Maintenance Associate

J D Wetherspoon; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal & drink

Employee discount

Guaranteed hours

Bonus scheme

Holiday pay

Pension

Company shares

Progression opportunities

Job summary

The Winter Seam in Castleford, operated by Wetherspoon, is seeking a Maintenance Associate to undertake maintenance and decoration duties to a high standard. You will work unsupervised, ensure a clean, safe and legal workplace, and collaborate with third‑party contractors as needed.

The role emphasizes practical know‑how, a hands‑on approach, and the ability to manage priorities in a busy pub environment. 18+ claimed, with a 10‑hour week schedule and an attractive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to manage time and prioritise tasks.
• Ability to work unsupervised and resolve problems using own knowledge within guidelines.
• Demonstrate passion, enthusiasm and commitment to colleagues and pub.
• Friendly nature and good communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all required maintenance and decoration duties as per task list, unsupervised.
• Provide excellent customer service at all times.
• Ensure a clean, safe and legal workplace.
• Work with third‑party contractors and ensure work complies with DSOPs.
• Adhere to SOPs and company policies and complete reasonable tasks as requested.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

SOPs

DSOPs

Job description

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.

Job Ref

665546

Job Title

Maintenance Associate

Pub

The Winter Seam, Castleford

Salary

£14.27

Closing Date

30-09-2026

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.

Read more about our Maintenance roles

Hours Per Week

10