Escape Rooms Games and Buildings Technician

Role Overview & Responsibilities

The role of the Escape Room Games and Building Technician is a pivotal one to ensure all escape rooms and games are supported technically and appropriately maintained. You will be responsible for overseeing the technical operation of two venues; AIM Escape and Breakin’ Escape Rooms. AIM consists of 5 indoor games and 1 outdoor experience. Breakin’ Escape consists of 8 games. Responsibilities will include being the first port of call for any technical issues/breakages, and the upkeep and maintenance of both buildings including health and safety.

Main Responsibilities

· Oversee all technical aspects of the games.

· Maintaining the high standards and upkeep of the buildings to ensure customer’s safety and security.

· Being the first port of call for all technical issues with any of the puzzles.

· Carrying out running repairs on props and puzzles as required.

· Writing daily reports based on information provided by your teams for each room and submitting to producers/management team.

· Risk Assessments – creating and amending new and existing risk assessments.

· Prioritise improvements of the set and props.

· Know all details of the games, puzzles, technologies, and interactive elements. Identifying, troubleshooting and recording technical issues.

· General venue /set clearing up.

· Liaise with the appropriate personnel to report any game or technical issues and work with other members of the team to resolve them in a timely manner

· Liaise with the General Manager regarding any building/health and safety issues.

· Troubleshooting technical challenges, with the support of the remote team if necessary.

· To be an active member of the team, working to support and assist staff in other departments where necessary.

· Following Health and Safety procedures and ensure all activity is carried out to a high standard.

· Other duties as required.

Personal Specification:

· Experience of working in a similar role, ideally within immersive/escape room environments or otherwise within the entertainment and live arts industries.

· Technically competent with the ability and enthusiasm to learn new software and systems.

· Organised, good time management, flexible and self-motivated.

· Ability to work as part of a team and independently.

· Good communication and organisational skills.

· Comfortable in high-pressure situations, with the ability to actively and quickly resolve potential issues.

Skills:

· Experience in carpentry, electrics, basic plumbing.

· Prop making skills.

· Health and safety aware.

Desirables:

· A passion and interest in immersive experiences.

· Experience with electronic equipment such as Arduinos, Raspberry Pi, low-voltage electrical systems.

· You will have a good knowledge of solutions, computers and electronics.

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £15.00-£20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexitime

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• Flexitime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London, N7 8LT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Breakin Tech