As a Mechanical Engineer here at Gulliver’s Valley in South Yorkshire, you will ensure that our Rides and Attractions, equipment and facilities are held to a high standard of safety and efficiency.

You will have a sound knowledge of mechanical engineering and the ability to carry out planned/un-planned safety inspection and maintenance work on amusement devices. You will have a proven track record of fault finding, diagnosis and replacing of mechanical components and the following risk assessments and method statements.

This role will involve daily safety checking of equipment prior to use under a planned preventive maintenance system

You will bring a wealth of maintenance experience to the team and be able to carry out general maintenance and support for the Theme Park.

We are now undertaking top-up Casting for various roles within our experience team, with year-round contracts opportunities (including Christmas & New Year) at our theme park resorts.  

​2025 on-resort experiences include concerts, street theatre, character concerts, fireworks spectaculars and Bing & Flop special daily appearances with a staged production.

We are now Casting roles across Gulliver’s with flexible working patterns across summer and winter.

DANCERS – all styles to perform in fully staged and produced daytime & evening staged events, well-being concepts and character experiences.

ACTORS, STAGE PRESENTERS & EVENT HOSTS to bring alive family concepts, street theatre experiences and live game shows.

ADVENTURE RANGERS - you will be embracing the great outdoors in the woodland areas of our theme parks, delivering bushcraft, firefighting, den building or being the face of nature activities for educational sleepovers. Full concept training provided. 

If you wish to be considered for forthcoming auditions, please submit your CV and photo to casting@gulliversfun.co.uk

Trainee Manager Programme

Associated Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship option available

Our family Theme Park Resorts are thriving, which means we need more great leaders for the future. Following the huge success of our Trainee Manager programme, we are delighted to announce its return, now in its 11th year!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing business in a challenging leadership role at one of Gulliver’s theme park resorts at Warrington, Milton Keynes, Matlock Bath or Rother Valley.

With a hands-on approach and excellent communication skills, you’ll be used to organising and dealing with customers, be innovative with your ideas and have an infectious enthusiasm that engages and inspires those around you.

The Trainee Manager programme is structured over a 12 month period and will include:

• A number of placements across different areas of the business
• A unique industry training programme to develop skills and knowledge.
• Senior level mentors from within the business
• Ownership of bespoke projects which will challenge skills and develop learning.

You’ll be a high energy, ambitious individual who is prepared to work hard to gain experience and develop new skills in order to progress into more senior leadership roles within the business.

You will be able to demonstrate evidence of a strong work ethic from your previous experiences, powerful interpersonal prowess, and an equally talented vibe for delivering the very best of guest experiences.

The ability to work across all of our UK locations during the 12 month training period is essential, during which time accommodation will be provided.

Celebrating more than 45 years of great value family fun, Gulliver’s provides days out and short breaks for families with children aged 2 to 13 years. Our theme park resorts include rides and attractions, entertainments and activities, dinosaur and farm park, plus themed hotels, lodges and camping.

Our award winning accommodation offering is expanding rapidly and we’ll be hosting even more sleepovers, short breaks and ‘stay and play’ experiences in 2025 and beyond. Amidst this expansion, we’d love to meet individuals who share the desire for a future that’s as ambitious as ours.

This is the perfect opportunity for those looking to properly launch their career in leisure, tourism and hospitality. Ideal for graduates, and also those looking to accelerate their existing experience within the industry.

If you feel you have the drive, attitude and necessary skills for the Trainee Manager positions and want to be part of a great, growing company then please apply below.

Please include your CV and Covering Letter.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate or experienced entry-level enthusiast

Salary: £26,500

• Application deadline: 05/05/2025
• Assessment & Interview dates: 16/05/2025 - 18/05/2025
• Expected start date: 07/07/2025