Service Technician - Field Based
South East London, Essex and Kent Regions
£30,000 - £33,000 per year + benefits with Luton sprinter van
Full-time | Permanent | Early Finish (Typically 2pm-3pm)
Join a growing, dynamic company bringing joy to families across the UK
Ride On Entertainment is expanding, and we’re looking for a reliable, hands-on Service Technician to join our field team. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our much-loved children’s rides are clean, safe, and fully operational in high-end retail environments.
This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys working independently, takes pride in their work, and has some basic electrical or mechanical repair experience.
The Role
As a Service Technician, you will travel to retail sites across South East London, Essex and Kent Regions, maintaining and servicing our character rides to the highest standards.
Key responsibilities include:
* Cleaning and maintaining children’s entertainment rides
* Carrying out basic electrical repairs and fault finding
* Installing and repositioning machines within premium shopping outlets
* Visiting multiple sites daily (typically 3–4 locations)
* Ensuring machines are presented to a high standard
* Lifting rides from vehicle to onsite location
Working Hours
* Start time between 5am - 6am (depending on location)
* Early finish typically between 2pm - 3pm
* If weekend requirement in emergency (Rare) additional payment received and time off in the week
Ideal candidate will have:
* Some electrical or mechanical repair experience (SME level)
* A strong sense of responsibility and pride in their work
* Good communication and presentation skills with great eye for detail
* This is a physically active role so you will need to be comfortable with manual lifting
* A full UK driving licence
What We Offer
* £30,000 - £33,000 DOE
* Company van provided
* 40-hour work week
* 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays on rota basis
* Expenses covered for occasional overnight stays
Why Join Us?
Ride On Entertainment is a well-established and trusted name in the industry, with over 25 years of experience delivering high-quality entertainment solutions. As a stable and continuously growing business, the company has built a strong reputation for reliability, innovation, and long-term client partnerships. Committed to supporting and valuing its team.
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Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
No agencies please.
Relevant experience may include:
Service Technician, Field Service Technician, Mobile Service Technician, Maintenance Technician, Field Engineer, Service Engineer, Mobile Engineer.