Gate Engineer
Dartford / South East London / Kent / M25 East Corridor
£17–£20 per hour + Callout + Overtime + Company Van + Training
Overview
Our client is a growing specialist maintenance and engineering business supporting residential developments, high-rise buildings, and commercial properties across London and the South East.
They are now looking to recruit a dedicated Gate Engineer to take ownership of their gate automation division. This is more than a standard service engineer role. The successful engineer will have the opportunity to shape, develop, and grow a specialist gates department within an established business that already delivers access control, CCTV, glazing, smoke ventilation, door systems, and building maintenance services.
For the right person, this offers genuine long-term progression into a lead engineer, supervisory, or departmental management position.
The Role
Initially, around 70% of your workload will focus on gates and gate automation systems, with the expectation that this division will continue to grow.
Typical responsibilities will include:
- Service, maintenance, fault finding, and repairs on automated gate systems
- Motor replacements and automation upgrades
- Site surveys and technical assessments
- Supporting quotation preparation through accurate reporting and documentation
- Advising on replacement requirements and system improvements
- Liaising with suppliers and manufacturers regarding parts and technical support
- Supporting related access control systems connected to gate installations
- Assisting with larger projects and specialist subcontractors where required
Package
- £17–£20 per hour depending on experience
- Company van
- Overtime opportunities
- Callout rota with additional payments (circa £175 per callout)
- Training and development support
- DHF, Gate Safe, ADSA and other industry training opportunities
- 40-hour working week
- Long-term progression opportunities
- Monthly team meetings and toolbox talks
About the Company
Our client operates a multi-disciplinary engineering and maintenance business with a strong reputation across residential and commercial property sectors.
Their engineers support a broad range of specialist services including gate automation, access control, CCTV, glazing, smoke ventilation systems, door systems, and general building maintenance.
Backed by ambitious growth plans, the business is investing heavily in specialist divisions and is looking for engineers who want to play a key role in that journey.
Candidate Profile
You could be suitable if you have experience with:
- Automated gates and gate automation systems
- FAAC, CAME, SEA or similar manufacturers
- Service and repair environments
- Residential, commercial, or facilities maintenance sectors
- Access control systems linked to gates
Useful qualifications include:
- DHF
- Gate Safe
- IPAF
- PASMA
Most importantly, you will be someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems, and helping grow a specialist area of a business.
Please note, if your application is suitable, one of our consultants will call you within 5 working days. If you have not heard from us within this time, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful, however we will keep your details on our talent management system to consider you for future opportunities.