Careers

We are on the lookout for our next Longbow Legend!

YOU – PASSION – PROGRESSIVE – CHARACTER – HERITAGE

We are more than just a hospitality group and we believe in providing more than just a job. We put people at the heart of our business. Whether you work with us, are a regular guest or visiting us for the first time. We put passion into everything we do, from creating a menu to training our staff and encouraging their progression. We value the heritage of our buildings and the character they and our team’s project.

What will we give you?

· Christmas Day off

· Long Service Awards

· Staff Parties

· Career Progression & Training

· Employee Discounts

· Discounted of free food on shift

· On-site parking

What do we need?

We are looking for a full-time Maintenance Assistant to join our team. Reporting to our Maintenance Manager you will support the day-to-day maintenance to our head office and all our venues ensuring bedrooms, bathrooms, public areas, back-of-house areas, grounds, and equipment are safe, functional, and well-presented. Longbow Venues has 6 venues covering Grindleford, Hathersage, Ashford in the Water, Owler Bar, Rowsley and Bakewell, plus a head office in Bakewell.

About the job:

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs and maintenance across all venues.
• Complete basic plumbing, decorating, joinery and general handyman tasks.
• Repair issues with showers, toilets, doors, locks, windows, furniture and fixtures.
• Assist with room refurbishments, moving furniture, deliveries, and setting up equipment when required.
• Keep maintenance areas, tools, plant rooms, and storage spaces clean, organised, and safe.
• Help maintain external areas, light gardening and keeping the grounds tidy, including entrances, car parks, pathways, bins and signage.
• Assist contractors on site and ensure work areas are left tidy and safe.
• Communicate clearly with the Maintenance Manager and team members at venues.
• Prioritise urgent guest-facing issues and work professionally around guests.
• Respond to emergency call outs.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience advantageous, but not essential, apprenticeship or NVQ courses available.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Good communication and organisation skills.
• Reliable, practical, and hands-on.

Personal Qualities

• Hardworking and dependable.
• Calm under pressure.
• Good problem-solver.
• Takes pride in standards and presentation.
• Flexible and willing to help where needed.

Driving license essential as you will need to be reliably, and sometimes independently, commute between the venues.

Everyone is welcome at Longbow Venues. We are committed to having an inclusive and diverse workplace and strongly encourage anyone with a passion for people, fresh food and fun to apply for any roles with us, regardless of your background, identity or experience.