Senior Gate Engineer

Dynamic Doors Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension

Annual leave

Overtime opportunities

Bonus scheme

Training provided

Uniform & PPE

Job summary

Dynamic Doors Ltd is seeking a Senior Gate Engineer to cover Kent, London and surrounding counties. You will lead installations, perform fault-finding on gate and access-control systems, and deliver commissioning from survey to handover.

The role demands strong electrical and mechanical skills, customer-facing professionalism, and the ability to work independently within a growing family business. Training and progression are available.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical & mechanical fault-finding ability.
• Electrical qualifications desirable.
• Experience with automatic gates and barriers.
• Ability to manage installations from site survey through to commissioning.
• Professional and confident dealing with customers.
• Able to diagnose and resolve challenging technical faults.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Senior/lead engineer experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and troubleshoot automatic gates and barriers.
• Lead projects from site survey through to commissioning.
• Conduct site surveys and set-out.
• Fault-finding, repairs and servicing on 24V/230V/400V equipment.
• Liaise with customers in a professional manner.
• Develop and support teammates on complex tasks.
• Support preventive and reactive maintenance programs.
• Ensure safety and compliance on-site.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Gate & barrier systems

Site installation management

Customer communication

Senior/lead engineer

Electrical qualifications

Independent worker

Education

18th Edition

City & Guilds Electrical

DHF Gates & Barriers

IPAF

SSSTS

Paxton or similar

Tools

Gate automation brands

Job description

Join the Dynamic Doors Team

Dynamic Doors is a well-established, family-run company based in Sittingbourne with over 25 years of experience delivering high-quality industrial door, gate, barrier and security solutions. We have built our reputation on exceptional workmanship, outstanding customer service and long-term client relationships.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Senior Gate Engineer to join our expanding team, covering Kent, London and the surrounding counties.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled engineer looking to take the next step in their career with a company that values technical expertise, professionalism and continuous development.

The Role

We're looking for an engineer with strong electrical and mechanical skills who can confidently work on:

• Automatic gates & barriers
• Gate automation systems
• Access control systems
• Automatic & industrial doors
• Hydraulic systems
• Motors, sensors, relays & switches
• Electrical control panels
• 24V, 230V & 400V equipment
• Preventative & reactive maintenance
• Fault-finding, repairs and servicing
• New installations, testing & commissioning
• Site surveys and setting out

Experience with manufacturers such as Beninca, BFT, FAAC, CAME, Nice, Parking Facilities and similar systems would be a strong advantage.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong electrical & mechanical fault-finding ability
• Electrical qualifications desirable
• Experience with automatic gates and barriers
• Ability to manage installations from site survey through to commissioning
• Professional and confident dealing with customers
• Able to diagnose and resolve challenging technical faults
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Senior/lead engineer experience would be an advantage

Relevant Qualifications such as:

Req: 18th Edition, City & Guilds Electrical

DHF Gates & Barriers, IPAF, SSSTS, Paxton or similar would be beneficial, but happy to give training.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Enhanced overtime rates.
• Standby payments and regular overtime opportunities.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Company pension.
• 20 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays.
• Fully equipped company vehicle.
• Company uniform, PPE and specialist equipment.
• Ongoing manufacturer and industry training.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing business.
• A supportive, friendly working environment where your experience and expertise are genuinely valued.
• Monday to Friday.
• Overtime available.

If you're an experienced Gate Engineer looking for a senior role where you can make a real impact, develop others and be part of a respected, growing family business, we'd love to hear from you.