Are you currently working in the door industry and looking to progress your career in field service engineering? A leading manufacturer of automatic entrance systems is offering a newly created Automatic Door Engineer position for someone with solid industry experience. The role covers the London and Home Counties area.
You'll receive full training through a structured development programme, including working alongside an experienced engineer to help you become familiar with the company's products, procedures, and systems. The package includes a starting salary of over £42,000, with realistic first-year earnings of around £60,000 OTE. A fully equipped, modern company van, PDA and mobile phone are also provided, along with premium overtime opportunities.
You'll be enrolled in a company pension scheme of up to 6% of your salary, receive 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and receive annual company bonus making this a strong opportunity for a motivated technician looking for stability, support, and long-term career growth.
Responsibilities of an Automatic Door Engineer
Reporting to the Service Manager, you'll be responsible for the maintenance, servicing and repair of swing and sliding automated entrance systems within a local postcode area.
You'll be expected to manage your own work in progress, ensure all relevant paperwork is completed accurately, attend regular training courses to maintain up-to-date knowledge of equipment, and be an active team player while helping to sustain the company's fantastic reputation and future growth.
The role will require a practical and customer-focused approach, with the ability to diagnose faults, complete repairs efficiently and represent the company professionally when working on site.
Requirements of a Successful Automatic Door Engineer
EN16005 knowledge
Previous practical experience working on swing and sliding entrance systems
Excellent customer service skills
Electrical, welding or hydraulics experience
A positive, professional, and reliable approach
Willingness to undertake ongoing manufacturer trainingSalary and Benefits for an Automatic Door Engineer
£42,000 basic salary, with OTE circa £60k+ in your first year
Overtime rates paid at 1.5 minimum
Annual company bonus
Paid from when you leave home to when you return home
On-call support every 5th week, paid at x1.5 rate
Company van and fuel card
25 days annual leave and 8 bank holidays - 33 days total
Company pension scheme
Buddy support system during the training period
Company laptop and phone
PPE and uniform supplied
Ongoing manufacturer training
Technical support available
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