Audio Visual Engineer

Audio Visual Engineer

THORPE PARK Resort, Staines Road
Chertsey, SURREY, KT16 8PN
United Kingdom

We are recruiting for an Audio-Visual Engineer here at Thorpe Park Resort!

Job: Audio Visual Engineer
Location: THORPE PARK Resort, KT16 8PN
Hours: Rostered working pattern, typically averaging 40 hours per week over the course of the year
Salary: £32,000, annual bonus (non-contractual), Merlin Magic Pass – 20 free tickets to our attractions rising to 40 after a year’s service

Do you have experience of working as an AV Engineer or Technician?
Are you familiar with PPM?
Are you looking for a new role, where a theme park is your office?

If so, read on…

What the job of an Audio-Visual Engineer involves;

We are currently recruiting for an Audio-Visual Engineer at the home of thrilling rides, attractions, live events & a themed hotel. Reporting into our Head of Electrical Engineering, you’ll support the growing technical needs of the Resort, with particular focus on rides and attractions, which rely heavily on audio/visual technology. As one of our two AV Engineers within the Technical Services team, you’ll support all aspects of show control, IP systems, virtual reality, lighting, sound, video, CCTV and associated software and hardware. This includes planned preventative maintenance routines, to actively troubleshoot and repair show systems, to minimise downtime whilst maximising the guest experience, throughput and KPI scores. You’ll also play an active role in the Technical Services department, with wider park systems such as Park Wide Sound, Park Wide Lighting, and distributed ride and attraction AV.

We are looking for the following skills and experience;

• Experience in 70v and 100v line PA systems, as well as standard low impedance
• Working knowledge of Bose Control Space and QSC Q-SYS core controllers, in a networked environment
• Use of VLAN and WLAN protocols and automated devices
• Working knowledge of remote desktop and VNC remote access systems
• Experience with IP, POE, and analogue CCTV camera monitoring systems
• Experience of Show Controllers (Medialon) and distributed lighting control (Pharos) systems
• Familiarity and working knowledge of distributed show control systems like DMX and Artnet within a multiple universe environment
• Strong electrical fault-finding skills in both extra low voltage and low voltage systems
• Working knowledge of BS7671 Electrical Installations Regulations as a minimum, with desire to achieve latest edition certification
• Experience of different communication protocols and systems like Ethernet, Serial, WiFi

‘What’s in it for me?’ I hear you ask!

• Alongside a competitive salary…
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• FREE tickets to our Merlin attractions worldwide
• 40% discount on LEGO online
• Training & Development opportunities within Thorpe Park and Merlin Entertainments globally
• …and much more!

This is a full-time, permanent role, averaging 40 hours per week and will include weekends and bank holidays as required. To apply for this exciting opportunity of AV Engineer and to work on an Island Like No Other, please use the apply now function.

Everyone Matters at Merlin.
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.

If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at HumanResources@thorpe-park.co.uk and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

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