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Multi-skilled trades person
We are searching for a highly reliable, detail orientated and practical Multi-Skilled Trades Person to join the team at a beautiful country estate on the out skirts of Hertford. You will be a reliable, practical and good all rounder or “Jack of all trades” and able to turn your hand to most things. You must have a full valid driving licence
As a key member of the Building Department, you will play an important role in maintaining the high standards of the estate’s residential, commercial, and rural properties.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Collaborating with team members and external contractors to support the effective maintenance and development of Estate properties.
- Carrying out regular inspections across the Estate, identifying required works and reporting promptly to the Property Management team.
- Providing professional advice on a wide range of general building and maintenance matters.
- Assessing and estimating works, demonstrating sound judgement in determining required time frames, materials and resources.
- Undertaking varied tasks, including end-of-tenancy works, minor building or decorating projects and contributing to refurbishment projects from stripout to completion.
- Completing emergency and planned repairs, as well as undertaking preventative and reactive maintenance activities.
- Ensuring full compliance with health and safety regulations, implementing appropriate measures to prevent hazards, injuries and damage to people or equipment.
- Safely operating equipment and machinery, following all legislative, statutory and estate-specific safety procedures.
- Liaising professionally with residents to support the resolution of maintenance-related issues.
- Working both independently and as part of a team, contributing to a positive
- and collaborative working environment.
- Provide excellent customer service, respond to requests and maintain excellent communication with all tenants.
- Complete job sheets, timesheets and any required documentation accurately.
Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience in a similar multi-trade or general building role.
- Good problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
- Ability to work from drawings, specifications and instructions.
- Full UK driving licence.
- PC literate.
- Some experience with basic plumbing, joinery, tiling, plastering and painting tasks would be highly beneficial for this role.
Personal Qualities
Reliable, punctual and self-motivated.
Professional attitude with excellent customer service skills.
Positive team player with flexibility to help where needed.
Able to manage workload and meet deadlines.
Perks and Benefits
Salary: In the region of £27k-£30k depending on experience and prorated to hours
Hours of work: 7.30am - 4.30pm but some flexibility may be required
Pension: 7% employer’s pension contribution
Private healthcare, life assurance, lifestyle benefits including discounted gym membership, comprehensive discounts and employee support package via Sage, as well as advantageous employment benefits
Despite our best efforts it is not always possible to respond to every application individually due to the high volume of responses we receive on each vacancy
Only candidates who are short listed will be contacted for this particular role and if you have not heard from us within 7 days please assume that you have not be successful. However, we will keep your details on our database, and will contact you when other suitable positions come in.
