Field Services Engineer - Automatic Doors

Bolt Technical; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Pension with employer contributions

Full benefits package

Job summary

A leading automatic door specialist is looking for an experienced engineer to join their team in Reading. The role offers a basic salary of £40,000–£45,000, with OTE reaching £80,000+ including overtime. Responsibilities include installing and maintaining door systems, with door-to-door pay. The ideal candidate should have relevant qualifications, be customer-focused, and comfortable working independently. Enjoy a stable business with low turnover, supportive culture, and excellent benefits including a company van and extensive holiday allowance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an automatic door engineer is essential.
• Must have strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Comfortable working independently in the field.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, maintain, and repair automatic and industrial door systems.
• Fault-find across electrical and mechanical door equipment.
• Cover a defined regional patch with door-to-door pay.
• Complete digital job reports via tablet/iPad.
• Participate in overtime and on-call rota as required.

Skills

Strong fault-finding ability

Customer-focused attitude

Independent work

Education

EN16005 or BS7036 qualification

Valid CSCS card

Job description

Reading and surrounding territory - Up to 2 hours travel time, door to door pay

£40,000–£45,000 basic + Overtime + Door to Door = OTE £80,000+

Hours:

Full-time, 45 hour basic week, field-based with overtime & call-out rota

Bolt Technical are hiring exclusively for a well-established and growing automatic door specialist, supporting national clients across retail, commercial, and public-sector sites. This is a long-term opportunity offering autonomy, strong earning potential, and genuine career stability within a close-knit engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, service, maintain, and repair automatic and industrial door systems
• Fault-find across electrical and mechanical door equipment
• Cover a defined regional patch with door-to-door pay
• Complete digital job reports via tablet/iPad
• Participate in overtime and on-call rota as required (area-based)

What They’re Looking For:

• Previous experience as an automatic door engineer
• EN16005 or BS7036 qualification
• Valid CSCS card
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic ability
• Professional, customer-focused attitude
• Comfortable working independently in the field

What They Offer:

• £40,000–£45,000 basic salary (45-hour week)
• OTE £80,000+ with regular overtime (six figures achievable!)
• Company van, tools, iPad – all provided
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Pension (6% employer / 3% employee) + full benefits package

Why Join?

• Stable business with low staff turnover
• Supportive management and strong team culture
• High autonomy and trust in the field
• Consistent overtime and earning potential
• Long-term growth and security

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