Engineer

The role:

We’re looking for an experienced mechanical or electrical engineer to join our busy Engineering and Maintenance team. A multi-skilled and diverse role, you’ll be working across both the attraction and our accommodation site, maintaining our lodges, as well as classically restored vintage rides and servicing a range of agricultural and construction vehicles and plant equipment. The successful candidate will need to be hands-on, practical, articulate and well conversed in all aspects of engineering with a sound knowledge of health and safety matters.

Principal responsibilities include:

• Conducting daily ride testing, inspections and services in compliance with time-frames, strict company procedures and Health and Safety regulations to ensure a safe environment.
• Executing mechanical and general maintenance repairs, ascertaining the nature and location of defects, working closely with the management team to ensure speedy resolution. 
• Maintaining all service and repair records, as well as health and safety administration in accordance with current legislation.
• General maintenance duties across park as required, including PAT testing and basic plumbing as well as supporting park operations with the upkeep and presentation of the park. 

Who we’re looking for…

As part of the Folly Farm team working in this fast-paced role the successful candidate will need to be flexible to respond to a range of work situations, with a professional, approachable and positive ‘can-do’ attitude. You’ll need be meticulous, attentive to detail and a team player.

The successful candidate will have:

• An approved mechanical fitting apprenticeship, NVQ L3 or equivalent qualification in mechanical/electrical engineering.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience within an engineering/maintenance role.
• Hold a full driving licence.
• The ability to work under pressure and ensure accuracy is maintained throughout.

In addition, the following would also be advantageous:

• Hold IOSH and/or NEBOSH qualification
• Qualifications within electrical engineering e.g. Pearson BTEC L3 Extended Diploma in Electrical & Electronics

What you’ll get…

As part of our team, you’ll receive in- house training as well as a range of benefit and reward schemes including complimentary tickets and retail discounts. A vibrant working environment within an award winning, equal opportunities attraction.

Hours	FULL TIME POSITION; working 5 days per week on a 7-day rota basis. Please note under this system your days/hours can vary each week. Please note due to the nature of the business weekend work will be required, including bank holidays
Wage	COMPETITIVE RATES OF PAY
Duration	Permanent