Animatronics Technician
Merlin Entertainments
LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, Windsor, SL4 4AY
Full-time
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Description
Animatronics Technician
Location: LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, Windsor, SL4 4AY
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, across a 7-day rota (any 5 days out of 7), some unsociable hours
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until December 2026, Salaried
Here at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort we are busy prepping for our 2026 season, and we are recruiting for an Animatronics Technician to join our AWESOME Models & Theming Team on a Fixed Term Contract until December 2026!
Our awesome Animatronics Technicians form part of the wider Technical Services Creative Team, and they work with all of our animated models across the Resort and overnight accommodations! From initial design, build, repairs and daily checks our Animatronics Technicians keep the magic alive for LEGO fans of all ages when they visit the resort.
As an Animatronics Technician at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, you will utilise your animatronics expertise to ensure our guests are receiving the best possible experience when viewing or interacting with our animated models and features. Our animated models are checked daily with required repairs or replacement parts documented and implemented efficiently.
Please note, internally this role is known as Animator.
Qualifications & Experience
A strong and proven background in Animatronics
Knowledge of pneumatics, basic electrical knowledge, audio and lighting design, and installation and mechanical components
Experience in using 2D and 3D modelling software and, ideally, knowledge of PLC software
You will be well trained on the safe and compliant use of hand tools, relevant animatronic equipment and machinery
This is a physical role so you must be comfortable with heavy lifting, bending, reaching walking around the resort (which can be hilly) and happy to be working outside in various weather conditions
Comfortable with the Fixed Term Contract nature of this role. The proposed end of contract is 31st December 2026
Benefits
40% discount off LEGO® sets and products on the online LEGO Store!
Merlin Magic Pass: 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world!
25% discount in Merlin retail shops and restaurants (a brilliant extra treat when you’re using your Magic Pass to visit!)
Staff discount codes for Merlin Annual Passes to gift to loved ones!
Private pension scheme
Life assurance scheme
Employee assistance programme
Access to Perks at Work which 30,000+ national & local employee discounts
Free staff parking
Ongoing training & development
About the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort
We are looking for an Animatronics Technician to join our AWESOME team at the UK’s favourite children’s theme park; the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort. The LEGOLAND Windsor Resort is the ultimate destination for families with children age 2-12. The Resort is home to three awesome LEGO themed Hotels and a host of rides, shows and attractions built around the iconic LEGO® brick. This role is based at the Windsor theme park, located in 150 acres of beautiful parkland.
About Merlin
A job with Merlin isn’t like a job anywhere else. With attractions around the world, from rollercoasters to wax figures, we don’t trade in suits, handshakes or briefcases. We trade in fun. In smiles, shrieks and spine-tingles. In Memories. In magic. But there are no tricks behind our magic. Instead, there are people like you. Passionate, dedicated people who are committed to making sure our worldwide attractions and guests’ experiences are the best they can be.
If you have any questions or if you require any reasonable adjustments, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at recruitment@merlinentertainments.biz and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.
Location: LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort, Windsor, SL4 4AY
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, across a 7-day rota (any 5 days out of 7), some unsociable hours
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract until December 2026, Salaried
Here at the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort we are busy prepping for our 2026 season, and we are recruiting for an Animatronics Technician to join our AWESOME Models & Theming Team on a Fixed Term Contract until December 2026!
Our awesome Animatronics Technicians form part of the wider Technical Services Creative Team, and they work with all of our animated models across the Resort and overnight accommodations! From initial design, build, repairs and daily checks our Animatronics Technicians keep the magic alive for LEGO fans of all ages when they visit the resort.
As an Animatronics Technician at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort, you will utilise your animatronics expertise to ensure our guests are receiving the best possible experience when viewing or interacting with our animated models and features. Our animated models are checked daily with required repairs or replacement parts documented and implemented efficiently.
Please note, internally this role is known as Animator.
Qualifications & Experience
A strong and proven background in Animatronics
Knowledge of pneumatics, basic electrical knowledge, audio and lighting design, and installation and mechanical components
Experience in using 2D and 3D modelling software and, ideally, knowledge of PLC software
You will be well trained on the safe and compliant use of hand tools, relevant animatronic equipment and machinery
This is a physical role so you must be comfortable with heavy lifting, bending, reaching walking around the resort (which can be hilly) and happy to be working outside in various weather conditions
Comfortable with the Fixed Term Contract nature of this role. The proposed end of contract is 31st December 2026
Benefits
40% discount off LEGO® sets and products on the online LEGO Store!
Merlin Magic Pass: 20 free tickets for you, your family and friends to enjoy all of our Merlin Attractions across the world!
25% discount in Merlin retail shops and restaurants (a brilliant extra treat when you’re using your Magic Pass to visit!)
Staff discount codes for Merlin Annual Passes to gift to loved ones!
Private pension scheme
Life assurance scheme
Employee assistance programme
Access to Perks at Work which 30,000+ national & local employee discounts
Free staff parking
Ongoing training & development
About the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort
We are looking for an Animatronics Technician to join our AWESOME team at the UK’s favourite children’s theme park; the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort. The LEGOLAND Windsor Resort is the ultimate destination for families with children age 2-12. The Resort is home to three awesome LEGO themed Hotels and a host of rides, shows and attractions built around the iconic LEGO® brick. This role is based at the Windsor theme park, located in 150 acres of beautiful parkland.
About Merlin
A job with Merlin isn’t like a job anywhere else. With attractions around the world, from rollercoasters to wax figures, we don’t trade in suits, handshakes or briefcases. We trade in fun. In smiles, shrieks and spine-tingles. In Memories. In magic. But there are no tricks behind our magic. Instead, there are people like you. Passionate, dedicated people who are committed to making sure our worldwide attractions and guests’ experiences are the best they can be.
If you have any questions or if you require any reasonable adjustments, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at recruitment@merlinentertainments.biz and one of the team will get back to you as soon as possible.