Job Description

Electrical Engineering Area Supervisor

THORPE PARK Resort, Staines Road
Chertsey, SURREY, KT16 8PN
United Kingdom

We are recruiting for an Electrical Engineering Area Supervisor here at Thorpe Park Resort!

Electrical Engineering Area Supervisor
Location: THORPE PARK Resort, KT16 8PN

Salary: 47-50k
Hours: Full-time, permanent role. During open season (March-Nov): 7 on 4 off, then 7 on 3 off shift pattern with split shifts. In closed season (Nov-Mar) Monday-Friday

As an Engineering Area Supervisor here, you will be reporting to an Engineering Area Manager and be responsible for leading an Engineering shift; making sure all of our ride equipment meets the highest standards of safety and efficiency. Along with managing up to 20 engineers with 5 direct reports, you will also support the management team to deliver the safe, effective maintenance and statutory inspection of all rides and associated equipment during the operational season, with the aim of achieving ride availability targets, business KPI\'s and long-term objectives.

You will work as an operational engineer carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance, unplanned maintenance & ride start up procedures and safety checks, to ensure that rides are handed over to the operation in line with park opening times. During the winter season you will lead teams and projects within your area of responsibility to deliver the statutory Annual Inspection.

We are looking for the following skills and experience;

ONC/BTEC Level 3 or equivalent in an Electrical/Electronic Engineering discipline
Electrical/Electronic apprenticeship

Thorough understanding and experience of Planned Preventative Maintenance

Ability to read and use engineering drawings

Strong diagnostic skills

Experience of managing teams with strong leadership skills

Strong communication and delegation skills

Have a great attitude, work ethic and passion to succeed

Experience of delivering continuous improvement projects

\'What\'s in it for me?\' I hear you ask!

Alongside a competitive salary...

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Group Personal Pension Plan

FREE tickets to our Merlin attractions worldwide

40% discount on LEGO online

Training & Development opportunities within Thorpe Park and Merlin Entertainments globally

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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.

If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at HumanResources@thorpe-park.co.uk and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

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