Job Description
Allum is looking for an experienced Electric Gate, Barrier, Access Control and Intercom Engineer to join our growing team.
We install, service and repair a wide range of commercial automated gate systems, traffic barriers, access control systems, intercoms and perimeter security equipment across commercial premises, schools, industrial sites, residential blocks, property management sites, facilities management sites and high-traffic environments.
This is not a trainee role. We are looking for someone who already has strong hands-on experience within the automated gate, traffic barrier, access control or intercom industry and can confidently attend site, diagnose faults, complete repairs, carry out installations, commission systems and represent the company professionally.
Although we are based in Worcestershire, our client base extends across the Midlands and, when required, UK-wide. The successful applicant must therefore be comfortable travelling to commercial client sites as part of their role.
The position also includes participation in a structured call-out rota, currently 1 week in 5, supporting our commercial service clients. Call-out payments and overtime are paid in addition to basic salary.
The right person will be joining a well-established specialist contractor with a strong commercial client base, regular work, structured systems and long-term opportunities.
Main Duties
The role will include:
- Installation, servicing and repair of automated swing gates, sliding gates and traffic barriers
- Fault finding on gate automation, barriers, access control and intercom systems
- Working on control panels, safety edges, photocells, induction loops, keypads, fob systems, GSM intercoms, maglocks and door automation equipment
- Installing and commissioning new equipment on commercial and managed sites
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance visits
- Diagnosing faults and recommending suitable repairs or upgrades
- Completing job sheets, risk assessments and site paperwork accurately
- Liaising professionally with clients, site managers, facilities teams and office staff
- Ensuring all work is completed safely, professionally and to industry standards
- Participating in the company call-out rota
- Working both independently and as part of a team
Experience Required
Applicants should ideally have experience with some or all of the following:
- Commercial automated gates and traffic barriers
- Access control systems
- GSM and hard-wired intercom systems
- Door entry systems
- Safety devices including photocells, safety edges, induction loops and force testing
- Fault finding on control panels and low-voltage systems
- Planned maintenance and reactive repair work
- Working on live commercial sites, schools, industrial premises, property management sites or managed developments
Experience with manufacturers such as CAME, FAAC, NICE, BFT, Videx, Intratone, Paxton, Comelit, Telguard, AES, Beninca, Parking Facilities, Ultimation or similar would be an advantage.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience in the gate automation, traffic barrier, access control, intercom or perimeter security industry
- Full UK driving licence
- Strong fault-finding ability
- Good understanding of low-voltage control systems
- Professional attitude when working on commercial client sites
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work independently and use initiative
- Reliable, organised and well-presented
- Strong attention to detail
- Willingness to travel to client sites across the Midlands and, where required, UK-wide
- Willingness to participate in a structured call-out rota
Desirable But Not Essential
- DHF training or gate safety knowledge
- Electrical qualification
- CSCS card
- IPAF or PASMA
- Experience with force testing
- Experience working on schools, industrial sites, commercial premises or property management sites
- Welding, fabrication or mechanical fitting experience
- Experience with commercial service contracts or facilities management clients
What We Offer
- Full-time permanent position
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Overtime opportunities
- Paid call-out rota
- Company van provided for work use
- Uniform provided
- Varied commercial work
- Supportive office and management team
- Long-term career opportunity with an established specialist company
- Further training where required
- Opportunity to work on high-quality commercial and perimeter security projects
About Us
Allum is a specialist gate automation, access control and perimeter security contractor based in Worcestershire.
We work with a wide range of commercial clients including property management companies, schools, industrial premises, facilities management providers and commercial organisations.
Our work covers the installation, servicing, repair and maintenance of automated gates, traffic barriers, access control systems, intercoms and associated perimeter security equipment.
We are looking for an experienced engineer who takes pride in their work, can solve problems on site and wants to become a valued long-term member of a professional and growing company.
How to Apply
Please apply with your CV and include a brief summary of your experience with automated gates, traffic barriers, access control, intercoms or perimeter security systems.
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
