Maintenance Technician Edinburgh, UK

Merlin Entertainments; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to ensure the smooth operation of thrilling attractions. In this permanent full-time role, you'll be part of a dynamic team, responsible for maintaining equipment and rides while delivering an unforgettable experience to guests. Your expertise in mechanical and electrical systems will be crucial in diagnosing and resolving issues promptly, ensuring minimal downtime. With a focus on detail and pride in your work, you'll contribute to the magic of the attraction while enjoying a range of exciting benefits, including discounts and free tickets to attractions worldwide.

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 a similar maintenance role.
• Proficient in hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate shows and rides efficiently.
• Diagnose and resolve maintenance issues swiftly.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

IT skills (Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word)

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ/HNC 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