Automation Engineer

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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