Maintenance Assistant

Thesleff Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

10 days sick leave

50% restaurant discount

Ongoing training and career progress

People-focused culture

Growth with fast-growing hospitality集团

Job summary

Thesleff Group is seeking a proactive Maintenance Assistant to join our operations team across London venues, ensuring maintenance and presentation meet the highest standards.

You will support reactive repairs, planned maintenance, and refurbishment projects, collaborating with the Maintenance Manager and Operations Director to keep venues safe and operational.

Qualifications

• Experience in a maintenance, facilities or handyman role.
• Experience in hospitality, retail, or another customer-facing environment is highly desirable.
• A good understanding of basic electrical, plumbing and building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and preventative maintenance across multiple venues.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from restaurant teams.
• Diagnose and resolve general maintenance issues efficiently.
• Complete basic electrical, plumbing, decorating and repair work.
• Assist with small refurbishment and improvement projects.
• Liaise with external contractors and monitor completed works.
• Maintain maintenance records and report significant issues.
• Ensure tools, equipment and maintenance supplies are well maintained.
• Support furniture, fixtures and equipment repairs.
• Assist with venue openings, installations and operational projects.
• Help maintain a safe, clean and professional working environment at all times.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Hospitality experience

Electrical basics

Plumbing basics

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Job description

Maintenance Assistant

Thesleff Group is looking for a proactive and hands‑on Maintenance Assistant to join our growing operations team and help maintain some of London's most exciting hospitality venues.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Assistant who enjoys solving problems, takes pride in their work, and thrives in a fast‑paced environment. Working across our portfolio of award-winning restaurants and bars, you will play a vital role in ensuring our venues remain safe, operational, and presented to the highest possible standard.

Our portfolio includes Los Mochis, Sale e Pepe, Sale e Pepe Mare, Viajante87, Luna Omakase, Juno Omakase, MA/NA and further exciting openings planned for the future.

What We Offer

• Private Health Insurance
• 10 days fully paid sick leave
• 50% discount across our restaurants when dining with family and friends
• Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities
• A people-focused and inclusive culture
• The opportunity to be part of one of London's fastest-growing hospitality groups

The Role

As Maintenance Assistant, you will support the day‑to‑day maintenance of our venues across London, carrying out reactive repairs, planned preventative maintenance, and general upkeep to ensure our restaurants continue to operate at the highest standards.

Working closely with the Maintenance Manager and Director of Operations, the MaintenanceAssistant will support venue teams, coordinate with contractors where required, and contribute to refurbishment projects and new site openings.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive and preventative maintenance across multiple venues
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from restaurant teams
• Diagnose and resolve general maintenance issues efficiently
• Complete basic electrical, plumbing, decorating and repair work
• Assist with small refurbishment and improvement projects
• Liaise with external contractors and monitor completed works
• Maintain maintenance records and report significant issues
• Ensure tools, equipment and maintenance supplies are well maintained
• Support furniture, fixtures and equipment repairs
• Assist with venue openings, installations and operational projects
• Help maintain a safe, clean and professional working environment at all times

About You

The ideal Maintenance Assistant will have:

• Previous experience in a maintenance, facilities or handyman role
• Experience within hospitality, retail or another customer‑facing environment is highly desirable
• A good understanding of basic electrical, plumbing and building maintenance
• Excellent practical problem‑solving skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities across different locations
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A proactive attitude and willingness to get involved wherever needed
• A full UK driving licence would be advantageous

Why Join Thesleff Group?

At Thesleff Group, we are building a portfolio of exceptional hospitality experiences through innovation, quality and outstanding people. As our new Maintenance Assistant, you will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact across the business while developing your career within a supportive and ambitious team.

If you are an experienced Maintenance Assistant looking to join a growing hospitality group where no two days are the same, we would love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunities

Thesleff Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We believe that diverse teams make stronger businesses and better hospitality experiences.