Materials Flow Administrative Assistant*

MATERIALS FLOW ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you. 

Based in Dumfries, Southwest Scotland, Gates (U.K.) Ltd is a major international company specialising in the production of power transmission belts for the automotive and industrial markets. Our continuing success has resulted in this exciting opportunity based in our Dumfries Plant. 

WHAT TO EXPECT

As an innovation leader, we are looking for an ambitious, forward-thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individual to join our team. Working full-time from our Dumfries office, you will be the Materials Flow Administrative Assistant. Reporting to the Materials Flow Manager with a dotted line to Director of Factory Operations. You will be responsible for managing communications with suppliers, external warehouses, customers and traffic providers. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Provide support for the procurement Coordinator, Planning & Transport departments.
• Provide administrative support for Operations Management.

ABOUT YOU

Required Experience:

• Educated to HNC/HND level ideally in an administration related discipline.
• Relevant secretarial / administrative experience at a similar level in a large multi-disciplined organisation.

Required Skills:

• Computer literate and fully familiar with all Microsoft applications – Word, Excel & Powerpoint.
• Excellent organisational, communication skills both written and verbal and be able to use own initiative.
• Discretion and confidentiality

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.

GDPR: Gates are committed to protecting your private data. Please see below the link to our Job Applicants Privacy Statement which we would ask you to read in full. By applying for this position, you confirm that you have read, understood and accept this policy.

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

TO APPLY

Please send your current CV and evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK with Indefinite Leave to Remain either through Indeed or to:

Human Resources Department, Gates (U.K). Limited, Tinwald Downs Road, Heathhall, Dumfries, DG1 1TS

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