CAREERS
ALLUM is committed to being an inclusive and accessible company where equality, diversity and inclusion is everyone's responsibility which reflects the diverse workforce, community and clients we deal with.
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As a fast growing company we are always on the look out to bring in new team members.
Please apply by sending us an email to recruitment@allum.co.uk with the job title in the header
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Current vacancies below.
GATE AUTOMATION ENGINEER
The Gate Automation Engineers main duties are to carry out pre-planned remedial works, reactive diagnostic and repair, maintenance & risk assessment survey's to existing client’s automated gates & traffic barriers, providing a first-class service to all. This is a demanding role within a technical team. You will be expected to work alone and on occasion with one or more other engineers. You must be adaptable, proactive, hardworking, a good problem solver and have excellent communication skills.
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Main responsibilities:
Daily:
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Carry out risk assessment surveys
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Carry out repairs and upgrades to the above systems
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Fault finding / reactive maintenance of the above systems.
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Commissioning of new automated gate & traffic barrier systems.
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Any duties that the company deem the Gate Automation Engineer as competent to carry out
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You will be required to be on our OOH call out rota.
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General responsibilities:
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Keep up to date with industry technology and regulations with training as required
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Fill out all appropriate paperwork
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Observe all Health and Safety guidelines to ensure safety of one’s self and others
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Manage own time on jobs to ensure maximum efficiency
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Communicate progression with Head Office
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Share best practice and knowledge with other team members
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Promote a positive company image at all times
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Responsible to Line Manager
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Personal requirements:
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Must have at least 4 years’ experience working with automated gate and traffic barrier systems
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DHF or Gate Safe accredited
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DBS preferred but not essential
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18th edition electrical experience an advantage but not essential
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You will undertake cross over training so you can work on other types of equipment.
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Prepared to work outdoors all year round
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Logical problem solver
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Technically minded
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Adaptable and ready for a challenge
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Able to plan and work on own
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Competent communicator, willing to communicate with staff and clients
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Respect others
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Willing to learn
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UK Driving licence
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Benefits of role:
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Company supplied van with fuel card
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Company tablet
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Manufacturer training
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Working outdoors
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28 days holiday including bank holidays
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42.5 hours a week standard but Great earning potential with over time
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Overtime paid at time 1/3 during the week and time 1/2 on weekends.
INDUSTRIAL DOORÂ ENGINEER
The Industrial Door Engineers main duties are to carry out planned and reactive maintenance to existing client’s roller shutters & automated doors providing a first-class service to all. This is a demanding role within a technical team. You will be expected to work alone and on occasion with one or more other engineers. You must be adaptable, proactive, hardworking, a good problem solver and have excellent communication skills.
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Main responsibilities:
Daily:
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Carry out planned maintenance to roller shutters & automated doors.
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Carry out repairs and upgrades to the above systems
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Fault finding / reactive maintenance of the above systems.
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Installation of new shutters or doors
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Any duties that the company deem the Industrial Door Engineer as competent to carry out
You will be required to be on our OOH call out rota.
General responsibilities:
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Keep up to date with industry technology and regulations with training as required
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Fill out all appropriate paperwork
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Observe all Health and Safety guidelines to ensure safety of one’s self and others
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Manage own time on jobs to ensure maximum efficiency
-
Communicate progression with Head Office
-
Share best practice and knowledge with other team members
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Promote a positive company image at all times
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Responsible to Line Manager
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Personal requirements:
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Must have at least 4 years’ experience working with roller shutters or auto doors
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EN16005 & DHF
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DBS preferred but not essential
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IPAF preferred but not essential
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You will undertake cross over training so you can work on Bollards, Traffic Barriers & Automated Gates when required.
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Prepared to work outdoors all year round
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Logical problem solver
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Technically minded
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Adaptable and ready for a challenge
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Able to plan and work on own
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Competent communicator, willing to communicate with staff and clients
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Respect others
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Willing to learn
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UK Driving Licence
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Benefits of role:
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Company supplied van with fuel card
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Company tablet
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Manufacturer training
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Working outdoors
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28 days holiday including bank holidays
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42.5 hours a week standard but Great earning potential with over time
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Overtime paid at time 1/3 during the week and time 1/2 on weekends.
GATE INSTALLER & CIVILS
The Gate Installer & Civils Workers main duties are to undertake all aspects of ground work from lifting and relaying block paving and tarmac to the installation of gate and fencing posts. This is a physically demanding role. You will be expected to work alone on occasion or with one or more other team members. You must be adaptable, proactive, hardworking, a good problem solver and have excellent communication skills.
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Main responsibilities:
Daily:
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Installation of gates and fencing
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Excavation of trenches, installing of ducting and manholes, backfilling and making good surfacing
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Mixing concrete and casting concrete pads.
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Any duties that the company deem the Gate Installer as competent to carry out
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You will be required to use general ground working tools including breakers, petrol saws & wacker plates
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General responsibilities:​
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Fill out all appropriate paperwork
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Observe all Health and Safety guidelines to ensure safety of one’s self and others
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Manage own time on jobs to ensure maximum efficiency
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Communicate progression with Head Office
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Share best practice and knowledge with other team members
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Promote a positive company image at all times
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Responsible to Line Manager
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Personal requirements:
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Must have at least 3 years’ experience installing gates fencing or carrying associated groundworks.
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DBS preferred but not essential
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CSCS
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CAT scan qualification
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You will undertake cross over training so you can gain experience installing other types of systems.
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Prepared to work outdoors all year round
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Logical problem solver
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Adaptable and ready for a challenge
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Able to plan and work on own
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Competent communicator, willing to communicate with staff and clients
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Respect others
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Willing to learn
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UK Driving licence
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Benefits of role:
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Company supplied van with fuel card during the day to be returned to our yard at the end of every shift.
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Company tablet
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Training
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Working outdoors
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28 days holiday including bank holidays
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42.5 hours a week standard but Great earning potential with over time
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Overtime paid at time 1/3 during the week and time 1/2 on weekends.
TRAINEE ENGINEER
The Trainee Gate Automation Engineers main duties are to help the engineers with their installations and learn the process so that in time you could become engineer yourself.
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Main responsibilities:
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You will be required to undertake ground works which will include the use of petrol saws, concrete breakers, cement mixers & hand tools
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You will be helping the engineers with installations of conduit, pulling cables, hanging gates and installing automation systems.
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You need to be able to listen to instruction and carry out requests
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Personal requirements:
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Prepared to work outdoors all year round
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Adaptable and ready for a challenge
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Respect others
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Willing to learn
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You need to be physically fit
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You must have previous experience of using tools
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Benefits of role:
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Working outdoors
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28 days holiday including bank holidays
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42.5 hours a week standard but Great earning potential with over time
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Overtime paid at time 1/3 during the week and time 1/2 on weekends.