Maintenance Technician
Overview
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £13.65 per hour (equivalent annual salary £28,392)
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions is Edinburgh’s oldest purpose-built visitor attraction, situated at the top of the Royal Mile. The attraction is a 5-star VisitScotland-rated visitor experience consisting of a historic Victorian Camera Obscura, 5 floors of interactive exhibits, rooftop terrace, reception area and Gift Shop. The attraction is a ‘must-visit' for families and adults from all over the world and due to its popularity has the longest opening hours of any attraction in Edinburgh.
Camera Obscura is an award-winning attraction and has recently won the Scottish Thistle Award for Hospitality and Tourism Employer of the Year as well as the Trailblazer Award from Living Wage Scotland. The attraction holds a Gold Green Tourism Award and a regional Thistle Award for Climate Action. Part of Visitor Centres Ltd, the company also manages Landmark Forest Adventure Park in Carrbridge, Inveraray Jail and Landmark Press.
Maintenance Technician
This role involves maintaining high standards of presentation and safety internally and externally for our many visitors. In 2023, we were the 7th most visited paid attraction in Scotland. We are open to candidates with various levels of experience, from juniors who will receive full training, to experienced technicians ready to hit the ground running, to specialist electricians who may take on electrical maintenance in addition to general tasks.
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions is proud to be accredited as a Living Wage Employer.
We offer:
- Real Living Wage, calculated according to the cost of living
- Non-contributory pension scheme
- Free entry for friends and family
- Free tea, coffee, and breakfast staples
- Generous break times
- Flexible shifts when possible
- Extensive Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS-approved wellness app for mental health
- Sick Pay
- Yearly bonus, discretionary
Role Details
Summary
- Ensure visitor safety through health and safety checks and necessary remedial work.
- Maintain all exhibits, lights, and effects in full working order.
- Participate in prototyping and building new exhibits.
- Tasks will be allocated based on your skill set.
Job Requirements
- Experience: 2 years relevant experience (preferred).
- Language: Fluent English (required).
- Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred).
- Work Authorisation: United Kingdom (required).
- Basic skills or the ability to learn in electrics, joinery, painting and decorating, plumbing, and IT.
- Good communication, numeracy, organizational skills, and initiative.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work outside normal opening hours when necessary.
Main Duties
- Building Maintenance: Routine maintenance, repair work, and occasional cleaning.
- Exhibitions: Development, maintenance, enhancement, and repair of exhibits.
- General: Maintain a clean and tidy work environment and assist in other site operations as required.
- Emergencies/Security: Familiarity with fire and emergency procedures and ability to lock and secure the building after hours as a key-holder.
- Other Duties: Event/meeting preparation, offsite research, driving, ordering, and liaison with external contractors.
Hourly rate: £13.65 (equivalent annual salary: £28,392).
Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Edinburgh, EH1 2ND
Schedule: 8-hour shifts 5 days over seven including one weekend day.
How to Apply
We look forward to hearing from you. Please make sure to introduce yourself and share with us your relevant skills and experience, as well as why you would like to work at Camera Obscura. Include your earliest start date and working availability. Please include a recent CV.
Email address to send application: Ross@camera-obscura.co.uk
Closing date Friday 24 January 2025
Any further questions we would be happy to discuss. Please get in touch at info@camera-obscura.co.uk or call 0131 226 3709.