Automatic Door Engineer
2026-09-07T16:12:43
Woodford Green
Greater London
GB
IG8 7
Full Time
2026-10-05T16:34:32.72
Salary Range: £56,000 - £60,000
Are you currently working in the door industry and looking to progress your career in field service engineering? A leading manufacturer of automatic entrance systems is offering a newly created Automatic Door Engineer position for someone with solid industry experience. The role covers the London and Home Counties area. You will receive full training through a structured development programme, including working alongside an experienced engineer to help you become familiar with the company's products, procedures, and systems.
The package includes:
- A starting salary of over £42,000, with realistic first-year earnings of around £60,000 OTE
- A fully equipped, modern company van, PDA and mobile phone
- Premium overtime opportunities
- Enrolment in a company pension scheme of up to 6% of your salary
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Annual company bonus
This is a strong opportunity for a motivated technician looking for stability, support, and long-term career growth.
Responsibilities of an Automatic Door Engineer
Reporting to the Service Manager, you will be responsible for the maintenance, servicing, and repair of swing and sliding automated entrance systems within a local postcode area. Your responsibilities include:
- Managing your own work in progress
- Ensuring all relevant paperwork is completed accurately
- Attending regular training courses to maintain up-to-date knowledge of equipment
- Being an active team player while helping to sustain the company's reputation and growth
The role requires a practical and customer-focused approach, with the ability to diagnose faults, complete repairs efficiently, and represent the company professionally when working on site.
Requirements of a Successful Automatic Door Engineer
- EN16005 knowledge
- Previous practical experience working on swing and sliding entrance systems
- Excellent customer service skills
- Electrical, welding, or hydraulics experience
- A positive, professional, and reliable approach
- Willingness to undertake ongoing manufacturer training
Salary and Benefits for an Automatic Door Engineer
- £42,000 basic salary, with OTE circa £60k+ in your first year
- Overtime rates paid at 1.5 minimum
- Annual company bonus paid from when you leave home to when you return home
- On-call support every 5th week, paid at x1.5 rate
- Company van and fuel card
- 25 days annual leave and 8 bank holidays - 33 days total
- Company pension scheme
- Buddy support system during the training period
- Company laptop and phone
- PPE and uniform supplied
- Ongoing manufacturer training
- Technical support available
- Local support network of colleagues
If you are interested in this Automatic Door Engineer opportunity and looking to join a recognised leader in their field, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Whether you're already working with automatic entrance systems or looking to take the next step in your engineering career, full training and ongoing support will be provided.
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Automatic Door Engineer employer: Woodford Green
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