Automatic Door Engineer

Woodford Green; Greater London; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

PDA

Mobile phone

Premium overtime opportunities

Pension scheme up to 6%

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Annual company bonus

Job summary

Woodford Green is seeking an Automatic Door Engineer to service and repair swing and sliding automated entrance systems across London and Home Counties. The role combines field service work with on-site diagnostics, customer liaison, and ongoing manufacturer training.

You will start with a basic salary around £42,000, with realistic first-year earnings of £60,000 OTE, plus a company van, pension, and ample overtime opportunities. Full training is provided to develop product expertise.

Qualifications

• EN16005 knowledge required.
• Experience with swing and sliding entrance systems.
• Strong customer service and fault-diagnosis ability.
• Willingness to undertake ongoing manufacturer training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service and repair swing and sliding automated entrance systems within a local postcode area.
• Manage your own work in progress and ensure paperwork is completed accurately.
• Attend regular training courses to stay up-to-date with equipment.
• Represent the company professionally when on site and support growth.

Skills

EN16005 knowledge

Electrical experience

Welding experience

Hydraulics experience

Customer service skills

Fault diagnosis

Job description

Automatic Door Engineer

2026-09-07T16:12:43

Woodford Green

Greater London

GB

IG8 7

Full Time

2026-10-05T16:34:32.72

Salary Range: £56,000 - £60,000

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 Automatic Door Engineer position for someone with solid industry experience. The role covers the London and Home Counties area. You will receive full training through a structured development programme, including working alongside an experienced engineer to help you become familiar with the company's products, procedures, and systems.

The package includes:

• A starting salary of over £42,000, with realistic first-year earnings of around £60,000 OTE
• A fully equipped, modern company van, PDA and mobile phone
• Premium overtime opportunities
• Enrolment in a company pension scheme of up to 6% of your salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual company bonus

This is a strong opportunity for a motivated technician looking for stability, support, and long-term career growth.

Responsibilities of an Automatic Door Engineer

Reporting to the Service Manager, you will be responsible for the maintenance, servicing, and repair of swing and sliding automated entrance systems within a local postcode area. Your responsibilities include:

• Managing your own work in progress
• Ensuring all relevant paperwork is completed accurately
• Attending regular training courses to maintain up-to-date knowledge of equipment
• Being an active team player while helping to sustain the company's reputation and growth

The role requires a practical and customer-focused approach, with the ability to diagnose faults, complete repairs efficiently, and represent the company professionally when working on site.

Requirements of a Successful Automatic Door Engineer

• EN16005 knowledge
• Previous practical experience working on swing and sliding entrance systems
• Excellent customer service skills
• Electrical, welding, or hydraulics experience
• A positive, professional, and reliable approach
• Willingness to undertake ongoing manufacturer training

Salary and Benefits for an Automatic Door Engineer

• £42,000 basic salary, with OTE circa £60k+ in your first year
• Overtime rates paid at 1.5 minimum
• Annual company bonus 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 days total
• Company pension scheme
• Buddy support system during the training period
• Company laptop and phone
• PPE and uniform supplied
• Ongoing manufacturer training
• Technical support available
• Local support network of colleagues

If you are interested in this Automatic Door Engineer opportunity and looking to join a recognised leader in their field, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Whether you're already working with automatic entrance systems or looking to take the next step in your engineering career, full training and ongoing support will be provided.