Location: Berkshire
Salary: DOE
Working pattern: 5 days per week, with some weekend cover required
Accommodation: Live-in accommodation provided on the estate

Job Summary

A great opportunity for a hands-on, practical Handyman / Estate Maintenance Assistant to join a friendly, established team at a beautiful private estate in Berkshire.

The role will support the upkeep and maintenance of a substantial six-bedroom Georgian property set within over 150 acres of grounds, including woodland, a lake, tenanted properties and a collection of outdoor sculptures. Working alongside the existing Estate Manager, Farm Manager and Head Gardener, the successful candidate will take responsibility for a variety of general maintenance and outdoor tasks across the estate.

The position would suit someone proactive, practical and happy to turn their hand to a wide range of jobs within an informal private household environment.

The family would also be delighted to hear from domestic couples applying together, with one person taking on the Handyman / Estate Maintenance role and the other the Housekeeper / Cook position. Accommodation would be provided in the independent cottage on the estate

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out general maintenance, repairs and handyman duties across the property and estate.

• Supporting the Estate Manager with the upkeep of the main house, outbuildings and wider estate.

• Assisting with grounds and garden maintenance alongside the Head Gardener and Farm Manager.

• Preparing and maintaining firewood and logs.

• Cleaning and maintaining vehicles and windows as required.

• Supporting the upkeep of the gym and indoor swimming pool.

• Liaising with external contractors and assisting with maintenance projects as needed.

• Helping to maintain the estate's grounds, outdoor areas and facilities to a high standard.

• Undertaking general ad hoc tasks to ensure the smooth running of the estate.

Candidate Specification

• Previous experience in a handyman, maintenance, groundskeeping or similar practical role.

• Confident carrying out general repairs and hands-on maintenance tasks.

• Comfortable working outdoors and undertaking a varied role across a large estate.

• A proactive, reliable and practical approach, with a willingness to get involved wherever needed.

• Able to work independently and as part of a long-standing team.

• A confident driver with a full, clean driving licence.

• Animal-friendly, particularly around dogs.

• Excellent references, which will be checked by telephone before appointment.

• English-speaking and a non-smoker.

Accommodation

Live-in accommodation is available in a modern, independent four-bedroom, two-bathroom cottage on the estate, with private access, a garage and garden. Bills are included, excluding food, and include council tax and internet.

Pets, preferably excluding cats, and dependants may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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