Jobs in Thakeham

A reputable family amusement park is seeking a Maintenance Technician to assist in the maintenance and repair of its wide range of machinery and equipment to keep the site running. The Maintenance Technician will have completed a mechanical qualification, have previous demonstrable experience in engineering, and be able to read and understand technical drawings. In addition, the Maintenance Technician is able to work at heights, is very hands-on, highly professional and customer-facing. Further requirements are listed below.

Applications from ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure that mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical maintenance and repairs are correctly and properly carried out and recorded

Diagnose mechanical and/or electrical faults or technical problems

Ensure that machines are operated to their maximum potential

Be a decision maker within the park’s maintenance and inspection environment

Ensure that the park operates day to day within health and safety legislation

Learn and assist the maintenance manager in the documentation of inspection and maintenance works on attractions, both on tablets/computers and in writing

React to an emergency. Coordinating the response of staff and liaising with emergency services if required.

Promote the correct Company image

Ensure customers are safe and happy

Check and monitor levels of spares holdings and liaise with office staff or suppliers to ensure that sufficient spares are in stock or ordered to help to eliminate machine downtime.

Assist and advise the maintenance team lead and directors with safety-related procedures and practices

Instruct and be a role model for any junior members and the maintenance team

Cover any duties in your control in the event of staff absences or emergencies, and carry out duties at the request of the Directors

Knowledge, skills and qualifications:

Essential:

Completed a minimum level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Have demonstrable practical engineering experience for 5 years

Ability to read and understand technical drawings, schematics, and manuals

Need to be able to do a full range of mobility due to machinery inspection duties

Able to work at heights up to 10m high

Is very hands-on and has excellent attention to detail

Happy to work in varying weather conditions

Have a proactive, planned, preventative maintenance mindset

Hold a full driving license B / B1

Desirables:

Either have a counterbalance forklift, access equipment and a PASMA licence

First Aid at Work

Any tool operation, workshop or fabrication qualifications

Have previous experience in electrical engineering

Salary: £35,000 to £38,000 DOE

Benefits: Company pension, training and development, retail discounts