Engineering Apprentice

Where better to start your Engineering career than behind the scenes at Thorpe Park! In this role you will work alongside a team of highly skilled professionals, where you will learn all about the engineering, maintenance, stores management, asset management & compliance at our resort.
Supported by your studies, you will gain an understanding of the statutory and legislative requirements involved in always keeping our guests and business safe.
As you develop within your role, you will always have Health & Safety as your number one priority, as well as learning more about Merlin Entertainments and the amazing career you could have working with us!
We treat our people as individuals, so you will have a clear training and development plan from day 1 of joining us. We will ensure you are supported every step of the way through your apprenticeship, with both classroom and practical experience.

• A "can do" attitude and endless energy and enthusiasm for the role and our unique business


• Good organisational skills


• You will possess excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills to enable you to work within a team focused environment


• Excellent attention to detail - the role requires the diagnosis and repair of complex mechanical and electrical problems


• Good level of computer literacy is desirable with Microsoft Office


• You have an analytical mindset - willingness to learn and grow and embrace future technology and use it to develop your own future skills


• A keen interest in engineering


• A self-disciplined approach to your studies will be required as well as to your timekeeping and attendance in the workplace


• A full UK driving licence would be advantageous


• There is a requirement to work at height


Entry Requirements

• At least 5 GCSE's at C/4+ including;


• English & Maths GCSE C/4+ or L2 Functional/Key Skills (required prior to enrolment)
  
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• Company pension


• Employee discount, Competitive annual salary and a Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family, and friends to enjoy all our Merlin Attractions across the world.

With our Theme Park, it is home to thrilling rides, attractions, live events, and a themed hotel. Thorpe Park is the ultimate destination for thrill seekers featuring some of the UKs most popular roller coasters and amusement park rides. We're also a part of the Merlin Entertainments family - associated with attractions like SEA LIFE, LEGOLAND Parks, Madame Tussauds and More!,
• A competitive annual salary


• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)


• Merlin Magic Pass - 20 free tickets for you, your family, and friends to enjoy all 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 retail shops and restaurants


• Ongoing training and development opportunities


• Plus, many more…