**What you'll bring to the team** **Qualifications & Experience** **Are you ready to lead engineering excellence at one of the UK’s most exciting destinations?** We’re on the lookout for an inspiring and driven **Head of Engineering** to take the helm of our Technical Services department. This is a rare opportunity to lead a talented team of engineers and technicians at a top-tier UK theme park, ensuring the safety, reliability, and thrill of our rides and attractions. **What You'll Be Doing** + Translate strategic goals into effective departmental plans to ensure seamless operational delivery. + Lead the department through peak seasons, planned maintenance, and strategic upgrades. + Champion our core values while nurturing a high-performing team culture. + Drive health & safety compliance to world-class standards, promoting a proactive safety mindset. + Oversee budgets, resource planning, procurement, and technical project delivery. + Implement and optimise digital maintenance systems and reporting processes. + Engage with external stakeholders including regulators, suppliers and contractors. **What We're Looking For** **Essential:** + Accredited Level 3 qualification (NVQ or equivalent) in Engineering or completion of a licensed apprenticeship. + Proven experience in engineering leadership, ideally in the amusement or theme park sector. + Strong understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems. + Solid grasp of H&S regulations and preventative maintenance systems. + Effective communicator with excellent team leadership and people development skills. + Proficient in MS Office, digital maintenance systems, and data reporting. **Desirable:** + HNC/HND or degree in an engineering discipline. + IOSH Managing Safely and/or professional registration (IEng). + Experience with amusement ride standards (e.g., HSG175) and leisure industry associations (e.g., BALPPA, IAAPA). + Leadership through change and delivering large-scale engineering projects. **Why Join Us?** At our resort, engineering is at the heart of the guest experience. From iconic roller coasters to cutting-edge attractions, every ride tells a story – and you’ll help ensure every one of them runs safely, smoothly and spectacularly. We offer: + A competitive salary package. + Career development and training opportunities. + A role where no two days are the same – and where your impact will be seen and felt across the resort. **This is an on-site role that includes weekend, bank holiday, and Duty Manager responsibilities as part of the leadership team.** **Benefits** We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects. Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 25 days’ holiday and, of course, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, as well as 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO. **Pay Range** GBP £65,000.00/Yr. Submit a Referral (https://careers-uk-merlinentertainments.icims.com/jobs/8798/head-of-engineering/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-Staffordshire-Stoke-on-Trent_ **Job Locations** _UK-Staffordshire-Stoke-on-Trent_ **ID** _2025-8798_ **Employment Type** _Full-Time_ **Offer/Contract Type** _No End Date_ **Location Name** _Alton Towers Resort_