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OverviewTechnical 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 and 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 HandS standards
Skills and 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, HandS procedures, and compliance
Hands-on, detail-oriented leader with a proactive mindset
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