Gate Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully equipped company van

Fuel card

Professional power tools

Uniform

Tablet

29 days holiday including bank holydas

Job summary

Plan B is seeking a Gate Engineer to cover Greater / Central London, focusing on automated gates, barriers and perimeter access systems. You will install, service and fault-find on sliding electric gates, speed gates, rising bollards and traffic barriers across commercial, industrial and residential sites, applying electromechanical automation and safety system know-how.

You will contribute to installation, commissioning and upgrades, support on-call rota for emergencies, and comply with DHF

Qualifications

• Experience as Gate/Barrier Engineer or Gate Automation Specialist.
• Hands-on experience with listed automation systems (CAME/FAAC/BFT/HTC/Eagle).
• Confident electrical and mechanical diagnostic skills with control boards (230V/24V).
• UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance, fault diagnosis and repairs on automatic gates and 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 sites.
• Support a regional on-call rota for emergencies.

Skills

Gate engineering experience

Electrical & mechanical diagnostics

UK driving licence

Education

DHF CSCS 18th Edition desirable

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