Overview
Engineering Manager
Location: Edinburgh City Centre
Salary: £38,798 + bonus & benefits
Hours: 40 hours per week (typically 9-5, including 1 weekend per month on a rota)
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Engineering Manager to lead the maintenance and facilities function at a high-profile, city-centre visitor attraction. This is a hands-on leadership role with a strong focus on planning, people management, and operational excellence.
The role is approximately 75% leadership and planning and 25% hands-on technical support, ideal for an experienced Engineering Manager or an Engineering Supervisor ready to step into management.
Team Structure
* 2 Maintenance Engineers
* 1 Apprentice
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, motivate, and manage the site maintenance team
* Allocate and oversee daily workloads and priorities
* Manage external contractors and specialist service providers
* Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation
* Produce, review, and maintain risk assessments and safe systems of work
* Plan and schedule preventative maintenance using a CMMS system
* Respond to and oversee resolution of major breakdowns and faults
* Maintain all facilities and technical systems across the attraction
Systems & Equipment
You'll have responsibility for a diverse and interesting range of assets, including:
* Facilities & building services (HVAC, air conditioning, generators, pumps, emergency lighting)
* Theatre & AV systems (sound, lighting, projection)
* Mechanical ride systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and motor-driven equipment
About You
* Background in electrical or mechanical engineering
* Recognised engineering qualification (electrical or mechanical)
* Experience in facilities, building services, industrial, forces, theatre, or hospitality environments
* Confident leader with strong communication skills
* Comfortable working in a guest-facing environment
* Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and risk assessment processes
What's On Offer
* Salary: £38,798 (set salary)
* Bonus: Non-contractual bonus up to 12.5%
* Holiday: 33 days including bank holidays
* Pension: 4% matched contribution
* Life Assurance: 4x salary
* Global attraction access passes for you, friends, and family
* Retail, dining, and online discounts
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Eyecare vouchers
* Career Progression
This role offers excellent long-term career development within a large, well-established group, with genuine opportunities to progress across multiple sites and locations
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