Gates and Barriers Engineer

Alecto Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Tools provided

25 days holiday

On-call allowance

Training & development

Variety of clients

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment Ltd in London is seeking a Gates & Barriers Engineer to install, service and maintain automated gates, barriers, and access control systems for commercial and residential sites. This hands-on role demands fault diagnosis, high safety standards and customer-focused on-site service.

You will travel around London and surrounding areas, work with the engineering team on schedules and project delivery, and benefit from career development and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with gates, barriers, and access control systems.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel across London and surrounding areas.
• Professional, reliable, and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and maintain automated gates, barriers, and access control systems.
• Diagnose and repair faults efficiently while maintaining high standards.
• Ensure all installations comply with safety and industry regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service on site and maintain client relationships.
• Work closely with the engineering team to manage schedules and project delivery.

Skills

Gates & barriers systems

Fault finding

Job description

Gates & Barriers Engineer - London

Salary: £42,000 - £47,000 | Full-Time, Permanent

A leading access control and security solutions company in London is looking for a skilled Gates & Barriers Engineer to join their growing team. This is a hands‑on role for someone with experience in installing, servicing, and maintaining automatic gates, barriers, and associated access control systems across commercial and residential sites.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary: £42,000 - £47,000 basic
• Company vehicle, tools, and equipment provided
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• On‑call allowance for out‑of‑hours support
• Ongoing training and career development
• Work with a wide variety of commercial and residential clients

Your Role:

• Install, service, and maintain automated gates, barriers, and access control systems
• Diagnose and repair faults efficiently while maintaining high standards
• Ensure all installations comply with safety and industry regulations
• Provide excellent customer service on site and maintain client relationships
• Work closely with the engineering team to manage schedules and project delivery

Requirements:

• Proven experience with gates, barriers, and access control systems
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel across London and surrounding areas
• Professional, reliable, and able to work independently or as part of a team

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a well‑established, reputable company that invests in its engineers and offers strong career progression.

Apply today or send your CV to for a confidential conversation.

Alecto Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.

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