Automatic Gate & Barrier Engineer

Alecto Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Automatic Gate & Barrier Engineer in South East / South London. The role involves servicing and maintaining automated gates and barriers while providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have 2-3+ years of experience in the field, strong fault-finding abilities, and a full UK driving license. Competitive salary of £38,000 - £42,000, including overtime and a company vehicle, awaits the right candidate.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Regular overtime

Ongoing training and development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years' experience working with automated gates and barriers.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding ability.
• Confident working on swing/sliding gates, barriers, and associated controls.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair automated gates, barriers, and access control systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults quickly and efficiently.
• Work on swing gates, sliding gates, rising arm barriers, motors, control panels, and safety devices.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Customer service

Job description

Automatic Gate & Barrier Engineer - South East / South London

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 + Overtime + Vehicle + Benefits
Location: South East / South London

Join a Leading Name in Gate & Barrier Automation

Are you an experienced Automatic Gate & Barrier Engineer looking for a company that values your skills and offers long-term stability? This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing specialist in the automatic gate and barrier industry.

You’ll be part of a professional, forward-thinking team known for delivering high-quality engineering, exceptional customer service, and reliable security solutions across both residential and commercial sites.

If you take pride in your workmanship and want to develop your career within a respected company, this is the role for you.

The Role

As a Service & Maintenance Engineer, you’ll carry out servicing, maintenance, and fault-finding on automated gates, barriers, and access control systems across the South East and South London.

You’ll work independently and as part of a team, ensuring all systems are safe, compliant, and performing at their best.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair automated gates, barriers, and access control systems.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults quickly and efficiently.
• Work on swing gates, sliding gates, rising arm barriers, motors, control panels, and safety devices.
• Carry out routine maintenance and respond to reactive call-outs.
• Deliver excellent customer service and clear technical communication at all times.

What We're Looking For

• 2-3+ years' experience working with automated gates and barriers.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding ability.
• Confident working on swing/sliding gates, barriers, and associated controls.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• DHF, Gate Safe, or CSCS certifications (desirable, not essential).
• A proactive attitude, good communication skills, and attention to detail.

What's On Offer

• Basic salary between £38,000 - £42,000 (depending on experience).
• Company vehicle, fuel card, tools, PPE, and all required equipment provided.
• Regular overtime with strong earning potential.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Supportive working environment within a growing business that values its engineers.

Why Join This Company

This is a long-term opportunity to join a business that genuinely values its people and takes pride in engineering excellence. You’ll have the autonomy to manage your own workload, the support of an experienced team, and the chance to progress as the company continues to expand.

Ready to take your next step? If you're a skilled Gate & Barrier Engineer looking for stability, development, and recognition, apply today to join a trusted name in the industry.

Alecto Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business for this vacancy. We thank all applicants for their interest - only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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