Engineering Manager (Industrial Gates and Barriers)

Engineering Manager (Industrial Gates and Barriers)

£50,000 - £60,000 + Company Van + Progression + Training + Overtime + Enhanced Holidays + Hybrid

Chelmsford

Are you an experienced engineering supervisor or lead engineer, looking to make a step up in your career and join a growing company who will reinvest in your development and support you to lead a team of engineers?

This company are a fast-growing physical security provider who work with the likes of CBRE and Equans, to install and maintain automated gates, barriers, and doors for the public sector. They have installed automated entry systems for clients like The Quadram Institute and Greenpeace, as well as multiple hospitals.

On offer is the opportunity to become a vital asset to the senior leadership team. You will be bridging the gap between the sales team and clients to provide technical knowledge and advice on potential projects. They have a highly skilled team of engineers that you will be supervising and leading, to carry out installations across multiple sites around the South East.

This role would suit an experienced lead engineer or supervisor in the physical security industry, looking to join a company who provide career growth opportunities and will value your input and interest in developing your skills with training courses.

The Role:

• Lead, motivate, and develop the engineering team to achieve high performance, quality, and safety standards.
• Work closely with the Helpdesk to optimise scheduling and improve communication between engineers and office teams.
• Duty Manager (1 in 4 weeks): handle out-of-hours calls remotely, offering technical assistance and authorising engineer callouts when necessary.
• Act as Lead Engineer on major installations and projects, ensuring work meets technical and safety standards.
• Ensure all works meet company quality and safety standards.
• Manage and commission subcontractors for larger projects, ensuring skill alignment and quality delivery.

The Person:

• Proven experience in an engineering leadership or senior supervisory role
• Strong knowledge of industrial access systems (doors, shutters, gates, barriers)
• Full UK driving licence

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Reference Number: BBBH22695c

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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