Live-out Maintenance Specialist

Exclusive Household Staff; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London seeks a skilled Live-out Maintenance Person to manage various maintenance tasks and ensure outdoor areas are well-maintained. The role requires hands-on experience in carpentry, plumbing, gardening, and the ability to drive. This position offers a competitive salary and requires flexibility for weekend work when necessary.

Qualifications

• Proven practical skills in maintenance including carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.
• Experience with general gardening tasks including mowing and planting.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Resolve maintenance problems independently and coordinate with specialists for complex repairs.
• Complete scheduled maintenance tasks for indoor and outdoor areas.
• Maintain outdoor spaces, including mowing, pruning, and caring for flower beds.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical Work

Gardening

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Education

Driving Licence

Job description

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Our clients, based in London and Guildford, are seeking a dedicated and skilled Live-out Maintenance Person to join their team. The ideal candidate should be mechanically skilled, and be able to use a variety of hand and power tools. They should be able to resolve maintenance problems on their own, and perhaps hire a specialist for more intensive repairs. A good understanding of general gardening and outdoor maintenance is also required.

Maintenance skills and qualifications:

• Proven practical skills in areas such as carpentry, decorating, plumbing, repairs, electrical work, and more
• Experience with general gardening tasks such as mowing, planting, pruning, and weeding
• Completing scheduled maintenance tasks, including indoor and outdoor areas
• Conducting preventative maintenance, and identifying when items need upgrading or replacing
• Maintaining outdoor spaces, including clearing paths, trimming hedges, and caring for flower beds and lawns
• Liaising with the team to ensure that they complete projects on time
• Proven experience in maintenance and/or gardening roles is preferred
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with colleagues at all levels
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong time management skills, and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Knowledge of how common electrical and mechanical items work and how to repair them

Driver skills and qualifications:

• Valid driver's licence with experience driving vans
• Making pickups and deliveries
• Helping with loading and unloading vehicles

Experience:

• Driving: 1 year (required)
• Maintenance: 1 year (required)
• Gardening: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Start Date: Immediate
Salary: £35,000-£40,000 per year
Working days/hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am until 6:00pm, work may be required over the weekend, so flexibility is essential