Posted: 6h ago
The role
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
