At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain, repair, and install automated gates and barriers across London and the South East.
- Company: Join a rapidly growing specialist in vehicle access automation.
- Benefits: Earn £40,000-£50,000 plus overtime, with a company vehicle and tools provided.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth and increased responsibility as the business expands.
- Why this job: Shape the future of gate automation while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with automatic gates, strong diagnostic skills, and relevant safety training required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
Automatic Gate & Barrier Engineer Epsom / Surrey
Field-based across London and the South East £40,000
£50,000 per annum, depending on experience + Overtime & Additional Payments Company Vehicle, Tools & Tablet | Permanent, Full Time Put your gate automation experience to work in a business where you can help shape what comes next.
A small, rapidly growing specialist in vehicle access automation is looking for an experienced Automatic Gates & Barriers Engineer.
Youll work on a varied mix of planned maintenance, breakdowns, upgrades and installations across the South East.
Alongside solving technical problems on site, youll help customers improve the safety and reliability of their systems.
For an engineer looking to develop professionally, this offers the chance to build wider expertise and grow with the business.
What youll be doing Maintaining, repairing and installing automated swing and sliding gates and vehicle barriers.
Diagnosing faults with motors, gearboxes, hydraulic operators, control panels and associated wiring.
Setting gate travel limits, adjusting operators and commissioning automation equipment.
Testing photocells, safety edges, vehicle detection loops and other protective devices.
Carrying out gate safety assessments and force testing where applicable, recording results and identifying necessary improvements.
Checking hinges, rollers, tracks, fixings and mechanical stops for wear, damage and safe operation.
Investigating faults involving intercoms, access control and vehicle entry interfaces.
Completing service reports, documenting remedial requirements and providing clear customer handovers.
What youll bring Proven experience working on automatic gates and vehicle barriers.
Strong electrical and mechanical diagnostic skills.
Recognised automated gate safety training, such as the DHF Level 2 Award in Automated Gate & Traffic Barrier Safety, or equivalent relevant training.
Practical knowledge of gate safety, risk assessment, protective devices and safe commissioning.
Confidence reading wiring diagrams and programming gate and barrier control systems.
A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the region.
The ability to organise your work and communicate professionally with customers.
Useful additional experience and qualifications Relevant NVQ Level 2 or an electrical/mechanical engineering qualification.
Manufacturer training on gate automation and barrier equipment.
Appropriate CSCS/ECS card.
Experience in force testing and recording safety test results.
Experience with hydraulic systems, intercoms, access control or ANPR interfaces.
An 18th Edition qualification where supported by relevant electrical installation experience.
Whats on offer £40,000
£50,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
Overtime and additional payments.
Company vehicle, tools and tablet.
Professional development and opportunities to broaden your technical skills.
Scope for greater responsibility as the business expands.
A varied role within a small team where your experience and contribution will be visible.
Apply with your CV, or contact RETAIND for a confidential conversation about the role.
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Automatic Gate & Barrier Engineer in Guildford employer: Retaind Limited
Join a dynamic and growing facilities management business in Coventry, where you will have the opportunity to take ownership of diverse projects and make impactful operational decisions. With a supportive work culture that values initiative and collaboration, you will benefit from competitive salary packages, a car allowance, and the chance to influence processes within a fast-paced SME environment. This role not only offers professional growth but also the satisfaction of contributing to the success of a company dedicated to excellence in property maintenance and improvement.
