Gate Engineer

LJ Recruitment Limited; Harlow; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Fuel provided

Overtime on Saturdays

Job summary

LJ Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Gate Engineer for a busy, established team responsible for installing, servicing, maintaining and repairing automated gate systems across commercial and domestic sites.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with CAME and BFT equipment, diagnosing faults and ensuring safe, reliable operation. The role includes a 40-hour week, company van and fuel, with Saturday overtime available.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Gate engineering

CAME equipment

BFT equipment

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Independent worker

Full UK driving licence

Customer service skills

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

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Gate Engineer looking for a stable Monday-to-Friday role with a local patch, company vehicle and overtime opportunities.

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