Wetherspoons has begun recruiting for the 120 jobs it says it will be creating with the opening of its first pub in the Isle of Man.

Perks include a bonus scheme and discounted food, drink and hotel accommodation.

Named The Conister Arms, the pub will officially open its doors on May 14.

Wetherspoons will hold an open day at Markwell House this Friday (April 11) from 9am to 1pm.

The budget pub giant’s debut Manx soil is expected to have a noticeable impact on the local hospitality scene.

All existing staff from 1886 have been offered roles.

A full four-week training programme - delivered both on and off-island - will be given to all staff, who will also be eligible for Wetherspoon’s established employee benefits package.

An advert on the government’s job search website said full and part-time jobs are available with good rates of pay.

It adds: ‘What we can offer you is: free meal and drink while on shift, 20% discount on all food, drinks and hotel accommodation (for up to three guests) when not working.’

Those working between the hours of midnight and 5.59am will receive an extra £1 per hour and a bonus scheme is available which can earn you up to 19% of your pay.

Guaranteed hours and variable hours contracts are available. Experience is not essential as full training will be given.

Anyone interested in a position as the new pub is asked to email jobs@1886, com for further information.

Founded in 1979 by businessman Tim Martin, JD Wetherspoon has grown to become one of the largest pub operators in the British Isles and currently runs almost 900 venues across the UK and Ireland.