Maintenance Operative

Exclusive Household Staff; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Exclusive Household Staff seeks an experienced Maintenance Operative for a private Surrey estate. The role focuses on day-to-day upkeep, with hands-on electrical and plumbing work and the ability to manage external contractors.

The candidate must be practical, discreet, and highly organized, ready to ensure the estate is kept to the highest standard for the Principal's visits. Working Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm, with flexibility when the Principal is in residence.

Qualifications

• Experience in private household or estate maintenance roles.
• Strong electrical and plumbing maintenance experience is essential.
• Proactive, practical, hands-on and solutions-focused.
• Capable of coordinating external contractors.
• Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail.
• Professional, discreet and trustworthy.
• Flexible with working hours when the Principal is in residence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day maintenance across the estate.
• Undertake preventative maintenance and repairs (electrical, plumbing, carpentry, decorating).
• Oversee specialist contractors when required.
• Liaise with suppliers and maintain records.
• Ensure estate presented to highest standard for Principal visits.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies promptly.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Plumbing maintenance

Hands-on approach

Problem-solving

Organised

Discretion

Job description

Maintenance Operative
Location: Surrey
Salary: Competitive (DOE)
Working Days: Monday – Friday
Working Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm, with flexibility required when the Principal is in residence

Our client is seeking an experienced, hands‑on Maintenance Operative to join the team at their exceptional private residence in Surrey.

The successful candidate will be practical, proactive, and possess a genuine can‑do attitude, taking ownership of the day‑to‑day upkeep of the estate. They will have strong all‑round maintenance skills, with a particular background in electrical and plumbing work, and be confident carrying out repairs themselves rather than relying solely on external contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out all aspects of day‑to‑day property maintenance across the estate
• Undertake preventative maintenance to ensure the smooth operation of the property
• Perform a wide range of hands‑on repairs, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, decorating, painting, and general building maintenance
• Diagnose maintenance issues and implement effective solutions efficiently
• Proactively identify maintenance requirements before they become larger issues
• Oversee and coordinate specialist contractors when required, ensuring work is completed to an exceptional standard
• Liaise with suppliers and service providers
• Keep accurate records of maintenance schedules and completed works
• Ensure the estate is always presented to the highest standard, particularly in preparation for the Principal's visits
• Respond promptly and efficiently to any maintenance emergencies

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar Maintenance Operative, Estate Maintenance, Facilities Maintenance, or Property Maintenance role within a private household or prestigious estate
• Strong hands‑on experience in both electrical and plumbing maintenance is essential
• A practical individual with a proactive approach and a genuine can‑do attitude
• Comfortable turning their hand to a wide variety of maintenance tasks and problem‑solving independently
• Experience overseeing and managing external contractors
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Professional, discreet, and trustworthy
• Flexible with working hours when the Principal is in residence