Automatic Gate & Barrier Engineer

Retaind Limited; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Tools

Tablet

Job summary

Retaind Limited is seeking an Automatic Gate & Barrier Engineer to service and install gate automation across London and the South East. You will work on maintenance, breakdowns and new installations, ensuring safety and reliability of gate systems.

Role requires hands-on electrical/mechanical diagnostics, reading wiring diagrams and travel to regional sites with a company vehicle provided. Overtime and enhanced payments are available for experienced engineers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working on automatic gates and vehicle barriers.
• Strong electrical and mechanical diagnostic skills.
• DHF Level 2 Award in Automated Gate & Traffic Barrier Safety (or equivalent).
• Practical knowledge of gate safety, risk assessment and safe commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining, repairing and installing automated swing and sliding gates and vehicle barriers.
• Diagnosing faults with motors, gearboxes and control panels.
• Setting gate travel limits and commissioning automation equipment.
• Testing safety devices and protective systems.
• Carrying out safety assessments and reporting results.
• Reading wiring diagrams and programming control systems.

Skills

Gate & barrier experience

Electrical diagnostics

Mechanical diagnostics

Reading wiring diagrams

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2 (optional)

Electrical/Mechanical qualification (optional)

Tools

Gate automation equipment

Intercoms/Access control

Hydraulic systems

Job description

Automatic Gate & Barrier Engineer

Epsom / Surrey — Field-based across London and the South East
£40,000 – £50,000 per annum, depending on experience + Overtime & Additional Payments
Company Vehicle, Tools & Tablet | Permanent, Full Time

Put your gate automation experience to work in a business where you can help shape what comes next.

A small, rapidly growing specialist in vehicle access automation is looking for an experienced Automatic Gates & Barriers Engineer.

You'll work on a varied mix of planned maintenance, breakdowns, upgrades and installations across the South East. Alongside solving technical problems on site, you'll help customers improve the safety and reliability of their systems.

For an engineer looking to develop professionally, this offers the chance to build wider expertise and grow with the business.

What you'll be doing

• Maintaining, repairing and installing automated swing and sliding gates and vehicle barriers.

• Diagnosing faults with motors, gearboxes, hydraulic operators, control panels and associated wiring.

• Setting gate travel limits, adjusting operators and commissioning automation equipment.

• Testing photocells, safety edges, vehicle detection loops and other protective devices.

• Carrying out gate safety assessments and force testing where applicable, recording results and identifying necessary improvements.

• Checking hinges, rollers, tracks, fixings and mechanical stops for wear, damage and safe operation.

• Investigating faults involving intercoms, access control and vehicle entry interfaces.

• Completing service reports, documenting remedial requirements and providing clear customer handovers.

What you'll bring

• Proven experience working on automatic gates and vehicle barriers.

• Strong electrical and mechanical diagnostic skills.

• Recognised automated gate safety training, such as the DHF Level 2 Award in Automated Gate & Traffic Barrier Safety, or equivalent relevant training.

• Practical knowledge of gate safety, risk assessment, protective devices and safe commissioning.

• Confidence reading wiring diagrams and programming gate and barrier control systems.

• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.

• The ability to organise your work and communicate professionally with customers.

Useful additional experience and qualifications

• Relevant NVQ Level 2 or an electrical/mechanical engineering qualification.

• Manufacturer training on gate automation and barrier equipment.

• Appropriate CSCS/ECS card.

• Experience in force testing and recording safety test results.

• Experience with hydraulic systems, intercoms, access control or ANPR interfaces.

• An 18th Edition qualification where supported by relevant electrical installation experience.

What's on offer

• £40,000 – £50,000 basic salary, depending on experience.

• Overtime and additional payments.

• Company vehicle, tools and tablet.

• Professional development and opportunities to broaden your technical skills.

• Scope for greater responsibility as the business expands.

• A varied role within a small team where your experience and contribution will be visible.