Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer
Location: Darlington
Permanent | Competitive Salary & Benefits
 
Wolviston Management Services are delighted to be supporting our client as they continue their ambitious growth plans.
To support this growth, we are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join their team—playing a key role in the safe, efficient, and future-focused operation of critical HV and LV systems across the site.
 
Purpose of the Role
You will take the lead in planning, developing, commissioning, and maintaining high-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems across the facility. Working closely with the Operations & Maintenance team, you'll ensure equipment is safe, compliant, and operating at optimum performance, taking a hands-on approach to fault finding, diagnostics, and continuous improvement.
 
Key Responsibilities Electrical Safety & Compliance

• Ensure electrical and instrumentation safety standards are upheld across the site.
• Manage and control HV and LV isolation procedures in line with legislation.
• Maintain compliance with the Electricity at Work Act, Health & Safety at Work Act and DSEAR regulations.

Maintenance & Technical Support

• Lead both planned and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Carry out HV isolations and support system switching.
• Identify root causes of equipment issues and drive improvements to enhance reliability.
• Support the upkeep and development of DCS, PLC and MCERTS-related systems.

Project, Commissioning & System Development

• Plan, develop, and oversee the commissioning of new and modified electrical installations from 11kV down to 100V.
• Produce technical documentation, reports, maintenance manuals and system schematics.
• Ensure new and upgraded systems are effectively handed over to the O&M team with relevant training.

Contractor & Budget Management

• Prepare annual electrical budgets including running costs and future investment.
• Manage contractor activities across site, ensuring safe, compliant work delivery.
• Research and recommend cost-effective technical solutions.

Operational Support

• Provide rapid response to plant breakdowns, working collaboratively to restore operations.
• Ensure life safety systems—including gas detection, fire alarms, sprinklers and emergency lighting—are maintained to standard.
• Maintain a consistent, fair approach when supporting shift personnel.

Experience & Skills Experience

• Significant experience working on LV/HV distribution systems within an industrial or facilities environment.
• Proven HV switching experience (circa 10 years).

Key Skills

• Strong working knowledge of motor control systems (DOL, Star/Delta, VSD).
• Solid understanding of BS7671 and cable protection systems.
• Confident in diagnosing and resolving electrical and instrumentation issues.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with multi-discipline teams.
• Competent in training others and maintaining robust documentation.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with an organised and decisive approach.
• Comfortable working under pressure and outside normal hours when required.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in Electrical Engineering.
• IEE 16th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Must be a British citizen and able to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.