Job Description:

Gate Automation Engineer
Location: Dartford, Kent
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 depending on experience, plus company vehicle, tools and uniform
Contract: Permanent, full-time

About the company
Our client is an established specialist in gate automation and access control. They are part of a well-known commercial perimeter security business and are backed by a larger investment group. They install and maintain systems on construction sites, industrial units, schools and secure government sites, as well as premium private homes.

They have kept the feel of a close-knit, independent company. The team is hands-on and sociable, and management is approachable and knows everyone by name. They are also in a serious growth phase, with real investment behind them. They want to add experienced engineers who take pride in doing installations properly.

The role

• Install automated gates and access control systems from start to finish - hanging gates, fitting the automation, wiring and commissioning.
• Service and maintain existing systems and find and repair faults on automation equipment.
• Work safely and to compliance standards on every job.
• Be the face of the business on site and give customers a professional, helpful service.
• Work mostly across the South East, with occasional stay-away work on larger installations.

The client is open to engineers who lean towards installation work and to those who prefer service and diagnostics.

What you’ll need

• Proven hands-on experience installing gates, automation systems and access control. This matters most.
• An ECS card (essential).
• DHF and/or GateSafe training (preferred, not essential).
• Good mechanical and electrical skills. Knowledge of control panels, fob systems, intercoms, IP or CCTV is a bonus.
• A full clean UK driving licence.
• A practical, problem-solving attitude and a commute that lets you get to the yard regularly.

What’s on offer

• £40,000 – £50,000 depending on experience.
• Company vehicle, tools and uniform provided.
• Ongoing training and development, including manufacturer and industry accreditations.
• A supportive team that values its engineers and treats them well.
• Stable, varied work, plus the chance to grow with a business that is expanding.

Interested? Get in touch.
If you’re an experienced gate automation engineer and want to be valued for your skills, apply now with your CV.

Not sure yet? Call or message me for a confidential chat. There’s no CV needed and no pressure. We can talk through the role and discuss whether it’s a good fit for you.