Automatic Door Engineer

Professional Technical Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

PDA and mobile phone

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Job summary

Professional Technical Ltd is seeking an Automatic Door Engineer to service and maintain automated entrance systems across the London and Home Counties region. You will join a structured development programme and work alongside an experienced engineer to master the company’s products and procedures.

The role includes a starting salary of £42,000 with realistic first-year earnings around £60,000 OTE, a company van, PDA and mobile phone, and premium overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused with strong service orientation.
• Experience maintaining, servicing and repairing automated entrance systems.
• Wamiliarity with swing and sliding door mechanisms and related components.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service and repair swing and sliding automated entrances within a local postcode area.
• Manage your own work in progress and complete relevant paperwork accurately.
• Attend regular training to stay up-to-date with equipment and procedures.
• Represent the company professionally on site and maintain the company's reputation.
• Provide practical, flexible and customer-focused service across assignments.

Skills

Customer service

Field service

Electrical

Welding

Hydraulics

Tools

PDA

Company laptop

Phone

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 Automatic Door Engineer position for someone with solid industry experience. The role covers the London and Home Counties area.

You'll 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 are also provided, along with premium overtime opportunities.

You'll be enrolled in a company pension scheme of up to 6% of your salary, receive 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and receive annual company bonus making this 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'll be responsible for the maintenance, servicing and repair of swing and sliding automated entrance systems within a local postcode area.

You'll 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 while helping to sustain the company's fantastic reputation and future growth.

The role will require 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 minimum
• Annual company bonus
• Paid from when you leave home to when you return home
• On-call support every 5th week, 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're 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.