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Resident Engineer - Darlington

Permanent: Excellent salary + comprehensive benefits package

We are recruiting for a Resident Engineer to be based full-time at a major manufacturing facility in Darlington. Working as part of a small on-site engineering team, you will be responsible for the monitoring, maintenance, calibration and fault diagnosis of specialist test and measurement equipment, ensuring maximum uptime and reliable operation.

This is a hands-on role focused on routine electrical servicing, preventative maintenance and technical support. You will act as the primary point of contact for day-to-day equipment issues whilst working closely with specialist engineers who provide additional support when required.

Key Responsibilities

Provide first-line fault finding and diagnosis on specialist test and measurement equipment.
Carry out routine electrical servicing, maintenance and calibration activities.
Monitor equipment performance and identify potential issues before they impact operations.
Complete maintenance, calibration and service documentation accurately and on time.
Issue calibration certificates and associated reports where required.
Plan and manage scheduled maintenance and calibration activities.
Maintain detailed service records and technical reports.
Escalate technical issues through internal support systems when necessary.
Build effective working relationships with customer personnel and engineering colleagues.
Ensure all work is completed in accordance with quality, safety and company procedures.
Attend training activities and support wider engineering activities where required.
Candidate Requirements

HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
Previous experience within maintenance, service, calibration or test engineering environments.
Good understanding of electrical systems and equipment.
PLC knowledge would be advantageous.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Self-motivated, reliable and professional approach.
What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Comprehensive training and ongoing technical development.
Long-term stable position within a well-established engineering organisation.
Opportunity to work with advanced test and measurement technology.
Supportive team environment with specialist engineering backing.
Interested?

This role would suit a practical, electrically biased engineer who enjoys a stable, hands-on environment focused on maintenance, diagnostics and customer support rather than project-based or design engineering work. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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