Electrical Engineer - Darlington
RG Set Square Β· Darlington, England
Electrical Engineer - Darlington at RG Set Square, based in Darlington, England, paying Β£40,000 - Β£42,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- Β£40,000 - Β£42,000 per annum
- Location
- Darlington, England
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 3 days ago
- Closes
- 15 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Electrical Engineer
18% below the typical rate for electrical engineer
Reference a6a7181e3d56d2a0a542782f169d7c2ecb46531e
About the role
β‘π π¨ We're Hiring: Electrical Engineer π¨ πβ‘
π Darlington
π· Β£40,000 - Β£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.
β‘ What you'll be doing:
π§ Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on electrical and building services systems
βοΈ Maintaining and repairing electrical plant and associated equipment
π οΈ Fault finding and ensuring the efficient operation of critical infrastructure
π» Managing maintenance tasks through the CAFM system and maintaining accurate records
π¦Ί Supporting statutory compliance and health & safety requirements
π· Supervising specialist subcontractors when required
π Assisting with quotations, remedial works and minor projects
π Supporting contractual KPIs and service delivery standards
π€ Building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
π·ββοΈ What we're looking for:
πΉ City & Guilds Level 3 (or equivalent) in an Electrical Engineering discipline
πΉ Experience within Facilities Management, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Data Centres or other critical environments
πΉ Strong knowledge of electrical systems, installation, maintenance and fault diagnosis
πΉ Proven experience carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance
πΉ Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills
πΉ Good understanding of health & safety and statutory compliance requirements
πΉ Strong communication and customer service skills
β Desirable:
β
18th Edition Wiring Regulations
β
City & Guilds 2391 (Inspection & Testing)
β
IOSH Managing Safely
β
Experience with CAFM systems
β
Knowledge of BMS systems
β
Experience with UPS systems, generators, HVAC interfaces, lighting controls and associated critical infrastructure
πΌ What's on offer:
π· Β£40,000 - Β£43,000 salary
𧬠Opportunity to work within a specialist Life Sciences environment
π Excellent career progression opportunities
π Ongoing training and professional development
β‘ Exposure to modern facilities and critical electrical systems
π Permanent, stable position
π Comprehensive benefits package
β‘ If you're a proactive Electrical Engineer looking for your next challenge in a technically rewarding environment, we'd love to hear from you.
RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Reference: a6a7181e3d56d2a0a542782f169d7c2ecb46531e Β· Posted 3 days ago Β· Closes 15 Oct 2026 Β· Listed via RG Set Square
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