Gates & Barriers Engineer

Gates & Barriers Engineer

£45,000 £ 50,000 basic (£22 £ 24/hr) + overtime + call-out + benefits
Swindon / M4 Corridor (covering Oxford, Reading & Bristol as required)
Full-time Field-based 40 hours per week, paid door-to-door

Are you a Gates & Barriers Engineer looking for a well-structured role with strong earning potential, clear planning and a defined regional focus Do you want the flexibility to cover a wider territory without last-minute scheduling or excessive travel

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced engineer specialising in automatic gates and barrier systems. Based ideally within the Swindon, Oxford or Reading area, you ll cover a flexible patch that allows you to support sites south of London as well as move across into Bristol when required. Due to the mix of sites in this region, some knowledge of automatic or industrial doors would be highly advantageous.

This is a field-based role suited to a technically strong engineer who can confidently handle installations, servicing and reactive maintenance, while delivering a professional and customer-focused service. You ll be fully supported with AI-powered scheduling, advanced stock management and a well-equipped van to keep your days efficient and productive.

• Install, service and maintain a range of automatic gate and barrier systems.

• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs and small works to a high technical standard.

• Attend commercial and high-traffic sites, ensuring systems are safe, compliant and fully operational.

• Liaise with customers on-site, explaining works completed and any required follow-up actions.

• Complete job reports, risk assessments and method statements accurately.

• Maintain company vehicle, tools and stock levels in line with company standards.

• Participate in the 1-in-12 out-of-hours call-out rota.

Essential:

• Proven experience working with automatic gates and barrier systems.

• Strong fault-finding and repair capabilities.

• Experience delivering installation, servicing and maintenance works in the field.

• Good understanding of health & safety requirements and safe working practices.

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

• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• Knowledge or hands-on experience with automatic or industrial doors.

• Experience working on commercial or multi-site environments.

• Relevant industry qualifications (e.g. DHF, ADSA or equivalent).

• Confident customer-facing skills and the ability to explain technical issues clearly.

• £22 £ 24/hr (£45 50K basic) based on a 40-hour week, paid door-to-door.

• Overtime rates: 1.5x evenings, 2x overnights and weekends.

• £250 call-out payment on a 1-in-12 rota.

• Company van with personal use, fuel card, laptop and full kit.

• Pension and private healthcare.

• Defined regional base within the Swindon / Oxford / Reading area.

• Flexible coverage supporting London and Bristol when required.

• Weekly scheduling: full visibility of your working week every Monday morning.

• Optional overtime sign-up so you can plan your hours and earnings in advance.

• AI-powered route optimisation to reduce unnecessary travel.

• Automated van re-stocking and replenishment to keep you job-ready at all times.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-organised and growing engineering business that values its field engineers, provides genuine structure to the working week and offers a highly competitive overall package.

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.