We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our Engineering Team at Pleasure Beach Resort.

You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing our rides, attractions, equipment and facilities, helping to ensure everything operates safely and efficiently.

What we’re looking for

• Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Good understanding of mechanical systems and components.
• Experience working with mechanical equipment, bearings, shafts, gears, chains and drive systems.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems would be an advantage.
• A practical, hands-on approach to maintenance, fault finding and problem solving.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience within a manufacturing, maintenance, automated or similar engineering environment would be an advantage.

The role

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out mechanical re-use checks to ensure safe operation.

• Maintaining rides, attractions, equipment and facilities.

• Carrying out routine and preventive maintenance.

• Responding quickly and safely to ride breakdowns.

• Carrying out safety inspections and identifying potential faults or defects.

• Using drawings and schematics to diagnose and rectify faults.

• Supporting our annual winter maintenance and inspection programme.

• Working closely with other engineers and departments across the Pleasure Beach Resort.

Working Pattern

Our Engineering Team operates on a rota system during park opening hours, which includes weekend working.

The role may also involve working outside normal hours when required, particularly during maintenance periods or in response to operational requirements.

Working Conditions

The role involves working at height and in some confined spaces.

Why join us?

This is a unique engineering environment where no two days are the same.

You will work on a wide range of mechanical systems, machinery, devices and attractions as part of an experienced Engineering Team.

If you are a qualified Mechanical Engineer who enjoys fault finding, problem solving and hands-on maintenance, we would like to hear from you.