Electrical Engineer

Drayton Manor; Tamworth; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Drayton Manor is seeking an Electrical Engineer to maintain and improve electrical and control systems across rides, hotel, and resort facilities. You will work hands-on, adhering to OEM standards and CMMS processes to ensure safety and reliability.

The role involves inspections, diagnostics, and major electrical overhauls, with collaboration across engineering teams to keep park operations safe and efficient.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in electrical maintenance within industrial/manufacturing/theme park environments.
• Strong fault-finding skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Experience with PLCs and automated control systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of electrical systems including motors, drives, transformers, and distribution.
• Test and maintain PLC and SCADA-based ride control systems.
• Diagnose faults and implement repairs to minimise downtime.
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers to ensure system integration.
• Support safety, compliance, and risk management across resort assets.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Industrial environment

Fault finding

Safety procedures

Education

Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification

Tools

PLCs

SCADA

Job description

Join a dynamic engineering team responsible for keeping world-class rides, attractions, and resort facilities operating safely, reliably, and at peak performance.

We are looking for a skilled and proactiveElectrical Engineerto play a key role in the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of complex electrical and control systems across our site, including rides, hotel, and resort infrastructure.

This is a hands-on role working to OEM standards, supplier manuals, and our Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ensuring the highest levels of safety, compliance, and operational excellence.

Electrical Systems & Preventative Maintenance

• Carry out daily inspections of electrical systems including motors, drives, PLCs, transformers, and distribution systems
• Ensure all electrical components and power systems operate safely and efficiently
• Test and maintain sensors including proximity, temperature, and position devices
• Confirm full integration between electrical systems and control platforms

Ride Control & Safety Systems

• Test and maintain PLC and SCADA-based ride control systems
• Verify emergency stop systems and critical safety circuits are fully operational
• Ensure all attractions meet strict operational and safety requirements

Resort-Wide Engineering Support

• Support maintenance activities across rides, hotel, and wider resort assets
• Diagnose faults quickly and effectively to minimise downtime
• Provide technical expertise during operational issues and breakdowns

Major Maintenance & Engineering Projects

• Deliver full electrical overhauls of rides and attraction systems
• Perform calibration, upgrades, and optimisation of electrical and control systems
• Carry out load testing and performance analysis under real operating conditions
• Collaborate with OEMs and specialist contractors for parts, diagnostics, and improvements
• Manage safe shutdowns, inspections, and recommissioning of systems
• Ensure all work meets regulatory compliance and certification standards

Safety, Compliance & Risk Management

• Maintain the highest standards of electrical safety across all systems
• Test and verify protective devices including breakers, fuses, and emergency shutdown systems
• Conduct root cause analysis and failure investigations
• Complete incident reporting and support safety audits and risk assessments

Fault Finding & Repairs

• Rapidly diagnose electrical faults in PLCs, motors, drives, sensors, and control systems
• Carry out repairs and replacements in line with OEM guidance
• Test and validate systems following maintenance or repair work

Collaboration & Development

• Work closely with mechanical engineers to ensure seamless system integration
• Support wider engineering teams with troubleshooting and technical input
• Share knowledge and provide mentoring to technicians across the team

Requirements

• MinimumLevel 3 qualification in Electrical Engineeringor a related discipline (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in electrical maintenance within an industrial, manufacturing, theme park, or similar environment
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, control systems, and fault-finding techniques
• Experience working with PLCs and automated control systems (desirable)
• Ability to work safely, independently, and under pressure in a live operational environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a fast-paced, highly technical environment where no two days are the same. This is an opportunity to work on complex systems, develop your engineering expertise, and contribute directly to the safety and success of a major resort operation.