An exciting opportunity has opened for an experienced Automation Engineer to join a leading Midlands-based specialist in automated doors, gates, and access systems. Known for delivering high-quality installation, maintenance, and repair services across the region. As an Automation Engineer, you ll work on a wide range of powered entrance solutions, including roller shutters, automatic doors, and gate systems, supporting clients such as local councils and MOD sites mainly throughout the Midlands area.

This Automation Engineer role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in industrial door automation, fault-finding, and electrical/mechanical servicing. You ll be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing automated doors and gates, diagnosing faults, and carrying out retrofits and upgrades. The successful Automation Engineer will be versatile, safety-conscious, and confident working across a variety of access systems. 80% of the work is Midlands-based.

Skills & Experience Required

Electrically qualified (18th Edition preferred)
Strong fault-finding and wiring skills
BS EN16005 certification (advantageous)
DHF accreditation (preferred)
Clean UK driving licence (max 6 points, no DD)
Able to pass MOD security clearance, CRB & DBS checks
Physically fit and comfortable working at heights
Flexible with call-outs and working hours
Safety-conscious and reliable

Benefits Package

Paid door-to-door
On-call rota: 1 in 9 weeks (£50 standby)
Call-out pay: £50 minimum + 3-hour guarantee.
Company van with sat-nav (private & spouse use allowed)
33 days annual leave, paid at 10 hours/day (worth £1,000 extra/year)
Laptop & mobile phone provided
Premium overtime after 8 hours (ample availability)
Contributory pension
Life insurance & sickness cover
Specialist training on premium products
All PPE & equipment provided
Excellent working practices
Career development across other business areas

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