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Job Title: Gate Automation Engineer
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Location: Midlands (Home Based with weekly visits to Leicester)
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per year + overtime (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Our client is currently looking for an experienced Gate Automation Engineer to join their team, covering the Midlands area.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer looking for a long-term role with a company that values its employees and promotes a good work-life balance.
The Role
This is a field-based position, primarily working from home, with weekly visits to the Leicester base required to collect equipment, replenish stock and prepare for upcoming work.
You Will Be Responsible For
- Installing new Gate Automation Systems
- Carrying out retrofits and safety upgrades
- Servicing and maintaining existing systems
- Fault finding and repairs
- Installing access control and door entry systems
- Completing detailed reports using a company tablet
- Liaising with customers and residents professionally
- Working individually and as part of a team
- Carrying out groundworks during new installations where required
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About You
The ideal candidate will have previous experience within Gate Automation and Access Control systems.
You Will Ideally Have
- Experience with Gate Automation Systems such as CAME, ROGER, BENINCA or BFT
- Knowledge of Door Entry Systems, Access Control Panels or Door Automation systems (beneficial)
- Experience with welding (beneficial)
- A valid UK driving licence
- Fluent spoken and written English
- Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements relating to gate and door automation
- The ability to work independently and manage deadlines
- A responsible approach when working with customers, property and team members
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Working Hours
- Monday to Friday
- 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- 40 hours per week
- Additional weekday hours paid at normal rate
- Optional Saturday work paid at time and a half
- No out-of-hours call outs, supporting a good work-life balance
Salary & Benefits
- £35,000 - £40,000 salary depending on experience
- Overtime opportunities
- Travel paid (minus 30 minutes each way)
- Company van
- Fuel card
- Mobile phone
- Company uniform
- Health & Safety training
- In-house training on company products
- 28 days paid holiday including bank holidays
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Gate Automation Engineer to join a reputable company offering stability, training and excellent benefits
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