Service Technician
Ride On Entertainment · Essex ·
- Employment
- Full time
- Category
- Skilled trades
- Experience
- 20+ years
- Company size
- 51-200
- Salary
- GBP 30,000 – 33,000 / year
Field-based technician maintains and services children’s rides across UK retail sites, performing cleaning, basic repairs, and installations with early finishes and a company van provided.
Service Technician (Field Based)
South East London, Essex & Kent
£30,000 - £33,000 + Company Van + Benefits
Full-Time | Permanent | Early Finish (Typically 2pm–3pm)
Enjoy early finishes, independence, and a varied day on the road
Are you a hands-on, practical individual who enjoys working independently and takes pride in a job well done?
We’re recruiting a Service Technician to join a growing, well-established business that installs and maintains children’s rides in leading retail environments across the UK. This is a great opportunity for someone with basic electrical or mechanical skills looking for a stable, long-term role with autonomy and early finishes.
About the Company
Ride On Entertainment is a well-established UK business specialising in children’s rides within shopping centres and retail environments. With over 20 years of experience, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering safe, high-quality entertainment and maintaining excellent client relationships across multiple sites.
The Role
You will maintain and service children’s rides across multiple retail locations, ensuring they are clean, safe, and fully operational.
Key duties include:
- Cleaning and presenting rides to a high standard
- Carrying out basic electrical repairs and fault finding
- Installing and relocating equipment within retail sites
- Visiting 3-4 locations per day
- Loading and unloading equipment from the company van
- Representing the business professionally on-site
Working Hours
- Start between 5am - 6am (depending on route)
- Finish typically 2pm - 3pm
- 40-hour week
- Occasional weekend work (paid extra with time off in lieu)
What We’re Looking For
- Basic electrical or mechanical repair experience
- Comfortable working independently in a field-based role
- Able to carry out a role that involves regular lifting and movement of equipment
- Strong attention to detail and reliability
- Good communication skills
- Full UK driving licence
What’s On Offer
- £30,000 – £33,000 salary (depending on experience)
- Company Luton van provided
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rota basis)
- Expenses covered for occasional overnight stays
- Stable, growing business with long-term opportunities
Apply Now
If you’re practical, reliable, and enjoy working on the move, we’d love to hear from you.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
No agencies please.
Relevant backgrounds may include:
Service Technician, Field Service Technician, Mobile Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Field Engineer, Service Engineer