Technical Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 March 2026
LOCATION
Edinburgh
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Management
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SKILLS

Facilities Management People Management Hydraulic/Pneumatic Systems Electrical Systems Mechanical Engineering Fault Diagnosis PPM Systems H&S Procedures

FULL DESCRIPTION

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.

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
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