JKS Head Office - Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer - JKS Head Office

Salary - £30,000 per annum (pro rata) Full-time equivalent: £38,000 per annum

Schedule - Part Time

Experience - Previous proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer, ideally within the hospitality industry

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.

The Group

Founded in 2008 by siblings Jyotin, Karam, and Sunaina Sethi, JKS Restaurants is an award-winning hospitality group recognised for excellence across fine dining and fine casual concepts. The group has earned 7 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands, a place in the World’s 100 Best Restaurants, and has been named one of the Sunday Times Best 100 Places to Work in 2025.

The JKS portfolio includes Michelin-starred restaurants such as Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table, and Sabor, alongside much-loved concepts including Hoppers, Brigadiers, Berenjak, Plaza Khao Gaeng, Speedboat Bar, Bibi, Ambassadors Clubhouse, and the recently opened Legado.

JKS Restaurants offers diverse career opportunities across all disciplines within a people-first, collaborative environment. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and everyone is supported to thrive.

The Position

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

This includes:

• Completing 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
• Building good relationships with our internal site managers and external contractors

The successful candidate will have:

• 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 English language ability

Benefits

Dining & Hospitality

• 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

Health & Wellness

• 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

Entertainment

• 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

Financial Support

• Wagestream - stream 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

Special Occasions & Recognition

• 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