Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical)

Blackpool

£38,000 (£42,500 OTE) + Training + Progression + Days Only + Overtime + Company Benefits

Are you a time-served Mechanical Maintenance Engineer looking to build a long-term career working on complex rides and attractions at one of Blackpool’s most iconic landmarks?

Do you want to receive hands-on 1-on-1 training, be fully involved in annual inspection and certification programmes, and have the opportunity to significantly boost your earnings through overtime?

On offer is the opportunity to join a globally recognised attraction with over a century of heritage and innovation. The business continues to invest heavily in its people, developing the next generation of skilled engineers to maintain the safety, reliability, and efficiency of its rides and facilities. You will be part of a highly skilled Mechanical Engineering team responsible for maintaining world-class attractions to the highest safety standards.

In this role, you will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, safety inspections, and repairs across rides and park equipment. You will also play a key role in the annual winter maintenance and certification programme, ensuring full compliance with HSE guidance and statutory requirements. The role operates on a 5-day rota including weekends, with a 1 in 5 call-out system and regular overtime available.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Mechanical Engineer with strong fault-finding skills, a solid understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and the confidence to work at height and in confined spaces within a safety-critical environment.

The Role:
* Planned and reactive maintenance, inspections, and repairs on rides and mechanical equipment.
* Participation in winter overhaul and certification programmes, including statutory record keeping.
* Working safely at height and responding to ride shutdowns as part of a shift rota.

The Person:
* Time-served Mechanical Engineer with NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / BTEC / ONC or equivalent.
* Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and schematic drawings.
* Comfortable working at height, completing risk assessments, and operating within strict H&S guidelines.

Reference Number: BBBH23987B

Keywords: Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Ride Engineer, Amusement Devices, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, PPM, HSG175, Blackpool, Preston, Fleetwood, Lytham

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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