Ride Technician

Applause IT; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment venue in Weston-super-Mare is looking for a Ride Technician to ensure the smooth operation of rides and arcade systems. This full-time role requires hands-on technical skills, offering a secure position in a dynamic leisure environment with on-site learning opportunities.

Benefits

On-site learning and development

Stable, long-term role

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a technical or maintenance role.
• Ability to learn unfamiliar systems.
• Experience in leisure or amusements is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support systems across rides and arcades.
• Conduct fault-finding and repairs on mechanical and electronic equipment.
• Minimize equipment downtime through proactive maintenance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Technical troubleshooting

Reliability

Job description

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Job Title: Ride Technician
Location: Weston-super-Mare | Salary: Up to £28,000 (up to £30,000 for the right candidate)
Hours: Full-time, on-site, 40 hours/week over five days

Are you a hands-on technician looking for a long-term role in a unique and dynamic leisure environment?

We're recruiting a Ride Technician to support the day-to-day running of rides, arcade equipment, and operational systems at a leading South West entertainment venue. This is a full-time, permanent role based entirely on-site - ideal for someone with solid technical troubleshooting skills and a desire to learn sector-specific systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain and support technical systems across rides, arcades, and point-of-sale terminals

Carry out fault-finding and hands-on repairs for both mechanical and electronic equipment

Work closely with operational staff to minimise equipment downtime

Complete regular preventative maintenance across equipment and infrastructure

Learn and apply technical knowledge specific to this unique entertainment setting

What We're Looking For:

Previous experience in a hands-on technical or maintenance role

Strong problem-solving ability and willingness to learn unfamiliar systems on the job

Comfortable working independently as the sole technician on-site

Reliable, proactive, and able to prioritise repairs in a fast-paced environment

Any experience in leisure, amusements, arcades or similar sectors is a bonus

What's On Offer:

Salary up to £28,000 (potential to £30,000 for the right person)

Secure, long-term role in a well-established and iconic leisure business

On-site learning and development in a highly specialised industry

40 hours per week, spread over five days - full-time on-site presence required

If you're a Ride Technician looking for a stable and rewarding hands-on role - click apply now.