Service Engineer - Automated Gates

Service Engineer – Automated Gates

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

The Opportunity

I am currently working on behalf of a well-established client who is looking for an experienced Service Engineer to join their growing team, specialising in automated gates and access control systems.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong fault-finding skills who enjoys working independently, solving technical problems, and providing a high level of customer service. You'll be joining a supportive business that values work-life balance, offering no weekend work or evening call-outs as standard.

The Role

As a Service Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, repairing, and upgrading a range of automated gate and entry systems across customer sites throughout Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose faults on automated gates and entry systems.
Carry out planned servicing and reactive breakdown repairs.
Complete upgrades, replacements, and small installation works.
Fault find and repair:

Automated gates
Barriers
Intercom systems
GSM systems
Access control equipment

Install replacement parts and equipment.
Provide excellent customer service while working on-site.
Complete all work safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
Accurately complete service documentation where required.

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

Previous experience within gate automation, automated entry systems, access control, security systems, or a similar engineering role.
Strong fault-finding and repair skills.
Good mechanical and electrical knowledge.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Reliable, punctual, and self-motivated.
Full UK driving licence.
Ability to travel to customer sites.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary (depending on experience).
Permanent, full-time position.
Monday to Friday working hours.
No weekends (unless overtime is requested).
No evening or bank holiday call-outs.
Company van provided.
Company phone provided.
Uniform, PPE, and safety boots supplied.
Company pension.
Annual leave increases with length of service.
Optional overtime available.
Most travel is within approximately one hour of your home location.
If you are an experienced Service Engineer looking for your next opportunity within gate automation and access control, please apply today or contact Michael at Interaction Recruitment for more information.

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed