Mechanical Workshop Technician (MIG Welding & Arcade Equipment)
The Racing Bug (UK) Ltd – Thornborough, Buckinghamshire, MK18
£29,000 - £36,000 per year
PLUS Substantial additional rates for Event Crew Work
Full-time Permanent
HANDS-ON Workshop based with opportunities on UK and overseas installations & projects.
DRIVING LICENCE REQUIRED
The Racing Bug designs, builds and operates unique competitive racing attractions and arcade experiences for venues throughout the UK and internationally. We are seeking a practical and enthusiastic Mechanical Workshop Technician to join our growing team.
Responsibilities
- Manufacture, assemble and maintain Raceway attractions, arcade equipment and amusement devices.
- Carry out MIG welding and light fabrication work using steel box section, sheet and tube.
- Repair and restore retro arcade machines, and electro-mechanical amusement equipment.
- Assemble mechanical systems including steering mechanisms, pedal assemblies, bearings, wheels, chassis and suspension components.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical faults and wear issues.
- Perform basic electrical work including wiring, crimping, fitting connectors and replacing switches, relays and motors.
- Assist with installations, venue fit-outs and occasional event support work within the UK and overseas.
- Maintain workshop tools, machinery and stock.
Skills and Experience
- Experience in mechanical assembly, fabrication, vehicle restoration, karting, agricultural machinery, amusement equipment or similar engineering environments.
- Competent MIG welding skills.
- Ability to read technical drawings and work accurately from measurements.
- Experience using hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment.
- Basic electrical fault-finding skills would be advantageous.
- Full UK driving licence required
What We're Looking For
We value enthusiasm, initiative and practical problem-solving just as highly as previous experience. Candidates from automotive, motorsport, fabrication, agricultural engineering, amusement equipment or hobby restoration backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Benefits
- Company pension
- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunity for UK and international travel
- Ongoing training and development
The range of skills employed in our Workshops is vast and includes the following - Skills or experience in any of these areas should be highlighted in any application - All roles include opportunities to train and develop new skills in all of these areas:
Carpentry, Metalwork, Mechanics (vehicle / machinery / agricultural), Welding, Event presentation and Hosting, Design Engineering, CNC Machining, HGV Bodybuilding, Vehicle Bodywork, Sign-making & Wrapping, Wiring Installation, Set building, Painting and decorating, Model Making, Plastic Moulding, Electrical & Electronic design and assembly, Intricate Soldering, Electrical/electronic Diagnostics (with multimeter), GRP Laminating, Creating Engineering Drawings, 3D CAD (AutoCAD) and 3D Printing, IT & Coding skills, CCTV Installation, Audio design etc.
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.
SUMMARY:
If you’re a creative, hands-on, ambitious person that would like to work in an innovative, fast moving, and varied position where life is exclusively about putting smiles on faces then we would be delighted to hear more from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £29,000.00-£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 workshop : 1 year (required)
Language:
- Excellent English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
