Automation Engineer - North West in Liverpool

Gate & Barrier / Automatic Door Service Engineer (Sub-Contract / Freelance)

Greater Manchester Area | £37+ per hour | Weekly Pay | Outside IR35 | 6-Month Rolling Contract (Strong Potential to Extend up to 3 Years)

V7 Recruitment is working with a well-established organization within the security systems and access control sector, delivering projects across government and large commercial client sites. We are looking for experienced Gate, Barrier, and Automatic Door Engineers to join on a long-term subcontract basis, covering multiple sites across Greater Manchester and Liverpool.

This role offers excellent earning potential, consistent workloads, and the freedom to self-manage your schedule while working on secure, high-profile contracts.

The Role

Service, maintenance, and repair of gate, barrier, and automatic door systems.

Working on a range of systems including FAAC, CAME, BFT, and similar manufacturers.

Field-based role travelling between housing association and commercial sites.

Supporting government and large commercial client contracts.

High volume of planned and reactive work, offering strong long-term stability.

What\’s on Offer

• £37+ per hour
• Weekly pay every Friday
• Outside IR35
• 6-month rolling contract with strong likelihood of extension (some engineers already 2+ years on the contract)
• Flexible, self-managed working schedule
• Overtime and weekend work available
• Genuine opportunity for permanent employment if desired

What We\’re Looking For

• Proven experience servicing and maintaining gate, barrier, and automatic door systems
• Familiarity with FAAC, CAME, BFT, or similar equipment
• Experience working across commercial and housing sites
• DHF and/or ADSA certification preferred
• Gate Safe certification desirable
• Valid DBS check and full UK driving licence essential
• INDFS clearance or willingness to obtain

V7 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered solely on merit and suitability for the role.

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