Electrical Engineer

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Job description

About Us:

Alton Towers Resort is the UK s most thrilling destination, home to iconic rides and attractions enjoyed by millions of guests every year. We re seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our team, playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of our world-class rides and facilities.

The Role:

As an Electrical Engineer at Alton Towers Resort, you ll bring your wealth of knowledge in planned and reactive maintenance to help maintain and improve the park s electrical systems. You'll be working across a variety of rides and infrastructure, using your technical expertise to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently, keeping safety and performance at the forefront.

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 our electrical systems and processes.
• Support the wider maintenance team in ensuring minimal downtime of equipment and a seamless guest experience.
• Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with health and safety standards and industry regulations.

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer with the following qualifications and skills:

• Accredited and certified electrical engineering qualifications (degree, diploma, or certificate to Level 3) alongside on-the-job training, ideally through a formal apprenticeship or training scheme (e.g., military or accredited engineering provider).
• Proven experience in maintenance, ideally within a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) environment or similar, with a focus on control and automated systems.
• Proficient in fault-finding and diagnostics on complex electrical systems, including the use of PLC systems, AC/DC drives, and industrial networks.
• Familiarity with electrical schematics and demonstrated competence in electrical systems maintenance.
• Flexible with working hours, as weekend and bank holiday shifts will be required.

Benefits;

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• 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 of our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year s service
• 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

If you re an experienced Electrical Engineer with a passion for maintaining high-performance systems in a fun and fast-paced environment, we d love to hear from you.

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