Senior Maintenance Engineer
other jobs Workshop Recruitment
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- England,South East,West Sussex
- Full Time, Permanent
- £42,000 - £45,000 per annum
Job Description:
Summary
An established coastal leisure operation is seeking a Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer/Technician to take a hands-on role in maintaining and improving a busy site of amusement rides and supporting equipment.
This position offers the opportunity to progress into a lead decision-making role, overseeing maintenance standards, safety compliance, and operational reliability across multiple mechanical systems in a dynamic, customer-facing environment.
Job Responsibilities
*Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across rides and site equipment
*Diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical faults
*Ensure all equipment operates safely and efficiently, in line with relevant regulations (including HSG 175)
*Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals
*Maintain accurate records of inspections, servicing, and repairs (digital and written)
*Take increasing responsibility for maintenance decision-making and inspections
*Liaise with external inspection bodies and support compliance processes
*Monitor and manage spare parts stock levels, reducing downtime
*Undertake physical tasks including working at height (up to 10m), ladder access, and manual handling
Candidate experience and qualifications required
*Minimum Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
*Full UK driving licence
*Minimum 5 years’ hands-on maintenance experience
*Background in industries such as:
*Plant / agricultural machinery
*HGV or automotive engineering
*Military or heavy equipment
*Industrial maintenance environments
*Proven ability to diagnose faults and carry out repairs independently
*Experience with components such as gearboxes, bearings, braking systems, and fluid power systems
Benefits
*Single person, rent free accommodation option in their staff house
*Company pension scheme
*Uniform provided
*Discounted food & beverage on-site
*Structured opportunity to progress into a lead engineering role
*Exposure to a wide range of mechanical systems in a varied, hands-on environment
*Support for ongoing training and professional development
An established coastal leisure operation is seeking a Senior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer/Technician to take a hands-on role in maintaining and improving a busy site of amusement rides and supporting equipment.
This position offers the opportunity to progress into a lead decision-making role, overseeing maintenance standards, safety compliance, and operational reliability across multiple mechanical systems in a dynamic, customer-facing environment.
Job Responsibilities
*Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs across rides and site equipment
*Diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical faults
*Ensure all equipment operates safely and efficiently, in line with relevant regulations (including HSG 175)
*Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals
*Maintain accurate records of inspections, servicing, and repairs (digital and written)
*Take increasing responsibility for maintenance decision-making and inspections
*Liaise with external inspection bodies and support compliance processes
*Monitor and manage spare parts stock levels, reducing downtime
*Undertake physical tasks including working at height (up to 10m), ladder access, and manual handling
Candidate experience and qualifications required
*Minimum Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
*Full UK driving licence
*Minimum 5 years’ hands-on maintenance experience
*Background in industries such as:
*Plant / agricultural machinery
*HGV or automotive engineering
*Military or heavy equipment
*Industrial maintenance environments
*Proven ability to diagnose faults and carry out repairs independently
*Experience with components such as gearboxes, bearings, braking systems, and fluid power systems
Benefits
*Single person, rent free accommodation option in their staff house
*Company pension scheme
*Uniform provided
*Discounted food & beverage on-site
*Structured opportunity to progress into a lead engineering role
*Exposure to a wide range of mechanical systems in a varied, hands-on environment
*Support for ongoing training and professional development
Job number 3585354
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Company Details:
Workshop Recruitment
Company size: 20–49 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
Workshop Recruitment specialises in Engineering, Manufacturing, Commercial, Sales & Marketing, Healthcare and Construction recruitment across the Sout...