Funfair Technician

Butlins; Skegness; In loco; GBP 25.000 - 32.000; Tempo pieno

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Butlin's in Skegness is seeking a skilled Funfair Technician to maintain, repair and safely operate all Funfair rides and equipment across the resort. The role sits in Facilities and requires meticulous safety practices and proactive maintenance.

The technician will perform daily checks, troubleshoot and carry out basic repairs, while ensuring minimal disruption to guests. You will document maintenance work, follow risk assessments, and support emergency responses as needed.

Competenze

• Knowledge of electrical systems within hospitality, leisure or similar environments.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours and operational demands.

Mansioni

• Conducts daily pre-opening and closing safety checks and routine inspections of rides, vehicles, restraints and safety components, detecting wear and damage to ensure compliance with safety regulations
• Perform troubleshooting when required, day to day maintenance task, and basic repairs including oiling parts, replacing worn components and basic assembly/disassembly
• Ensure minimal disruption to guests and operations when completing works.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records and documentation of all maintenance and repair work performed including inspection reports and safety certification information
• Follow safe systems of work, risk assessments and permit-to-work procedures.
• Respond to emergency call-outs and support incident response when required.
• Support operational ride operators to ensure proper functioning and provide basic technical support during operations.
• Assist with fairground and leisure electrical systems where required.
• Liaise with contractors and oversee works carried out by third parties.
• Ensure tools, materials and parts are available and stock levels maintained.
• Work collaboratively with the wider maintenance and facilities team.
• Work in a professional and guest-focused manner when operating in public areas.
• Provide technical advice and support to resort departments.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in all work areas and plant rooms.

Conoscenze

Electrical systems knowledge

Fault-finding

Independent working

Communication & teamwork

Flexible hours

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Funfair Technician

Department: Facilities

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Skegness

Reporting To: Anthoney Bassett

Description

To maintain, repair and ensure the safe operation of all Funfair rides and equipment across the resort. The Funfair technician supports the delivery of a safe, compliant and high-quality environment for guests and team members by carrying out maintenance across the Funfair and back-of-house operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Funfair Maintenance & Repairs · Conducts daily pre-opening and closing safety checks and routine inspections of rides, vehicles, restraints and safety components, detecting wear and damage to ensure compliance with safety regulations
• Perform troubleshooting when required, day to day maintenance task, and basic repairs of including oiling parts, replacing worn components and basic assembly/disassembly
• Ensure minimal disruption to guests and operations when completing works.
• Safety & Compliance · Maintain detailed and accurate records and documentation of all maintenance and repair work performed including but not limited to inspection reports and safety certification information
• Follow safe systems of work, risk assessments and permit-to-work procedures.
• Respond to emergency call-outs and support incident response when required.
• Operational Support · Support operational ride operators to ensure proper functioning and provide basic technical support during operations.
• Assist with fairground and leisure electrical systems where required.
• Liaise with contractors and oversee works carried out by third parties.
• Ensure tools, materials and parts are available and stock levels maintained.
• Work collaboratively with the wider maintenance and facilities team.
• Guest & Team Experience · Work in a professional and guest-focused manner when operating in public areas.
• Provide technical advice and support to resort departments.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping in all work areas and plant rooms.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Knowledge of electrical systems within hospitality, leisure or similar environments (desirable). Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and prioritise workload. Good communication and teamwork skills. Flexible approach to working hours and operational demands.