Location: Chessington World of Adventures Resort Leatherhead Road Chessington Surrey KT9 2NE

Here at Chessington World of Adventures we are recruiting for a Engineering Team Leader to join our Technical Services team!

Our Engineering team plays a vital role in keeping every ride across the resort safe, reliable, and ready for guests. As Engineering Team Leader, you’ll oversee the day-to-day running of the shifts, making sure maintenance is completed on time, stores and inventory are well managed, and rides remain operational in line with the park schedule.

You’ll plan and manage the team’s workload, ensuring both preventative and corrective maintenance are delivered to the highest standard, while also supporting the annual and winter maintenance programmes. A key part of the role is leading and developing your engineers, helping them grow their skills while reacting quickly to technical issues to minimise downtime and maintain world-class safety and reliability.

• A “can do” attitude and endless energy and enthusiasm for the role.
• An ONC, NVQ level 3 or BTEC equivalent gained through an Apprenticeship or college route in engineering.
• Post apprenticeship experience, including inspection experience.
• Full understanding of engineering-related statutory requirements such as COSHH.
• Experience of planned preventative maintenance systems of work.
• The ability to read and use engineering drawings.
• The ability to display problem solving and diagnostic skills.
• Previous work in a theme park environment is not essential; engineering experience gathered on other electrical systems may be equally suitable.
• The ability to display problem solving and diagnostic skills.
• Have experience of using technical manuals, risk assessments and related documentation.
• Strong, effective leadership combined with proven managerial skills.

• An annual salary of £53,192
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• ‘Enjoy the Ride’ Merlin Annual Passes - 6 in total per year, 1 for you, plus 5 to gift to loved ones!
• Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year’s service
• Company bonus
• Private pension scheme
• 40% discount online off LEGO
• 25% discount in our on-site retail shops and restaurants
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Plus, many more…