Field-Based Gates & Barriers Engineer – Vehicle & Growth

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

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.