Live out or Live in Groundsman Job in Kent
We have a wonderful position for a professional and pro-active Gardener/Handyman to take care of a newly modernised listed property in a rural location in Kent. Ideally you must understand and have worked with high tech interior systems, (desirable but not essential).
The principals are a Couple and they also employ a full time live in Housekeeper.
Groundskeeper (Gardener / Handyman combined)
House maintenance
Basics like topping up the water softener, checking on the oil level and irrigation system, picture hanging and other basic DIY
Regular visual inspections e.g. checking for leaks, slipped slates on the roof, etc
Keeping guttering clear
Regularly raking and if necessary adding to gravel on driveways
Cleaning external terraces, garden furniture and exterior walls
Touching up paintwork, small repairs, etc
Gardening
Mostly mowing the lawn (it can be done in 1 - 1.5 days since most of our land is either meadow or farmland)
Tending to some small flower beds
Hedge trimming
Fence maintenance and repairs
General Duties
Answering gates (using a phone app) in working hours and dealing with deliveries
Receive and closely supervise contractors when in house / garden (not left out of sight when in main house)
Organisation - Booking in of contractors for both ad hoc and regular works at the house (only when agreed with the principals)
Refuse collections - ensuring the correct refuse is put in the correct bins, and they are put out for collection on the correct days.
Security - generally keeping an eye on the property and responding to alarm activations (primary keyholder for this house and also keyholder for other properties both locally and in London)
Occasional driving of principals and errands - e.g. dry cleaners, or collecting purchases either locally or from London (not essential if they can’t drive)
Periodically visiting our other properties (mostly now in London) to check on them
Start date: Ideally September
Working week: Monday – Friday: 8am – 5/5:30pm with flexibility (Occasional driving responsibilities on a weekend, planned in advance)
Accommodation: for the right candidate, suitable local accommodation will be sourced.
Salary: depending on experience
Driving: Yes, essential
Job reference number: 116764
Responsible consultant: Georgia Lester