Live out or Live in Groundsman Job in Kent
We have a wonderful position for a professional and pro-active Gardener/Handyman to take care of a newly modernised listed property in a rural location in Kent. Ideally, you must understand and have worked with high-tech interior systems (desirable but not essential).
The principals are a couple, and they also employ a full-time live-in Housekeeper.
Groundskeeper (Gardener / Handyman combined)
House maintenance
* Basics like topping up the water softener, checking on the oil level and irrigation system, picture hanging and other basic DIY.
* Regular visual inspections e.g. checking for leaks, slipped slates on the roof, etc.
* Keeping guttering clear.
* Regularly raking and if necessary adding to gravel on driveways.
* Cleaning external terraces, garden furniture and exterior walls.
* Touching up paintwork, small repairs, etc.
Gardening
* Mostly mowing the lawn (it can be done in 1 - 1.5 days since most of our land is either meadow or farmland).
* Tending to some small flower beds.
* Hedge trimming.
* Fence maintenance and repairs.
General Duties
* Answering gates (using a phone app) in working hours and dealing with deliveries.
* Receive and closely supervise contractors when in house/garden (not left out of sight when in main house).
* Organisation - Booking in of contractors for both ad hoc and regular works at the house (only when agreed with the principals).
* Refuse collections - ensuring the correct refuse is put in the correct bins, and they are put out for collection on the correct days.
* Security - generally keeping an eye on the property and responding to alarm activations (primary keyholder for this house and also keyholder for other properties both locally and in London).
* Occasional driving of principals and errands - e.g. dry cleaners, or collecting purchases either locally or from London (not essential if they can’t drive).
* Periodically visiting our other properties (mostly now in London) to check on them.
Start date: Ideally September
Working week: Monday – Friday: 8am – 5/5:30pm with flexibility (Occasional driving responsibilities on a weekend, planned in advance).
Accommodation: For the right candidate, suitable local accommodation will be sourced.
Salary: Depending on experience
Driving: Yes, essential
Job reference number: 116764
Responsible consultant: Georgia Lester
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