Description Job Title: Handyperson Location: Ashridge House, Berkhamsted, HP4 1NS Reports to: Facilities Engineer Hours: Alternate Weekend Role (Part time – on a rota basis) from 10:00-18:00 The Opportunity At Ashridge, we pride ourselves on providing a well-maintained, welcoming, and professional environment for our guests, colleagues, and wider community. We are seeking a reliable and practical Handyperson to support the smooth day-to-day operation of our historic site. This role plays a key part in ensuring our facilities are safe, functional, and presented to a high standard, responding promptly to maintenance needs and carrying out planned preventative tasks. Working closely with the wider onsite team, the successful candidate will bring a hands-on, proactive approach, strong communication skills, and a commitment to delivering excellent service in everything they do. This is a casual role, there are not any FT positions available at this time. Responsibilities Include Carrying out general maintenance tasks, including but not limited to: Light changes Heating control resets Door sticking Resetting trip switches Minor repairs to fixtures and fittings Replacing batteries Basic plumbing tasks Completing basic PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) checklists and undertaking any necessary remedial actions Flushing tasks as required Paintwork touch-ups and basic painting jobs Working through maintenance task lists during quieter periods Responding to guest-related maintenance issues in a timely and professional manner Supporting the wider onsite team as required Candidate Profile Previous experience with DIY and general maintenance tasks Available to work weekends on a regular, rotational basis A clear and confident communicator Reliable, committed, and able to work independently Practical, hands-on, and proactive in approach Employee Benefits/Perks Staff meals whilst on duty Free access to onsite gym and pool Exciting annual staff events About Ashridge Ashridge House is an award-winning Grade 1 listed neo-gothic mansion with extensive meeting and event facilities comprising 190 bedrooms, over 30 meeting rooms, 55 syndicate rooms, 7 function rooms and 190 acres of historic parkland and gardens. Delivering the highest standard of service to everyone who visits, dines, and stays with us is a fundamental part of our ethos and key to growing the business. When you join Ashridge House, you join a community from unique backgrounds, all united by pursuing excellence in service and hospitality. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. Ashridge House is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, parental status, disability, identity, experience, and everything else that makes you unique.