Automatic Door Engineer

Professional Technical Ltd; Fenny Stratford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of entrance systems is seeking a Door Engineer in the Milton Keynes and Luton areas. The role includes full training, a starting salary of £40,000 with potential OTE of £50,000, and a competitive benefits package. Duties include maintenance and repairs of automated entrance systems, managing work tasks, and ensuring high customer service standards. This position offers stability and growth opportunities for the right professional.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company van and fuel card

Ongoing manufacturer training

Qualifications

• EN16005 certification is required.
• Practical experience with swing and sliding entrance systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills with hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance and repairs on automatic entrance systems.
• Manage your own work and ensure all paperwork is completed.
• Participate in ongoing training to keep skills updated.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Electrical experience

Welding experience

Hydraulics experience

Job description

Are you currently working in the door industry and looking to progress your career in field service engineering? A leading manufacturer of automatic entrance systems is offering a newly created Door Engineer position for someone with solid industry experience. The role covers Milton Keynes and Luton areas, providing a varied and active field-based workload.

You’ll receive full training through a structured development programme, including working alongside an experienced engineer to help you get familiar with the company's products and procedures. The package includes a starting salary of £40,000, with realistic first-year earnings of around £50,000 OTE. A fully equipped, modern company van, PDA, and mobile phone are also provided, along with premium overtime opportunities.

Benefits include door-to-door travel pay, a company pension scheme, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, and employer pension contributions of up to 6%. The company also offers several additional perks, making this a strong opportunity for a motivated engineer looking for stability, support, and long-term career growth.

Responsibilities of an Automatic Door Engineer

You’ll be reporting to the Service Manager and be expected to be in control of the maintenance, service, and repairs of swing and sliding automated entrance systems within a local postcode area. Each day you’ll be working with an assortment of equipment produced by the company in their factory. You will be expected to manage your own work in progress, ensure all relevant paperwork is completed accurately, attend regular training courses to maintain up-to-date knowledge of equipment, and be an active team player sustaining the company's fantastic reputation and future growth.

Requirements of a successful Automatic Door Engineer

• EN16005
• Previous practical experience working on swing and sliding entrance systems
• Excellent customer service skills
• Electrical, welding or hydraulics experience

Salary and Benefits for an Automatic Door Engineer

• Attractive starting salary package OTE circa £50k+ in your first year
• Overtime rates paid at 1.5 minimum
• Paid from when you leave home to when you return home
• On-call support every 5th week paid at x1.5 rate
• Company van and fuel card
• 25 days annual leave and 8 bank holidays (33 total)
• Company pension scheme
• Buddy support system in place during training period
• Company laptop and phone
• PPE and Uniform supplied
• Ongoing manufacturer training
• Technical support available
• Local support network of colleagues

If you’re interested in this Door Engineer opportunity and looking to join a leader in their field, This could be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now