Door Entry/IRS/Auto Door Trainee

Mountjoy; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and maintenance company in Portsmouth is seeking a motivated Trainee Door Entry/IRS/Auto Door Engineer. This permanent role includes a comprehensive two-year training program with hands-on experience and structured learning. Candidates must have GCSEs including Maths and English and a commitment to learning and safety. The starting salary is £26,737, increasing upon successful completion of training.

Qualifications

• Committed to learning and progressing every day.
• Able to listen and communicate to others.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Have a technical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for safety in the workplace.
• Purchase tools necessary for the role.
• Maintain politeness and professionalism.
• Live the company ethos and values.
• Be punctual for work and training.
• Show interest in Door Entry and related tasks.

Skills

Learning Commitment

Communication Skills

Following Instructions

Technical Mindset

Education

GCSEs 9-4 (A* - C) including Maths and English

Job description

Mountjoy specialises in providing professional and high-quality construction, refurbishment, building maintenance and facilities management services across the south of England.

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic team as a Trainee Door Entry/IRS/Auto Door Engineer. This is a permanent position that includes a two year comprehensive internal training programme, ideal for someone eager to develop new skills and progress their career.

SUMMARY OF ROLE

As a Trainee, you will work alongside our experienced tradespeople to support a variety of repairs, maintenance, and installation tasks in customers’ homes as well as communal areas within the main building.

Throughout your traineeship, you will be guided by skilled trade professionals and a dedicated mentor who will provide regular feedback and support to help you develop your skills and progress with confidence.

This is a two-year programme that combines hands-on work experience with structured learning. You will spend time working alongside your mentor while also attending training courses as required. Please note that some courses may involve overnight stays.

Your training will cover, but not be limited to, the following areas:

• BTEC level 3 & 4 Access Control Installer
• KMS fob systems
• Tyntech door entry systems

Aerial

• CAI basic satellite/aerial installations

Auto Doors

• ADIA service & maintenance course
• EN16005 requirements for auto doors

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accountable for the safety of yourself and those around you whilst in the workplace, ensuring you are also environmentally conscious.
• Purchase tools throughout your Traineeship to enable you to perform your role on completion of your Traineeship.
• Always remain polite & professional.
• To live the Mountjoy ethos and values always with whoever you deal or engage with.
• Punctual in both work and training settings, ensuring any training course work is completed on time
• Have a real interest in Door Entry, IRS systems, and Auto Door type work.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Committed to learning and progressing every day whilst developing your skills within a practical hands-on environment.
• Able to listen and communicate to others.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Have a technical mind set

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED

• Hold GCSE`s 9-4 (A* - C) including Maths and English
• There is an expectation that by the end of the 2-year period you will hold a full UK driving licence

Salary

The starting salary is £26,737, rising to the full Door Entry Engineer salary upon successful completion of an estimated two-year training programme.