An excellent opportunity has arisen to join my long established & well regarded client as an Automatic Gate Engineer. If you are looking to work within a flexible, solutions driven organisation and become part of a small, specialist team within a niche, yet growing marketplace this could be the role for you!
Role:
Working as part of a team you will be responsible for installing new & repairing existing gate automation systems to include GSM video/audio, radio control, keypads & vehicle detection loops.
Please note - you must be happy to work outside & spend 95% of your day at customer premises within a one hour drive from Biggleswade.
About you:
My client welcomes candidates looking to work a 4 day week.
Essential:
* Have a working knowledge of basic circuits at 24 volts
* Have a UK driving licence & your own transport
* Live within a 15 mile radius of Biggleswade
* Have a positive outlook, personable and professional attitude to working outside
* Be physically fit with great customer service skills
Preferred:
* Part P Domestic Electrical Installer (17th/18th edition)
* DHF Standards (level 2 minimum)
* Knowledge of processes controls is an advantage
Full Certified training will be given in gate automation and safety systems for candidates who are strong with a wider mechanical/electrical background. For those with current gate safety and automation certification, my client will support renewals and development.
Main duties:
* 1st fix: to install power supply cable runs & other cabling
* 1st fix: to support team with installation general duties
* 2nd fix: to install gate automation and gate access control
* 2nd fix: to set-up, program, Force Test and commission systems
* Interpret drawings for site/equipment layout and electrical wiring.
* Fault finding: investigate, diagnose and repair faults to existing systems.
* Complete routine services to existing systems, completed on a rolling schedule -particular attention being paid to safety systems.
* Repair surveys to enable relevant stock to be ordered and repairs to be carried out.
* Carry out safety system surveys, to ensure potential new and existing customers are offered the correct safety devices to ensure Compliance with Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regs 2008.
* To lead site management; liaising with the team, the customer & other relevant trades, to ensure the works are completed effectively and efficiently.
General duties:
* Liaising directly with customers
* Assist the team with gate moving and hanging
* Loading and unloading van/trailer & assisting team to keep vans stocked and tidy
Benefits:
* Hours of work 8am 5pm (one hour lunch). No weekend working.
* Company van/tools along with a uniform and health & safety equipment will be provided.
* 25 days plus bank holidays plus Christmas/New Year shutdown
* Employer pension contribution
* Working with a skilled, friendly, flexible team
* Salary £28,000 - £32,000 DOE FTE
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