Automatic Door Engineer

TeamJobs; Southampton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Private healthcare

Pension

20 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Training & progression

Job summary

TeamJobs is seeking an experienced Automatic Door Engineer to join our growing team. You will cover Hampshire and Dorset, with a focus on Southampton and Bournemouth, ensuring engineers stay local where possible.

You will install, service, maintain and repair automatic and pedestrian door systems across diverse sites, perform PPM visits, diagnose faults, and ensure safety and compliance. Requirements include a UK driving licence and CSCS, plus training and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience with automatic door systems (installation and/or maintenance).
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Full UK driving licence and CSCS card (or willingness to obtain).
• Good Health & Safety knowledge and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, maintain and repair automatic and pedestrian door systems.
• Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) visits.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently.
• Perform routine inspections to ensure equipment remains safe and compliant.
• Complete all job documentation accurately using company systems.
• Deliver a high standard of customer service while representing the business professionally.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Door systems experience

Fault finding

Health & Safety

UK driving licence

CSCS card

Independent worker

Customer service

Access control systems

Job description

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Automatic Door Engineer looking for a role with a growing, well-established business that genuinely values its engineers?

We're recruiting for a skilled engineer to cover Hampshire and Dorset, with a particular focus on candidates based around Southampton and Bournemouth. As the engineering team continues to grow, there is a strong commitment to keeping engineers working within their local areas wherever possible.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for the installation, servicing, maintenance, and repair of a wide range of automatic and pedestrian door systems across commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, retail, and public sector sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, service, maintain and repair automatic and pedestrian door systems.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) visits.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently.
• Perform routine inspections to ensure equipment remains safe and compliant.
• Complete all job documentation accurately using company systems.
• Deliver a high standard of customer service while representing the business professionally.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with Health & Safety regulations.

About You

• Minimum 2 years' experience working with automatic door systems (installation and/or maintenance).
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Able to work independently and manage your own workload.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Experience with access control systems.
• CSCS Card (or willingness to obtain one).

What's on Offer

• £38,000 - £45,000 basic salary depending on experience.
• Overtime opportunities and enhanced earning potential.
• Paid travel time.
• Call-out rota with additional payments.
• Company van, fuel card, tools, mobile phone and laptop provided.
• Company pension.
• 20 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• Private healthcare support, including GP access and wellbeing services.
• Ongoing manufacturer training and career development.
• Long-term progression opportunities within a growing engineering team.
• Supportive management that values and invests in its engineers.