Apprentice Automatic Door Technician
NE AUTOMATICS LTD, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland
Apprentice Automatic Door Technician
£12,480 a year
NE AUTOMATICS LTD, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland
- Part time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 2 weeks ago, 10 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: 31-07-2026 (In 7 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: Monkwearmouth, Sunderland
Full Job Description
Introduction
An exciting opportunity to train as an automatic door technician within a growing specialist engineering business. The apprentice will gain hands on experience installing, servicing and maintaining automatic doors systems across commercial environments.
About the Employer
N E Automatics is a specialist automatic door engineering business providing installation, servicing and repair services to commercial clients. The company works across retail, care and commercial environments and is committed to delivering high standards of safety and compliance.
What You'll Do
- Assisting with the installation of automatic sliding and swing door systems
- Supporting planned preventative maintenance visits
- Learning fault-finding techniques on operators, sensors and control panels
- Carrying out mechanical assembly and adjustments
- Assisting with safe electrical connections within automatic door systems
- Completing service documentation and safety compliance checks (BS EN 16005)
- Working across commercial, retail and care environments
Travelling to various client sites as part of the role
Training Outcome
Successful completion may lead to:
- Full-time permanent Automatic Door Technician role
- Industry-specific safety training and certifications
- Increased responsibility and independent site work
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4-9
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4-9
Course Information
Course: Engineering technician (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Engineering and manufacturing
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday – Friday (hours to be confirmed). Frequent early start/late finish depending on site requirements.
Expected Duration: 3 Years 6 Months
Training Provider: CITY OF SUNDERLAND COLLEGE