Assistant Training & Compliance Manager in Chertsey, United Kingdom

What you’ll bring to the team

Assistant Training & Compliance Manager

Location: THORPE PARK Resort, KT16 8PN

Hours: 40 hours a week, office based, Monday to Friday – Some weekend work needed.

Salary: £30,000 – £32,000

Reporting to the Technical Services Training & Compliance Manager, the Assistant Compliance Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring robust engineering, safety, and training compliance strategies and procedures across the Technical Services department at Thorpe Park.

Responsibilities:

• Provide a strategic approach to compliance management, particularly in respect of ride safety and other maintenance processes.

• Develop comprehensive records and procedures for compliance management purposes.

• Ensure completion and review of all maintenance-related risk assessments in line with company policies.

• Develop and review safe systems of work/standard operating procedures for maintenance operations.

• Drive new efficiency standards, such as tracking competency within Technical Services, to streamline departmental efficiency.

• Act as the vocal point for initiatives within the department, providing ownership and driving progress.

• Regularly conduct reviews and audits of health & safety practices and procedures to ensure compliance.

• Manage statutory inspection processes and associated record-keeping for rides and related equipment.

• Collaborate with the Training Manager to ensure the Technical Services team receives adequate training and that records are maintained and up to date.

• Working closely with the Training Coordinator to assess whether there are procedural gaps within the department and work on a plan to develop these into action

• Owning the Traka key safe system, to ensure all compliance requirements are adhered to

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience with driving KPIs

• Experience with developing Technical Competency Frameworks

• A good understanding of reviewing safety procedures within an Engineering department and compliance with ADIPS, HSG175 and Group policy (HS001)

• Proven experience working creating efficient standards

• Previous experience in carrying out audits on health and safety practices

Benefits

• ‘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 our Merlin Attractions across the world rising to 40 after a year’s service

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

• 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…

This role is a full-time role, averaging 40 hours per week based on site. Although this is largely a Monday-Friday role, due to the nature of the business this will include weekends, bank holidays and some late evenings as required.

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.

Pay Range

Compensation between GBP £30,000.00/Hr.-GBP £32,000.00/Hr.

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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-Chertsey

Job Locations UK-Surrey-Chertsey

ID 2025-7550

Employment Type Full-Time

Offer/Contract Type No End Date

Location Name Thorpe Park Resort