What you'll bring to the team
Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias)
Location: THORPE PARK Resort, KT16 8PN
Hours: Open Season (March-Nov): 7 on 4 off, then 7 on 3 off shift pattern with split shifts. Closed Season (Nov-Mar) Monday-Friday
Salary: £44,559 - £48,188
Department Summary:
Immerse yourself in the fast-paced theme park environment, maintaining the magic and ensuring health, safety and compliance excels at the core of our function. From in-season inspection and reactive maintenance to out-of-season annual planned maintenance on some of the UK’s best and favourite rides. Be part of a diverse team of multiskilled engineers as you collaborate efforts into making sure operations of our rides are at their safest, consistent and most optimal thrilling experiences for our guests. As a team, being dependable in making sure that KPI’s, such as technical ride availability and Net Promoter Score, are met.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities in this position will change dependent on Thorpe Park's 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 preplanned maintenance, including but not limited to:
o Strip down and rebuild of attraction vehicles, i.e., trains, cars, boats.
o Strip down and rebuild of mechanical brake assemblies. (Mech)
o Strip down and resealing of pneumatic cylinders. (Mech)
o Motor testing and trending. (Elec)
o Rewiring of panels. (Elec)
o 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.
Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications & Experience
* An ONC, NVQ level 3 or BTEC equivalent gained through an Apprenticeship or college route in engineering.
* Post apprenticeship/qualification experience.
* Inspection experience would be advantageous.
* Full understanding of engineering-related statutory requirements such as COSHH.
* Experience of planned preventative maintenance systems of work.
* The ability to read and use engineering drawings.
* The ability to display problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
* Previous work in a theme park environment is not essential; engineering experience gathered on other electrical systems will be equally suitable.
* Have experience of using technical manuals, risk assessments and related documentation.
Benefits
Benefits
* A starting salary of £44,559, rising to £48,188 upon successful completion of training.
* 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) with the 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
Competitive
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