Auto Gates & Barriers Engineer

Position: Auto Gates & Barriers Engineer
Auto Gates & Barriers Engineer

Salary: £19–£21 per hour + overtime (1.5x evenings, 2x nights & weekends)

Location:

North West England (ideally Manchester based)
Type:
Full-time, field-based

Are you an experienced engineer working with automated gates, barriers or access control systems and looking for a role with high-quality sites, reliable overtime and the right tools to get the job done properly

Our client is a well-established specialist engineering services provider working across the UK with a reputation for supporting high-profile commercial and infrastructure environments. Their work focuses on securing and maintaining access systems for major client sites, delivering responsive, high-quality engineering support where reliability and safety are critical.

Due to continued growth and increasing demand from their client base, they are looking to recruit an Auto Gates & Barriers Engineer covering the North West. The role will involve installation, servicing, maintenance and fault finding on a range of automated gate and barrier systems. Engineers who can also support work on related systems such as industrial doors, shutters or similar access solutions would be particularly valued.

Job Description
Install, service and maintain automated gates and barrier systems at client sites

Diagnose and repair faults to ensure systems are returned to service quickly and safely

Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repair works

Liaise professionally with clients when arranging and completing works on site

Complete required documentation including reports, risk assessments and method statements

Maintain company vehicle, tools and stock to ensure first-time fixes wherever possible

Follow all relevant health & safety procedures and safe working practices

Person Specification
Experience working with automated gates, barriers or similar access systems

Strong fault-finding and maintenance skills within electro-mechanical equipment

Ideally multi-skilled with experience in industrial doors, shutters or related systems

Full UK driving licence

Good communication skills when working with clients on site

Able to work independently and manage field-based responsibilities

Committed to maintaining high engineering and safety standards

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering team supporting prestigious client environments and critical infrastructure sites across the UK. Engineers benefit from consistent, well-planned work schedules, clear visibility of overtime opportunities, and the tools and equipment required to complete jobs efficiently.

The role offers £19–£21 per hour depending on experience, with overtime paid at 1.5x for evenings and 2x for nights and weekends. Engineers are provided with a fully equipped company van, tools, laptop and mobile phone, along with ongoing training and development opportunities to broaden their technical skills.

If you are an experienced engineer looking for a role with a reputable, growing service provider known for quality, reliability and strong client relationships, we would be keen to hear from you.

To apply , please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful, you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this vacancy, if you do not hear from us within this time, you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability