Technical Manager

ACS Performance; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic visitor attraction in Edinburgh is seeking a Technical Manager to oversee all technical operations. The role involves managing maintenance, ensuring safety and functionality of rides, and leading a small team. A strong background in facilities management, hydraulic systems, and fault diagnosis is required. This position offers unique challenges in a fast-paced environment, making it a fantastic opportunity for a proactive leader with a passion for technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in facilities management.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Experience with fault diagnosis across electrical/electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day technical operations across the attraction.
• Lead a small maintenance team ensuring compliance.
• Oversee PPM schedules, inspections, and risk assessments.

Skills

Facilities management

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Mechanical engineering

Fault diagnosis

A/V systems familiarity

Job description

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.

Key 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
• 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

ACS are recruiting for a Technical Manager. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Technical Managersubmit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Technical Manager. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Technical Manager with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Technical Managerrole you desire.