Cellar technicians install and maintain drinks systems in places like pubs, bars, hotels and restaurants.


Typical Salary

£20,000 – £30,000

per year

Working Hours

42–44

hours per week

Career Area

Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers

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Day-to-day tasks

In your day-to-day duties you may:

  • order parts
  •  fit drinks systems into a customer's premises
  •  check temperature and pressure of drink products
  •  find and fix faults
  •  train bar staff on how to use new equipment
  •  promote new products to customers
  •  set up temporary bars for special events, like festivals
  •  keep records of completed work

Skills needed

  • knowledge of manufacturing production and processes
  • the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
  • the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
  • the ability to work on your own
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • observation and recording skills
  • the ability to work well with others
  • the ability to work well with your hands
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

How to get into this role

You can get into this job through:

  • a college course
  • an apprenticeship
  • working towards this role
  • applying directly
  • specialist courses run by professional bodies

Career progression

You could become a supervisor, manager, or move into equipment services and sales.