We’re on the lookout for our next brilliant Estate Worker to join the Farncombe Estate Team!
Set across 600 acres of stunning Cotswold countryside, Farncombe Estate is home to three award-winning hotels — Dormy House, The Fish and Foxhill Manor — along with woodland trails, lakes, cabins, hillside hideaways and beautifully maintained grounds.
We’re looking for a hands-on, hardworking and enthusiastic Estate Worker to help keep our entire estate running smoothly. This role is varied, practical and perfect for someone who enjoys working outdoors, solving problems and taking pride in a job well done.
As part of our friendly Estate Maintenance Team, you’ll support the upkeep of all three hotels and the wider grounds — from guest areas and pathways to buildings, cabins, signage, and estate infrastructure. No two days are ever the same, and your work will have a direct impact on the guest experience across the whole estate.
Day to day, you’ll be:
* Carrying out general maintenance and “handyperson” tasks across the estate
* Supporting both preventative and reactive maintenance for all three hotels and shared areas
* Helping ensure our buildings, pathways, cabins and grounds are maintained to exceptional standards
* Working closely with estate teams, hotel teams and the wider maintenance department
* Keeping safety at the forefront of everything you do
If you’re an all-rounder who loves getting stuck in, being outdoors, and working as part of a supportive team — you’ll feel right at home here.
ABOUT YOU:
* Comfortable with general maintenance and practical problem-solving
* Organised, efficient and able to manage your workload
* Safety-conscious with strong awareness of Health & Safety (Nebosh/IOSH is a bonus!)
* A true team player who enjoys helping others
* Proud of delivering high standards and doing things properly
✨ The details:
Full-time, 40 hours per week
8am–5pm with a 1-hour lunch break
Mainly weekdays with 1 weekend in 4 for occasional cover
💰 £27,040 per annum + service charge (approx. £2,000–£2,500 per year)
🌿 Why you’ll love working here:
* 30 days holiday (rising to 35 after 5 years)
* Enhanced pension & critical illness cover
* Premium pay for Christmas & New Year shifts
* Mental health first aiders & Hospitality Action EAP
* High Street discounts & cashback card
* Birthday lunch on us! 🎂
* Estate-wide discounts on dining, stays, wine, spa & more 🍽️
* £1,000 when you successfully refer a friend 👯♂️
* Long-service gifts
* Healthcare cash plan
* Fully funded apprenticeships — up to degree level 🎓
* Free financial advice
* A friendly team, plenty of variety, and a stunning environment to work in every day 🌳
💚 We’re proud to be a B-Corp certified business, which means we balance people, purpose and planet in everything we do.
📍 Due to our rural location (WR12 7LJ), your own transport is required — or please ask us about live-in options.
If this sounds like your next chapter, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or send your CV to rebecca.james@farncombe.life.
Unfortunately, we can only accept applications from candidates with a current right to work in the UK.