Automated Gate Service Engineer – Permanent

Location: Royston, Hertfordshire
Salary: £40,000–£42,000 per annum, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Benefits: Company van, company phone, pension, optional overtime and additional annual leave

About the Role

Interaction Recruitment is currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Automated Gate Service Engineer to join a well-established and growing engineering business based in the Royston area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with a strong background in automated gates, access control and entry systems who is looking for a permanent position offering excellent work-life balance, competitive pay and long-term stability.

The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs, completing system upgrades and maintaining automated gate and entry systems at customer sites.

This is a varied, field-based role involving a mixture of breakdowns, repairs, retrofits and occasional routine servicing.

Our client is looking for a reliable, proactive and technically skilled engineer who can work independently, identify faults efficiently and deliver a high standard of service.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair faults on automated gates and access control systems.

• Attend customer sites to carry out breakdown repairs and reactive maintenance.

• Repair and maintain automated swing gates, sliding gates and associated equipment.

• Carry out upgrades, retrofits and replacement of existing gate automation systems.

• Install and replace gate motors, control panels, safety edges and associated components.

• Fault-find and repair automated barriers, intercom systems and GSM entry systems.

• Identify electrical and mechanical faults and implement effective solutions.

• Carry out occasional planned servicing and preventative maintenance.

• Test and inspect automated gate systems to ensure safe and reliable operation.

• Ensure installations and repairs meet relevant safety standards and regulations.

• Identify replacement parts and materials required to complete repairs.

• Maintain accurate service reports and job documentation.

• Provide a professional and friendly service when attending customer sites.

• Work independently and alongside other engineers when required.

• Follow company health and safety procedures at all times.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years'' experience working with automated gate systems.

• Previous experience in automated gate servicing, fault-finding, breakdowns and repairs.

• Strong knowledge of gate automation equipment and associated control systems.

• Experience diagnosing electrical and mechanical faults.

• Experience repairing and maintaining automated gates, barriers and entry systems.

• Knowledge of intercoms, GSM systems and access control equipment.

• Ability to install replacement components and carry out system upgrades.

• Confident working independently at customer sites.

• Strong practical problem-solving and fault-finding skills.

• Good communication and customer service skills.

• Reliable, punctual and trustworthy.

• Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team.

• Full UK driving licence.

• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable Experience

• Experience with different automated gate manufacturers and control systems.

• Knowledge of automated gate safety devices and safety edges.

• Experience carrying out gate automation retrofits and upgrades.

• Electrical installation or maintenance experience relevant to gate automation.

• Experience with access control, intercoms and barrier systems.

Salary & Benefits

Our client offers an excellent employment package, including:

• £40,000–£42,000 per annum, depending on experience.

• Permanent, full-time employment.

• Monday to Friday working hours.

• 40-hour working week.

• No compulsory weekend working.

• No evening or bank holiday call-outs.

• Optional overtime available.

• Company van provided.

• Company mobile phone.

• Company pension scheme.

• Annual leave increasing with length of service.

• Company uniform, safety footwear and PPE provided.

• Company events.

• Supportive working environment.

• Excellent work-life balance.

• Long-term career opportunity within an established business.

Working Hours & Location

This is a field-based position operating from the Royston area.

Monday to Friday – 40 hours per week.

Most customer sites are located within approximately one hour of the Royston base, helping to keep travelling time manageable.

There are no compulsory weekends, evening call-outs or bank holiday call-outs, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking for a better work-life balance.

The Ideal Candidate

Our client is looking for an experienced Automated Gate Engineer who takes pride in their work and enjoys solving technical problems.

You will be confident diagnosing faults, repairing gate automation systems and dealing professionally with customers.

The ideal candidate will be someone who can work independently, take responsibility for their jobs and consistently deliver high-quality workmanship.

Previous experience specifically within the automated gate industry is essential for this position.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Automated Gate Service Engineer looking for a permanent opportunity offering excellent benefits, competitive pay and a great work-life balance, we would love to hear from you.

For more information or to apply, please contact:

Michael O''Hare
Interaction Recruitment – Letchworth
Telephone: (phone number removed)
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