Senior Maintenance Engineer

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…

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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

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

Job Summary

Location: Littlehampton
Salary: £42000.00 - £45000.00 Per Annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Sector: Engineering
Division: Engineering
Date: 27th March 2026

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Job Summary

Location: Littlehampton
Salary: £42000.00 - £45000.00 Per Annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Sector: Engineering
Division: Engineering
27th March 2026

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