Handyperson
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Handyperson to join a beautiful privately owned estate based in North Shropshire, just outside of Shawbury. This role would suit a well-rounded and practically minded person with enthusiasm, a ‘can do’ attitude and experience in ensuring the smooth running of a private estate.
Responsibilities:
- General maintenance which should include painting and decorating, a basic understanding of plumbing, carpentry skills, fencing and a good practical understanding of property upkeep.
- Tractor driving on a busy arable farm especially at harvest time with long hours to be expected. Experience not essential but must have a practical attitude towards learning and be able to work with software.
- PA1 & PA2 or some spraying experience would be an advantage but not essential.
- Assisting with airport runs, driving and chauffeuring for the owners.
- Looking after estate and private vehicles
- The possibility of assisting the Gardeners and Gamekeepers as needed during busier periods.
- Some woodland maintenance may be required, ability to utilise a chainsaw would be an advantage.
- Some weekend work would be required during busy times.
The successful candidate will possess the following skills:
- Be able to show that you are competent in painting and decorating, carpentry, plumbing and other basic general estate maintenance skills.
- An agricultural background would be beneficial but not essential.
- A practical ability with a “can do” attitude is essential.
- Excellent timekeeping, flexibility and attention to detail.
- Must work well as part of a team and independently.
- Communicate clearly and competently with the owners, manager and estate staff.
- Must be able to use your own initiative and carry out tasks unsupervised.
- To take pride in your work whilst able to remain neat and tidy doing so.
- Discretion is required at all times and a respectful attitude towards principals and property is necessary.
- A full driving license is required.
SALARY: £28,000
LOCATION: North Shropshire
JOB No: EC60883
If this Handyperson vacancy is of interest, please apply or contact Sara Yassin on 01233 733510 or info@englishcountrygardeners.co.uk .
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