Live-In Estate Manager/Maintenance/ Chauffeur/Security

LIVE-IN ESTATE MANAGER/MAINTENANCE/ CHAUFFEUR/SECURITY
PULBOROUGH, WEST SUSSEX - RESIDENTIAL
Essential Requirements: Experience in domestic service. Flexible working hours, willing to travel with principals. Ideally a formal qualification in one of the Trades. Longevity in previous similar position. Fluent English, good communication skills and a proactive, HANDS ON person, willing to muck in as needed. Child and pet friendly. Must hold a clean driving licence essential.
Large country house on an estate, home to a family of five which includes three children between 8 and 6yrs who are looked after by two rotational nannies and who are responsible for all nursery duties for the children. The family have two cats and a dog – so you must be comfortable around animals.
Maintenance/Chauffeur/Security role will be responsible for maintaining technical aspects and exterior of the house, regular driving and being part of an on-site security team.
Maintenance/Management Role:
• Understanding all the highly technical and SMART equipment of the house and actively checking and ensuring all is working correctly.
• Minor indoor repairs and general household maintenance, capable of calling in a Tradesperson as needed.
• Oversight of projects, tenders, management etc.
• Co-ordinating the third-party companies for any service and repairs.
• Running a Planned Preventative Maintenance schedule (PPM).
• Ensure the exterior of the house, including terraces and windows are clean.
• Seasonal upkeep of the swimming pool.
• Outside furniture maintained to a high standard and cushions set up and clearing away
• Look after the family’s dog and cats - possible future pets if/when required.
Chauffeur Role:
• Drive whenever requested by the employer, including regularly to/from London and occasionally to Europe, including overnight stays.
• Flexible work hours will be part of this role as there will be regular driving in evenings and weekends, with some intensive and other quieter periods.
• Run household errands for the family.
• Occasionally drive the children to school or activities.
• Ensure all daily used cars are clean, roadworthy and with charge / fuel.
• Driving License essential
Security Role:
• Liaise with security companies who manage the technical aspects of security and have a thorough understanding of these systems.
• Coordinating with the other team members living on-site to ensure there is a 24/7 security presence, including regular CCTV monitoring and patrols.
• Ensure all security systems are maintained and serviced at the relevant time
• Fleet Management duties
Expectations:
• Total discretion, confidentiality, and integrity at all times.
• Highly organised, pre-emptive and flexible.
• Excellent attention to detail with the capacity to maintain an overview of all activities.
• Good teamwork and communication with the employer, the private office and wider support staff.
• Smartly presented with a professional outlook and positive “can do” manner
You will be required to work 5 days a week. Flexible to cover weekends when needed. The family travel during the school holidays. TOP SALARY DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE.. Glorious family accommodation provided – person with family welcome as 2-bedroom, 2 days off per week. Driver with clean license Essential. ASAP Start. (HU4115)