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Date Added: Mon 14/07/2025

Live In Maintenance Person In Berkshire

Maidenhead, UK
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Company: LEAMAN CONSULTING

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £35,000 per annum

Job Title: Live-in Maintenance PersonLocation: Private Estate, BerkshireSalary: £35,000 GPA & 3 bed accommodationAbout the Role:Our Principal and his family are seeking a hands-on, practically minded Live-in Maintenance Person to support the upkeep of his private estate in Berkshire. The family is young at heart, down-to-earth and informal.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, long-standing estate team, including a gardening team, domestic couple (also live in) and an estate/project manager - who you will be the right-hand person to. Assisting with property maintenance, keeping an eye on contractors, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the estate.The estate is in a rural location, set back in its own space, so the ideal candidate should be comfortable with countryside living.Key Responsibilities:

  • Hands-on property maintenance - remedial works, basic DIY, general upkeep of the house and estate buildings.
  • Monitoring contractors & deliveries - ensuring work is completed to standard.
  • Security presence - acting as on-site eyes and ears, responding to any issues (e.g., alarms).
  • Flexible approach - occasional weekend requirements (e.g., emergencies).
  • Driving duties - occasional drop-offs and errands (valid UK driving licence required).
  • Pet-friendly - the family has dogs and a cat that may be around.

Ideal Candidate:

  • Practical and skilled - experience in property maintenance, DIY, and general repairs.
  • Reliable and proactive - able to work independently and as part of a small team.
  • Flexible and adaptable - happy to assist with varied tasks as needed.
  • Skills & tools - familiarity with property maintenance equipment.
  • Physically active - suited to the hands-on nature of the role.

Accommodation & Benefits:

  • A furnished 3-bedroom house within the estate grounds (near the entrance).
  • Utilities covered.
  • Open to a partner and pets within the home.
  • Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM (with very occasional ad-hoc weekend requirements).

*Please note that we cannot guarantee a response to every application*

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