Technical Manager

Job vacancy – Technical Manager

Position: Technical Manager

Reference: AMacs1681

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: Dependent on experience

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 will 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