Lane Technician

Lane Technician – Newcastle About Us

Lane7 is the UK's fastest growing and biggest independent boutique bowling destination. We have multiple venues across our Lane7, Level X, Gutterball and ML7 brands. Bowling has always been our thing – since launch in 2013, but really, we’re all your best nights in one:
Pool, golf, darts, karaoke, arcades and a ton of next‑level gaming experiences, combined with great drinks and fabulous food. A night with friends, date night, special celebrations and private functions… we’ve got every occasion covered.

We’re looking for a highly motivated Lane Technician who is creative, passionate, and excited to make our guest experience the best. You bring the good vibes, we bring the opportunities to grow through our brand.

The focus will be the maintenance and general upkeep of our bowling lanes, pin setters and all other mechanical systems to the highest level of efficiency and overall safety and satisfaction of our guests.

The role also includes general maintenance of the venues and facilities and therefore a keen attention to detail, basic trade skills and an enthusiastic and reliable attitude are essential.

If you have a technical, mechanical or electrical background, this is the job for you. You don’t need to have worked in this industry or have previous experience, as training will be provided as will the tools for the job.

• Ability to work on own initiative, pro‑actively seeking problems and faults with machinery
• Ability to demonstrate practical and mechanical awareness
• Ability to problem solve and enjoy practical tasks
• As well as looking after our machinery, you’ll also take pride in looking after the venue’s facilities
• Flexibility around working hours as we operate 7 days a week
• Basic literacy, numeracy and measurement skills
• Ability to interpret technical manuals
• Fit for manual labour
• Must be comfortable with and adhere to all safety precautions when working with moving parts

When you join The Lane7 Group, you’ll spend the first few weeks learning the brand standards and getting to grips with the basics. We absolutely encourage progression from within – we pride ourselves on our team development and whether you’re with us while you’re at Uni, or if you’re here for the start of your hospitality career, we’ll give you the skills and attributes you need to grow.

• Salary – £30,000 per annum
• 28 days holiday per year (plus 1 day each year worked, up to 5 years)
• Free bowling and activities for you and up to 3 others when you aren’t working (off‑peak time)
• 25% off food and drink
• Get involved with different social activities throughout the year through our team social calendar
• Join your team’s Monday bowling club
• Annual team awards party
• Access to our team wellbeing app – to support in promoting mental health awareness and wellbeing in our teams
• Refer a friend

All candidates must be fluent in written and spoken English and have the right to work in the UK.

Does this sound like what you’re looking for? Get in touch asap to find out more and join us!