Maintenance Engineer

JKS Restaurants are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their team. The successful Maintenance Engineer will be hands‑on in supporting our Maintenance Manager to ensure our restaurants and office spaces are well‑presented, safe and compliant. This role is for an initial 30 hours per week, with the potential to move to 40 hours per week in the future. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for a new role in an award‑winning, critically acclaimed group.

As a Maintenance Engineer, you’ll play a hands‑on role in keeping our restaurants and office locations safe, well presented, and running smoothly. Supporting the Maintenance Manager and working closely with restaurant teams, you’ll help deliver both planned and reactive maintenance while minimising disruption to daily operations.

• Complete general maintenance and basic repairs, including painting, carpentry, and small fixings.
• Support planned and preventative maintenance programmes across all locations.
• Respond promptly and professionally to reactive and emergency maintenance requests.
• Assist with monitoring refrigeration, air conditioning, and general plant systems.
• Help maintain venue presentation so all sites meet brand and safety standards.
• Support property inspections, maintenance records, and compliance documentation.
• Build good relationships with internal site managers and external contractors.

• Qualification in either Commercial Electrical or Plumbing works (preferable).
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to speak and write English.

• Lunch for 2 after probation.
• Up to 50% off dining across JKS restaurants.
• CODE App membership – discount at some of the UK's best restaurants.

• Discounted gym membership with up to 25% off at 4,000+ venues across the UK.
• 24/7 Doctor & prescription services for peace of mind healthcare.
• 8 free counselling sessions to support your mental wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support when you need it.
• Health, legal, money and debt support services available.

• Up to 55% off cinema tickets.
• Up to 25% off UK attractions (London Eye, Thorpe Park, SEA LIFE, and more).
• Up to 15% cashback at 70+ major retailers across the UK.

• Wagestream – stretch a portion of your pay earlier when you need it.
• Access to financial advice to help with your financial planning.
• Company donations for your involvement with charities.

• Wedding gift & newborn care package celebrating your big occasions.
• Staff parties & long service awards recognising your commitment.
• Employee referral scheme – earn up to £600 per referral.

• Experience: Required
• Languages: English – Advanced
• Employment: Part-time
• Schedule: Mon - Fri (some early starts required)
• Salary: £30,000 yearly

The JKS portfolio currently features 7 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands, a restaurant ranked among the World’s 100 Best Restaurants, and a spot in the Sunday Times Best 100 Places to Work 2024.