Maintenance Operative
Location: Surrey
Salary: Competitive (DOE)
Working Days: Monday – Friday
Working Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm, with flexibility required when the Principal is in residence
Our client is seeking an experienced, hands-on Maintenance Operative to join the team at their exceptional private residence in Surrey.
The successful candidate will be practical, proactive, and possess a genuine can-do attitude, taking ownership of the day-to-day upkeep of the estate. They will have strong all-round maintenance skills, with a particular background in electrical and plumbing work, and be confident carrying out repairs themselves rather than relying solely on external contractors.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out all aspects of day-to-day property maintenance across the estate
- Undertake preventative maintenance to ensure the smooth operation of the property
- Perform a wide range of hands-on repairs, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, decorating, painting, and general building maintenance
- Diagnose maintenance issues and implement effective solutions efficiently
- Proactively identify maintenance requirements before they become larger issues
- Oversee and coordinate specialist contractors when required, ensuring work is completed to an exceptional standard
- Liaise with suppliers and service providers
- Keep accurate records of maintenance schedules and completed works
- Ensure the estate is always presented to the highest standard, particularly in preparation for the Principal's visits
- Respond promptly and efficiently to any maintenance emergencies
Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience in a similar Maintenance Operative, Estate Maintenance, Facilities Maintenance, or Property Maintenance role within a private household or prestigious estate
- Strong hands-on experience in both electrical and plumbing maintenance is essential
- A practical individual with a proactive approach and a genuine can-do attitude
- Comfortable turning their hand to a wide variety of maintenance tasks and problem-solving independently
- Experience overseeing and managing external contractors
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Professional, discreet, and trustworthy
- Flexible with working hours when the Principal is in residence
- Full UK driving licence preferred
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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