Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Alton Towers Resort; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular theme park located in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer. This role involves performing planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems for rides and attractions while ensuring safety and performance. Qualified candidates should have accredited electrical qualifications and strong fault-finding skills. A competitive salary with additional perks such as holiday, discounts, and ongoing training is offered, making this position ideal for someone passionate about maintaining high-performance systems in an exciting environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Merlin Annual Pass for attractions

Company bonus

Private pension scheme

40% discount off LEGO

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Accredited and certified electrical engineering qualifications required.
• Proven maintenance experience in FMCG or similar environments.
• Competence in fault-finding on complex electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Fault-find and troubleshoot control systems including PLC systems.
• Use electrical schematics for maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Fault-finding and diagnostics

Electrical systems maintenance

Experience with PLC systems

Flexibility with working hours

Education

Electrical engineering qualifications (Level 3)

Job description

What you'll bring to the team

About Us :

Alton Towers Resort is the UK's most thrilling destination, home to iconic rides and attractions enjoyed by millions of guests every year. We're seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to join our team, playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our world-class rides and facilities.

The Role :

As an Electrical Maintenance Engineer at Alton Towers Resort, you'll bring your wealth of knowledge in planned and reactive maintenance to help maintain and improve the park's electrical systems. You'll be working across a variety of rides and infrastructure, using your technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently, keeping safety and performance at the forefront.

Key Responsibilities :

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems for rides, attractions, and facilities.
• Fault-find and troubleshoot sophisticated control systems, including PLC systems and AC / DC drives.
• Use electrical schematics to carry out maintenance, repairs, and system upgrades.
• Ensure the safe running and operation of ride control systems.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our electrical systems and processes.
• Support the wider maintenance team in ensuring minimal downtime of equipment and a seamless guest experience.
• Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with health and safety standards and industry regulations.

Qualifications & Experience

We are looking for the following qualifications and skills :

• Accredited and certified electrical engineering qualifications (degree, diploma, or certificate to Level 3) alongside on-the-job training, ideally through a formal apprenticeship or training scheme (e.g., military or accredited engineering provider).
• Proven experience in maintenance, ideally within a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment or similar, with a focus on control and automated systems.
• Proficient in fault-finding and diagnostics on complex electrical systems, including the use of PLC systems, AC / DC drives, and industrial networks.
• Familiarity with electrical schematics and demonstrated competence in electrical systems maintenance.
• Flexible with working hours, as weekend and bank holiday shifts will be required.
• A full and clean UK driver's licence is required for our engineering roles.

Benefits

• A starting salary of £45,009, rising to £47,719 upon successful completion of training
• 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...

If you're an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer with a passion for maintaining high-performance systems in a fun and fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay Range

Competitive