Service technician

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