Automation Engineer

Kemp Recruitment Ltd

Role: Automation Engineer
Salary: Up to £45,000 DOE + Door to Door + Van (personal use permitted @ 40p per mile)
Location: London & Surrounding Areas
Shift: 37.5 hours per week (08:00–16:00)
Overtime: Offered at 1.5x / 2x (minimum 8 hours OT paid for scheduled out-of-hours work)
On Call: 1 in 9 rota (£25 per day standby + overtime rates + D2D)


Are you an experienced Automation Engineer specialising in automatic door systems looking to join a growing engineering team? My client is expanding and looking to add a skilled engineer to support installation and service work across London and surrounding areas. This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist automation business delivering high-quality entrance solutions across commercial buildings, healthcare sites, retail environments and public sector projects.

As an Automation Engineer you will be responsible for:
Installing, servicing and maintaining automated door systems
Diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical faults
Carrying out planned maintenance and reactive breakdown work
Working with sensors, control panels and safety systems
Supporting other automation systems including shutters, gates and bollards (desirable)
Ensuring all work is completed safely and to compliance standards

The successful Automation Engineer will have the following experience:
Strong experience with automated door systems (essential)
Installation, servicing and maintenance experience required
Strong electrical fault-finding ability
Knowledge of wider automation systems advantageous
Ability to work independently on field-based work
Full UK driving licence

The Automation Engineer will receive an excellent remuneration package which includes:
Up to £45,000 DOE
Door-to-door pay
Company van (personal use permitted @ 40p per mile)
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + Birthday off
On-call rota (1 in 9) with standby and OT enhancements
Enhanced overtime rates (1.5x / 2x)
Long-term stability with progression opportunities

If you don’t meet every requirement but have strong electrical or mechanical experience, we’d still love to hear from you. There may be other opportunities that suit your background.

Apply today or give Anja at Kemp Recruitment a call on (phone number removed) for a friendly, confidential chat about roles in your area.

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