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:

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PPM and reactive maintenance (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, building fabric)

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Compliance (LOLER, insurance standards, permit to work systems)

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Contractor management and coordination

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Daily client communication, including updates to senior supply chain/property contacts

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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

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Strong background in facilities maintenance or building services (M&E, multiskilled, or fabric bias)

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Experience working in a distribution centre or similar industrial site

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Comfortable leading others, allocating work, managing safety and compliance

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Confident communicator who can deal with senior client stakeholders

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IOSH or similar H&S training desirable

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Full UK driving licence

What's On Offer

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£35,000 basic + £5,000 car allowance

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Overtime available

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Immediate start possible

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A stable permanent role with one of the UK's major FM providers

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The chance to prove yourself in a role that's high-impact and highly visible

Interested? Apply now! If you're a team leader or senior engineer looking for more control, more trust, and a site you can really shape — this could be your next step