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Handyman/Maintenance Job

  • Sector: Private Households & Estates
  • Function: Handyperson, Maintenance
  • Contact: Bianca De Freitas
  • Contact Phone: +442072339950
  • Start Date: Flexible for the right person
  • Location: Marlow
  • Salary: Negotiable - Depending on Experience
  • Job Ref: 115726
  • Contact Email: bianca@greycoatlumleys.co.uk

Live in or Live out Handyman/Maintenance Position, Buckinghamshire

A client of ours is looking for a Handyman/Maintenance person to look after an estate that compromises 12 properties in the Buckinghamshire area with 1 property in London. You will be reporting to the Housekeeper who is responsible for the properties.

You will work within a large team of staff including another Handyman/Maintenance person, a couple, cleaners, gardeners etc.

Responsibilities:

  • To notify security of contractors coming on site.

  • Regular visiting and maintaining the properties alongside another handyman

  • DIY and decorating, Plumbing, Tiling

  • Reading meters & service boilers

  • Liaising with outside contractors

  • Scheduling. swimming pool cleans

  • Arranging emergency repairs to gas, electricity, water, security, and gate systems.

  • Arrange pest control measures as and when required

  • Straight-forward carpentry and furniture assembly (flat pack items). Carpentry skills would be a bonus

  • Keeping gutter and rainwater drains clear

  • Pressure washing paved areas

  • Sundry external repairs

  • Making sure the properties are ready for the family's arrival

  • If no maintenance is identified then you are to assist with weekly dusting, vacuuming, and running water to all outlets, including cisterns in all properties when unoccupied.

  • To ensure that swimming pools are clean and fit for use by the family by using external contractors.

  • Arrange and manage contractors to serve boilers, pumps, electrics, air conditioning units, etc

  • To respond to the gate intercom

  • Arranging for window cleaning of the aforementioned properties in conjunction with the Housekeeper.

  • Coordinating maintenance, refurbishment, and redevelopment works with approved suppliers and controlling progress on such works after approval by the Managing Director.

  • Occasionally acting as a chauffeur for family members when they are in the UK as and when required. 

The ideal candidate will have a knowledgeable understanding of the heating, hot water, and pump systems in each property in order for them to be maintained in an ideal operating environment. You will be trustworthy, reliable, discreet, and have hands-on experience and high standards. Driver is essential.

Days and Hours: Monday to Friday - 35 hours a week (Family not in residence Oct-May)

Monday – Saturday lunchtime (on call) June – Sept – longer hours expected

Accommodation: 2 bed flat on estate. No pets

Start: ASAP

Salary: Depending on experience and if live in or out