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Site Engineer - Blackgang Chine

Job Posted: 20 December 2024

Closing Date: 20th January 2025
Job Start Date: 3rd February 2025

About the role

The Site Engineer has responsibility of completing a variety of planned and reactive maintenance across our rides and attractions. The role includes:

  • To work as an operational engineer carrying out the Planned/Preventative maintenance schedule, safety checks and ride start up procedures
  • To provide an effective breakdown service that will facilitate excellent ride availability and safety for our guests and staff
  • To complete and sign off documentation relating to statutory safety checks and maintenance work undertaken on rides, equipment and facilities as described in departmental procedures and HSE guidance (HSG175)
  • To carry out the winter strip programme in order to facilitate a thorough annual inspection of our amusement devices, all in order to obtain certification to the agreed deadlines

About you

  • Qualified to a City & Guild, NVQ Level 2 or equivalent within a Mechanical Engineering / Technician discipline
  • Experience of mechanical and electrical systems
  • Experience working with NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) schedules
  • Experience of working within a heavy industrial / automated environment such as; FMCG, Manufacturing, Logistics, Airport or Theme Park
  • Experience of planned/preventative maintenance Systems of Work
  • Fault Finding/Diagnostics
  • Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems
  • You must be competent in using technology in the workplace such as tablets, apps and computers..

A driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential due to our location and the nature of the role. The position is full time (41.5 hours a week), working 5 days out of 7 on a rota basis. Includes some weekends, evenings and Bank Holidays.

What’s in it for you….

·         Rescue at Height safety training

·         Emergency First Aid at Work training

·         Other free training relevant to your role

·         Great rates of pay

·         Flexible working hours

·         33 days holiday (includes Bank Holidays)

·         6 Frequent Visitor Passes which gives your family free admission to all our attractions

·         15% discount on retail

·         20% discount on food & beverage

·         Subsidised, or free meals while on shift, during park opening period

·         Various benefits from company partners

·         Free on site parking

·         Opportunities to engage with industry leaders in your field

 

Please upload your CV and tell us why you’d be ideal for this role, plus give us and indication of your current salary.

Vectis Ventures Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We share your personal information internally within the organisation for recruitment purposes only. We ensure your information is treated with the care and level of security that is compliant with the General Data Protection Regulations. Please see our full policy online https://blackgangchine.com/candidate-privacy-notice/

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Blackgang Chine

Blackgang Chine is one of the oldest theme parks in the UK and is located near Niton on the Isle of Wight. The 44 acre site is home to some of the most thrilling rides and imaginative play areas, ideal for a great day out.

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