Trainee Gate Automation & Access Control Engineer

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a fast-growing company, Perimeter Automation, as a Trainee Gate Automation Engineer based in the South East. In this site-based role, you'll install and service automated gates, receiving on-the-job training and additional courses to enhance your skills. Enjoy competitive pay, 28 days holiday, and all necessary tools provided.

Benefits

28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Tools, training, uniform provided

Qualifications

• Ability for fault-finding skills and diagnostic ability.
• A basic background in electrical works.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Installing and commissioning automated gates and access control systems.
• Servicing and maintaining existing installations.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs.
• Ensuring safety compliance with DHF and GateSafe guidelines.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Diagnostic ability

Education

Basic background in electrical works

Job description

Job Description

Are you looking to develop a career with varied complex work, with good rates of pay as your experience grows? Want to be part of a fast-growing company that values quality, professionalism, and innovation? Perhaps you are working as a Trainee Electrician and looking for a new role?

Then we have a job opening for you!

Perimeter Automation, part of the Perimeter Solutions Group, is rapidly becoming one of the UK's leading names in gate automation, security, and access control. We're now looking for a trainee Gate Automation Engineer to join our team.

You'll be working in a site-based role covering the South East, installing and servicing a variety of automated systems, from swing and sliding gates to barriers and bollards, for both commercial and residential clients. You will be working alongside our experienced engineers who will give full on the job training. You will also be placed on courses during work hours to grow your knowledge.

This is a role for someone who takes pride in their craft, can think on their feet, and enjoys delivering exceptional service directly to customers.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Installing and commissioning automated gates and access control systems
• Servicing and maintaining existing installations
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs
• Ensuring safety compliance with DHF and GateSafe guidelines
• Producing accurate reports and documentation

Perimeter Automation are offering more than just a job, this is your chance to be part of a business that's growing fast, investing in its people, and building a reputation for being the best in the industry.

We're looking for someone with:

• Ability for fault-finding skills and diagnostic ability
• A basic background in electrical works
• A full UK driving licence
• ECS/CSCS card ( - but we'll help you get one if needed)

Ready to unlock your next career move?

£20 - £25k (depending on experience) + bonus,

28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays).

Tools, training, uniform provided.

Join a team that's going places, click below to apply now and attach your CV.