Electrical Maintenance Engineer at Merlin Entertainments
Join Alton Towers Resort – the UK’s most thrilling destination – as an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer. Your role will be essential in ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our rides and facilities.
The Role
You will apply your knowledge of planned and reactive maintenance to support the park’s electrical systems across a variety of rides and infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include troubleshooting complex control systems, maintaining safety standards, and contributing to continuous improvement.
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 electrical systems and processes.
* Support the wider maintenance team to minimise downtime and maintain seamless guest experience.
* Conduct all work in compliance with health and safety standards and industry regulations.
Qualifications & Experience
* Accredited and certified electrical engineering qualifications (degree, diploma or certificate to Level 3) and on‑the‑job training, ideally through an apprenticeship or training scheme.
* Proven experience in maintenance within a fast‑moving environment, with a focus on control and automated systems.
* Proficient in fault‑finding and diagnostics on complex electrical systems, including PLC systems, AC/DC drives, and industrial networks.
* Familiarity with electrical schematics and demonstrated competence in electrical systems maintenance.
* Flexible working hours, as weekend and bank holiday shifts will be required.
A full and clean UK driver’s licence is required for our engineering roles.
Benefits
* A starting salary of £45,009, rising to £47,719 upon successful completion of training.
* 28 days holiday (including bank holidays).
* ‘Enjoy the Ride’ Merlin Annual Passes – 6 in total per year (1 for you, 5 to gift).
* Merlin Magic Pass – 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends (increases to 40 after a year’s service).
* Company bonus.
* Private pension scheme.
* 40% discount online off LEGO.
* 25% discount in on‑site retail shops and restaurants.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Plus, many more.
If you’re an experienced Electrical Maintenance 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
Competitive.
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