Job Description

Adventure Island is a family run Fun Park based in Southend on Sea. We are part of the Stockvale Group.

Adventure Island are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer (plumbing / pipefitting bias) to work in an exciting environment.

About the role:

In this role you are responsible, as part of a well-trained and competent team, for opening and maintaining 34 rides that we have across our park.

You will receive training on a wide range of rides & equipment to be able to support every element of the ride maintenance, ensuring safety is president. You will be expected to have a particular focus on plumbing / pipefitting elements and if required develop these skills further.

You will be conducting preventative, reactive and corrective maintenance activities including opening safety checks, daily, weekly, monthly & annual maintenance regimes. Attend any ride stoppages, all the while providing mechanical expertise to assist develop and improve ride performance.

You will be expected to be flexible & work on various facility units within a great team

We are looking for the following skills and experience.

About you:

A 'Can do' attitude with endless energy and enthusiasm for the role.

Completed a recognised mechanical apprenticeship in a relevant engineering discipline and hold a minimum ONC, level 3 or BTEC / G&G

Post apprenticeship experience within a maintenance engineering environment

Inspection experience would be beneficial, but not essential

Experience of planned, preventative maintenance & safe systems of work.

Experience of working within a safety critical environment

The ability to read mechanical drawings

The ability to display problem solving & diagnostic skills

Whilst experience of working within a Theme park / fun park would be advantageous, engineering experience in other fields are equally suitable.

Be fluent enough in the local language enough to understand technical terminology & to communicate with fellow colleagues.

The Perks:

We offer a competitive salary.

45 hour working week

28 days annual holiday (inclusive of Bank holidays)

Discounted prices on all rides, food & beverages for you, family and friends

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount On-site parking
Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Weekend availability
Work Location: In person