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Job Title: Security Gate Engineer
Location:Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire & London
Salary:Dependent on Experience (DOE)
Job Type:Full-Time / Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking a skilledSecurity Gate Engineerto join our growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, servicing, and repair of a wide range of automated security gates, access control systems, and related safety equipment across Herts, Beds, Bucks, and London.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, maintain, and repairautomated security gates, barriers, bollards, and associated control systems.
- Diagnose faults and complete repairs efficiently to minimise downtime for clients.
- Conduct routine servicing, safety checks, and compliance inspections (including EN safety standards).
- Work on a variety of systems includingswing gates, sliding gates, bi-folds, barriers, intercoms, access control, and safety devices.
- Provide excellent customer service and clear communication with clients on work progress.
- Complete job sheets, reports, and documentation accurately.
- Ensure all work meets health & safety and industry compliance requirements.
- Participate in on-call rota (if applicable).
Skills & Experience Required
- Proven experience as aGate Engineer,Automation Engineer, or similar role.
- Strong knowledge of gate automation systems (e.g., Came, BFT, FAAC, NICE, Beninca, etc.).
- Ability to diagnose electrical and mechanical faults.
- Understanding of safety standards such asEN 12453 / EN 13241.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Good communication and customer-facing skills.
Desirable (not essential)
- Electrical qualifications (e.g., 17th/18th Edition, ECS/CSCS).
- Experience with welding and fabrication.
- Knowledge of CCTV, access control, or other security systems.
- Gate Safe or DHF training/certifications.
What We Offer
- Competitive salarydependent on experience.
- Company vehicle, fuel card, and tools (if provided).
- Ongoing training & development.
- Paid holiday, pension, and other benefits (adjust as needed).
- Opportunities for progression within a growing organisation.
