Lead Automation Engineer

On-site in UK Wide Role·Full-time·Added 3 days ago (last checked 10 Nov)

Mitie

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Work mode: On-site, UK Wide Role
Contract: Full-time
Experience: Senior level
Closing date: Apply by Thursday 10 December

The role

What you'll do

As a DHF Automated Gate Group Member RHI-Industrials Automated Systems Technicians will be expected to achieve the DHF Safety Assured Diploma (2 Day Exam Course) Providing Competency in establishing and surveying Automated Gate Systems for BS EN 12453:2017 and DHF TS-013 Compliance, with the ability to prepare Risk and Safety Function Assessments.
Training will be provided, where required, in Force Testing which will form a segment of the overall competency to support the DHF Safety Diploma. Force Testing requires the use of Software and a Laptop and so candidates must be PC and IT literate.
Managing day to day site work / activities / RHI site staff.
Informing Automated Systems Manager of deviations from arrangements
Purchasing requirements for own RHI and occasionally other RHI Projects
Always ensuring a good standard of Quality and Efficiency
Arranging site meetings and surveys (when requested)
Attending various sites for Pre-start / Commencement and Project Completion Checks
Reporting defects, snags, and complaints to Automated Systems Manager
Reporting Health & safety defects / incidents / accidents and near miss situations to the Automated Systems Manager / Health & Safety Director
Ensuring image and name associated with RHI Industrials are always upheld.
Liaising with Client's representatives (as required)
For monitoring site daily work activities and reporting progress and issues of concern to the Automated Systems Manager
For ensuring that company management systems and processes are adhered to
Ensure that all works are installed and executed in accordance with the works specification.
Ensuring that all Risk Assessments and Method Statements are adhered to.
Ensure all appropriate permits are in place prior to any activity taking place.
For promoting good practice of material sustainability (Reuse and/or recycle) initiatives to reduce waste and save costs
For reporting to the Automated Systems Manager all defective materials and substandard quality/workmanship standards that do not meet the works specification/s

Essential Competencies

A proven background in Gate Automation Installation, Service or Maintenance role is essential.
Mechanical and Electrical/Electronic Fault Finding.
Competency in problem solving and an ability to make diligent recommendations.
Demonstration to Clients and End Users of completed systems or individual work(s).
Provide training to other Engineers and Company Staff where required.
Completion of Asset Tagging and Registration of Information.
Completion of precise Engineering Reports.
Ordering of components and equipment where required.
Able to work both individually and as part of a team.
Willingness to travel and work away from home.
Willing to participate in an out of hours call out Rota.

About Mitie

Mitie serves more than 3,000 customers across the public and private sectors, from banks and retailers to hospitals, schools and critical government strategic assets, and reported £5.6bn revenue in FY26 with 77,500 people.

The company takes care of its customers' people and buildings by delivering core services and deploying advanced technology, and it also publishes insights such as its Net Zero Navigator and ESG reporting, having operated at net zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the end of FY25 under its Plan Zero programme.

Industry: Facilities management
Employees: 77,500
In the UK: Glasgow

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