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OI PEASANTS! WE’RE RECRUITING… Fancy a job like no other? Then prepare to swap your current work environment for one that’s far from traditional!

Edinburgh Dungeon is currently seeking a Maintenance Manager responsible for ensuring the overall maintenance and safety of the complete attraction. This includes the fabric of the building and building facilities, live actor shows and the Drop-Dead ride. The Technical Manager provides vital support to the attraction, ensuring its unique brand of scary fun is being delivered at an efficient level.

What we are looking for

Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, electrical principals appropriate to mechanical systems and AC/DC motor application and principals
A fault diagnostic approach to electrical and electronic systems and knowledge of animatronics and ride engineering systems
Experience of planned preventative maintenance systems, Health and Safety procedures relevant to engineering activities and knowledge of building management systems
A positive and self-motivated individual with a strong eye for detail
Someone who takes pride in their work
As Technical Manager you will manage and develop the maintenance team in line with statutory and Merlin standards. You will also support with project management of upgrades to rides and Capex projects, maintaining tight control and spending within agreed budgets.

You will ensure rides, effects, site facilities and the fabric of the building are always safe and in good working order, and that adequate risk assessments and safe systems are developed. You’ll ensure safety checks are undertaken for fire, health & safety, emergency lighting etc, and that any hazards or defects are either rectified immediately or reported as soon as they become apparent.

You will also ensure all statutory equipment inspections are arranged and all ‘in-house’ inspection regimes are implemented, making sure all follow up recommendations are carried out with immediate effect and that all relevant paperwork and signs offs are completed.

This role is permanent and full-time, working any 5 days out of 7. This will include weekends and bank holidays as required. Flexibility will be required as time and days of shifts will vary.

What’s in it for you

Alongside joining a truly inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged to be themselves at work, we also offer:

A salary of circa £30,000 per annum
A discretionary company bonus of up to 12.5% of salary
Access to an employee perks website offering discounts on everything from hotel stays to wellbeing classes
Merlin Magic Pass – allowing you, your family, and friends free entry into our attractions globally!
40% online LEGO discount and 25% off food and retail in our attractions

Application Deadline: Friday 24/03/2023