Ride Engineer

Ride Engineer Chessington, England

Chessington World of Adventures
Full Time Chessington, England 43261 - 46784 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Ride Engineer

Location: Chessington World of Adventures Resort, Surrey, KT9 2NE
Hours: Full time, permanent, working a 2-shift rotation of 6.00am – 2.30pm and 2.00pm to 10.30pm, with 1 in 3 weekends off.
Salary: Starting salary of £43,260.80, increasing to £46,784.10 after training
Benefits: Discount on our animal VIP experience and Go Ape courses, discounts on our Hotels and a Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family, and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world.


Our Technical Services team is made up of skilled Engineers, Facilities Technicians, Creatives and Landscapers who work together to create a magical experience for our guests. With significant investment over the next 3 years, beginning with the opening of the World of Jumanji, we're looking to expand our team of Engineers, working on maintaining and improving rides at Britain’s wildest adventure!

We're a part of the Merlin Entertainments family - associated with attractions like SEA LIFE, LEGOLAND Parks, and Madame Tussauds – providing opportunity for amazing holidays, or career paths, throughout the World!

About the Role

In this role you'll use your passion for getting the job done in the most efficient and effective way possible. As part of a skilled team, you will be responsible for maintaining up to 30 rides, from our rollercoasters to the family friendly attractions that we have across the park. Ride availability will be your number one priority!

Our team combines mechanical and electrical engineers, and you could find yourself getting involved in anything from preventative and corrective maintenance, conducting opening and closing checks, to being part of our annual winter maintenance program. You will be a specialist in your field, providing expertise to develop and improve our ride availability.

What we’re looking for

  • A “can do” attitude and endless energy and enthusiasm for the role.
  • An ONC, NVQ level 3 or BTEC equivalent gained through an Apprenticeship or college route in engineering.
  • Post apprenticeship experience, including inspection experience.
  • Full understanding of engineering-related statutory requirements such as COSHH.
  • Experience of planned preventative maintenance systems of work.
  • The ability to read and use engineering drawings.
  • The ability to display problem solving and diagnostic skills.
  • Previous work in a theme park environment is not essential, engineering experience gathered on other electrical systems may be equally suitable.
  • The ability to display problem solving and diagnostic skills.
  • Have experience of using technical manuals, risk assessments and related documentation.

What’s on offer?

  • Starting salary of £43,260.80, rising to £46,784.10 upon successful completion of training
  • 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing each year up to a maximum of 33 days
  • Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family, and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year’s service
  • Bonus linked to company and personal performance
  • Private pension scheme
  • 40% discount online off LEGO
  • 25% discount in retail shops and restaurants
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Plus, many more…

Everyone Matters at Merlin

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.


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Ride Engineer
Chessington World of Adventures

www.chessington.com
Chessington, United Kingdom
Tim Harrison-Jones
$1 to $5 million (USD)
501 to 1000 Employees
Company - Public
Culture & Entertainment
1987
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