Maintenance Technician

Merlin Entertainments Group; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a thrilling team as a Maintenance Technician at an iconic attraction in Edinburgh! You will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless operation of rides and shows, delivering a unique experience for guests. This permanent full-time position requires a proactive individual with a strong background in mechanical and electrical maintenance. Enjoy a variety of perks, including discounts and free tickets to attractions worldwide. If you take pride in your work and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

25% discount in retail shops and restaurants

40% off LEGO online

Merlin Magic Pass

Enjoy the Ride Pass

Discounted rates at Merlin hotels

Cycle to work scheme

O2 discount

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in maintenance roles.
• Hands-on knowledge for diagnosing and resolving issues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate shows and rides efficiently.
• Conduct electrical and mechanical inspections.
• Communicate operational issues to Technical Manager.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

IT skills (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word)

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ/HNC Qualification in Mechanical or Electrical discipline

Job description

What you'll bring to the team

Edinburgh Dungeon is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician to provide vital support to our attraction, ensuring its unique brand of scary fun is being delivered at an efficient level.

Helping to maintain and operate our shows and rides and working in a small multi-skilled team of dungeon dwellers, you’ll be responsible for the maintenance of equipment, theming, rides, and the facility. Including carrying out electrical and mechanical inspection, maintenance activities and provide support to the daily operation of this thrilling attraction.

This naturally means you’ll be dealing with both routine maintenance and breakdowns and therefore you will work swiftly and with care to diagnose and resolve problems. Utilising your hands-on knowledge and experience you will sustain minimal downtime of rides and themed attractions for the visiting peasants.

You will also provide timely and regular communication to the Technical Manager or Supervisor regarding operational issues, ensuring the earliest possible resolution and displaying the ability to make sound decisions and take decisive action.

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

Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ/HNC Qualification in Mechanical or Electrical discipline
• Extensive experience in a similar role
• Experience with hydraulic and Pneumatic systems
• IT experience (Microsoft outlook,excel,word)
• A positive and self-motivated individual with a strong eye for detail
• Someone who takes pride in their work

Benefits

Alongside helping transport guests back to Edinburgh's darkest history, you’ll also receive:

• 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants
• 40% off LEGO online
• Merlin Magic Pass - giving you free tickets to all our attractions worldwide for you, your family, and friends every year
• Enjoy the Ride Pass – giving you and 5 others a Merlin Annual Pass (Gold Edition)
• Discounted rates at Merlin hotels all over the world
• Cycle to work scheme and O2 discount

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

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Pay Range

Competitive