Mobile Service Technician
2 days ago
North Acton
Mobile Service TechnicianPractical repair experience but no formal qualifications? Earn up to £33,000, manage your own route and usually finish by mid-afternoon.Location: Dartford, DA1, covering South East London, Essex and KentSalary: £30,000 to £33,000 depending on experienceHours: Full-time, permanent, 40 hours per weekTypical day: First site between 5am and 6am, finishing between 2pm and 3pmBenefits: Take-home company van, 25 days holiday and company pensionAbout the roleRide On Entertainment is looking for a practical and dependable Mobile Service Technician to maintain its popular childrens rides across shopping centres in South East London, Essex and Kent.You do not need formal engineering qualifications . This role is ideal for someone with hands-on mechanical repair and fault-finding experience, particularly gained from vending machines, gaming machines, amusement equipment, coffee machines or similar equipment.You will manage your own regional route, visiting approximately three to four shopping centres each day to service, clean and maintain the rides.Whats on offer£30,000 to £33,000 depending on experienceCompany van that can be taken homeFuel and work-related travel expenses coveredTravel between sites included within working hours40-hour working weekTypical finish between 2pm and 3pm25 days annual leaveCompany pensionAdditional payment for bank holiday rota coverAdditional payment and time off for rare emergency weekend call-outsExpenses covered for occasional overnight staysWhat youll be doingFollowing a planned regional route across South East London, Essex and KentVisiting approximately three to four shopping centres each dayServicing and maintaining childrens entertainment ridesDiagnosing and repairing basic mechanical faultsCompleting straightforward electrical repairs where requiredCleaning the rides and ensuring they are safe and well presentedInstalling and repositioning machines within shopping centresMoving heavier rides safely using the lifting aids providedCommunicating professionally with shopping centre and retail teamsWorking independently and taking responsibility for your routeWhat were looking forPractical mechanical repair and fault-finding experienceExperience maintaining machines, equipment or similar productsA reliable and responsible approachConfidence working independentlyGood communication skillsStrong attention to detailA stable employment historyA full UK driving licenceConfidence driving a larger company vanThe ability to carry out a physically active role using the lifting equipment providedFormal engineering qualifications are not required.Experience with vending machines, gaming machines, amusement equipment, coffee machines or other electromechanical equipment would be particularly relevant.Working hoursYou will normally arrive at your first shopping centre between 5am and 6am and finish between 2pm and 3pm.Weekend call-outs are very rare and only required for emergency breakdowns. Additional payment and time off during the following week are provided.Bank holiday cover is shared on a rota and paid additionally.About Ride On EntertainmentRide On Entertainment has more than 25 years experience providing childrens entertainment rides in retail locations across the UK.This is an opportunity to join an established and growing business in a varied role where you can work independently, manage your own route and see the results of your work every day.Why apply?This role offers a salary of up to £33,000 without requiring formal engineering qualifications.You will receive a company van to take home, manage your own regional route and usually finish by mid-afternoon. It is particularly suited to someone who enjoys practical problem-solving, variety and working independently.Apply nowApply today to be considered for this Mobile Service Technician position.Please noteApplicants must have the right to work in the UK.Alternative job titles may includeVending Machine Technician, Gaming Machine Technician, Amusement Machine Technician, Mobile Maintenance Technician, Field Service Technician, Equipment Service Technician.TPBN1_UKTJ