Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Blackpool
Salary: 38,000
Day shift
About the Role:
We are currently seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our team. This is a hands-on and safety-critical role ensuring the smooth, safe, and reliable operation of rides and attractions through a mix of planned and reactive maintenance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct daily ride checks at the start of each shift to ensure operational safety and compliance
* Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on rides and equipment
* Work on mechanical systems such as chains, drives, magnetic brakes, cables, hydraulics, and pneumatics
* Diagnose faults and conduct fault finding to ensure minimal downtime
* Ensure all work is carried out with strict adherence to health and safety protocols
* Participate in and complete risk assessments, method statements, and permit-to-work documentation
* Be comfortable working at height in a variety of weather conditions
* Communicate effectively with the wider engineering and operations team to maintain ride availability
Ideal Candidate:
* Background in mechanical engineering, ideally in a safety-critical or amusement park environment
* Strong experience in fault finding, breakdown repair, and planned maintenance
* Good knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
* Must be health and safety conscious with a working knowledge of risk assessments and safe systems of work
* Comfortable and experienced with working at height
* Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
* Flexible and reliable with a strong work ethic
Desirable:
* Experience in amusement/theme park ride maintenance
* Relevant mechanical or engineering qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
* Working knowledge of LOLER, PUWER, and other relevant safety legislation
If you're passionate about engineering, safety, and working in a unique and exciting environment, this role could be the perfect fit for you. Contact Tyler on (phone number removed) or !
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