Engineering Apprenticeship

Job Description

What you'll bring to the team

Qualifications & Experience

We are currently recruiting for an Engineering Apprentice to join our team of highly skilled technicians here at Alton Towers Resort.

In this role, you will work alongside industry professionals to learn the key principles of Engineering Maintenance of our fantastic attractions. Supported by your studies, you will also gain an understanding of the statutory requirements of keeping our guests, colleagues and business safe at all times. You will learn about Merlin Entertainments and the amazing career you could have working for the UK’s number 1 Theme Park Resort. This is a full-time course which will run for around 3.5 years, starting in August 2026.

In this role, you will gain an understanding of:

• Health and Safety, including working at heights, manual handling and safe working systems
• Electrical and mechanical maintenance
• Analytical and scientific methods for engineers
• Instrumentation and control principles and applications
• Mathematics for engineering technicians
• Principles and applications of preventative ride maintenance, including daily, weekly, monthly, and annual work
• Mechanical, electrical, and digital principles, processes and applications
• Quality assurance principles and safety management systems
• Pneumatics and hydraulics
• Destructive and non-destructive inspection techniques
• Principles of first aid and supporting the evacuation of customers

We work in partnership with JCB Academy to deliver this Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) accredited program. When at work and attending JCB Academy, you will be an ambassador for Merlin and must always act as an exemplary employee. As such, we are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about the industry and enthusiastic about progressing their career.
• Has at least 5 GCSE’s at C/4+ including English & Maths GCSE C/4+ or L2 Functional/Key Skills (required prior to enrolment).
• Is energetic and proactive with a passion for engineering and a willingness to learn and develop within our engineering department.
• Can demonstrate a passion and enthusiasm for our fast paced, unique business and a willingness to understand our values.
• Has the right attitude towards work and learning.
• Is 18 or over before August 2025 and already completed their GCSE examinations.
• Lived in England for over 3 years.
• Not in full-time education.

This is an active role that requires:

• A hands-on approach and physical capability, as you will be involved in manual handling and carrying out physically demanding tasks in various environments.
• You will need to be comfortable working at heights, always following strict safety procedures.
• Working outdoors, year-round in a variety of weather.
• Setting high standards and prioritising health and safety at all times.

What’s in it for me?

• Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
• Industry recognised qualification
• Full-time employee at the UK’s number 1 Theme Park
• IET Membership for the duration of your apprenticeship
• Work alongside industry professionals and leaders in their field
• Gain job-specific skills and experience
• Get time for training and study related to your role (at least 20% of your normal working hours)

This advert will close on 28th March 2026. Please submit your application before this date to avoid disappointment.

We will screen and shortlist candidates for the next stages of the selection process based on their responses to the application pre-screening questions, rather than the contents of CVs. If submitting an application, please ensure you fill in these questions appropriately.

We will be conducting the assessment centre for this position on WC 25th May 2026. If you are interested in this position, please make yourself available during this week for the potential invitation to this step in the selection process.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• ‘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 of our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year’s service
• 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 £19,500.00/Yr.