Gate, Barrier & Automation Engineer

Gate, Barrier & Automation Engineer

Location: Birmingham (local candidates preferred)
Salary: Up to £21.50 per hour + premium overtime
Hours: 08:00–17:00 (1-hour lunch) • 40 hours/week
On-Call: None
Employment Type: Permanent

Join a Fast-Growing Automation Specialist With Long-Term Development

We are recruiting Gate, Barrier & Automation Engineers for a rapidly expanding manufacturer and installer of automated gates, traffic barriers, rising bollards, turnstiles, automatic doors, and access control systems.

This is an ideal opportunity for mechanically/electrically minded engineers seeking a role with excellent training, funded qualifications and clear progression routes into senior technical positions as the company continues to grow.

Why Engineers Apply for This Role

  • Up to £21.50 per hour
  • Excellent overtime rates: 1.3x weekdays, 1.5x Saturdays, 2x Sundays & nights
  • No on-call – a great work/life balance
  • Full training on all in-house manufactured systems
  • Funded industry qualifications including: DHF / Gate Safe, ADSA, 18th Edition, IPAF, PASMA, CSCS
  • Opportunities to progress into: Technical Lead, Senior Installation Engineer, Project Manager, Design Engineer, Technical Support / Training roles
  • 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • Be part of a fast-growing company where your development is a priority

Role Overview

You’ll be responsible for the installation of a wide range of physical security and automation products, including:

  • Automated gates (swing, sliding, bi-folding, telescopic, tracked)
  • Traffic barriers
  • Rising bollards
  • Turnstiles and pedestrian access systems
  • Automatic doors
  • Access control systems (keypads, proximity readers, intercoms, etc.)

Key Responsibilities

  • Installing automated gates, barriers, bollards, turnstiles and access control products
  • Mechanical assembly, electrical wiring, motor setup and control panel work
  • Reading and interpreting technical drawings and installation documents
  • Completing RAMS, commissioning paperwork and compliance documentation
  • Visiting customer sites across the region (occasional collection of parts from depot)
  • Working with project and technical teams to ensure installations meet standards
  • Delivering excellent customer service and maintaining a safety-first approach

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

  • Mechanical and electrical aptitude
  • Experience with tools, wiring, motors or electromechanical systems
  • Ability to follow technical drawings
  • Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
  • Full UK driving licence

Desirable Experience:

  • Installation of: gates, barriers, bollards, turnstiles, automatic doors, access control
  • Experience with automation brands such as: Roger Technology, BFT, FAAC, CAME

Desirable Qualifications (Training Provided):

  • DHF / Gate Safe
  • ADSA
  • 18th Edition
  • CSCS
  • IPAF
  • PASMA

What You’ll Gain

  • A secure role with long-term career prospects
  • Specialist training in a fast-growing engineering niche
  • Funded certifications and continuous technical development
  • Clear promotional pathways as the company expands