Maintenance Assistant
Comberemere Abbey, set in 1000 acres, is a historic award-winning estate on the Shropshire/Cheshire borders. A well-known rural gem with diverse businesses that includes self-catering cottages, a wedding venue, heritage tours, public events and a restored Victorian walled gardens.
Duties:
- To ensure that the Estate buildings, including the holiday cottages, Abbey, North Wing B & B and external areas are maintained to a high standard.
- Taking a proactive approach to maintenance to achieve Estate goals.
- To utilize your understanding of maintenance by offering solutions and suggestions for ongoing projects.
- To ensure all weekly, monthly and yearly jobs are being completed in a timely manner.
- Assist in the delivery of a premium and well-maintained Estate environment ensuring guests can enjoy the experience of being at Combermere Abbey.
- A passion to use your experience for the ongoing benefit of the Estate.
Skills:
- Ability to follow management directives and instruction, being very hands on in the role and ensuring tasks are carried out effectively and safely with minimal supervision.
- Strong knowledge and skill base for plumbing, electrics, joinery, tiling and painting.
- Adhere to weekly checks to ensure smooth operation of the site and Health & Safety compliance requirements are met.
- High standards of work, logical problem solving, and proactive and reactive attitudes are required.
- Enjoy working within a team environment.
- Full driving licence with the ability to drive to work.
- This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a hands-on role and has a passion for maintaining equipment and facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, be able to work independently, and possess excellent problem-solving abilities.
Please note that this position is for 3 days in 7 to assist our senior maintenace. This will be discussed at interview.
If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume for consideration. We look forward to reviewing your application!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Expected hours: No more than 24 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Shropshire, SY13 4AJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Facilities maintenance: 2 years (required)
- Maintenance: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: C Abbey Maintenance Assistant 2025