Automatic Door Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Install, service, maintain, and repair automatic doors in line with manufacturer guidelines and industry standards.

• Plan and execute installation projects, ensuring systems are properly fitted and fully operational.

• Conduct site surveys and evaluate installation requirements.

• Undertake scheduled servicing and routine maintenance.

• Maintain detailed service records, documenting repairs, adjustments, and recommendations.

• Identify and rectify mechanical and electrical faults.

• Respond to reactive service calls and emergency repair requests, minimizing customer downtime.

• Offer temporary solutions or replacements as needed to ensure security until permanent repairs can be made.

• Communicate directly with customers, providing professional advice on maintenance, repairs, and system operation.

• Offer customers guidance and training on the proper use and maintenance of installed systems.

• Conduct risk assessments and ensure that all work is performed safely and in compliance with applicable regulations and standards.

• Keep current with automatic door technologies and relevant industry requirements.

• Attend pertinent training and industry events to further develop technical expertise.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in installing, servicing, and repairing automatic doors – essential.

• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.

• Familiarity with various automatic door manufacturers and models.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, manuals, and specifications.

• Strong customer service and communication abilities.

• Capability to work independently and effectively manage your own workload.

• Full UK driving license.

• Experience with gates, bollards, and/or shutters is beneficial but not mandatory.

• Relevant electrical or mechanical engineering qualifications or training are advantageous but not required.

• EN16005 certification is a plus but not essential.

• Experience with automatic doors is crucial.

• Willingness to work 45 hours per week and participate in a 1 in 8 on-call rota.

🏝️ Benefits

• Overtime compensated at 1.5x for hours exceeding 45 Monday–Friday.

• Saturday overtime compensated at 1.5x.

• Sunday and Bank Holiday overtime compensated at 2x.

• 1 in 8 on-call rota - £250 rota cover payment.

• Additional out-of-hours quoted works payments ranging from £50–£100, based on job duration.

• 25 days of 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.

• Continuous training and upskilling opportunities to support career advancement.

• Opportunities for overtime.