**What you'll bring to the team** 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. **Qualifications & Experience** + 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. **Benefits** + 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… **Pay Range** GBP £53,192.00/Yr. Submit a Referral (https://careers-uk-merlinentertainments.icims.com/jobs/9476/engineering-team-leader/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-1834381883) At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters! Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry. **Location (Country-County-City)** _UK-Surrey-Chessington_ **Job Locations** _UK-Surrey-Chessington_ **ID** _2025-9476_ **Employment Type** _Full-Time_ **Offer/Contract Type** _No End Date_ **Location Name** _Chessington World of Adventures Resort_