Gates & Barriers Engineer

Employer: Technical Resources

Location: Greater London, GB

Salary: £220

Job type: Contract

Posted: 2026-10-07T00:00:00Z

Sector: Engineering

Job Description

Job Title: Gates & Barriers Engineer Location: London Length: Long-term rolling contract Rate: £220 per day + package Are you a Gates & Barriers Engineer based in London looking for a contract opportunity? As a Gates & Barriers Engineer, you will be responsible for the service, maintenance, and repair of automated gates, barriers, and access control systems across a range of commercial, industrial, and residential sites throughout London. You will be joining an established company with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality security and access solutions to its customers. Responsibilities: * Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on automated gates, barriers, and associated access control equipment to manufacturer and contractual standards. * Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults on a range of gate and barrier systems in a timely manner. * Respond to reactive callouts, attending site to assess and repair failures with minimal disruption to the client. * Complete accurate service records and job reports using company systems, ensuring all works are documented correctly. * Liaise with site contacts and clients professionally, providing updates on works carried out and any remedial recommendations. * Ensure all works are completed in line with current health and safety legislation and company procedures. Experience and Certifications required: * Proven experience servicing and maintaining automated gates, barriers, and access control systems in a field-based role. * Familiarity with a range of manufacturers and systems such as BFT, FAAC, Came, Magnetic Autocontrol, or similar. * Sound knowledge of electrical wiring, control panels, and loop detectors associated with gate and barrier installations. * Ability to work independently, managing a London-based field service workload effectively. * Full UK driving licence. * CSCS Card (desirable). * EAL or equivalent gates and barriers qualification (desirable). Please apply with an up-to-date CV for more information. We can only accept candidates who have the Right To Work in the UK.

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