Rural Estate Maintenance & Operations Lead

Agricultural and Farming Jobs; Reading; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Estate accommodation

Company car

Pension

Training & development

Job summary

Farming Jobs Limited seeks a seasoned Head of Maintenance & Estate Operations to oversee a large private rural estate in Berkshire. You will lead maintenance, refurbishment and daily operations across residential properties, commercial premises, hospitality facilities and energy assets.

Reporting to the Land Agent, you will manage maintenance teams, coordinate contractors, and deliver projects on time and within budget while ensuring high standards of upkeep and safety across historic and listed

Qualifications

• Significant experience in property maintenance, facilities management or similar operations.
• Strong leadership and budgeting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and grounds teams and manage contractors for planned and reactive work.
• Oversee refurbishment, renovations and capital projects with budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate contractor selection, supervision and performance against standards.
• Oversee estate infrastructure including renewable energy systems and maintenance.
• Support farm operations alongside the Farm Manager and allocate resources.
• Ensure health, safety, CDM compliance and maintenance records across the estate.

Skills

Property maintenance

Facilities management

Construction

Team leadership

Budget management

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2

NEBOSH

IOSH

SMSTS

CIWM/WAMITAB

Job description

Farming Jobs Limited seeks a seasoned Head of Maintenance & Estate Operations to oversee a large private rural estate in Berkshire. You will lead maintenance, refurbishment and daily operations across residential properties, commercial premises, hospitality facilities and energy assets.

Reporting to the Land Agent, you will manage maintenance teams, coordinate contractors, and deliver projects on time and within budget while ensuring high standards of upkeep and safety across historic and listed