Gate Automation Engineer - Chelmsford

Gate Automation Engineer
South East
£40,000 – £50,000 + Overtime + Van + Bonus

Overview

Our client is a growing automation specialist delivering gate automation, access control and perimeter security systems across the UK. With projects spanning prisons, schools, commercial properties and residential developments, the business has built a reputation for high-quality installation and maintenance work.

Following continued growth and new investment from a £70m turnover parent group, they are now looking to recruit 2–3 experienced Gate Automation Engineers to strengthen their engineering team.

This role offers a mix of installation and fault-finding work, strong overtime potential, and the opportunity to join a company positioned for long-term expansion.

The Role

You will work as part of a field engineering team delivering automation installation, service and repair work across a varied client base.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Installation of gate automation systems
• Commissioning automation equipment and access control systems
• Fault diagnosis and repair of automated gates
• Servicing and maintenance of existing installations
• Working with automation brands such as CAME, BFT, SEA and Roger Technology
• Completing job documentation and sign-off paperwork
• Occasional domestic callouts to diagnose gate issues and quote repairs

The role is primarily installation-led but includes servicing and fault-finding work.

Package

• £40,000 – £50,000 basic salary
• Door-to-door travel pay
• Overtime paid at time-and-a-half
• Double time for weekends and emergency callouts
• Company van
• Laptop and mobile phone
• 21 days holiday plus service-based increases
• Annual performance bonus (up to ~£3,500)
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing group

About the Company

Our client is a specialist automation company focused on gate automation, access control and perimeter security.

They operate across sectors including:

• Prisons
• Schools
• Commercial sites
• Residential properties

The company employs a directly employed engineering team and avoids subcontractors to maintain high service standards.

The business is now part of a larger £70m infrastructure group, creating additional stability and long-term growth opportunities.

Candidate Profile

This role would suit engineers from backgrounds such as:

• Gate automation
• Automatic doors with gate experience
• Perimeter security or access control systems

You are likely to have experience with:

• Installing automated gate systems
• Automation fault finding
• Commissioning automation equipment
• Major automation brands (CAME, BFT, SEA etc.)

Electrical qualifications are not essential, but strong electrical fault-finding ability is beneficial.

Please note, if your application is suitable, one of our consultants will call you within 5 working days. If you have not heard from us within this time, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful, however we will keep your details on our talent management system to consider you for future opportunities.