Gate Engineer

Plan B; Enfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £50k DOE

On-call pay

Company van & tools

Pension

Holiday 29 days

Training

Job summary

Plan B is seeking a Gate Engineer to cover Greater and Central London, installing, servicing and fault‑finding on automated gates, barriers and perimeter access systems across commercial, industrial and residential sites.

You will work on electromechanical and hydraulic automation, safety devices and control boards, with the on‑call rota for emergency gate and barrier call‑outs. A full UK driving licence is essential and DHF/CSCS or 18th Edition qualifications are desirable.

Qualifications

• Extensive gate automation experience and proven background as a Gate/Barrier Engineer.
• Hands-on experience with gate systems such as CAME, FAAC, BFT, HTC and Eagle.
• Strong electrical and mechanical diagnostic skills on 230V/24V control boards.
• Knowledge of safety edges, induction loops, photocells and integrated intercom systems.
• DHF, CSCS or 18th Edition qualifications are desirable.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance and fault diagnosis on automatic gates and barriers.
• Install, commission and upgrade electromechanical and hydraulic automation.
• Comply with DHF safety standards and site regulations.
• Complete first and second fix installation works across sites.
• Support regional on-call rota for emergency gate call-outs.

Skills

Gate Engineer background

Electrical/Mechanical diagnostics

Safety systems knowledge

On-site installation & commissioning

Full UK driving licence

Education

DHF/CSCS/18th Edition qualifications

Tools

CAME

FAAC

BFT

HTC

Eagle Automation

Job description

Job Overview

The Gate Engineer role covers Greater / Central London and focuses entirely on automated gates, barriers and perimeter access systems. As an Gate Engineer, you will work across commercial, industrial and residential sites installing, servicing and fault-finding on Sliding Electric Gates, Speed Gates, Commercial Security Gates, Rising Bollards, Traffic Barriers, Cantilever Sliding Gates, Security Gates for Schools and Bi-Folding Gates. This Gate Engineer position suits someone confident with electromechanical automation and safety systems.

As an Gate Engineer, you will handle installation, commissioning, upgrades and reactive maintenance on electromechanical and hydraulic automation, safety devices, access control and control boards. The Gate Engineer will also support a regional on-call rota for emergency gate and barrier call-outs across London.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance, reactive fault diagnosis and emergency repairs on automatic gates and powered barriers
• Install, commission and upgrade electromechanical and hydraulic automation systems
• Comply with DHF safety standards and site regulations
• Complete first and second fix installation work across commercial and residential sites
• Support a regional on-call rota for emergency gate and barrier call-outs

What We Are Looking For

• Proven background as a Gate Engineer, Barrier Engineer or Gate Automation Specialist
• Strong hands‑on experience with CAME, FAAC, BFT, HTC and Eagle Automation systems
• Confident electrical and mechanical diagnostic skills with 230V/24V control boards
• Knowledge of safety edges, induction loops, photocells and integrated intercom systems
• DHF, CSCS or 18th Edition qualifications are desirable
• Full UK driving licence

What We Offer

• Base salary up to £50,000 DOE
• Overtime and standby allowances, call‑outs paid at a 5-hour minimum
• Fully equipped company van, fuel card, professional power tools, uniform and tablet
• 29 days holiday including bank holidays
• Company pension
• Paid manufacturer training