Gate Engineer

Pyramid8; Castleford; Vor Ort; GBP 21.000 - 30.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Company van for business use

Overtime opportunities with enhanced</

40-hour working week

Zusammenfassung

Pyramid8 is seeking an experienced gate engineer to install, service and repair automated gates, barriers and access-control systems across Yorkshire and beyond.

The role combines electrical, mechanical, automation and fault finding in a varied field-based environment.

Qualifikationen

• Previous electrical, mechanical or electromechanical experience.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites across Yorkshire and further afield.
• Comfortable working outdoors on commercial, industrial and construction sites.
• Experience with fault finding and reading electrical drawings would be beneficial.

Aufgaben

• Fitting and commissioning automated gates, entrance barriers and associated equipment.
• Installing motors, control panels, safety systems and automation components.
• Diagnosing and resolving electrical and mechanical faults.
• Reading electrical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Carrying out routine servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Completing job sheets and service reports.

Jobbeschreibung

Our client requires an experienced gate engineer who has installed and serviced electronic gates, our client is well established and has been in business for over 20 years and is growing Working across Yorkshire and occasionally further afield, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining and repairing automated gates, barriers and electronic access-control systems for a variety of commercial, industrial, construction and education-sector customers.

This is a varied field-based position combining electrical work, mechanical engineering, automation and fault finding.

Previous experience with automatic gates would be ideal, but applications are also welcomed from engineers with a background in electrical maintenance, security systems, automatic doors or electromechanical engineering who are keen to learn a specialist trade.

The role

Your work will involve a combination of installation, maintenance, servicing and technical problem-solving, including:

• Fitting and commissioning automated gates, entrance barriers and associated equipment.
• Installing motors, control panels, safety systems and automation components.
• Diagnosing and resolving electrical and mechanical faults.
• Working with access-control technology, including keypads, intercoms, proximity readers and electronic locking systems.
• Installing and connecting cabling, sensors, photocells, safety edges and induction loops.
• Reading electrical drawings, wiring diagrams and technical specifications.
• Carrying out routine servicing and preventative maintenance.
• Testing installations and ensuring all equipment is operating safely and correctly.
• Identifying additional repair requirements and reporting recommendations.
• Completing job sheets, service reports and photographic records.
• Working alongside other engineers, installation teams and contractors.
• Maintaining company tools, equipment and van stock.
• Representing the business professionally when dealing with customers and site contacts.

Previous experience

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Automatic gates and barriers
• Electrical installation or maintenance
• Automatic and industrial doors
• Access-control and security systems
• Electromechanical engineering
• Field service engineering
• Industrial or mechanical maintenance

A good understanding of electrical and mechanical fault finding is important, along with the ability to work with motors, control panels, relays and associated equipment.

Experience using a multimeter, interpreting wiring diagrams and carrying out electrical testing would be beneficial.

Knowledge of CAME automation, FEIG control panels or Paxton access-control systems would be an advantage, although training can be provided.

Essential requirements

• Full UK driving licence.
• Previous electrical, mechanical or electromechanical experience.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites across Yorkshire and further afield when required.
• Flexibility to work occasional overtime and weekends.
• Comfortable working outdoors and on commercial, industrial and construction sites.

A DBS certificate would be advantageous due to some work being carried out in schools and other environments requiring clearance.

CSCS, electrical qualifications, manufacturer training or relevant gate-safety qualifications would also be beneficial.

Salary & Benefits

• £18.50 per hour, depending on experience and technical ability.
• Company van for business use.
• Overtime opportunities with enhanced rates.
• 40-hour working week, Monday to Friday.
• Company pension.
• Holiday entitlement