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.
