Multi-Site Maintenance & Grounds Specialist

Le Strange Arms; Hartford; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food and room discounts

Chestnut Hub discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend bonus (up to £1,500)

Wagestream access

Job summary

Chestnut is seeking a skilled Maintenance Operative for The Old Bridge site. You will cover general maintenance, gardening, and occasional multi-site support, keeping the building and grounds in top condition for guests.

You will work proactively, handle repairs, liaise with contractors, and travel to assist other Chestnut properties as needed. A hands-on, customer-focused approach and practical problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ multi-skilled maintenance experience in commercial settings.
• General maintenance, minor plumbing and electrics, carpentry, painting and decorating.
• Health and safety knowledge and compliance.
• Full driving licence.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with maintenance log systems, email, and purchasing apps.
• Own tools for most tasks.
• Customer/guest-centric approach with good communication.
• Awareness of listed building considerations a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs to internal and external fabric, fixtures and fittings.
• Handle plumbing, drainage, minor electrical and carpentry tasks; painting and decorating.
• Manage grounds: car park, lawns, hedging, paving, walls, gates, planting.
• Perform regular checks of systems, equipment, services and buildings.
• Liaise with external contractors and engineers for planned servicing.
• Support maintenance tasks at other Chestnut properties when required.
• Proactively plan and deliver maintenance works with durable cost-effective solutions.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance

Grounds work

Carpentry & decorating

Electrical & plumbing

Tools

Maintenance software

Email apps

Purchasing systems

Own tools

Job description

Chestnut is seeking a skilled Maintenance Operative for The Old Bridge site. You will cover general maintenance, gardening, and occasional multi-site support, keeping the building and grounds in top condition for guests.

You will work proactively, handle repairs, liaise with contractors, and travel to assist other Chestnut properties as needed. A hands-on, customer-focused approach and practical problem-solving are essential.