preferred Skills
- Must be Customer and Quality focused; demonstrating ability to adapt and change
- Promote a positive atmosphere so that the department has a strong team, accept challenges and have a strong commitment and desire to exceed and achieve the stated goals and objectives
- Must have good communication skills and the ability to train others, being able to communicate effectively, enabling other team members to understand and support company goals and objectives
- Must have a flexible attitude/desire to be able to turn their hand to anything, as with the team being very small the duties will be variable and the flexibility of the person is paramount to achieving the goals
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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