Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Merlin Entertainments; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to enhance the safety and efficiency of their world-class attractions. In this role, you'll utilize your extensive knowledge in electrical maintenance to ensure seamless operation across various rides and facilities. Your expertise in fault-finding and diagnostics will be crucial in maintaining high-performance systems. With a commitment to health and safety, you'll work collaboratively to minimize downtime and enhance guest experiences. This is a unique opportunity to thrive in a fun, dynamic environment while contributing to the enjoyment of millions of visitors.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Merlin Annual Passes

Merlin Magic Pass

Company bonus

Private pension scheme

40% discount online off LEGO

25% discount in on-site retail shops

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Accredited electrical engineering qualifications and experience required.
• Proven experience in maintenance within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot sophisticated control systems and ensure safety.

Skills

Fault-finding on electrical systems

Proficient in PLC systems

AC/DC drives expertise

Electrical schematics knowledge

Maintenance experience in FMCG

Education

Electrical engineering qualifications (Level 3)

Formal apprenticeship or training

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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 experiencedElectrical Engineerto join our team, playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our world-class rides and facilities.

The Role

As anElectrical Engineerat 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 an experiencedElectrical Engineerwith 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.
  
  

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 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

From GBP £45,009.00/Yr.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Entertainment Providers

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