Gates and Barrier Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Gates and Barriers Technician Position at KBC Doors
Location: Devon
Hourly Pay: Up to £18, based on your experience
Overtime Pay: 1.5 or 2.0 rates
KBC Doors is a growing company specializing in gates and barriers, we are looking to expand our engineering team by recruiting you as an additional Technician in Devon. We have recently established a new depot in the southwest region, showcasing our commitment to expansion.
The offered package for you includes:
· Hourly rates up to £18, door-to-door payment
· Overtime pays at 1.5 or 2.0 rates, depending on the timing
· Regular incentives and more
· Company van and tools
· Mobile phone
· 28 days holiday
· Full time position
· Progression and training opportunities
As a Gates and Barrier Technician at KBC Doors, your responsibilities will include:
· Installing, maintaining, and repairing gates, barriers, bollards.
· Occasionally working on steel doors, automatic doors, roller shutters, loading bay systems, dock shelters, and traffic light systems
· Performing basic electrical wiring tasks
· Troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and electronic equipment
· Adhering to Gate Safe legislation
To be a successful candidate, you will:
· Have experience with gates and barriers
· Ideally have experience with industrial doors, and automatic doors but not essential
· Hold relevant certifications, such as DHF Diploma or gate safe, CSCS Card, PASMA, IPAF
· Maintain a clean driving record with no more than 6 points
In return, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package, including:
· Hourly pay of up to £18, based on your experience
· Door-to-door pay
· Overtime pays at 1.5 and 2.0 rates, with travel paid at overtime rates
· 28 days of holiday
· External training courses from suppliers
· Fully equipped company van
· Mobile phone
· Pension plan
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Work Location: On the road
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Gates and Barrier Engineer roles across KBC Doors Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £18 - £18 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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