Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative - Solihull & Tyseley

Mitchells & Butlers Leisure Retail Limited; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative to join their team. This role offers a fantastic work-life balance with no evening or weekend work required. You will be responsible for maintaining various pubs and restaurants, utilizing your skills in plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance. Enjoy flexible working hours, a permanent contract, and a range of benefits including an annual bonus scheme, private healthcare, and generous leave. If you are a customer-focused individual with a passion for maintenance, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme up to 20%

Permanent contract

Flexible hours

Tools and uniform provided

Company van provided

33% off at all brands

Matching pension contributions

Private healthcare

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Sharesave Plan option

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-skilled trades including plumbing and carpentry.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver general maintenance works including plumbing, joinery, and decorating.
• Manage parts ordering and van stock while logging jobs on the IT system.

Skills

Plumbing

Carpentry

Woodwork

Painting and Decorating

Tiling

Pest Proofing

Communication Skills

Customer Focus

Education

Full UK Driving License

Tools

IT System for Job Logging

Job description

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative (Plumber / Carpenter bias)

Using a company van to travel from your home to our pubs and restaurants in the Tyseley/Solihull area.

Looking for a better work-life balance? No evening or weekend work is required in this role, nor is there an on-call rota – life is for living after all! Flexible working hours are also available, enabling you to fit work around your personal commitments…

Please note: we are looking for someone who lives in Tyseley/Solihull or within 5 miles to apply. You would not be selected for interview if you live too far away from this destination.

About us…

Serving with pride since 1898, Mitchells & Butlers are the heart of UK hospitality. We own and run more than 1,600 pubs, bars, and restaurants including All Bar One, Miller & Carter, and Toby Carvery. We are Mitchells & Butlers, setting the industry standard.

The Opportunity – Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative

Working independently as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Operative, you’ll use a company van to travel to pubs and restaurants in the Tyseley/ Solihull area (you’ll be allocated approximately sites to look after), to deliver general maintenance works including:

• Basic cold-water plumbing, fixing toilet flushes and leaking pipes
• Woodwork and joinery
• Painting and decorating
• Floor and wall tiling
• Pest proofing
• Occasional larger works such as fence replacements, fitting of kitchens and bathrooms

You’ll manage parts ordering, van stock, and your workload, logging all jobs on the IT system (training provided). Use your people skills to build relationships with managers and ensure they know how to get the best from your service.

There are no call outs, evening or weekend work, providing a great work-life balance.

Rewards and Benefits

• Annual bonus scheme up to 20%
• Permanent contract
• 35 hours per week, flexible hours (e.g., 7am-2pm, 8am-3pm)
• No evening/weekend work or on-call duties
• Tools and uniform provided
• Company van provided
• 33% off at all brands, including hotels
• Matching pension contributions (x1.5 up to 5%)
• Private healthcare, dental, cycle to work, and fitness schemes
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with option to buy extra holiday
• Sharesave Plan option

Why Work With Us?

We value our colleagues and are committed to diversity and inclusion. With over 44,000 employees, we foster a culture that embraces differences and recognizes contributions from all backgrounds.

Requirements

• Experience in a multi-skilled trade, including plumbing/joinery, or a main trade such as plumbing or carpentry
• Full UK driving license
• Flexible and customer-focused approach
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently
• Ability to meet tight deadlines

Experience in retail maintenance or self-employment is advantageous but not essential.

Join Our Team

Apply today! After applying, you will receive a skills matrix to complete, helping us understand your experience areas. We may close the vacancy early if we receive many applications. Prompt application is recommended.