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Gates Engineer
Job Posted: 15 hours ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Brentwood
Expire in: a month
Job Description
£45,000 – £50,000 basic (£22–£24/hr) 40 hours per week, paid door-to-door
Overtime + call-out + benefits
Covering Essex, East London & North Kent
Are you an experienced Gate Engineer looking for a role with structure, stability and excellent earning potential Do you want clearer scheduling, better planning and the tools to do your job properly every day
Our client is seeking a skilled Gate Engineer with strong installation, servicing and maintenance experience. You’ll work across commercial sites within a set region, supported by advanced scheduling software, proactive van re-stocking and a fully equipped vehicle to help you deliver high-quality work first time. Experience with automatic doors, industrial doors, roller shutters or barriers would also be highly beneficial.
You’ll join a professional engineering team responsible for planned and reactive work on gate systems, carrying out high-quality repairs, upgrades and new installations. The ideal candidate will be a confident field engineer with strong fault-finding skills, excellent customer communication and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
Job Description
Install, service and maintain commercial gate systems (sliding, swing, automated and associated controls).
Diagnose faults, carry out repairs and complete small works to a high technical standard.
Liaise with customers on-site, ensuring work is completed safely, promptly and professionally.
Produce risk assessments, method statements and accurate job reports.
Work in accordance with all relevant health & safety requirements.
Maintain company vehicle, equipment and stock levels in line with standards.
Person Specification
Essential:
Strong background in automatic gates - installations, servicing and maintenance.
Confident fault-finding and repair capabilities across gate and access control systems.
Experience working independently in field-based engineering roles.
Excellent communication, customer service and time management skills.
Full UK driving licence.
Good understanding of H&S requirements and safe working practices.
Desirable:
Exposure to automatic doors, industrial doors, roller shutters or barriers.
DHF or ADSA qualifications.
Experience working on commercial sites.
Competence in minor fabric repairs associated with installation works.
Salary, Package & Benefits
£22–£24/hr (£45–50K basic) for a 40-hour week, paid door-to-door.
Overtime: 1.5x (evenings) and 2x (overnights/weekends).
£250 call-out bonus (1 in 12 rota).
Van with personal use, laptop, fuel card and full kit.
Pension & private healthcare.
AI-powered route optimisation to reduce travel time.
Weekly planning: know your jobs each Monday morning – no last-minute scheduling.
Optional overtime sign-up so you can plan your earnings in advance.
Auto-replenishment stock system to ensure your van is always fully equipped.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-organised engineering business offering a competitive package, reliable scheduling and genuine support to help you succeed in the field.
To apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful, you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this vacancy, if you do not hear from us within this time, you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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