Maintenance Assistant

Devonshire Group; Skipton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in Skipton is looking for a Maintenance Assistant to manage repairs and maintenance across their Yorkshire properties. The role involves tasks like painting, plumbing, and safety checks. A valid driving license is required, and previous experience is essential. This position offers competitive tips and service charge opportunities along with excellent personal development and generous benefits. Candidates with enthusiasm and a passion for the industry will thrive in this supportive environment.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Free membership of The Devonshire Spa

Food and beverage discounts

Access to Bolton Abbey and Chatsworth Estates

Personal development opportunities

Free entry to events at Chatsworth

Qualifications

• Previous experience in maintenance is essential.
• Must be able to drive.
• Eager to learn and improve standards.

Responsibilities

• Complete a variety of tasks as instructed by the Maintenance Manager.
• Conduct general repairs such as painting, decorating, and plumbing.
• Perform regular equipment checks and ensure fire and water safety.

Skills

General repairs and maintenance

Driving

Enthusiasm for the industry

Job description

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Maintenance Assistant

Reference: JAN20262592

Expiry date: 15:11, Mon, 2nd Mar 2026

Location: Skipton

Benefits: https://devonshiregroup.co.uk/work-with-us/

We have a great development opportunity at Devonshire Hotels & Restaurants (Yorkshire) for a Maintenance Assistant with aspirations to progress with an employer who will support you every step of the way.

You will receive discretionary service charge and tips that can increase your hourly rate by up to £1.12 on average. A full time employee will receive around £2,300 per year in tips and service charge alone.

Working across the Yorkshire properties as part of the Maintenance team,completing a variety of tasks as instructed by the Maintenance Manager.

Your duties will be varied and will include a wide range of general repairs and maintenance throughout our properties. Tasks would include painting, decorating, joinery and plumbing regular equipment checks, fire safety, water safety and electrical safety. You must be able to drive.

As part of the wider Devonshire Group, owned by the Duke of Devonshire, which includes Chatsworth, Bolton Abbey Lismore and the Devonshire Hotels & Restaurants Group, we pride ourselves on our commitment to building friendly and efficient teams who are focused on delivering exceptional customer service.

We are committed to ensuring the happiness and wellbeing of our staff and as such offer fantastic benefits include:

• Free meals on duty. (When working over 6 hours).
• Free membership of The Devonshire Spa.
• Generous food and beverage discounts.
• Free access to Bolton Abbey and Chatsworth Estates.
• Excellent personal development and career opportunities.
• Free entry to the Chatsworth fairs and many of the events.
• Membership of the Life Assurance Scheme.

The right candidate will be professional, enthusiastic and eager to learn. You will show passion for the industry and continually strive to improve standards.

Previous experience is essential.

Our core values include “Being Inclusive” and we particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates who are currently under-represented. We also welcome applicants from the LGBTQ+ community. Flexible ways of working will always be considered.