Automatic Gate & Access Control Technician

GMC Fabrication Services Ltd is looking for a practical, reliable and motivated Automatic Gate & Access Control Technician to join our team based in Pontefract.

We install, service, maintain and repair automatic gates, barriers and associated access-control systems for commercial, industrial, construction and education-sector clients across Yorkshire and throughout the UK.

This is a varied, hands-on role involving a mixture of electrical, mechanical and automation work. We are looking for somebody with relevant experience and good fault-finding ability who can develop further within the automatic gate and access-control industry.

Previous automatic gate experience would be a significant advantage, but we would also consider somebody from a related electrical/electromechanical background who has the right practical skills and attitude to learn.

Main Duties

The role will include

Installation, servicing and repair of automatic gates and barriers

Electrical and mechanical fault finding

Installation and commissioning of gate automation equipment

Installation of motors, control panels and associated equipment

Installation and testing of safety devices including photocells, safety edges and induction loops

Installation and fault finding of access-control equipment

Working with keypads, proximity readers, intercoms, electromagnetic locks and exit devices

Installation and termination of associated cabling

Reading and working from wiring diagrams and manufacturers' technical information

Testing and checking completed installations before leaving site

Identifying faults and recommending remedial works

Planned preventative maintenance and servicing

Working alongside our fabrication/installations team and other contractors

Liaising professionally with customers and site management

Completing electronic job sheets, photographs and service/installation records

Checking required equipment and components before attending jobs

Maintaining company tools, equipment, vehicle and van stock

Working in accordance with company health & safety procedures and site-specific RAMS.