Job Description

You must be over 18 to apply for this role and have a full UK driving license.

What's on offer?

Up to

34,000 per year

plus occasional overtime paid at enhanced rates during the evenings or weekends.


We will provide a company van, fuel, phone and laptop and all tools and equipment required for the role. The van is only for business use so there is no tax to pay on this either.


You'll also get some great benefits including


25 days holiday exclusive of statutory holidays. Paid overtime available at enhanced rates Health Care Cash Plan and

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced pension plan with life assurance and protected income plan in case of serious illness 24/7 access to GP online, employee assistance programme offering 24/7 support and advice Discounts Platform for major retailers, 50% discount off food for up to 6 people, 50% off hotel accommodation

What hours will you be working?

40 hours per week across Monday to Friday (inclusive of breaks) Default hours are 8-4 dependant on work demands and site access but we are flexible with start and finish times, dependant on the business needs.

Place of Work

You'll be working across our pubs, bars and hotels in the North-West of England, primarily based in the Cheshire areas including the Wirral, Chester and South Manchester areas where there's a constant flow of repair/maintenance work. Some work further afield may be required from time to time to cover colleagues' areas or work collaboratively on a bigger project.

What you'll be doing as a Maintenance Technician

Working within a team of 2 technicians, you'll mainly be working on your own visiting our pubs to perform planned maintenance tasks alongside reactive maintenance to more urgent problems. This is a fast-paced and physically demanding role.


Your role will be crucial in ensuring our sites are kept in great condition, and responsibilities will include;


General maintenance including plumbing, joinery, tiling, painting and patch plastering Some outdoor work including grounds work, paving, brickwork, masonry and drainage Completing all the required maintenance tasks set to you each week Ensuring health and safety law is adhered to, following processes and staying up to date with your training Liaising with the maintenance manager to plan work and completing any associated reporting on our online system

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Demonstrable experience and competence in all skills and/or City and Guilds craft certificate in a construction trade, or a Level 2 NVQ Diploma in a relevant trade or in multi-trade building maintenance operations Full UK Driving Licence Highly motivated and driven with a high level of self-discipline A strong work ethic with efficient and logical thinking Effective communication skills with the ability to follow instructions and provide clear verbal and written information relative to building maintenance activities Good time management with proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritise work as necessary to deal with multiple and competing demands on a regular basis Excellent interpersonal skills for dealing with staff and customers at all levels IT competent - Experience of using an online property management system to update and complete jobs, providing photos where necessary is advantageous Strong collaborative approach and team ethic Undertaking continual training to develop your skills and knowledge Good standard of literacy and numeracy

About Us

Established in 1863, Hydes Brewery is based in Manchester has expanded to include a portfolio of nearly 50 restaurants, pubs, bars, and hotels, and continues to grow, while still retaining its family feel. We have pubs across Greater Manchester, Lancashire and throughout Cheshire including Chester and Wrexham and some in the Wirral, near Liverpool.




Hydes' vision is to deliver exceptional hospitality, and it's our people that will help us achieve this. With a mission to deliver attractive environments, high quality products and exceptional service, we value our people and believe in recognising, rewarding and developing our teams.



Our aim is to create a great teamworking environment in which the opinions of all are sought and valued, and to grow our future talent from within, with continued development and progression opportunities.



Hydes is #OpenToAll and committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our people, and we oppose and want to eliminate discrimination and welcome your application whatever your background or situation. We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We want everyone in our business to be treated with fairness and respect. If you need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.
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