£45,000 – £50,000 basic (£22–£24/hr) + overtime + call-out + benefits
London & the South 

Are you an experienced Automatic Door Engineer looking for a role with excellent structure, reliable planning and strong earning potential? Do you want a job where you know your schedule in advance, work with high-quality kit and spend more time fixing doors than sitting in traffic?

Our client is seeking a skilled Automatic Door Engineer to join their growing field team. You’ll work across London and the South, completing installations, servicing and repairs on a wide range of automatic door systems. Any additional exposure to gates, industrial doors, roller shutters or barriers would also be highly advantageous.

This role suits a confident engineer with strong technical knowledge, excellent fault-finding ability and the ability to deliver professional, efficient service on commercial sites. Supported by advanced scheduling software, proactive van re-stocking and a fully equipped vehicle, you’ll have everything you need to deliver first-time fixes and high-quality work.

Job Description

• Install, service and maintain a wide range of commercial automatic door systems.
• Conduct fault-finding, repairs and upgrades in line with industry standards.
• Deliver professional customer service, liaising with clients to arrange and complete work safely and efficiently.
• Produce accurate job reports, RAMS documentation and follow safe working practices.
• Maintain company vehicle, stock levels and equipment to required standards.
• Participate in the 1-in-12 call-out rota to support out-of-hours requirements.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Strong experience working with automatic doors – installation, repairs and planned maintenance.
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently in a field-based role.
• Strong awareness of health & safety and safe working procedures.
• Confident communicator with good customer-facing capabilities.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable:

• ADSA or BS EN16005 certification.
• Experience with gates, industrial doors, roller shutters, barriers or access control systems.
• Experience in commercial or high-security environments.
• Competence in minor associated fabric works following installations.

Salary, Package & Benefits

• £22–£24/hr (£45–50K basic) for a 40-hour week, paid door-to-door.
• Overtime: 1.5x (evenings) and 2x (overnights/weekends).
• £250 call-out bonus on a 1-in-12 rota.
• Van with personal use, full kit, laptop and fuel card.
• Pension & private healthcare.
• Flexible territory across London & the South (home-based within 40 miles of London).
• AI-powered scheduling to reduce travel time and streamline your day.
• Weekly planning: know your workload every Monday morning – no last-minute jobs.
• Optional overtime sign-up to help you plan both your schedule and your earnings.
• Automated stock replenishment ensuring your van is always ready for the next job.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering business offering a competitive package, excellent job structure and the tools and support you need to deliver your best work.

To apply, please submit your CV by clicking on the relevant links. If successful, you will be contacted by one of our consultants within 3 working days. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we expect to receive for this vacancy, if you do not hear from us within this time, you should presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Grassroots Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency and a recruitment business in respect of this vacancy. Grassroots Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and recruiter. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion or disability.