Job Description

What you'll bring to the team:

Location:

Thorpe Park, Staines Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 8PN

Hours:

Full time, permanent, working Monday-Friday which will include 1 to 2 days at East Surrey College, Redhill.



Duration of apprenticeship programme: 3-3.5yrs

About the Role

Where better to start your Engineering career than behind the scenes at Thorpe Park! In this role you will work alongside a team of highly skilled professionals, where you will learn all about the engineering, maintenance, stores management, asset management & compliance at our resort.



Supported by your studies, you will gain an understanding of the statutory and legislative requirements involved in always keeping our guests and business safe. As you develop within your role, you will always have Health & Safety as your number one priority, as well as learning more about Merlin Entertainments and the amazing career you could have by working with us!



We treat our people as individuals, so you will have a clear training and development plan from day 1 of joining us. We will ensure you are supported every step of the way through your apprenticeship, with both classroom and practical experience.

What we're looking for:

A "can do" attitude and endless energy and enthusiasm for the role and our unique business Good organisational skills You will possess excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills to enable you to work within a team focused environment Excellent attention to detail - the role requires the diagnosis and repair of complex mechanical and electrical problems Good level of computer literacy is desirable with Microsoft Office You have an analytical mindset - willingness to learn and grow and embrace future technology and use it to develop your own future skills A keen interest in engineering A self-disciplined approach to your studies will be required as well as to your timekeeping and attendance in the workplace A full UK driving licence would be advantageous. There is a requirement to work at height

Qualifications & Experience:

Entry Requirements

At least 5 GCSE's at C/4+ including; English & Maths GCSE C/4+ or L2 Functional/Key Skills (required prior to enrolment)

Benefits:

What's on offer?

A competitive annual salary 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family, and friends to enjoy all our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year's service. Enjoy the Ride Pass? Company bonus Private pension scheme 40% discount online off LEGO 25% discount in retail shops and restaurants Ongoing training and development opportunities Plus, many more...


If successful, you will need to be available for an assessment day, held here at Thorpe Park - with the date to be confirmed once applications close.



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.


Pay Range: Competitive