Animation Technician

LEGOLAND Parks; Windsor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular theme park in the UK seeks an Animation Technician to join their team in Windsor. This role involves maintaining and repairing animated models and ensuring an exceptional guest experience. Candidates should possess knowledge of electronic components and 2D/3D modelling software. The position offers various benefits, including discounts on LEGO products and ongoing training. This is a fixed-term, salaried contract until December 2026, requiring a hands-on approach in a physical environment.

Benefits

40% discount off LEGO sets

20 free tickets for Merlin Attractions

Private pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Access to Perks at Work

Qualifications

• A passion for miniature scale animatronic figures.
• Knowledge of analogue/digital electronics, microcontrollers.
• Well trained on safe use of relevant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the best experience for guests with animated models.
• Perform daily checks and document repairs for animatronics.
• Work efficiently to replace or repair damaged components.

Skills

Knowledge of electronic components

Experience with 2D and 3D modelling software

Comfortable with heavy lifting and working outside

Safe use of hand tools and animatronic equipment

Job description

What you'll bring to the team

Animation Technician

Location: LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, Windsor, SL4 4AY

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, across a 7-day rota (any 5 days out of 7), some unsociable hours

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until December 2026, Salaried

Here at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort we are busy prepping for our 2026 season, and we are recruiting for an Animation Technician to join our AWESOME Models & Theming Team on a Fixed Term Contract until December 2026!

Our awesome Animation Technicians form part of the wider Technical Services Creative Team, and they work with all of our animated LEGO models across the Resort and overnight accommodations. From initial design, build, repairs and daily checks our Animatronics Technicians keep the magic alive for LEGO fans of all ages when they visit the resort.

As an Animation Technician at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, you will utilise your electronics expertise to ensure our guests are receiving the best possible experience when viewing or interacting with our animated models and features. Our animated models are checked daily with required repairs or replacement parts documented and implemented efficiently.

Please note, internally this role is known as Animator.

Qualifications & Experience

• A passion for miniature scale animatronic figures, cars and trains.
• Knowledge of electronic components, basic analogue/ digital electronics, microcontrollers, and basic mechanical assemblies
• Experience in using 2D and 3D modelling software and, ideally, experience of PLC software
• You will be well trained on the safe and compliant use of hand tools, relevant animatronic equipment and machinery
• This is a physical role so you must be comfortable with heavy lifting, bending, reaching walking around the resort (which can be hilly) and happy to be working outside in various weather conditions
• Comfortable with the Fixed Term Contract nature of this role. The proposed end of contract is 31stDecember 2026

Benefits

• 40% discount off LEGO® sets and products on the online LEGO Store!

• Merlin Magic Pass: 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world!
• 25% discount in Merlin retail shops and restaurants (a brilliant extra treat when you’re using your Magic Pass to visit!)
• Staff discount codes for Merlin Annual Passes to gift to loved ones!

• Private pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Access to Perks at Work which 30,000+ national & local employee discounts
• Free staff parking
• Ongoing training & development

About the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort

We are looking for an Animation Technician to join our AWESOME team at the UK’s favourite children’s theme park; the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort. The LEGOLAND Windsor Resort is the ultimate destination for families with children age 2-12. The Resort is home to three awesome LEGO themed Hotels and a host of rides, shows and attractions built around the iconic LEGO® brick. This role is based at the Windsor theme park, located in 150 acres of beautiful parkland.

About Merlin

A job with Merlin isn’t like a job anywhere else. With attractions around the world, from rollercoasters to wax figures, we don’t trade in suits, handshakes or briefcases. We trade in fun. In smiles, shrieks and spine-tingles. In Memories. In magic. But there are no tricks behind our magic. Instead, there are people like you. Passionate, dedicated people who are committed to making sure our worldwide attractions and guests’ experiences are the best they can be.

If you have any questions or if you require any reasonable adjustments, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email [e-mail] one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.

Pay Range

Competitive