Automation Technician

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services; Wideopen; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virtual GP

Salary Finance

Lifestyle benefits platform

Pension scheme

Mitie Matching Share Plan

Job summary

Mitie is seeking an Automation Technician to join our DHF Automated Gate group and support installation, service and maintenance across UK sites. You will survey automated gate systems, prepare safety assessments and work with clients to ensure high standards.

The role involves on-site work, travel, and occasional out-of-hours calls, with training and development provided as part of our security and facilities management team.

Qualifications

• Proven background in Gate Automation Installation, Service or Maintenance.
• Mechanical and Electrical/Electronic fault finding.
• Ability to problem solve and make recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead on automated gate systems surveys and compliance to BS EN 12453:2017 and DHF TS-013.
• Attend training for DHF Safety Diploma and Force Testing as required.
• Manage day-to-day site activities and site staff.

Skills

Gate automation

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

Client demonstration

Asset tagging

Engineering reports

Purchasing & procurement

Team player

Travel and on-call

Job description

Better places, thriving communities.

join a successful security company who specialise in Security / Access Control Systems to some of the UK's largest Utility companies across the UK, to join as an ambitious Automation Technician and help to develop the business during an exciting phase of growth

Essential Competencies

• A proven background in Gate Automation Installation, Service or Maintenance role is essential.
• Mechanical and Electrical/Electronic Fault Finding.
• Competency in problem solving and an ability to make diligent recommendations.
• Demonstration to Clients and End Users of completed systems or individual work(s).
• Completion of Asset Tagging and Registration of Information.
• Completion of precise Engineering Reports.
• Ordering of components and equipment where required.
• Able to work both individually and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home.
• Willing to participate in an out of hours call out Rota.

Role & Responsibilities

• As a DHF Automated Gate Group Member RHI-Industrials Automated Systems Technicians will be expected to achieve the DHF Safety Assured Diploma (2 Day Exam Course) Providing Competency in establishing and surveying Automated Gate Systems for BS EN 12453:2017 and DHF TS-013 Compliance, with the ability to prepare Risk and Safety Function Assessments.
• Training will be provided, where required, in Force Testing which will form a segment of the overall competency to support the DHF Safety Diploma. Force Testing requires the use of Software and a Laptop and so candidates must be PC and IT literate.
• Managing day to day site work / activities / RHI site staff.
• Purchasing requirements for own RHI Projects.
• Always ensuring a good standard of Quality and Efficiency
• Reporting defects, snags, and complaints to Automated Systems Manager
• Reporting Health & safety defects / incidents / accidents and near miss situations to the Automated Systems Manager / Health & Safety Director
• Ensuring image and name associated with RHI Industrials are always upheld.
• Liaising with Client's representatives (as required)
• For ensuring that company management systems and processes are adhered to.
• Ensure that all works are installed and executed in accordance with the works specification.
• Ensuring that all Risk Assessments and Method Statements are adhered to.
• For promoting good practice of material sustainability (Reuse and/or recycle) initiatives to reduce waste and save costs.

We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!

We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).

We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at .

Since 1987, Mitie’s 84,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

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