Lead Maintenance Engineer – Distribution Centre Darlington, £35,000 + £5,000 car allowance + overtime, Full-Time, Permanent We’re hiring for a Lead Engineer to join a national FM service provider, working client side at a large and fast-paced distribution centre in Darlington. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for an experienced engineer ready to step up and take ownership of site-wide service delivery. The Role You’ll lead a small, multi-skilled team, overseeing all hard services delivery across the site, including: * PPM and reactive maintenance (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, building fabric) * Compliance (LOLER, insurance standards, permit to work systems) * Contractor management and coordination * Daily client communication, including updates to senior supply chain/property contacts * Site-based project work and minor capital improvements This is a busy, demanding environment — you’ll need to stay calm under pressure, be able to manage competing priorities, and keep both the client and your team onside. What We’re Looking For * Strong background in facilities maintenance or building services (M&E, multiskilled, or fabric bias) * Experience working in a distribution centre or similar industrial site * Comfortable leading others, allocating work, managing safety and complia...