Workshop Technician – Arcade & Amusement Equipment
The Racing Bug (UK) Ltd – Thornborough, Buckinghamshire, MK18
£30,000 - £36,000 per year
Full-time - Permanent
The Racing Bug designs, builds and operates unique competitive racing attractions and arcade experiences for venues across the UK and internationally. We are looking for a practical and enthusiastic Workshop Technician to join our growing team.MK18
DRIVING LICENCE REQUIRED
Responsibilities
- Repair, restore and maintain arcade and amusement equipment, with a particular focus on retro arcade machines.
- Diagnose electrical and electronic faults to component, PCB and wiring level.
- Carry out soldering, cable assembly and installation work.
- Build, test and commission new Raceway attractions and associated equipment.
- Assist with occasional installation and event support work throughout the UK and overseas.
- Maintain workshop tools, equipment and stock.
Skills and Experience
- Experience working with electrical, electronic or electro-mechanical equipment.
- Ability to fault-find using a multimeter and basic test equipment.
- Competent soldering skills.
- Familiarity with power supplies, motors, switches, relays and sensors.
- Experience with arcade machines, gaming equipment, pinball machines, amusement devices or hobby electronics would be advantageous.
- Professionally presented with excellent communication skills
- Reliable & Punctual
- Experience of commonly used hand and power-tools.
- Flexibility and Enthusiastic to constantly innovate and develop new skills.
What we're looking for
We value enthusiasm, curiosity and practical problem-solving just as highly as previous experience. Candidates with backgrounds in electronics, automotive electrical systems, engineering, hobby restoration or amusement equipment are encouraged to apply.
THE COMPANY - The Racing Bug:
The Racing Bug Group undertakes a broad range of activities within the leisure, events and agricultural industries with a blue-chip client base and several trend leading venues. The company is respected worldwide for innovation, engineering excellence and unrivalled smile delivery. The business operates throughout the globe.
HOURS/DAYS:
Mon-Friday with occasional weekends and regular opportunities for extended work at venues & overseas.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£36,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Buckingham MK18 2DY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Hands On Engineering: 1 year (required)
Language:
- Excellent English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
