Electrical Facilities Engineer
Role: Electrical Facilities Engineer
Reports to: Head of Engineering
Location: Darlington
Hours: 39 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Salary: £48,162.29
We're looking for an experienced Electrical Facilities Engineer to join our Darlington manufacturing site. In this critical role, you'll provide technical leadership across all electrical systems, acting as the site's Electrical Duty Holder and ensuring compliance with all relevant electrical legislation, standards and safety requirements. You'll take ownership of electrical infrastructure, statutory inspections, contractor management and electrical CAPEX projects, while driving reliability and continuous improvement across the site.
What’s in it for you?
Subsidised canteen
Fantastic company discounts: Up to 80% off our stylish kitchen ranges and products
Access to Retail Trust
Flexible holidays: Buy up to five extra days with our holiday purchase scheme
Wellbeing support: Access to our virtual GP service and employee assistance platform 24/7
Lifestyle perks: Cycle to work scheme and savings on hundreds of top brands via our benefits app
A collaborative culture built on care, inclusion, and continuous improvement
What you’ll be doing:
Act as the site's Electrical Duty Holder, ensuring electrical safety compliance and best practice standards.
Take ownership of the site's electrical distribution systems and associated infrastructure.
Manage Fixed Wiring Inspections (EICR) and ensure remedial works are completed safely and on time.
Maintain and continuously improve the Electrical Safe System of Work.
Coordinate PAT testing programmes and statutory electrical compliance activities.
Manage fire alarm, intruder alarm and life safety systems compliance.
Lead electrical fault finding, maintenance and installation activities across the site.
Manage contractors, ensuring compliance with Permit to Work procedures and safe systems of work.
Deliver electrical CAPEX projects from specification through to implementation.
Support automation, control system and electrical reliability improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate electrical records, technical documentation and compliance documentation.
Who we’re looking for:
Completed recognised electrical apprenticeship or City & Guilds Level 3 Electrical Installation (or equivalent).
18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing qualification (or equivalent).
Previous experience as an Electrical Duty Holder or Senior Authorised Person (SAP) within a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 and electrical compliance requirements.
Experience managing Fixed Wiring Inspection programmes and remedial works.
Experience managing fire alarm and intruder alarm systems.
Knowledge of LV distribution, motor control and industrial electrical systems.
Experience delivering electrical CAPEX projects and managing contractors.
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to safety, compliance and continuous improvement.
Project Management qualification and IPAF/MEWP certification would be advantageous.
Why choose Magnet?
At Magnet, we bring over 100 years of heritage, but our focus is firmly on the future.
As the UK’s leading kitchen specialist, our success is driven by the expertise, insight and innovation of our people.
We’re in the middle of an exciting transformation, with a real opportunity to shape how we work, grow and deliver for our customers. We’re always open to fresh thinking and new perspectives, so even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match, we’d still love to hear from you.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
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- Division
- Magnet
- Department
- Supply Chain Operations
- Locations
- Magnet Head Office, Darlington
- Brand
- Magnet
Magnet Head Office, Darlington
About Nobia
Nobia is a leading Nordics kitchen specialist. We design, manufacture and sell kitchens through over six strong brands, such as Marbodal and HTH in the Nordics. Every year, we realise around 200,000 kitchen dreams and are part of millions of people’s everyday lives. We are driven by a shared ambition to lead the way in design and sustainability in our industry. With operations encompassing the entire value chain and our multinational presence, we are uniquely positioned to drive significant change.