Material Handler (Fixed Term)

Gates Corporation; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Gates Corporation is seeking Material Handlers at a customer location near Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, UK. The role involves receiving and picking hydraulic hose assemblies and may require forklift skills or willingness to learn.

Applicants should have a current driving licence due to remote location and excellent communication abilities in English. The position offers the opportunity to join a fast-moving, highly technical industry with a strong benefits package and a focus on health, safety and

Qualifications

• Experience in a stores environment and willingness to be trained.
• Understanding of health and safety and quality control in the workplace.
• Current driving licence required due to remote location.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Receive and pick hydraulic hose assemblies.
• Operate forklift and learn related processes.
• Work to quality and time standards with HSE, Quality and Customer Service as focus.
• Support a small team on two shifts: day and night.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Flexible approach

Communication skills

Forklift

Tools

Forklift

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.

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 currently require Material Handlers to join our team based at a customer location near to Uttoxeter, Staffordshire.

The duties are varied and will include receiving and picking of hydraulic hose assemblies. Fork Lift Truck skills are desirable, or a willingness to learn. Working as part of a small team, there is a requirement to work to specified quality and time standards with HSE, Quality and Customer Service our primary focus.

Positions availalbe on both the 2 shift day pattern (37.5 hours per week Mon-Fri) & Night Shift (Mon-Thu).

In return we offer not only an excellent benefits package, but the opportunity to join a fast moving, highly technical industry where the opportunities available are dependent on the commitment and enthusiasm of the individuals.

Keys to Success

• Excellent Attention to Detail
• Ability to work independantly
• Fleixble approach
• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal - English)

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Requirements And Preferred Skills

Ideally you will have experience within a stores environment and have the ability to be trained in various areas within our process. We therefore need versatile enthusiastic individuals who have the drive to learn our business.

You will have an understanding of health and safety and quality control within the work place as well as excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and the ability to adapt and change in line with business needs.

A current current driving licence will be required due to the remote location.

Previous experience, whilst desired, is not essential as for the right applicants who can show a willingness to learn training will be provided.

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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https://www.gates.com/us/en/knowledge-center/resource-library/policies-and-statements/gates-job-applicants-privacy-statement.html