Automatic Door Engineer

Grassroots Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Automatic Door Engineer for a role covering London and the South. The position offers a competitive salary between £45,000 and £50,000, with additional benefits including overtime and a call-out bonus. Ideal candidates will have strong experience with automatic doors and excellent fault-finding skills. This role provides flexibility and a structured schedule to optimize work efficiency.

Benefits

Pension

Private healthcare

Flexible territory

AI-powered scheduling

Automated stock replenishment

Qualifications

• Strong experience with automatic doors including installation, repairs, and maintenance.
• Confident communicator with good customer-facing capabilities.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and maintain commercial automatic door systems.
• Conduct fault-finding and repairs in line with industry standards.
• Produce accurate job reports and RAMS documentation.

Skills

Fault-finding

Customer-facing capabilities

Health and safety awareness

Independence in field work

Job description

£45,000 - £50,000 basic (£22-£24/hr) + overtime + call‑out + benefits London & the South

Are you an experienced Automatic Door Engineer looking for a role with excellent structure, reliable planning and strong earning potential? Do you want a job where you know your schedule in advance, work with high‑quality kit and spend more time fixing doors than sitting in traffic?

Our client is seeking a skilled Automatic Door Engineer to join their growing field team.

You’ll work across London and the South, completing installations, servicing and repairs on a wide range of automatic door systems. Any additional exposure to gates, industrial doors, roller shutters or barriers would also be highly advantageous.

Job Description

• Install, service and maintain a wide range of commercial automatic door systems.
• Conduct fault‑finding, repairs and upgrades in line with industry standards.
• Deliver professional customer service, liaising with clients to arrange and complete work safely and efficiently.
• Produce accurate job reports, RAMS documentation and follow safe working practices.
• Maintain company vehicle, stock levels and equipment to required standards.
• Participate in the 1‑in‑12 call‑out rota to support out‑of‑hours requirements.

Person Specification

• Essential:
• Strong experience working with automatic doors – installation, repairs and planned maintenance.
• Excellent fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently in a field‑based role.
• Strong awareness of health & safety and safe working procedures.
• Confident communicator with good customer‑facing capabilities.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Desirable:
• ADSA or BS EN16005 certification.
• Experience with gates, industrial doors, roller shutters, barriers or access control systems.
• Experience in commercial or high‑security environments.
• Competence in minor associated fabric works following installations.

Salary, Package & Benefits

• £22‑£24/hr (£45‑50K basic) for a 40‑hour week, paid door‑to‑door.
• Overtime: 1.5x (evenings) and 2x (overnights/weekends).
• £250 call‑out bonus on a 1‑in‑12 rota.
• Van with personal use, full kit, laptop and fuel card.
• Pension & private healthcare.
• Flexible territory across London & the South (home‑based within 40 miles of London).
• AI‑powered scheduling to reduce travel time and streamline your day.
• Weekly planning: know your workload every Monday morning – no last‑minute jobs.
• Optional overtime sign‑up to help you plan both your schedule and your earnings.
• Automated stock replenishment ensuring your van is always ready for the next job.

To apply

Submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful, you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this vacancy, if you do not hear from us within this time you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Equal Opportunities

Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability.