Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Merlin; Windsor; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Merlin Annual Passes

Merlin Magic Pass

Discretionary bonus

Private pension

Staff discounts on LEGO

Training & development

Job summary

Merlin is seeking a skilled Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) to maintain LEGOLAND Windsor’s rides and attractions. You’ll service electrical and mechanical systems, perform PPMs, diagnose faults and support refurbishment projects in a busy theme park environment.

The role requires PLC, motor testing and electrical schematics proficiency, with a focus on safety, reliability and continuous improvement across a range of technologies.

Qualifications

• ONC/NVQ Level 3 or BTEC in engineering via apprenticeship or college route.
• Recognised electrical engineering qualification and hands-on maintenance experience.
• Experience with electrical maintenance, fault finding and diagnostics in industrial settings.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and safety checks on rides and systems.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and perform reactive maintenance to maximise availability.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, control systems, sensors, drives and electrical equipment.
• Conduct electrical condition reporting and inspections on ride systems and installations.
• Perform motor testing, diagnostics and condition monitoring.

Skills

Electrical bias

PLC fault finding

Three-phase motors

Diagnostics

PPM planning

Electrical maintenance

Electrical schematics

Education

ONC/NVQ Level 3/BTEC in engineering

Electrical engineering qualification

Tools

PLC systems

Control panels

Motors & drives

Sensors & actuators

Job description

What you'll bring to the team

Are you an experienced Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) looking to apply your skills in a truly unique engineering environment?

At LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, we have a new permanent opportunity for a Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join our specialist engineering team who are responsible for maintaining our diverse range of rides, attractions and themed experiences within one of the UK's most popular family destinations.

As a Multi-Skilled Engineer (Electrical Bias), you'll play a key role in ensuring the safe, reliable and efficient operation of complex electro-mechanical systems across LEGOLAND Windsor Resort. Working on a wide variety of attractions and ride systems, you'll undertake planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, fault finding, diagnostics, inspections and refurbishment activities across both electrical and mechanical assets.

From troubleshooting PLC-controlled ride systems and electrical control panels to carrying out three-phase motor testing, electrical condition reporting and safety-critical inspections, no two days are the same. You'll work with a wide range of technologies including control systems, sensors, drives, pneumatic equipment and ride vehicles while supporting ongoing improvement, refurbishment and upgrade projects.

Working as part of a highly skilled engineering team, you'll help to deliver safe and memorable experiences for millions of guests each year while developing specialist expertise on engineering systems rarely encountered in traditional maintenance environments.

This role would suit engineers with experience in manufacturing, industrial maintenance, automation, FMCG, facilities management, rail, aerospace, automotive, marine or other engineering-focused industries who are looking for a technically challenging and rewarding role.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), inspections and safety-critical checks across rides, attractions and associated systems
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults and undertake reactive maintenance to maximise ride availability and reliability
• Troubleshoot and fault-find on PLCs, control systems, sensors, drives, instrumentation and associated electrical equipment
• Conduct electrical condition reporting and inspections on ride systems, components and electrical installations
• Perform three-phase motor testing, diagnostics, condition monitoring and trending activities
• Complete electrical panel modifications, rewiring and component replacement where required
• Carry out planned maintenance activities including:
  • Strip down and rebuild of attraction vehicles, including trains, cars and boats
  • Strip down, overhaul and rebuild of mechanical brake assemblies
  • Strip down, overhaul and resealing of pneumatic cylinders
  • Electrical testing, inspection and maintenance of control systems and ride components

• Support ride refurbishment, overhaul and asset improvement projects
• Undertake preventative and predictive maintenance activities to improve equipment performance and reliability
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, reports and compliance documentation using maintenance management systems
• Follow all safety procedures, engineering standards and regulatory requirements, including HSG175 guidance
• Maintain excellent workshop standards using 5S and Lean methodologies
• Assist with auditing, management and ordering of critical spare parts and components
• Work safely at height and in a variety of engineering environments where required

Qualifications & Experience

• An ONC, NVQ level 3 or BTEC equivalent gained through an Apprenticeship or college route in engineering
• Recognised engineering qualification in Electrical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience carrying out electrical maintenance, fault finding and diagnostics within an industrial or engineering environment
• Knowledge of PLCs and electrical control systems
• Experience testing and diagnosing faults on three-phase motors
• Experience undertaking electrical inspections and condition reporting
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and engineering excellence

Benefits

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) with ability to buy more
• ‘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 our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year’s service
• Discretionary 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…

At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters!

Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.

We reserve the right to remove this vacancy advert early, should sufficient applications be acquired.

Pay Range

Competitive