/ Arcade Technician
Last reviewed: January 2017 / Reporting to: Site Manager
Brief Description / Purpose of the function:
The purpose of this post will be to maintain and service a wide range of amusement and coin operated equipment. Applicants should be hands on and have experience in the repair and preventative maintenance of the full range of modern amusement equipment, including AWP’s, pushers, videos, redemption, cranes and ancillary equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • To professionally and efficiently diagnose and repair faults on all company equipment based at your site, once trained
  • Ensure that the utmost security is maintained with regards to Company monies, machine tokens, all keys issued and any other Company property entrusted to you.
  • Carry out your duties in such a way as to minimise the risk to yourself or the cash/equipment in your possession. Report any potential hazards identified to your Manager.
  • Carry out monthly stock take, including data input and weekly pay out sheets
  • Ensure machines are never operated which have not been fully repaired or could pose a risk of harm.
  • Ensure that prices of play or alterations of machines are never undertaken which could be deemed to be illegal.
  • Ensure permission is always obtained from your Manager before changing the price of play on any machine.
  • Be aware via technical news etc of any updates or anything which may be relevant to the way you do your job.
  • Pass on any information that you think may be of benefit to other Company units/engineers.
  • If you are given direct responsibility for cash or stock it is your duty to be able to reconcile and handle it in a safe and secure manner, completing all relevant paperwork at the correct time and to the required standard.
  • Ensure budget levels are adhered to, whilst keeping your Manager up to date with all purchases.
  • The Engineer’s work place is to be kept as clean and tidy as possible, and all substances are to be kept in a safe and secure manner.
  • All spare holdings are to be kept to an operating level only, do not overstock.
  • All stock/spares should be managed in such a way as not to incur any unnecessary costs.
  • Report any unresolved problems to your Manager.
  • You are only to maintain and repair machines that are owned by the Company unless otherwise authorised by your Manager.
  • Ensure that you maintain an adequate tool kit to enable you to complete your duties to a high standard of professionalism.
  • Comply with all Health and Safety, fire drill and accident instructions whilst on the Company premises.

All employees are expected to undertake any tasks as reasonably requested by management.
All employees are expected to maintain a professional image in standard of dress and conduct at all times when representing the Company.
It is the responsibility of all employees to comply with the policies and procedures of HB Leisure Ltd.

Person Specification

Criteria / Essential / Desirable
Qualifications /
  • Qualified to GCSE level in Maths and English (or equivalent international qualification)
  • Engineering Qualification
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  • ONC or HNC in a related subject (or equivalent international qualification)
  • Degree in Engineering

Experience /
  • Experience of working in an engineering position
  • Experience of working in the leisure industry
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  • Experience of working in an arcade

Knowledge & Skills /
  • Engineering skills (mechanical & electrical)
  • Ability to prioritise workload
  • Strong IT skills (MS Office)
  • Must be able to speak English
  • Leadership skills
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  • Experience of working with arcade machines an advantage but not essential
  • Some Health & Safety knowledge

Personal Qualities /
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Self-directed with a high degree of self-motivation
  • High attention to detail