Service & Repair Engineer – Gates & Barriers
Location: Liverpool & Surrounding Areas (North Region)
A well-established and reputable security manufacturer specialising in the design, manufacture, installation, and servicing of large commercial gates for security and specialist sectors. The business is experiencing continued growth and is expanding its Northern Service Team.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Gates & Barriers Service Engineer to cover Liverpool and surrounding areas, forming part of a 4-person Northern regional team.
This role is focused on the service, repair, maintenance, and fault-finding of automated gate systems installed by the company. You will be field based within your territory.
Key Responsibilities
* Service, repair, and maintain a wide range of automated gate and barrier systems, including: Sliding and hinged gates, Traffic barriers, Bollards and blockers, Control panels and associated safety systems
* Carry out fault diagnosis, identifying and replacing faulty components.
* Test systems to ensure they are safe, compliant, and operating correctly.
* Complete force testing (nine-point force test) and report any failures immediately.
* Install replacement components or carry out minor installation works when necessary.
* Maintain a right-first-time approach with full ownership of issues.
* Provide excellent customer service while representing the company on-site.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
* Proven experience working with automated gates, barriers, or similar security systems.
* Strong technical ability with experience in fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs.
* Comfortable working in a field-based, autonomous role.
* Good understanding of safety standards and compliance.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Customer-focused with a professional approach.
* Full UK driving licence (less than 6 points).
* Flexible and willing to travel within the Northern territory and occasionally further afield to support business needs.
Benefits
* Basic salary up to £44,000 per annum
* Door-to-door overtime
* Company van
* Mobile phone
* Standard working hours: 42.5 hours per week
* Pension scheme
* 28 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with length of service
* Ongoing training and development, including:
* Opportunity to join a highly reputable and growing manufacturer
* Varied and technically interesting role within a supportive regional team