Gates & Barriers Service Engineer

Benefits

• £17.00£21.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Monthly salary payments.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Door-to-door payment.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Uniform provided.
• Company pension scheme.
• 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Stable, full-time permanent position with a leading specialist in the automated gate and barrier industry.

Location: Bredbury, Stockport, SK6 2TD, United Kingdom
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am 4:30pm
Salary: £17.00 £21.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Additional Earnings: Overtime available, monthly salary payments, plus door-to-door payment.About the Company

The company is a leading specialist in the supply, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of automated gates and barriers, including High Security and HVM systems. It delivers high-quality solutions across commercial, industrial, private sector, and high-security environments throughout the UK and has built a strong reputation for providing reliable products and exceptional customer service.

The Role

The company is looking for an experienced Gates & Barriers Service Engineer to join its growing team based in Bredbury, Stockport.

This is a field-based role involving the servicing, maintenance, fault finding, and repair of automated gates, barriers, bollards, and access control systems. The successful candidate will be a hands-on engineer who can work independently while maintaining high standards of workmanship and customer service.

The company values practical, hands-on experience above formal qualifications, making this an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers looking to progress their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair automated gates, barriers, bollards, and access control systems.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical, mechanical, and automation faults.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Respond to breakdown call-outs and complete repairs efficiently in normal working hours.
• Replace motors, control panels, safety devices, photocells, intercoms, and associated components.
• Complete service reports and job documentation accurately.
• Ensure all work complies with current health and safety legislation and industry standards.
• Provide excellent customer service while representing the company professionally.
• Maintain to a good standard tools, equipment and vehicle.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience servicing and repairing automated gates, barriers, or access control systems is essential.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Candidates with their own hand tools are preferred.
• Willingness to work overtime if and when required.