2026: General Discussion

[Benzin]

"Pay Range - Competitive" rings so many alarm bells.

I'm almost tempted to apply just to find out how much they're offering.

Most companies have a number of project managers to pick from. We've got 2 cos only small, but other places can go into double figures.

 

[djtruefitt]

I wonder what happened to Neil Walker (Wicker Man project manager) and Dave Taylor (Toxicator project manager)

Are they still at Alton Towers?

Are these new vacancies to replace them, or to assist them?

I’m sure the guy involved with Toxicator was also involved with Bluey.

 

[AT86]

The planning application lodged yesterday was in the name of Mr D Taylor, so presumably they are still involved in new projects at the park.

 

[Call_um]

The app has been updated to show the Runaway mine train will open this Saturday, May 2nd!

 

[DiogoJ42]

"Pay Range - Competitive" rings so many alarm bells.

I'm almost tempted to apply just to find out how much they're offering.

Most companies have a number of project managers to pick from. We've got 2 cos only small, but other places can go into double figures.

I was recently asked, off the record:
"Hypothetically, if [company] were to get a permanent head of department staff member for my role, (rather than rely on freelancers), would I be interested?"
A vague wage range was mentioned. I sipped my pint and replied,
"Well mate, every man has his price. And that's nowhere near mine."

Taking such a job would enrage my fellow freelancers and burn a lot of bridges. What they were offering would not compensate for that. Companies have no idea what experience is worth!

 

[AltonLover123]

They’ve just announced “Twilight at the towers”.

Opening until 8pm during May half term!

 

[Hid]

They’ve just announced “Twilight at the towers”.

Opening until 8pm during May half term!

Good to have more time to ride, 10:00 to 18:00 is a struggle on busy days usually have to leave a thrill coaster for another visit.

Holidays should always have longer hours,

 

[Mattie boy]

Luckily it falls on the fri 22nd too the day most schools break up so get extra time as we are going then

 

[Steve74]

They’ve just announced “Twilight at the towers”.

Opening until 8pm during May half term!

This is a great decision, now they just need to heavily promote this over social media to get people to stay late to make it economically viable. I guess if this is a success then we may even see this happening for some or all of the summer holidays - maybe summer holiday weekends?