Gate Automation Engineer – Midlands (Field-Based)

Job Description:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Gate Automation Engineer to join our client’s growing team covering the Midlands. This is a primarily field-based role with the flexibility of working from home, alongside weekly visits to the main base in Leicester to replenish stock and collect equipment.

The Role

This is a varied and hands-on position involving:

• Installation of new gate automation systems
• Retrofitting and upgrading existing systems
• Service, maintenance, and fault finding
• Safety upgrades to ensure compliance

There will also be an element of groundwork involved during new installations, typically carried out as part of a two-person team.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and maintain gate automation systems to a high standard
• Diagnose and resolve faults efficiently
• Work independently or as part of a team depending on project needs
• Deliver accurate reports via tablet to the office
• Communicate professionally with customers and residents on-site
• Work to deadlines in a demanding, fast-paced environment

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience with gate automation systems (experience with CAME, ROGER, BENINCA, or BFT is advantageous)
• Knowledge of access control systems, door entry systems, and door automation (desirable)
• Basic welding experience (beneficial)
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices
• Fluent English (spoken and written)
• Full UK driving licence
• Electrical installation qualification (preferred but not essential)
• Responsible, safety-conscious, and team-oriented approach

Salary & Benefits

• £38,000 – £40,000 (depending on experience)
• Overtime available
• Travel time paid (minus 30 minutes each way)
• Company van, fuel card, mobile phone, and uniform provided
• Health & safety and in-house product training
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:30 (40 hours per week)
• Optional Saturday work paid at time and a half
• Additional weekday hours paid at standard rate
• No out-of-hours work – strong focus on work-life balance

About Marble Talent
As engineering recruitment specialists, we pride ourselves on the ability to turn aspiring candidates at the beginning, middle or towards the end of their engineering careers into successful, professional engineers place at the right companies. We are interested in people from all walks of life, as long as they have the passion to succeed in engineering. Our goal is to become the recruiter of choice for UK engineering companies. We will do this by continuing to deliver a first-class service for both clients and candidates