Rides & Attractions Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Merlin Entertainments; Ewell; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merlin Annual Pass

Free attraction tickets for family and

LEGO 40% discount

Ongoing training and development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Merlin Entertainments at Chessington World of Adventures is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with a mechanical bias. You will maintain rides and attractions, perform inspections, diagnose faults and support preventative maintenance across mechanical systems.

You will work as part of a skilled team with training provided and a focus on safety, reliability and continuous improvement in a unique, safety-critical environment.

Qualifications

• ONC/NVQ3/BTEC or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Post-apprenticeship engineering experience.
• Experience in maintenance engineering.
• Experience with PPM systems and maintenance planning.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of COSHH and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Utilise PPM task plans to carry out daily safety-critical inspections on rides and systems.
• Carry out reactive maintenance and repairs tracked through work orders.
• Diagnose faults and support preventative maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and compliance documentation.
• Adhere to safety practices and quality standards, including COSHH/HSG175.
• Maintain workshop 5S/LEAN standards and assist with spare parts orders.
• Support ride upgrades and annual maintenance programmes.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Inspections

Maintenance planning

Education

ONC/NVQ Level 3

BTEC

Tools

CMMS

Hydraulic systems

Job description

Merlin Entertainments at Chessington World of Adventures is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with a mechanical bias. You will maintain rides and attractions, perform inspections, diagnose faults and support preventative maintenance across mechanical systems.

You will work as part of a skilled team with training provided and a focus on safety, reliability and continuous improvement in a unique, safety-critical environment.