Gate Automation Engineer

4Way Recruitment

Greenhithe, Kent, DA9 9QR, United Kingdom

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£30,000 – £50,000 pa

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£30,000 – £50,000 pa

Posted: 2 Apr 2026 (Last month)

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Gate Automation Engineer (Gates, Barriers & Access Control)

Location: East London or Southeast London, (occasionally covering Midlands to South Coast)

Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 DOE

OTE: £50,000+ with overtime & bonuses

Industry: Security & Automation

ABOUT

We are working with a growing and well-established automation company, looking to add an experienced Gate Automation Engineer to their close-knit team. This role will focus primarily on installation and service.

Benefits – Gate Automation Engineer

Company van with personal use

Door-to-door travel paid

Strong overtime opportunities (1.5x Saturdays, 2x Sundays)

Performance-based bonuses

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Call-out rota with additional earning potential

Stable team environment

Opportunity to earn up to £50K+

08.00am-16.00pm working day

Responsibilities – Gate Automation Engineer

As a Gate Automation Engineer, your role will include:

Installing and servicing automated gate and barrier systems

Working on access control systems including Paxton, Net2, and Salto

Fault finding and diagnostics on a range of systems

Covering sites across the Midlands to the South Coast

Ensuring all work is completed to high safety and quality standards

Requirements – Gate Automation Engineer

Experience with automation systems (BFT, NICE, CAME, FAAC)

Knowledge of access control systems (Paxton, Net2, Salto, Videx)

Background in installation and/or service

Full UK driving licence

Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively

Why Join?

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and growing company that values its engineers. With a strong work-life balance, excellent earning potential, and a steady pipeline of work, this role offers both stability and progression.

Apply Now!

If you're an experienced Gate Automation Engineer based in or near East London or Southeast London, this is your chance to join a respected company offering real work-life balance, strong earning potential, and professional development.

Keywords to support your application:

Automation Engineer, Gate Automation, Access Control, Paxton, Net2, Salto, Videx, BFT, NICE, CAME, FAAC, Installation Engineer, Service Engineer, Security Engineer

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