Plan B Midlands Limited
Installation Engineer
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Installation Engineer – London & Home Counties
Salary: £45,000 – £48,000 + Overtime + Call-Out (OTE £55k+)
Location: Greater London (Field-Based)
Key Skills: Gate Engineer, Barrier Engineer, Automatic Gates, Powered Barriers, Access Control, Electromechanical Repair, DHF, CAME, FAAC, BFT.
About the Role
We are recruiting a dedicated Installation Engineer to join our field service team covering Greater London. This role is strictly focused on perimeter access systems, making it an ideal fit for an experienced Installation Engineer or a Reactive Gate Engineer looking to advance their career with a dedicated specialist.
You will lead the installation, routine servicing, reactive maintenance, and complex fault diagnosis exclusively on automated gates across commercial and residential sites.
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Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned maintenance, reactive fault diagnosis, and emergency repairs strictly on automatic gates.
- Install, commission, and upgrade electromechanical and hydraulic gate & barrier automation hardware.
- Ensure every site installation complies with strict safety regulations (DHF / Door & Hardware Federation guidelines).
- Participate in a regional on-call rota for emergency gate and barrier call-outs across London.
What We Are Looking For
Direct Experience: Proven background specifically as a Gate Engineer, Barrier Engineer, or Gate Automation Specialist (handling both reactive maintenance and installation work).
System Knowledge: Deep hands-on experience with core gate and barrier manufacturers (e.g., CAME, FAAC, BFT, HTC, Eagle Automation).
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Electrical & Mechanical Skills: Strong diagnostic capability with 230V/24V control boards, safety edges, induction loops, photocells, and integrated intercom systems.
Certifications (Desirable): DHF Gate & Barrier Safety Diploma, CSCS Card, or 18th Edition.
Driver’s License: Valid UK driving license.
What We Offer
- Base Salary: Up to £48,000 (DOE)
- Earnings Potential: Overtime + Standby Allowances (Call-outs paid at a 5-hour minimum per call)
- Company Perks: Fully equipped company van, fuel card, professional power tools, uniform, and phone/tablet.
- Benefits: 29 days holiday (inc. bank holidays), company pension, and paid manufacturer training courses.
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