Maintenance Assistant

The Tynemouth Castle Inn; Tynemouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday paid holiday

50% off food at Inns

£50 same day bookings

1/3 off room bookings

£1 January–March stays

24/7 confidential support

Give-inn back scheme

Tronc tips

Job summary

The Tynemouth Castle Inn, part of the Inn Collection Group, is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to keep our coastal pub-restaurant safe, comfortable and well maintained. You’ll perform daily boiler and electrical checks, inspect roofs and walkways, handle painting and repairs, and ensure fire safety compliance with a proactive, can-do attitude.

Join a team dedicated to warm hospitality and exceptional guest experiences at a landmark location overlooking Longsands Beach.

Qualifications

• Background in building maintenance with safety emphasis.
• Basic plumbing, electrical and joinery skills.
• Ability to perform planned and unplanned repairs.

Responsibilities

• Daily checks on boilers, electrical systems and fire safety equipment.
• Inspect roofs, gutters and walkways to address hazards and maintain outdoors.
• Handle painting, grouting and general repairs; ensure compliance with safety checks.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Job description

What makes the perfect pub? It’s great ales, delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and the warm welcome from a team that’s at the heart of everything we do.

The Inn Collection Group is a multi-award-winning pubs-with-rooms company, proudly located in some of the most outstanding destinations across the North of England and Wales. At ICG, we deliver exceptional hospitality by living and breathing our core values: warmth, customer-obsessed, accountable, delivering results, and Inn It Together. All with the goal of making people happy through heartfelt hospitality.

How we say thank you!

• Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid holiday.
• Build your future with support from our Lead-Inn development program.
• Take the time you need to rest and recharge; Paid Breaks are on us.
• Enjoy 50% off food at any of our Inns
• Relax with a stay at any of our Inns during January, February, and March for just £1.
• Take advantage of the chance to explore our beautiful locations, with 1/3 off room bookings all year round.
• Experience a spontaneous trip away with £50 on same day bookings
• It’s not just for you—your loved ones can enjoy 15% off bed and breakfast too!
• 24/7 confidential support is always there when you need it with our Employee Assistance Programme
• Tronc (…that’s tips to me and you)
• Contribute to a company that gives back through our Give-inn back scheme
• Join an award-winning team recognised as the Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards.

Sitting in a commanding position overlooking the expansive Longsands Beach, this art deco-style building has been completely renovated. Located in Tynemouth, it offers stunning views of the coastline and easy access to the seafront. The building houses a pub restaurant with 250 internal and 300 external covers, a fish and chip takeaway, and an ice cream and coffee parlour, adding to the vibrant coastal experience.

You’ll Fit Right Inn

As a Maintenance Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our facilities are safe, comfortable, and in excellent condition. Your responsibilities include daily checks on boilers, electrical systems, and fire safety equipment, along with inspecting and replacing light bulbs and securing fire doors. You’ll conduct regular inspections of roofs, gutters, and walkways to address hazards and maintain outdoor areas, including gardening and external housekeeping.

You’ll handle planned maintenance tasks like painting and grouting, as well as unplanned repairs. Basic plumbing, electrical, and joinery skills are essential, along with a focus on compliance through ladder checks, fire alarm tests, and utility readings. A proactive, can-do attitude will help you confidently tackle varied tasks with care and precision.

If you have a background in maintenance, a passion for creating safe and comfortable environments, and a commitment to excellence, we think you’ll fit right inn…