Technical Manager

Aprirose Real Estate Investment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading visitor attraction company in Edinburgh is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee all technical operations. Responsibilities include managing a maintenance team, ensuring the safety and quality of experiences, and troubleshooting various systems. Ideal candidates have strong experience in facilities management and enjoy problem-solving in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of strong experience in facilities management.
• Proven track record in previous people management roles.
• Deep knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day technical operations across the attraction.
• Lead a maintenance team ensuring compliance and high performance.
• Oversee safety checks, inspections, and risk assessments.

Skills

Facilities management

People management

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Fault diagnosis

Animatronics familiarity

PPM systems understanding

Detail-oriented mindset

Job description

Overview

Technical Manager | Visitor Attraction | Full-Time | Permanent | 5 of 7 Days Incl. Weekends

We’re recruiting for a Technical Manager to take ownership of all technical operations within a high-energy, immersive visitor attraction. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll ensure the safety, functionality, and experience quality of rides, shows, effects, and the attraction’s infrastructure.

You’ll be responsible for managing a small maintenance team, overseeing both planned preventative maintenance and urgent repair work, all while keeping in line with strict health & safety, statutory inspection, and compliance standards. From special effects and animatronics to audio/visual systems and hydraulic rides, this role offers unique technical challenges in a dynamic environment.

If you’re a multi-skilled engineer with a strong background in attractions, theatre, leisure, or themed entertainment — and enjoy variety, leadership, and problem-solving — this is a standout opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day technical operations across the attraction
• Lead a small maintenance team, ensuring high performance and compliance
• Oversee PPM schedules, safety checks, inspections, and risk assessments
• Troubleshoot and maintain hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical systems
• Support special effects, animatronics, and A/V systems (lighting, sound, show control)
• Deliver ride upgrades, refurbishments, and capital projects on time and to budget
• Ensure all systems meet statutory and internal H&S standards

Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in facilities management
• Previous people management
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic/pneumatic systems, AC/DC motors, and mechanical engineering
• Experience with fault diagnosis across electrical and electronic systems
• Familiarity with animatronics, ride systems, and A/V (lighting/sound/show)
• Solid understanding of PPM systems, H&S procedures, and compliance
• Hands-on, detail-oriented leader with a proactive mindset

To apply, submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Technical Manager. If possible, include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Technical Manager with your application to enhance your prospects of selection.