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?
What to Expect
Gates Dumfries is one of the UK’s long‑established manufacturing sites of Gates (U.K.) Limited, headquartered in Dumfries. The company specializes in the manufacture of rubber-based industrial products. As part of Gates’ global industrial network, the Dumfries site contributes to a company employing over 400 people in the UK.
We are looking for an HSE Manager who will serve as the site’s primary expert and point of contact for all Health, Safety, and Environmental matters, ensuring full compliance with ISO and regulatory standards while maintaining up‑to‑date policies and readiness for audits. This position will lead HSE performance by monitoring key indicators, engaging with employees and external authorities, and driving continuous improvement through training, incident management, and collaboration with both local leadership and European HSE teams.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Acting as the primary onsite contact for all Health, Safety, and Environmental matters.
- Ensuring continuous compliance with ISO 9000, ISO/TS16949, ISO 14001, ISO 18000, ISO 50001 and all relevant legislation and corporate standards.
- Maintaining and reviewing HSE policies while updating management on regulatory or procedural changes impacting responsibilities.
- Preparing and reporting site KPIs on accidents, incidents, risks, and other metrics, and driving improvements where needed.
- Collaborating daily with local teams and managers, and remaining available to all employees for HSE-related questions.
- Liaising with European HSE coordinators and external authorities (HSE, SEPA, local Environmental Authority, Trading Standards, Scottish Water, BSI) to ensure strong regulatory relationships and audit readiness.
- Leading site emergency preparedness, training activities, ISO audit coordination, and investigations, while escalating any non‑conformances requiring corrective action.
Keys to Success
- Requires in-depth knowledge and experience
- Requires conceptual and practical expertise in own area and general knowledge of related areas
- Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate the company in the market
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None
- Acts as a resource for other team members; may lead projects with limited risks and resource requirements
- Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
Requirements and Preferred Skills
- Diploma in Safety and Environmental Management, with 5-7 years of comparable industrial experience in a Senior HS&E function.
- Must have experience of HSE management systems which comply with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 45001.
- Full member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and health (IOSH).
- Must be competent in auditing skills.
- Able communicator with all levels in the organisation both oral and written.
- Positive proactive attitude to all relevant health, safety and environmental matters and a practical approach to solutions.
- Ability to design and carry out basic HSE&E training for all staff and hourly paid employees.
- Willingness to always lead by example.
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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