Gate Engineer

Talent Solution Partners; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing facilities and engineering team is looking for a Gate Engineer to maintain and repair automatic gates and barriers. This position involves working independently on various mechanical and electrical systems and requires experience in the field. Candidates should have strong fault-finding skills and the ability to navigate compliance requirements. This role offers a competitive salary and support for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Training and development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with automatic gates and barrier systems.
• Understanding of PPM schedules and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance on automatic gates and barriers.
• Respond to callouts, urgent repairs, and planned works.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs.

Skills

Mechanical engineering background

Electrical engineering background

Fault-finding skills

Ability to work independently

Good communication skills

Customer-focused mindset

Job description

Gate Engineer

Location: North-West - Crewe, Carlisle, Preston, Blackburn
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm
Salary: £40,000 + Van & Fuel Card

A great opportunity has arisen for a Gate Engineer to join a growing facilities and engineering team. This role involves maintaining and repairing a wide range of automatic gate and barrier systems within a busy utilities environment, along with supporting general mechanical and electrical building services maintenance.

The Role

• Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance on automatic gates, sliding gates, security barriers, rapid roller shutters, and associated M&E systems.
• Respond to callouts, urgent repairs, and planned works as required.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs to minimise downtime and ensure operational continuity.
• Install mechanical and electrical equipment as part of upgrade or replacement works.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and compliance logs.
• Work closely with supervisors, engineers, and client contacts to deliver a high-quality service.
• Ensure all tasks are completed safely and in line with health and safety procedures.

What You’ll Need

• Mechanical and/or electrical engineering background.
• Experience working with automatic gate and barrier systems.
• Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Ability to plan workload, prioritise tasks, and work independently when required.
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.
• Understanding of PPM schedules, compliance requirements, and safe working practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to work with varied equipment in a specialist engineering role.

If you're an experienced engineer with strong mechanical and electrical skills and a background in automatic gates or similar systems, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for immediate consideration