Funfair Technician

Butlin's; Skegness; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Butlin's in Skegness is seeking a permanent Full Time Funfair Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair rides and equipment across the resort. The role focuses on safe operation, routine inspections, and compliance with safety standards to ensure a high-quality guest and team environment.

You will perform troubleshooting, basic repairs, and maintain detailed records while supporting ride operators and collaborating with contractors.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining funfair rides or amusement equipment
• Ability to follow safety regulations and maintain records
• Comfort working in busy guest environments

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Electrical systems

Fault-finding

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Flexible hours

Job 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.

Department Facilities Employment Type Permanent - Full Time Location Skegness Workplace type Onsite Reporting To Anthoney Bassett

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.

About Butlin's

Did you know Billy Butlin was the first person to introduce dodgems to the UK? That's right, 'fun' is in our DNA, and we've been delighting guests for almost 90 years. Ask any of our team, past and present, and one of the best things they'll say about working at Butlin's is our culture.

As The Home of Entertainment, we pull out all the stops to provide our guests with an 'Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break', from all-action family holidays to adult-only Big Weekenders, brought to life through our three mighty values. So, if you're looking for a role where you can Create Smiles, where you aren't afraid to Get Stuck In and where the team genuinely Care For Each Other, we think you'll fit right in!