Automation Engineer: Gates & Barriers Maintenance (Bristol)

Obsequio Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full PPE

On Call standby rates

25 days holiday

Job summary

Brunel Fire & Security, part of the Obsequio Group, is seeking an Automation Engineer to maintain and fault-find on nationwide automated systems including gates, barriers, doors and shutters. The role emphasizes proactive maintenance, safe operation, and excellent customer service across a growing team.

The ideal candidate will perform PPM, breakdown response, repairs, and report accurately, with a full UK driving licence and a proactive, self-driven attitude to progress within the department.

Qualifications

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) visits on automated systems.
• Fault diagnosis and breakdown attendance on gates, barriers, doors and shutters.
• Electrical and mechanical fault finding and remediation.
• Ensuring systems operate safely and remain compliant with current standards.
• Maintaining accurate service records and reports for clients.
• Strong communication and problem-solving with customers and team.

Responsibilities

• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) visits.
• Breakdown attendance and fault diagnosis.
• Repair and remedial works on automated systems.
• Electrical and mechanical fault finding.
• Ensuring systems operate safely and remain compliant with current standards.
• Accurate completion of service records and reports.
• Maintaining strong customer relationships and providing excellent service.
• Experience working with automated gates, barriers, doors, shutters or similar automation systems.
• Strong electrical competency and fault-finding ability.
• Good understanding of relevant safety standards and industry best practices.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Skills

PPM visits

Fault diagnosis

Electrical competency

Safety standards knowledge

Customer service

Independent work

Education

Manufacturer training certificates

Tools

Automation systems

Job description

Brunel Fire & Security, part of the Obsequio Group, is seeking an Automation Engineer to maintain and fault-find on nationwide automated systems including gates, barriers, doors and shutters. The role emphasizes proactive maintenance, safe operation, and excellent customer service across a growing team.

The ideal candidate will perform PPM, breakdown response, repairs, and report accurately, with a full UK driving licence and a proactive, self-driven attitude to progress within the department.