Door Engineer

CJS Recruitment Limited; Dartford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

CJS Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Door, Gate, Barrier & Shutter Installer to join our growing team on commercial sites across Kent and the South London area. You will install, service, maintain and repair automatic doors, roller shutters, gates and access control systems, ensuring high standards of safety and customer service.

The role requires fault-finding on mechanical and electrical systems and the ability to work independently while delivering reliable service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with automatic/industrial doors, roller shutters, gates, barriers.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Good understanding of automation systems and control equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, repair, and install automatic doors, industrial doors, roller shutters, gates, barriers, and associated automation systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control system faults.
• Complete all work in accordance with health and safety regulations and industry standards.
• Produce accurate service reports and maintenance records.
• Liaise professionally with customers, site managers, and office staff.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Read and interpret drawings

Electrical & mechanical knowledge

Customer service

Independent worker

Driving licence

Education

DHF certification

CSCS card

BS EN 16005 knowledge

City & Guilds / NVQ or equivalent electrical qualifications

IPAF certification

Job description

CJS are seeking an experienced and motivated Door, Gate, Barrier & Shutter Installer to join a growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, servicing, and repair of a wide range of automatic doors, industrial doors, roller shutters, gates, barriers, and access control systems across commercial properties and selected residential sites.

The work is mainly based in Kent and the South London area.

This role requires excellent fault-finding skills, a strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, and the ability to work independently while delivering high standards of customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, repair, and install automatic doors, industrial doors, roller shutters, gates, barriers, and associated automation systems.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and control system faults.
• Complete all work in accordance with health and safety regulations and industry standards.
• Produce accurate service reports and maintenance records.
• Liaise professionally with customers, site managers, and office staff.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience working with automatic doors, industrial doors, roller shutters, gates, and barriers.
• Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Good understanding of automation systems and control equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.

Desirable Qualifications

• DHF certification.
• BS EN 16005 knowledge and experience.
• IPAF certification.
• CSCS card.
• Relevant electrical qualifications (City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent).
• Experience with access control systems and safety devices.