Lead Maintenance Electrician

Phoenix Resourcing Services; Darlington; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Darlington is seeking a Lead Maintenance Electrician to supervise all planned and reactive maintenance tasks on a large estate. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of up to £42,000, with alternating shifts and comprehensive on-site training for tasks. The ideal candidate is a qualified electrician with supervisory experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a good understanding of health and safety regulations.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus statutory holidays

On-call and overtime opportunities

Onsite training for tasks

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with relevant wiring regulations.
• Experience in supervising staff and contractors.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise proactive maintenance and compliance processes.
• Conduct reactive repairs and emergency lighting systems checks.
• Manage compliance documentation and assist with high and low voltage systems.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Problem Solving

Health and Safety Regulations

Communication

Computer Literacy

Education

Qualified Electrician with 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

2391 Test and Inspection Certification

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Lead Maintenance Electrician, Darlington

Client: Phoenix Resourcing Services

Location: Darlington, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 5fe7dcb62be3

Job Views: 5

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

We are recruiting for a Resident Electrical Supervisor / Lead Electrician supervising PPM and reactive maintenance on a large estate in Darlington. The role requires good all-round knowledge of FM disciplines including mechanical, fabric works, and compliance documentation. It is a permanent position paying up to 42k basic, with working hours Monday to Friday, 6am-2pm and 1pm-9pm shifts alternating. On call and overtime are TBC, with 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays.

The Lead Electrical Engineer will supervise and lead all planned preventative and reactive maintenance tasks across the estate. Flexibility is essential as tasks may extend beyond core electrical work to include other FM disciplines.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervision of proactive maintenance and compliance processes
• Reactive repairs
• Emergency lighting systems
• Power and distribution, lighting, sockets, switches, door control systems, BMS, control panels
• Fixed wire testing
• Assistance with estate high and low voltage systems and black start tests
• General HVAC systems such as AHUs and fan coils, plus basic mechanical plant

Onsite training will be provided for all tasks to ensure staff competency.

Skills & Background Required:

• Qualified Electrician with 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
• Proven experience in supervising staff and contractors
• Confident and capable engineer with problem-solving skills
• Test and inspection 2391 certification
• Ability to manage compliance documentation and CAFM/RAMS
• Willing to perform hands-on tasks
• Good understanding of Health and Safety regulations
• Computer literacy and strong communication skills
• Punctual, prompt, and professional
• Experience with HVAC systems and mechanical plant