Automatic Door Engineer

  • Waites Recruitment Consultancy Ltd
  • 23/10/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Full job description

My client is a London based contractor maintaining and repairing facades, windows, doors, curtain walling and fire doors for managing agents, developers and Tier 1 contractors. We are bringing our automatic door work in house and need an experienced engineer to lead it.

The role

Around 20 to 30% of your time will be on automatic doors, installing, servicing, fault finding and repairing GEZE, Tormax, Record, FAAC and other operators. The rest of your time you will work alongside our engineers on aluminium doors and windows, including mechanical repairs, ironmongery, closers, locks, hinges and adjustments on systems such as Schuco and Reynaers.

What you will be doing

Servicing, repairing and commissioning automatic sliding, swing and revolving door operators.

Carrying out safety checks and risk assessments to BS EN 16005 and recording the results clearly.

Fault finding on sensors, controls, drives and wiring, and replacing failed parts.

Supporting the team on aluminium door and window repairs, adjustments and hardware replacement.

Writing short, accurate job reports with photos on a phone or tablet.

Working safely in occupied residential and commercial buildings, following RAMS, permits and site rules.

What we are looking for

ADSA training (essential).

Proven experience on automatic door operators from the main manufacturers.

Working knowledge of BS EN 16005.

Mechanical ability on aluminium door and window systems.

CSCS card and a full UK driving licence.

IPAF and PASMA are useful. Manufacturer training certificates are a strong plus.

Right to work in the UK.

What we offer

Company van.

Varied work across London on well known residential and commercial buildings.

Salary to be agreed based on experience.

About us

My client is FENSA registered, Constructionline Gold, SSIP and SafeContractor accredited, and holds ADSA membership and BM TRADA Q-Mark certification. Safety and quality of workmanship come first on every job.

How to apply

Apply through CV Library with a short CV listing the automatic door systems you have worked on and your training certificates.

Pay: 49,000.00- 62,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

  • Do you live within one hour's travel of central London?

Experience:

  • automatic door installation and servicing: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • ADSA training certificate (required)
  • CSCS card (required)
  • full UK driving licence (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Location:

  • London, Greater London (required)

Work Location: On the road