Job Title: Live-in Maintenance Person
Location: Private Estate, Berkshire
Salary: £35,000 GPA & 3 bed accommodation
About the Role:
Our Principal and his family are seeking a hands-on, practically minded Live-in Maintenance Person to support the upkeep of his private estate in Berkshire. The family is young at heart, down-to-earth and informal.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, long-standing estate team, including a gardening team, domestic couple (also live in) and an estate/project manager - who you will be the right-hand person to. Assisting with property maintenance, keeping an eye on contractors, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the estate.
The estate is in a rural location, set back in its own space, so the ideal candidate should be comfortable with countryside living.
Key Responsibilities:
* Hands-on property maintenance - remedial works, basic DIY, general upkeep of the house and estate buildings.
* Monitoring contractors & deliveries - ensuring work is completed to standard.
* Security presence - acting as on-site eyes and ears, responding to any issues (e.g., alarms).
* Flexible approach - occasional weekend requirements (e.g., emergencies).
* Driving duties - occasional drop-offs and errands (valid UK driving licence required).
* Pet-friendly - the family has dogs and a cat that may be around.
Ideal Candidate:
* Practical and skilled - experience in property maintenance, DIY, and general repairs.
* Reliable and proactive - able to work independently and as part of a small team.
* Flexible and adaptable - happy to assist with varied tasks as needed.
* Skills & tools - familiarity with property maintenance equipment.
* Physically active - suited to the hands-on nature of the role.
Accommodation & Benefits:
* A furnished 3-bedroom house within the estate grounds (near the entrance).
* Utilities covered.
* Open to a partner and pets within the home.
* Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM (with very occasional ad-hoc weekend requirements).
*Please note that we cannot guarantee a response to every application*