Service Technician

Ride On Entertainment; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

25 days holiday

Expenses covered

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Ride On Entertainment is seeking a Service Technician to service and maintain children's rides across South East London, Essex and Kent. A company van is provided, with a 40-hour week and early finish times, typically 2pm–3pm, plus occasional weekend work.

The role requires basic electrical or mechanical repair experience, a Full UK driving licence, and the ability to work independently on-site at multiple locations. Expect a varied day on the road and professional on-site representation.

Qualifications

• Basic electrical or mechanical repair experience.
• Able to work independently in the field.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Able to lift and move equipment.
• Good communication and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service rides across locations.
• Clean and present rides to a high standard.
• Carry out basic electrical repairs and fault finding.
• Install and relocate equipment on retail sites.
• Visit 3–4 locations per day; load/unload van.

Skills

Basic electrical repair

Basic mechanical repair

Full UK driving licence

Independent field work

Good communication

Attention to detail

Job description

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.

• 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

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