Gate, Barrier and Automatic Door Engineer

4Way Recruitment Ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Paid travel after first 30 minutes

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Overtime available

On-call rota

Permanent full-time position

Job summary

4Way Recruitment Ltd in South London is seeking a Gate, Barrier and Automatic Door Engineer to join a permanent, full-time team. You will service, repair and install automated access equipment across a range of sites, with a company vehicle provided and paid travel after the first 30 minutes each way.

The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical fault-finding, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Experience with automated access systems (gates, barriers, doors).
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• 3+ years in the industry (preferred).
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve on-site faults on automated access equipment.
• Carry out routine servicing and preventive maintenance.
• Complete repair and installation works on gates, barriers, and doors.
• Work across a range of gate systems and automatic doors.
• Identify mechanical, electrical and control faults.
• Keep service records and site documentation up to date.
• Provide out-of-hours support as part of the callout rota.
• Liaise with customers and site representatives professionally.

Skills

Automatic doors

Gates & barriers

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Customer service

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Gate, Barrier and Automatic Door Engineer Company Vehicle + Paid Travel

Location of works: South London

Salary Bracket: Up to £48,000 per year (DOE)

Industry: Fire & Security

About Our Customer

4way Recruitment has partnered directly, with an established provider to secure a permanent Gate, Barrier and Automatic Door Engineer for their team.

The company delivers specialist engineering services across a broad range of properties and contracts throughout the UK. With continued demand for its services, they are looking to add an experienced engineer who can provide reliable technical support across a range of automated access systems.

Salary and Benefits - Gate, Barrier and Automatic Door Engineer

• Salary up to £48,000 depending on experience
• Company vehicle provided
• Paid travel after the first 30 minutes each way
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Overtime available
• On-call rota
• Permanent, full-time position

Key Responsibilities Gate, Barrier and Automatic Door Engineer

• Attend customer sites to investigate and resolve equipment faults
• Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance
• Complete repair and installation works on automated access equipment
• Work on a range of gates, barriers and automatic door systems
• Identify mechanical, electrical and control-related issues
• Carry out equipment checks, inspections and site assessments
• Complete scheduled maintenance programmes
• Ensure equipment is operating safely and efficiently
• Keep service records and job documentation up to date
• Liaise professionally with customers and site representatives
• Follow relevant company, quality and health & safety procedures
• Provide out-of-hours support as part of the company's callout arrangements when required

Skills and experience Gate, Barrier and Automatic Door Engineer:

• Previous experience within automatic doors, gates, barriers or related automation
• Strong practical knowledge of automated access equipment
• Multi-skilled experience covering more than one discipline would be advantageous
• ADSA or ADIA accreditation would be desirable
• Ideally 3+ years' experience within the industry
• Confident mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
• Good understanding of automation, controls and associated equipment
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Comfortable working independently and managing a daily workload
• Reliable, organised and committed to delivering quality workmanship

Why Join this Company?

Market Position: Join an established national organisation with a substantial UK operation and a diverse customer base across commercial and residential environments.

Work Culture: A professional engineering environment offering stability, varied work and the backing of a larger organisation. Engineers are trusted to manage their own workloads while having access to the wider support and resources of the business.

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