Electrician

Gates Corporation; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension above industry standards

Ongoing training and development package

Holidays in excess of statutory requirements

Access to onsite Occupational Health Services

Various shift patterns

Job summary

Gates Corporation is seeking an electrical maintenance professional for their Dumfries facility. This entry-level role involves maintaining plant equipment, including PLCs and Electrical Drive Systems, while providing mentorship to apprentices. Candidates should have a City & Guild or SVQ Level 3 in Electrical and possess strong electrical maintenance skills. Gates is committed to equal employment opportunities and offers comprehensive training and development packages to support your growth in a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Educated to City & Guild or SVQ Level 3 (Electrical) or equivalent.
• Trained to 18th Edition Wiring Regulations is advantageous.
• Ideally will have held a similar role within an Industrial Environment post qualification.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for electrical maintenance of plant equipment and machinery.
• Assist in training of apprentices and define best practices.
• Perform installation work, including maintenance of electrical systems.

Skills

Strong electrical maintenance skills, including PLCs and drive systems

Effective team player with good communication skills

Logical approach to fault finding and preventative maintenance

Willingness to learn new technologies

Commitment to health, safety, and environmental compliance

Education

City & Guild or SVQ Level 3 (Electrical) or equivalent

Job description

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.

What to Expect

As an innovation leader, we are looking for an ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded, and well-rounded individual to join our local Engineering team. Working full-time in our Dumfries facility, you will be a competent, qualified and experienced individual who can work as part of a team as well as make individual decisions to support ongoing operational demands within the facility.

We are open to applications from either those experienced in a manufacturing or industrial environment or from domestic electricians who are keen to develop their skills — full training will be provided to support the transition into a plant-based role.

Benefits

• Various shift patterns.
• Pension above industry standards.
• Ongoing training and development package.
• Holidays in excess of statutory requirements.
• Access to onsite Occupational Health Services.
• Competitive salary dependent on shift pattern.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• The work includes carrying out activities listed below with Health, Safety and Environmental considerations.
• Carrying out all work to Company and Legislative Safety, Compliance and Environmental procedures.
• Be an effective communicator at all levels throughout the business.
• Responsible for the electrical maintenance (reactive, planned and improvement) of our plant equipment and process machinery including PLC’s and Electrical Drive Systems.
• Responsible for the electrical breakdown repairs of our plant equipment and process machinery including PLC’s and Electrical Drive Systems, training will be provided.
• Be involved in assisting in training of the apprentices, including acting as mentor and defining best practices. following the logbook of the apprentice to cover every item and show best practice.
• Installation work (3 phase, single phase and containment) also including network cabling. Portable appliance testing.
• Supporting facility Project/ Task derived work as defined in support of site continual investment.

Keys to Success

• Entry-level position with appropriate licenses/training certifications.
• Has basic skills in an analytical or technical process.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Mentor apprentices, providing training and guidance.
• Demonstrate best practices and ensure logbook items are covered.
• Support project and task-based work, occasionally guiding others.

Requirements And Preferred Skills

• Educated to City & Guild or SVQ Level 3 (Electrical) or equivalent and be a time-served electrician.
• Trained to 18th Edition Wiring Regulations is advantageous.
• Ideally will have held a similar role within an Industrial Environment post qualification.
• Have a working basic understanding of ventilation, pneumatic, hydraulic and steam service systems.
• Strong electrical maintenance skills, including PLCs and drive systems.
• Logical approach to fault finding and preventative maintenance.
• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Effective team player with good communication skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and undergo training.
• Reliable and self-motivated, capable of working independently on shifts.

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.