Electrical Engineer - Darlington

We’re Hiring: Electrical Engineer ⚡

Darlington
£40,000 – £43,000 + Benefits

We’re looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to join a prestigious Life Sciences contract in Darlington. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly regulated, technically advanced environment, maintaining critical infrastructure that supports cutting-edge scientific and research activities.

⚡ What you’ll be doing:

Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on electrical and building services systems
⚙️ Maintaining and repairing electrical plant and associated equipment
️ Fault finding and ensuring the efficient operation of critical infrastructure
Managing maintenance tasks through the CAFM system and maintaining accurate records
Supporting statutory compliance and health & safety requirements
Supervising specialist subcontractors when required
Assisting with quotations, remedial works and minor projects
Supporting contractual KPIs and service delivery standards
Building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders

‍♂️ What we’re looking for:

City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent) in an Electrical Engineering discipline
Experience within Facilities Management, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Data Centres or other critical environments
Strong knowledge of electrical systems, installation, maintenance and fault diagnosis
Proven experience carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance
Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Good understanding of health & safety and statutory compliance requirements
Strong communication and customer service skills

⭐ Desirable:

✅ 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
✅ City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing)
✅ IOSH Managing Safely
✅ Experience with CAFM systems
✅ Knowledge of BMS systems
✅ Experience with UPS systems, generators, HVAC interfaces, lighting controls and associated critical infrastructure

What’s on offer:

£40,000 – £43,000 salary
Opportunity to work within a specialist Life Sciences environment
Excellent career progression opportunities
Ongoing training and professional development
⚡ Exposure to modern facilities and critical electrical systems
Permanent, stable position
Comprehensive benefits package

⚡ If you're a proactive Electrical Engineer looking for your next challenge in a technically rewarding environment, we'd love to hear from you