Electrical Maintenance Engineer – Ride Systems & PLC

Merlin-Entertainments; Windsor; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Merlin Annual Pass

Merlin Magic Pass

Discretionary bonus

Private pension

40% LEGO discount

25% on-site discount

Training & development

Job summary

LEGOLAND Windsor Resort is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to safeguard the operation of its rides and attractions. You will perform planned preventive maintenance, diagnose faults, and carry out electrical and mechanical work across a range of systems within the resort.

You will work with PLCs, control panels, sensors and three-phase motors, contributing to safety and reliability while supporting refurbishment and upgrade projects.

Qualifications

• ONC/NVQ3 or BTEC in engineering or equivalent
• Experience with electrical maintenance and diagnostics in industrial environments
• Knowledge of PLCs and electrical control systems
• Ability to read electrical schematics and drawings
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to safety and engineering excellence

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance (PPM) on rides and electrical systems
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and perform reactive maintenance
• Troubleshoot PLCs, control systems, sensors and drives
• Conduct electrical inspections and condition reporting on ride systems
• Perform three-phase motor testing and trend monitoring
• Modify electrical panels and carry out wiring/upgrades where needed
• Support refurbishment, asset improvement and safety compliance
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and reports
• Adhere to safety procedures and engineering standards
• Work at height and across diverse engineering environments

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Diagnostics

Electrical schematics

PLC knowledge

Education

ONC / NVQ3 / BTEC equivalent

Tools

PLC control systems

Three-phase motors testing

Job description

LEGOLAND Windsor Resort is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) to safeguard the operation of its rides and attractions. You will perform planned preventive maintenance, diagnose faults, and carry out electrical and mechanical work across a range of systems within the resort.

You will work with PLCs, control panels, sensors and three-phase motors, contributing to safety and reliability while supporting refurbishment and upgrade projects.