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Department: Littlewood

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Battle

Compensation: £45,000 - £50,000 / year

UK leading fencing contractor looking to recruit a Gate and Barrier Automation Engineer/Access Control Engineer. You will be responsible for delivering automated system installations, responding to callouts, and carrying out maintenance and repairs across the business. This role involves working both independently and as part of a team of engineers and technical specialists to design, install, test and commission automation and access control systems.

As part of the Network Plus Group, Littlewood Group is the UK’s leading fence installation contractor, with offices in East Sussex, the Midlands and Wales. Established in 1996, we have a £53m turnover and a workforce of 240 employees. We are trusted partners of major contractors, including HS2, National Highways and the MOD. Our expertise covers the design, supply and installation of fencing, security systems, vehicle restraints, noise barriers, gates, access control and associated ground works. Guided by our core values - Flair, Integrity, Responsibility, Safety, and Teamwork - we deliver quality and reliability across the UK.

• Install, program, and commission automatic gates, barriers, and associated command and safety equipment.
• Install, configure, and commission access control systems.
• Attend reactive callouts to existing automatic gate and barrier systems.
• Carry out inspections and testing on existing automated gates and barrier installations.
• Conduct risk assessments on new and existing automatic gate and barrier systems.
• Service and maintain existing automatic gate and barrier equipment.
• Perform force testing on new and existing gate and barrier systems in line with current standards.
• Complete all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner, including worksheets, timesheets, risk assessments, and force test reports.
• Collaborate effectively with other departments and business units to ensure smooth project delivery.

Previous experience in a similar role.

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package. A company car allowance will be provided. Additional earnings available via overtime and working away rate.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners.

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