Maintenance Associate

J D Wetherspoon

Kendal

On-site

GBP 16,000 - 23,000

Part time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meal and drink

20% employee discount

Monthly bonus scheme

28 days' paid holiday

Company sick pay

Free shares after 18 months

Contributory pension

Loyalty reward after five years

Future progression opportunities

Job summary

Wetherspoon at The Miles Thompson Kendal is seeking a Maintenance Associate to carry out maintenance and decoration duties, unsupervised, following an approved task list. You will bring a hands-on approach and a practical background in maintenance.

The role requires excellent service, a safe and clean workplace, and compliance with SOPs/DSOPs while collaborating with contractors. 28 days of holiday, pension, discounts and a bonus scheme are part of the package.

Qualifications

You will provide excellent customer service and work with teams.
Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced pub environment.
Able to work unsupervised and resolve problems using own knowledge.

Responsibilities

Carry out maintenance and decoration duties according to a task list.
Ensure a clean, safe and legal workplace and SOP/DSOP compliance.
Liaise with third‑party contractors and internal teams as required.
Complete any reasonable task to meet business needs.

Skills

customer service

time management

prioritisation

communication skills

problem solving

Job description

Job Ref

663549

Job Title

Maintenance Associate

Pub

The Miles Thompson, Kendal

Salary

£14.27

Closing Date

08-09-2026

Vacancy Description

At Wetherspoon, we believe in offering fantastic service, serving good food and drinks, having well-maintained pubs and hotels and creating a great atmosphere for customers. We`re looking for dedicated, reliable and proactive individuals with a background in maintenance, or similar, to join the team.

We value individuals with practical knowledge and a hands‑on approach.

Pay And Benefits Include

competitive hourly rate
complimentary meal and drink, when working
employee discount of 20% (food, drinks and hotel accommodation)
guaranteed minimum‑hour contract
monthly bonus scheme
28 days` paid holiday (pro rata)
company sick pay (after a qualifying period)
free shares in the company (after 18 months` service)
contributory pension scheme
loyalty reward (additional holiday, after five years` service)
future progression opportunities

The Role

To carry out all required maintenance and decoration duties, in line with an approved task list, working unsupervised.

You Will

provide excellent customer service.
ensure a clean, safe and legal workplace.
adhere to Wetherspoon`s standard operating procedures (SOPs) and company policies.
work with third‑party contractors.
ensure that all work completed by you, or by an approved contractor, is in line with the company`s design standard operating procedures (DSOPs).
carry out any reasonable task, as requested, to meet the needs of the business.

About You

have the ability to manage time and prioritise tasks
be able to work unsupervised and resolve problems, using your own knowledge, while working within relevant guidelines
demonstrate passion and enthusiasm in your role and show commitment to your colleagues and pub
have a friendly nature and good communications skills
be honest, trustworthy and respectful
remain calm when working in a fast‑paced environment
adhere to Wetherspoon`s appearance standards, ensuring that, when required, correct PPE is worn
receive regular feedback from the management team and achieve any actions agreed on

You must be over 18 to apply for this role; however, if you are younger, we may still have positions available for you - please search for cleaner, kitchen or floor staff vacancies.

Wetherspoon promotes an inclusive working environment where everyone is welcome.

If a high number of applications is received, this vacancy may close early.