Waterparks Engineer

Job Title: Waterparks Engineer
Location: Sandcastle Waterpark Blackpool Reports to: Facilities Manager Employment Type: Full-time (may include weekends, evenings, and bank holidays)
Job Purpose
The Waterparks Engineer is responsible for the safe operation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of waterpark attractions, plant, and associated systems. The role ensures all rides, pools, and water treatment systems operate efficiently, safely, and in full compliance with UK health, safety, and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Maintenance
Carry out routine and reactive maintenance on waterpark rides, attractions, pumps, filters, valves, and control systems
Maintain water treatment systems, including filtration, dosing, and disinfection equipment
Carry out routine and reactive maintenance on all HVAC plant,
Monitor the building management system to ensure the building is running at operational costs
Help reduce the building carbon footprint and reduce plant running times to keep the business efficient
Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic faults
Support ride commissioning, testing, and seasonal start-up/shutdown procedures
Safety & Compliance
Ensure compliance with UK legislation and standards, including:

• Health and Safety at Work Act
• HSG179 (Managing Health & Safety in Swimming Pools)
• PWTAG guidelines
• PUWER and LOLER (where applicable)

Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly safety inspections and record findings accurately
Support risk assessments, method statements, and incident investigations
Ensure safe isolation procedures (LOTO) are followed during maintenance activities
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitor water quality parameters and respond to deviations
Complete maintenance logs, service reports, and compliance documentation
Report defects, hazards, and asset condition issues promptly
Team & Contractor Liaison
Work closely with operations teams, and management to minimise downtime
Supervise and coordinate external contractors when required
Skills & Competencies
Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
Knowledge of water treatment and pool plant systems
Ability to work safely in a high-risk, public-facing environment
Good problem-solving and organisational skills
Clear communication and accurate record-keeping
Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and peak seasons
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
Engineering qualification (Mechanical, Electrical, or Multi-skilled) or equivalent experience
Experience working with pumps, motors, pipework, and control systems
Good understanding of health and safety procedures
Desirable
Previous experience in waterparks, leisure centres, swimming pools, or theme parks
Pool Plant Operator (PPO) qualification
Electrical qualifications (e.g. 18th Edition)
IPAF, PASMA, or confined space training
Working Conditions
Outdoor and indoor work in wet, humid, and noisy environments
Manual handling and working at height may be required
Use of PPE is mandatory
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