Question 1

Is Merlin Entertainments a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Merlin Entertainments has an overall rating of 3.2 out of 5, based on over 1,406 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 52% of employees would recommend working at Merlin Entertainments to a friend and 32% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Merlin Entertainments have been left by employees working as Food and Beverage Assistant, Host and Manager.

Question 2

Does Merlin Entertainments pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Merlin Entertainments employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Merlin Entertainments. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Merlin Entertainments?

Accepted Answer

52% of Merlin Entertainments employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Merlin Entertainments 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Merlin Entertainments?

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Guest Experience Host (44), Host (33), Ride Operator (31), Manager (23), Ride Host (20), Actor (16), Retail Assistant (15), Actor/Performer (14), Duty Manager (14), Guest Experience (14), Admissions Host (12), Assistant Manager (12), Food and Beverage (12), Food and Beverage Assistant (12), Rides and Attractions Host (12)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Merlin Entertainments according to real employee reviews?

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"You meet great people and get to hang out with the sea animals" ((in 105 reviews)); "They have a good benefits package and recognize success" ((in 57 reviews)); "Team are great and care" ((in 51 reviews)); "Free tickets for you and your family and friends" ((in 37 reviews)); "Relaxed and fun environment" ((in 15 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Merlin Entertainments according to real employee reviews?

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"Poor management of set up" ((in 109 reviews)); "no free lunch and long hours" ((in 59 reviews)); "Bum licking and party going with managers always gets you to the top." ((in 35 reviews)); "have to work weekends low salary" ((in 34 reviews)); "There was No work life balance" ((in 22 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Merlin Entertainments layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Merlin Entertainments layoffs and their outlook for job security at Merlin Entertainments in 2026.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Merlin Entertainments locations?

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London, Chessington, Windsor, Chertsey, Alton Towers, Warwick, Birmingham, Poole, Blackpool, Manchester, Basingstoke, Stoke-on-Trent, Thorpe, Scarborough, Windsor, Weymouth, Staines, Edinburgh, Brighton, Trafford Park, Thorpe, Leatherhead, Egham, Farley, Bracknell, Derby, Hunstanton, Slough, Slough, Acton

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