Electrical Engineer

LEGOLAND Parks; Windsor; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading theme park company located in Windsor is seeking an Electrical Engineer responsible for maintenance and ensuring ride safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates should have qualifications in Electrical Engineering and experience in industrial environments. The position offers a competitive salary and unique perks, including discounts and a private pension scheme.

Benefits

40% discount off LEGO sets

20 free tickets for Merlin Attractions

25% discount in Merlin retail shops

Employee assistance programme

Private pension scheme

Ongoing training & development

Qualifications

• Qualified to a City & Guild or NVQ level 2 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience of fault finding and use of PLC’s like Siemens, Omron.
• Experience in heavy industrial or automated environments.

Responsibilities

• Complete a variety of planned and reactive maintenance.
• Ensure rides have 99% technical availability.
• Respond to unplanned ride downtime.

Skills

Electrical Engineering knowledge

Fault finding

Programmable logic controls (PLC's)

Motor controls experience

Reading electrical drawings

PPM Systems experience

Education

Qualified to a City & Guild or NVQ level 2

Job description

Overview

Electrical Engineer

Location: LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, Windsor, SL4 4AY

Hours: Shift patterns (Early Shifts & Late Shifts) will be discussed at interview

Contract Type: Permanent, Salaried

Here at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort our 2025 season is in full swing, and we are recruiting for an Electrical Engineer to join our AWESOME Technical Services Team!

As an Electrical Engineer you will be responsible for completing a variety of planned (PPM’s) and reactive maintenance across our PLC controlledRides & Attractions. A key element of this role is to ensure that our Rides & Attractions have a 99% technical ride availability.

Our Electrical Engineers will undertake ride start up tasks each morning, ensuring our rides are safe, secure and can operate efficiently with the relevant documentation completed accurately and in line with departmental procedures. Throughout the operational day you will respond to any unplanned ride downtime, carry out fault finding and continuously champion health and safety best practice.

In this unique and skilled role, you will have the opportunity to interact with our resort guests so naturally you’ll be approachable, enthusiastic about our brand and keen to share your resort recommendations with guests of all ages!

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified to a City & Guild or NVQ level 2 or equivalent within an Electrical Engineering / Technician discipline
• Experience of fault finding and use of programmable logic controls (PLC’s) such as; Siemens, Omron, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi
• Experience of working within a heavy industrial / automated environment such as; FMCG, Manufacturing, Logistics, Airport or Theme Park
• Knowledge and practical experience of various motor controls including inverters
• Able to read and understand electrical drawings
• Experience of PPM Systems of Work

Benefits

• 40% discount off LEGO® sets and products on the online LEGO Store!
• Merlin Magic Pass: 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world!
• 25% discount in Merlin retail shops and restaurants (a brilliant extra treat when you’re using your Magic Pass to visit!)
• Staff discount codes for Merlin Annual Passes to gift to loved ones!
• Private pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Access to Perks at Work which 30,000+ national & local employee discounts
• Free staff parking
• Ongoing training & development

About the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our AWESOME team at the UK’s favourite children’s theme park; the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort. The LEGOLAND Windsor Resort is the ultimate destination for families with children age 2-12. The Resort is home to three awesome LEGO themed Hotels and a host of rides, shows and attractions built around the iconic LEGO® brick. This role is based at the Windsor theme park, located in 150 acres of beautiful parkland.

About Merlin

A job with Merlin isn’t like a job anywhere else. With attractions around the world, from rollercoasters to wax figures, we don’t trade in suits, handshakes or briefcases. We trade in fun. In smiles, shrieks and spine-tingles. In Memories. In magic. But there are no tricks behind our magic. Instead, there are people like you. Passionate, dedicated people who are committed to making sure our worldwide attractions and guests’ experiences are the best they can be.

If you have any questions or if you require any reasonable adjustments, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Pay Range

Competitive