Are you highly organised, practical, and ready to play a key role behind the scenes ofan exciting engineering business? ZipZag Rides, a pioneering company designing,supplying and installing unique Zip Roller Coasters globally, is looking for a proactiveOperations & Admin Coordinator to support our growing team.
About Us
At ZipZag Rides, we’re not just engineers; we’re thrill-seekers and innovators. For the past eight years, we’ve pushed the boundaries of engineering to create over 80 rides in14 different countries across Europe, North America, the Middle East & Asia. Our ZipCoasters are redefining the amusement industry, and we’re at the forefront of this exciting technology.
What We Need
We are seeking a detail-driven and adaptable Operations & Admin Coordinator to support our installation and maintenance operations. This part-time role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in accuracy, and can think on their feet.
This role offers flexibility, with 16–24 hours per week, worked over 4–5 days, and the ability to be flexible during school holidays.
Here’s What You’ll Need
- Strong practical judgement and the ability to make sensible decisions when booking travel and managing logistics
- Excellent computer literacy, including Excel, Word and Dropbox
- Experience booking travel (preferred)
- High attention to detail, especially when handling documentation and serial-number tracking
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
- Full UK driving license (essential)
What you’ll do
As Office & Travel Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our installations running smoothly. Your responsibilities will include:
- Travel Booking: Coordinating hotels, flights and car hire for installation and maintenance teams, ensuring the best balance of time, cost and logistics
- Spares & Shipping: Preparing and dispatching harnesses and other spares, including photographing serial numbers, scanning certificates, filing documentation in Dropbox, and arranging UK and international shipping
- Manual Preparation: Compiling certificates of conformity and other documentation to produce complete installation manuals
- Supporting the wider operations team with general administrative tasks as needed
Where you’ll work
Our main office is in Chester, but this role is primarily office-based and can offer some flexibility. You’ll be working closely with our installation and operations teams to ensure everything behind the scenes runs like clockwork!
What You’ll Experience
Working at ZipZag Rides is not just a job — it’s joining a friendly, passionate and fast-moving team in one of the most exciting engineering sectors in the world. Here’s what you can expect:
- A varied and engaging role
- A supportive and close-knit team environment
- Opportunities to learn more about our unique ride systems and global projects
- Up to £20 per hour, dependent on experience
- Role available as self-employed or PAYE equivalent
To apply
Please send an email katie@zipzagrides.com with your latest CV and Cover Letter, with subject line Office & Travel Coordinator.
ZipZag Rides is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.