E-Kart Technician *New Centre Opening*

Job Details

We’re on the lookout for a proactive, hands‑on E‑Kart Technician to keep our electric karting operation running smoothly, safely, and at peak performance. You’ll be the go‑to expert for maintaining our fleet, ensuring an exceptional experience for every customer, and supporting the wider team to keep the track operating safely and efficiently.

If you’re passionate about engineering, love problem‑solving, and enjoy a fast‑paced environment, this could be the perfect role for you.

The Why...

Join Hollywood Bowl Group as an E-Kart Technician and in return you'll get:

• The opportunity to earn an extra 50p per hour, paid to you every month
• Access to apprenticeship programmes and our in-house management training programmes
• Optional pension plan
• Additional days holiday with length of service up to five days
• Ongoing training and development, with the opportunity to fast track your career
• Free game vouchers every month
• 30% discount off food and drink for you and up to five friends
• 50% off food when you are working
• Access to our Team Member Support Programme which includes counselling support, life coaching, computerised cognitive behaviour therapy and Mental Health First Aiders.
• Financial long service awards
• A £15 donation to our dedicated charity partner when you complete your induction
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave benefits
• opportunity to join our healthcare cash plan

The Who…

As a E-Kart Technician you will be a highly motivated, hands-on team player who can work alongside our centre team. You’ll ensure all our equipment is maintained to the highest possible standard. You’ll be in charge of keeping the centre maintained and compliant with current regulations. You’ll also be liaising with both the team and the customers about any faults they experience while on the tracks.

You will be given a thorough induction and ongoing training and development to set you up for success, as well as ongoing development and career opportunities, including access to apprenticeship programmes and our in-house management training programmes, should you wish to take the next step in your career.

To be a successful E-kart technician, we’ll want to see:

• Experience in mechanical or electrical engineering, automotive maintenance, or a similar technical role
• A practical, hands‑on approach and strong problem‑solving skills
• Confidence working with battery-powered vehicles or electrical systems (training provided if needed)
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to safety
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a high‑energy team
• Flexible around working times
• A positive attitude and willingness to get stuck into a varied role

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on all E‑karts to ensure safety and optimal performance
• Performing diagnostics, fault‑finding, and quick repairs to minimise downtime
• Maintaining and monitoring battery systems, charging equipment, and electrical components
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety procedures and maintaining accurate maintenance records
• Liaising with the venue team to support track operations, including kart setup, calibration, and safety checks
• Ordering and managing spare parts and equipment inventory
• Contributing to improvements in efficiency, reliability, and the overall customer experience

Hollywood Bowl Group has a passion for bringing families and friends together for affordable fun and healthy competition.

Following our listing on the main stock market in 2016 we became Hollywood Bowl Group, seeking out the perfect locations for our bowling and golf centres nationwide. We formed our customer proposition, built on real feedback, and went from strength to strength with our in-centre game technology and online scoring systems.

Now with over 75 centres across the UK and 15 centres in Canada, operating under the Hollywood Bowl, Putt & Play and Splitsville brands, we’re proud to be ambitious market leaders in experiential family entertainment.

We continue to expand our estate and look for profitable opportunities to grow, with an average of three new sites opening each year.

At Hollywood Bowl Group, we value diversity and inclusion, and we’re committed to creating a working environment that promotes equal opportunities. Individual differences and the contributions of all employees are recognised and valued and we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company.