Mechanical Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Blackpool
Salary: £38,000
Day shift

About the Role:

We are currently seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our team. This is a hands-on and safety-critical role ensuring the smooth, safe, and reliable operation of rides and attractions through a mix of planned and reactive maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily ride checks at the start of each shift to ensure operational safety and compliance

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on rides and equipment

• Work on mechanical systems such as chains, drives, magnetic brakes, cables, hydraulics, and pneumatics

• Diagnose faults and conduct fault finding to ensure minimal downtime

• Ensure all work is carried out with strict adherence to health and safety protocols

• Participate in and complete risk assessments, method statements, and permit-to-work documentation

• Be comfortable working at height in a variety of weather conditions

• Communicate effectively with the wider engineering and operations team to maintain ride availability

Ideal Candidate:

• Background in mechanical engineering, ideally in a safety-critical or amusement park environment

• Strong experience in fault finding, breakdown repair, and planned maintenance

• Good knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems

• Must be health and safety conscious with a working knowledge of risk assessments and safe systems of work

• Comfortable and experienced with working at height

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure

• Flexible and reliable with a strong work ethic

Desirable:

• Experience in amusement/theme park ride maintenance

• Relevant mechanical or engineering qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)

• Working knowledge of LOLER, PUWER, and other relevant safety legislation

If you're passionate about engineering, safety, and working in a unique and exciting environment, this role could be the perfect fit for you, contact Tyler on .