Technical Manager

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

Job summary

A leading visitor attraction company in Scotland is looking for a Technical Manager to oversee all technical operations within a high-energy environment. This hands-on leadership role requires managing a maintenance team and ensuring safety, functionality, and quality of various systems including rides and special effects. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in facilities management, expertise in hydraulic and mechanical systems, and a proactive mindset for problem-solving. This permanent full-time role involves compliance with strict health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in facilities management.
• Previous people management experience.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic/pneumatic systems and mechanical engineering.
• Experience with fault diagnosis across electrical and electronic systems.
• Familiarity with animatronics and A/V systems.
• Solid understanding of PPM systems and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day technical operations across the attraction.
• Lead a small maintenance team to ensure high performance.
• 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.
• Deliver ride upgrades and refurbishments on time and budget.
• Ensure all systems meet health and safety standards.

Skills

Facilities management

Hydraulic/pneumatic systems

AC/DC motors

Fault diagnosis electrical systems

Animatronics

A/V systems

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
• 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