Gate Automation Engineer

AWC STAFF SERVICES LTD; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

AWC STAFF SERVICES LTD is recruiting a Gate Engineer for a major Cyber Security service provider to the National Grid. The role focuses on automated gate systems installation, service and maintenance, with responsibilities spanning site management, risk assessments and client liaison.

Training to DHF diploma will be provided and a willingness to travel is essential. The position offers an excellent salary and benefits package, with opportunities to develop expertise in BS EN 12453:2017 and DHF

Qualifications

• Must have proven background in Gate Automation Installation, Service or Maintenance.
• Mechanical and Electrical/Electronic fault finding skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability with ability to make clear recommendations.
• Ability to demonstrate completed systems to clients and end users.
• Experience with asset tagging and information registration.
• Capability to complete precise engineering reports.
• Experience ordering components and equipment as required.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home; available for on-call rota.

Responsibilities

• As a DHF Automated Gate Group Member, achieve the DHF Safety Assured Diploma (2 Day Exam) and provide competency in establishing and surveying automated gate systems.
• Undergo training in Force Testing and be IT literate (PC/laptop required).
• Manage day-to-day site work and RHI site staff.
• Handle purchasing requirements for own RHI Projects.
• Maintain high standards of quality and efficiency.
• Report defects, snags, and complaints to the Automated Systems Manager.
• Highlight health and safety defects/incidents to management.
• Maintain brand image for RHI Industrials.
• Liaise with client's representatives as required.
• Ensure adherence to management systems, risk assessments, method statements, and works specifications.
• Promote sustainability practices to reduce waste and costs.

Skills

Gate automation

Fault finding (mechanical/electrical)

Problem solving

Client demonstrations

Asset tagging & registration

Engineering reports

Procurement of components

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Out-of-hours on-call

Job description

Our client is a major provider of Cyber Security service to the National Grid, due to new contract awards they are looking to recruit a talented Gate Engineer.

We are looking for candidates with:

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 the 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.

In return they offer excellent salary and benefits packages