Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Merlin Entertainments Group; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this exciting role, you will ensure the safety and efficiency of thrilling rides and attractions, utilizing your expertise in electrical systems maintenance. Your responsibilities will include troubleshooting complex control systems, performing maintenance on electrical systems, and contributing to continuous improvements. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your efforts directly enhance guest experiences. If you are passionate about high-performance systems and thrive in a vibrant setting, this role is perfect for you.

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 and restaurants

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Accredited electrical engineering qualifications with hands-on experience.
• Proven experience in maintenance, especially with control and automated systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems for rides.
• Troubleshoot sophisticated control systems and ensure safe operations.

Skills

Fault-finding and diagnostics

Electrical systems maintenance

PLC systems

AC/DC drives

Electrical schematics

Education

Electrical engineering qualifications (degree, diploma, or certificate to Level 3)

Tools

Control systems

Industrial networks

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 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 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 an experienced Electrical Engineer with 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

• 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.