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Handyman/Maintenance
A full time handy person will be most suited to large estates in which external buildings, equipment and fencing need regular upkeep. The candidate will also tend to the internal house, to ensure it’s fixtures and fittings are working and in good order. As skilled professionals, they will have a number of different trades under their belt meaning that they will be able to identify and fix many problems in the first instance, and if not, then hire the correct professional for the job.
Experience
Handymen will have at least 3 years’ experience working in a similar role.
Qualifications
They will offer care and maintenance using their training and experience in an array of trades such as plumbing, carpentry, painting and gardening.
Certificates in:
Chainsaw and related machinery
Competence of safe use and maintenance of telescopic forklift
Safe use of ladders and access equipment
Health and Safety in the workplace
Competency in the use of hand and power tools, ride-on mowers and brush cutters
Live-in salaries
Range from £500+ net per week typically for an 8-10 hour day, (Varies during winter months) Monday to Friday
Live-out salaries
Range from £575+ net per week typically for up to a 10 hour day, Monday to Friday
Duties
Duties can include all or most of the following depending on your requirements:
Build and Create :
Create a suggested planting plan
Build raised beds and herb gardens
Grow plants from seed within kitchen garden and formal garden
Redesign vegetable garden and perennial borders
Tree planting
Build fencing and general DIY tasks
Cultivate a glasshouse or kitchen garden to produce fresh fruit and vegetables
For the Interior
Management of building contractors
General house maintenance including maintaining fire safety and smoke detector
Fire safety compliance
Manage heating, air con, energy and ventilation systems
Repair furniture
Assist with pet care
For the Exterior :
Work with the Principals and their Architect to create long term plans
Provide site security of grounds
Clearing gutters and replacing if necessary
Paint exterior walls as and when required
Repoint buildings and paving
Refill oil reserves
Cleaning of septic tank
Care of cars and vehicles including tractors, quad bikes, golf buggies
Maintain garden equipment
Care of generators
Woodland management
Maintain and care for swimming pool(s)
Pressure wash large paved areas including tennis courts
Saw and split firewood
Care of animals
Order and collect animal feeds/supplies
Oversee tradesman and deliveries
Repair and upkeep of gates and fences
Refurbish outdoor furniture
