Job Description

Automatic Door Engineer

Field Based UK wide

Full time, permanent (45 hours per week)

Salary: £28k–£45k DOE

Competitive benefits package

We’re looking for an experienced Automatic Door Engineer to join a growing engineering team. Experience working with automatic doors is essential, while experience with gates, bollards and shutters would be advantageous but is not essential.

This is a hands-on field role covering the installation, servicing, maintenance and reactive repair of automatic doors. You’ll need a methodical approach to problem solving, good fault-finding skills and the confidence to work independently while providing a high level of customer service.

With a varied workload, overtime opportunities, a company van and ongoing training, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to develop their career within the automatic door and access industry.

Automatic Door Engineer, the role:

• Install, service, maintain and repair automatic doors in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and industry standards.
• Plan and complete installation projects, ensuring systems are correctly fitted and fully operational.
• Carry out site surveys and assess installation requirements.
• Perform planned servicing and routine maintenance.
• Complete detailed service records, documenting repairs, adjustments and recommendations.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Respond to reactive service calls and emergency repair requests, minimising customer downtime.
• Provide temporary solutions or replacements where required to maintain security until permanent repairs can be completed.
• Communicate directly with customers, providing professional advice on maintenance, repairs and system operation.
• Provide customers with guidance and training on the correct use and maintenance of installed systems.
• Complete risk assessments and ensure all work is carried out safely and in accordance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of automatic door technologies and relevant industry requirements.
• Attend relevant training and industry events to continue developing technical knowledge.
• Experience with gates, bollards and shutters would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Automatic Door Engineer, the person:

• Proven experience installing, servicing and repairing automatic doors – essential.
• Good mechanical and electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with a range of automatic door manufacturers and models.
• Excellent problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals and specifications.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and manage your own workload effectively.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience working with gates, bollards and/or shutters would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Relevant electrical or mechanical engineering qualifications or training would be advantageous but are not essential.
• EN16005 certification would be advantageous but is not essential.

Multi-Skilled Door Engineer, the benefits:

• Overtime paid at 1.5x for hours over 45 Monday–Friday.
• Saturday overtime paid at 1.5x.
• Sunday and Bank Holiday overtime paid at 2x.
• 1 in 8 on-call rota - £250 rota cover payment.
• Additional out-of-hours quoted works payments of £50–£100, depending on job duration.
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Company van provided.
• Death in service benefit – 4x salary.
• Food allowance after 12 consecutive working hours.
• People's Pension contribution.
• Ongoing training and upskilling opportunities to support career progression

Pure Human Resources Limited works in partnership with Elite Door Systems Limited in providing Recruitment support. No applications from agencies please.