Thorpe Park Resort
Multi-Skilled Engineer (Mechanical Bias)
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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: £47,043
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 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 preplanned maintenance, including but not limited to:
- 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.
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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.
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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:
Competitive
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