Join The Team

Solar Gates UK, (an award-winning Kent company), are a market leader in providing installation and support to our highways, railways and construction clients throughout the UK.

Through our constant use and development of innovative technology, our new divisions, SOSEC & INSTABOOM are showcasing the world's first mobile solar powered barrier systems, protecting construction staff and sites while cutting carbon.

Due to the growth of these divisions, we need more dedicated team players to join us, learn the ropes and become part of a team as we expand our global presence. Are you up for a challenge?

Area Installation Manager (Northern), Full Time

£28-35k, subject to relevant skills and experience. Profit share bonus with benefits package including healthcare & pension.

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on member of the team to facilitate and undertake field work on customer sites in the North of England. As a seasoned gate, barrier and bollard field engineer, this role will push your experience into our range of Solar Powered automation on construction and infrastructure sites across the Midlands and North.

Undertake routine servicing of gates barriers and bollards on customer sites
Diagnosis and onsite repair following breakdown reports
Perform installation and training of new equipment to customer sites
Deliveries and collections of hire plant, liaising with head office to facilitate plant movements
Working with office admin team, provide first line customer support through
Undertake customer technical support calls for all INSTABOOM and SOSEC products, for the purpose of training, assistance, and diagnosis
Be the customer facing champion in the North
Self-starter who's used to managing your own workload

Engineering and Production Assistant, Full Time

£24-28k, subject to relevant skills and experience. Profit share bonus with benefits package including healthcare & pension.

Assist in the production of a range of gates, barriers and access control systems to a high standard
Undertake a range of production processes including CNC folding, mechanical and electrical assembly
Carry out on hire and off hire equipment quality checks and record results
Work with a range of industrial equipment and observe high standards of safety and quality
Follow the direction of team leader to ensure correct production processes are followed
Work to strict deadlines to ensure customer orders are delivered on time, every time
Assist with delivery, installation and on-site training of solar barrier units

Our People

Are you ready to join a bunch of misfits - who fit?

Creative, can-do attitude, a real professional
High attention to detail and personal standards
Safety aware and not willing to cut corners
Practical hands-on person with experience of using hand tools
Happy to follow direction and take initiative
Dedicated to the goal
Experience gained in the building/ construction industry would be beneficial but not essential if willing to learn a new sector
Self-starter, energetic and an excellent communicator
Good understanding of web based data packages
UK Driving licence
Team player with personality!

If this is you and you want to join the Solar Gates team, please send your CV to info@solargates.co.uk Subject Jobs