Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Job Description
What you'll bring to the team
Are you a qualified Multi-Skilled Engineer looking for a permanent role unlike any other? Join the engineering team at Thorpe Park Resort and maintain some of the UK's most advanced ride systems and attractions.
Working across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and control systems, you'll diagnose faults, complete planned maintenance and carry out safety-critical inspections that keep our world-class rides operating safely and reliably.
In return, you'll receive competitive pay, a discretionary bonus, Merlin Annual Passes, 40% off LEGO, ongoing training and development, and the opportunity to apply your engineering expertise in one of the UK's most unique technical environments.
About the Role
No two days are the same in this role. As a Multi-Skilled Engineer at Thorpe Park Resort, you'll work on a diverse range of high-profile attractions, applying your electrical and mechanical expertise to solve complex engineering challenges in a fast-paced environment.
From fault-finding on ride control systems and maintaining electrical equipment to overhauling ride vehicles, brake assemblies and pneumatic components, you'll be involved in every aspect of attraction reliability and performance. You'll use your technical knowledge, diagnostic skills and attention to detail to identify issues, deliver effective repairs and continually improve asset performance.
Working as part of a highly skilled engineering team, you'll contribute to major winter maintenance projects, planned refurbishment programmes and continuous improvement initiatives, helping ensure our attractions remain safe, compliant and ready to deliver unforgettable guest experiences throughout the season.
This is an opportunity to apply and expand your engineering capabilities on equipment unlike anything found in manufacturing, FMCG, automotive, rail or other traditional maintenance environments, while building a rewarding career with one of the world's leading entertainment companies.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities in this position will change dependent on Thorpe Parks operational season and please be aware that some of these responsibilities would be undertaken at height.
- Utilising PPM task plans to carry out daily safety critical inspections upon rides, vehicles and other attractions.
Reactive maintenance and repairs, tracked through work order creation and completion.
Undertaking of pre-planned maintenance, including but not limited to:
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- Strip down and rebuild of attraction vehicles, i.e. trains, cars, boats.
- Strip down and rebuild of mechanical brake assemblies. (Mech)
- Strip down and resealing of pneumatic cylinders. (Mech)
- Motor testing and trending. (Elec)
- Rewiring of panels. (Elec)
- Electrical inspections on control systems and ride parts.
Adherence to safety practices and quality standards, such as HSG175.
Running diagnostics and preventative/predictive maintenance.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports and logs in support of ongoing compliance metrics.
Maintain good workshop standards utilising 5S / LEAN methodologies.
Assist with auditing and ordering critical spare components for rides and attractions.
Working Patterns
This is a permanent position.
Open Season (March-November): 7 days on / 4 days off, followed by 7 days on / 3 days off shift pattern with split shifts. (4 day off = Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon / 3 day off = Tue, Wed, Thurs).
Closed Season (November-March): Monday to Friday – 6am–2pm / 6am–4pm (Option 1). Monday to Thursday – 6am to 4pm (Option 2), Tuesday to Friday – 6am to 4pm (Option 3).
Qualifications & Experience
This role would suit engineers with experience in manufacturing, industrial maintenance, FMCG, automotive, rail, aerospace, marine, facilities, automation or other heavy engineering environments.
An ONC, NVQ Level 3 or BTEC equivalent gained through an engineering apprenticeship or college route.
Post-apprenticeship / post-qualification engineering experience.
Experience within a maintenance engineering environment.
Experience working within manufacturing, automotive, rail, aerospace, marine, facilities engineering or similar technical environments would be advantageous.
Inspection experience would be advantageous.
Full understanding of engineering-related statutory requirements, including COSHH.
Experience of planned preventative maintenance systems and processes.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Strong problem-solving, diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
Experience using technical manuals, risk assessments and engineering documentation.
Previous experience working within a theme park environment is not essential; engineering experience gained within other electrical, mechanical or technical environments is equally suitable.
Experience with PLCs, control systems, motors, sensors, pneumatics or mechanical systems would be advantageous.
Benefits
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) with ability to buy more
- ‘Enjoy the Ride’ Merlin Annual Passes - 6 in total per year, 1 for you, plus 5 to gift to loved ones!
- Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year’s service
- Discretionary Company bonus
- Private pension scheme
- 40% discount online off LEGO
- 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Plus, many more…
Pay Range
GBP £47,043.00/Yr.
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