Live-in Handyperson/Gardener

Description

Our clients, with a large residence in Hindhead, Surrey, are looking for an experienced Handyman/Gardener to assist with the upkeep of their property.

They are looking for someone who is discreet, hardworking, friendly, and professional. Someone who is enthusiastic, committed, and eager to take on the responsibilities of the role would be well-suited to the position. This is a live-in role, ideally suited to a proactive and hands-on individual who is bilingual in Russian and English.

Duties and responsibilities:

Reporting to the Property Manager, the Handyman will:

Be familiar with the equipment installed in the property
Be able to solve urgent issues and deal with regular/ongoing maintenance of the building and its fabric

Carry out basic interior checks and maintenance, including:

Daily, weekly, monthly checks
Changing light bulbs
Decorating
Carrying out small repairs
Basic electrical works, changing fuses, plugs, etc
Basic plumbing, tap washers, leaks, etc
Assisting Housekeeper with heavy or difficult jobs
Maintain and care for pool
Joint care of pets, shared with other staff

Carry out basic exterior checks and maintenance:

Clearing gutters
Pressure washing paving and property exterior
Paint exterior walls as and when required
Repointing paving, paving repairs
Splitting wood and care of fireplace including restocking supplies
Cleaning of BBQs including keeping stocks of supplies

Security duties:

Include locking/unlocking, setting/un-setting alarms, use of CCTV and Entryphone systems, and receiving deliveries
Responding to alarms and taking appropriate action
Run and update the property inventories in cooperation with the Property Manager
Oversee Contractors as directed
From time to time will be used as a driver of family members, employees, moving items between properties, and running errands
Check and carry out basic maintenance of property vehicles
Weekly test of fire alarm
Health and safety checks and following safe working practices
Responding to client requests when in residence
The Handyman will carry out other duties as may be specified by the Client or Property Manager

Gardening:

Care of houseplants
Mow lawns around the property to the highest standards
Apply fertilisers and lawn treatments
Prune and maintain shrubs, trees, and herbaceous plants
Plant a variety of trees, shrubs, and plants as agreed
Maintain the tennis court
Perform pond maintenance
Seasonal leaf clearance
Working independently and as part of wider maintenance team as required

Requirements:

Minimum 3 years’ experience in similar role
Clean UK driving licence is a requirement
Flexibility
Willingness to learn
An interest in gardening
Must have right to remain/settled status
Preferably speak English and Russian

Start date: Immediate start

Working hours/days: 40 hours per week, 5 days a week with 2 days off (weekend or weekdays) - on rota with other handyman to provide 7 days’ p/w cover

Accommodation: A spacious apartment above garage with separate entrance, main double en-suite bedroom and large open plan sitting/dining. All bills are covered.

Salary: £30,000-£35,000 gross per annum

Ad ID: 5416577091