Gate Engineer

Lj Recruitment; Epping Green; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Fuel provided

Job summary

Lj Recruitment is seeking an experienced Gate Engineer to join our busy team, responsible for the installation, servicing, maintenance and repair of automated gate systems across commercial and domestic sites.

The successful candidate will have hands-on experience with CAME and BFT equipment, diagnose faults, perform repairs, and ensure all work is carried out safely, professionally and with excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Proven fault-finding skills in electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience with automated gate systems and access control.
• Able to work independently and manage daily job schedules.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair automated gates and access control systems.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical and mechanical faults.
• Work with CAME and BFT gate automation equipment.
• Carry out routine maintenance and preventative servicing.
• Attend breakdowns and respond to customer call-outs.
• Complete installations, upgrades and replacement works where required.
• Test and commission equipment following repairs and maintenance.
• Complete service reports and relevant paperwork accurately.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Provide a professional and customer-focused service at all times.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Customer service

Independent worker

Full UK driving licence

Tools

CAME

BFT

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Gate Engineer to join a busy and established team, responsible for the installation, servicing, maintenance and repair of automated gate systems across commercial and domestic sites.

The successful candidate will have strong hands‑on experience working with CAME and BFT automated gate equipment and will be confident diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs and ensuring systems are operating safely and reliably.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair automated gates and access control systems.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical and mechanical faults.
• Work with CAME and BFT gate automation equipment.
• Carry out routine maintenance and preventative servicing.
• Attend breakdowns and respond to customer call‑outs.
• Complete installations, upgrades and replacement works where required.
• Test and commission equipment following repairs and maintenance.
• Complete service reports and relevant paperwork accurately.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Provide a professional and customer‑focused service at all times.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Gate Engineer or similar role.
• Proven experience maintaining and repairing CAME and / or BFT equipment (essential)
• Good electrical and mechanical fault‑finding skills.
• Experience working with automated gates and access systems.
• Able to work independently and manage a daily schedule of jobs.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Reliable, practical and safety‑conscious approach.

Package

• £32,240 basic salary
• 40-hour working week, Monday to Friday, 7:00am-5:00pm
• Saturday overtime available
• Company van provided
• Fuel provided
• All work located within approximately 60 miles of the Roydon office
• Stable, localised work with no requirement for long-distance travel
• Opportunity to work with a range of automated gate systems and customers