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Private Estate in the Watlington area is looking for an adaptable, hardworking and trustworthy individual. The work will be varied and involve hands on indoor and outdoor duties utilising a broad remit of practical skills (basic DIY skills are essential). Attention to detail is imperative.
Experience of working in a similar environment is advantegous, perhaps a caretaker in another private estate, school or site.
Candidates must be self-motivated with a can-do attitude and able to work alone or as part of a team.
Monday to Friday 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. with one hour for lunch. Occasional weekend work is required for which lieu time will be given.
Duties include
- Addressing maintenance and safety concerns around the estate
- Basic DIY skills to understand and deal with maintenance procedures
- Dealing with plant rooms
- Liaising with contractors
- Exterior caretaking
- Interior cleaning
- Driving duties when required
- Vehicle cleaning
- Dog walking when required (must like animals!)
Skills/Experience
- Basic DIY skills
- Problem solving skills
- Organisation, multi-tasking and scheduling skills
- Good communication skills for positive dealings with Principals, administrators and Estate staff
- Driving license
- Bright, quick to learn and take on new skills
- Flexible, able to turn your hand to most things
Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training, and skills. If we do not have anything suitable, we will not keep your CV for more than 30 days.
As an equal opportunity employer, Bucks and Berks Recruitment is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.
