Job Title: Multi:skilled Tradesperson
Location: Bugthorpe, York
Salary: Depending on Experience
Job type: Permanent, Full-time
Working Hours: 8:00 – 4:30 Monday – Friday with a 15‑minute break in the morning and a 30‑minute break for lunch. Some overtime may be available during the summer months.
About Us
Garrowby Estate is located 13 miles east of York and comprises a significant property portfolio made up of the following:
* Three principal houses
* 40 let farms
* 750 acre in‑hand farm
* Stud farm
* 1140 acres of forestry
* 140 let houses and cottages
* Various commercial properties including a village pub
Garrowby Estate and three other estates owned by the Halifax family are managed from the Estate Office in Bugthorpe.
About The Role
The Building Department, which works alongside the Joinery Department and contractors, currently comprises three multi‑skilled trades people. A suitably experienced Multi:skilled Tradesperson is required to join the team. The position offers a varied workload within an attractive working environment, with common tasks being property maintenance, refurbishments and renovation work within the Estates.
About You
* NVQ qualifications in a primary trade (e.g., brickwork, plastering, roofing, groundworks, plumbing) and competency in secondary trades.
* Experienced and competent in a broad range of building skills including brickwork, plastering, roofing, groundworks and plumbing.
* Competent using a wide range of power tools.
* Ability to work with plant machinery (desirable).
* Self‑motivated and capable of producing high‑quality work on a consistent basis.
* Ability to work on own initiative and solve problems.
* Previous experience of estate work/property maintenance would be an advantage.
Remuneration and Holiday Entitlement
* Commencing salary depends on skills and experience.
* Entitlement to join the pension scheme, with employer contribution of 6% of salary.
* Holiday entitlement commences with 30 working days including public holidays, rising an extra day for every full year of service, up to a maximum of 33 days including public holidays.
Important Note
Successful applicant will be expected to commence work as soon as possible.
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