FANCY A ROLE THATS DARKER, SCARIER, AND A WHOLE LOT MORE LEGENDARY?
The Edinburgh Dungeon is searching for a Technical Manager to keep our sinister scares running like a perfectly oiled torture rack. This isnt your average job its a chance to oversee the creepy corridors, spine-tingling special effects, and infamous Drop-Dead ride that make our Dungeon scream-worthy.
As the Dungeons Technical Manager, youll be responsible for the maintenance and safety of every corner of the attraction. From ensuring the fabric of the building stays intact to overseeing the behind-the-scenes magic of our live actor shows and special effects, your expertise will be essential.
Youll lead statutory inspections, implement health and safety measures, and manage the upkeep of the Dungeons facilities and systems. With you at the helm, our scares will stay spine-tingling and our attraction scream-worthy.
Youll also lead and develop a maintenance team worthy of the Dungeon’s dark reputation, ensuring they meet statutory requirements and Merlin standards.Alongside daily operations, youll dive into managing ride upgrades and capital expenditure projects, all while keeping budgets as tight as a vampires grip. Whether its scheduling fire and safety checks, tackling risks, or getting your hands dirty, youll play a key role in keeping the Dungeon safe, eerie, and efficiently terrifying.
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.
Qualifications & Experience
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 in managing A/V systems including show programming, audio and lighting would be beneficial.
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
Benefits
Alongside joining a truly inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged to be themselves at work, we also offer:
Merlin Magic Pass: Free access to all our attractions worldwide for you, your friends, and family.
25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants.
40% off LEGO online.
Enjoy the Ride Pass: Giving you and 5 others a Merlin Annual Pass (Gold edition).
