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Merlin Entertainments • Staffordshire-Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 4DB, UK

Zonal Controller

Employment type:  Full time
Salary:  From £28,000 per annum
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Job Description

What you'll bring to the team

At Merlin Entertainments, we’re passionate about creating unforgettable experiences for our guests and an amazing place to work for our people. We’re now looking for a Zone Operations Controller to join our Resort Operations team at Alton Towers Resort.

About the Role

As a Zone Operations Controller, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth, safe, and efficient running of park operations. Acting as a central point of contact, you’ll coordinate operational requests, monitor performance, and support teams across the resort to respond quickly and effectively to incidents and changing conditions.

Reporting to the Operations Control Manager, you’ll help ensure clear communication, accurate reporting, and well-coordinated operational decision-making throughout the day.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor and support day-to-day park operations across assigned zones
  • Act as a key communication hub for operational activities and incidents
  • Coordinate operational requests and responses in real time
  • Support the management of incidents, issues, and event statuses
  • Maintain accurate logs, reports, and operational data
  • Work closely with multiple teams to ensure guest safety and experience remain a top priority

What We’re Looking For

  • Strong communication and coordination skills
  • Ability to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent attention to detail and decision-making skills
  • Confidence using systems and managing information accurately
  • A team-focused approach with a passion for guest experience

Benefits

Pay Range

Compensation between GBP £28,000.00/Yr.-GBP £28,000.00/Yr.

Company benefits

Annual bonus
Buy or sell annual leave
Charity donation scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Employee assistance programme
Employee discounts – 40% LEGO Discount
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Eye Care Support
Family health insurance
Health insurance
Theme park discounts
Lunch and learns
In house training
Further education support
Open to part time work for some roles

Working at Merlin Entertainments

Company employees:

22,000

Gender diversity (m:f:n-b):

0:52:48

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