Ride Technician

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.

Company
Applause IT Recruitment Ltd
Location
Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£25000 - £30000/annum Benefits
Posted
Company
Applause IT Recruitment Ltd
Location
Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£25000 - £30000/annum Benefits
Posted