Automation Engineer - North west

Position: Automation Engineer - North west (Contract)
Gate & Barrier / Automatic Door Service Engineer (Sub-Contract / Freelance)
Greater Manchester Area
£37+ per hour | Weekly Pay | Outside IR35
6-Month Rolling Contract (Strong Potential to Extend up to 3 Years)

V7 Recruitment is working with a well-established organization within the security systems and access control sector, delivering projects across government and large commercial client sites. We are looking for experienced Gate, Barrier, and Automatic Door Engineers to join on a long-term subcontract basis, covering multiple sites across Greater Manchester and Liverpool.

This role offers excellent earning potential, consistent workloads, and the freedom to self-manage your schedule while working on secure, high-profile contracts.

The Role
Service, maintenance, and repair of gate, barrier, and automatic door systems

Working on a range of systems including FAAC, CAME, BFT, and similar manufacturers

Field-based role travelling between housing association and commercial sites

Supporting government and large commercial client contracts

High volume of planned and reactive work, offering strong long-term stability

What’s on Offer
£37+ per hour

Weekly pay every Friday

Outside IR35

6-month rolling contract with strong likelihood of extension (some engineers already 2+ years on the contract)

Flexible, self-managed working schedule

Overtime and weekend work available

Genuine opportunity for permanent employment if desired

What We’re Looking For
Proven experience servicing and maintaining gate, barrier, and automatic door systems

Familiarity with FAAC, CAME, BFT, or similar equipment

Experience working across commercial and housing sites

DHF and/or ADSA certification preferred

Gate Safe certification desirable

Valid DBS check and full UK driving licence essential

INDFS clearance or willingness to obtain

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