Gate Engineer

  • Job Reference: 00005769-1
  • Date Posted: 16 January 2025
  • Recruiter: Patron Security Ltd
  • Location: Smeeth, Kent
  • Salary: £35,000 to £45,000
  • Sector: Construction & Building Services, Engineering
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

Job Description

Join the Team at Patron - We specialise in Gate, Security and Home Automation.

Patron is a trusted name in Gate, Security, and Home Automation solutions, has been delivering exceptional services to residential and commercial clients across the South East for over a decade.

We’re on the lookout for a skilled Gate Engineer to join our growing team in a full-time, permanent role.

Why Work with Us?

  • Competitive Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum (based on experience) - 45 hour working week.

  • Generous Benefits:
    • Overtime opportunities
    • Bonus schemes
    • Participation in our call-out rota with supplementary pay
    • 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays + Your Birthday Off
    • Company van with a fuel card
    • Be part of a dynamic, supportive team in a family-style work environment
  • Your Role at Patron:
    As a key member of our team, you’ll:

    • Service and maintain commercial and residential gates
    • Diagnose and repair gate and automation faults
    • Handle end-to-end installation of new gates
    • Work with access control systems and intercoms as needed
    • Travel across the South East (occasional trips to London required)

    What We’re Looking For:
    Our ideal candidate will:

    • Have hands-on experience with automatic gates in residential or commercial settings
    • Be comfortable working independently and as part of a team
    • Possess knowledge of access control systems and intercoms
    • Hold a full UK driving licence
    • Be able to pass a DBS check

    Why Choose Patron?
    We’re not just a company; we’re a family run. At Patron, you’ll find:

    • A fun, young, and supportive team environment
    • A company culture that values its employees and encourages growth
    • High standards of professionalism paired with a warm and welcoming vibe
    • Team Building Days twice a year as we appreciate we are all a team but we don't always get opportunities to work together

    If you’re passionate about the industry and excited to contribute to a growing business, we want to hear from you!