Handy Person - House Person

Location: London, N6 4AA

Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 per annum

Our client is looking for a Handy Person / House Person to join their team.

The Role

Responsibilities to include but are not limited to:

• Manage and oversee the Principal’s residence in London: effective communication with all the suppliers and contractors, making sure all contractors work for a reasonable price, actively making sure on a daily basis that everything works 100% inside and outside of the house and dealing with any problems should they arise
• Doing all handyman works and repairs within the property
• Looking after all cars: daily cleaning interiors and exteriors including vacuuming, making sure fuel tank is never in reserve and keeping on top of MOTS, services etc
• Managing all house technology to include WIFI, heating, AC, alarm, TV/AV, kitchen appliances & other electrical appliances in the house as well as good DIY skills
• Pro-active garden maintenance - keeping the garden in perfect condition: plant care, watering, cleaning BBQ, clearing away children’s toys daily and supervising the gardening company on visits
• Maintaining the swimming pool
• Welcoming visitors and communicating with them via the intercom
• Keeping the Houseman’s area clean and tidy and keeping all tools well organised and labelled
• Driving the principal and family members when needed
• Running errands such as going to dry cleaners, post office, managing deliveries and returns, grocery & supplies shopping as requested
• Removing bins outside the house on scheduled days and managing recycling on a daily basis
• Arrange appointments for personal and professional needs when asked for
• Ensure the security of the residence & Principals at all times
• Oversee the household inventory supplies
• Schedule and oversee contractors and maintenance programmes
• Assist with planning and organising parties and events in the home and outside
• Work well alongside other staff

Requirements:

• Good negotiation skills - experienced in sourcing suppliers/contractors plus review existing agreements and suggest improvements
• Proven experience at similar role, preferably within a private property
• Efficient, well organised and able to multi task
• Anticipatory and always willing to help
• Pleasant, flexible and co-operative personality
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Friendly and polite to Principals, their children and all members of staff
• Understand privacy and confidentiality, being invisible yet available
• Good initiative and able to work well in a very busy and dynamic family environment
• High degree of flexibility and level of service is absolutely essential
• Very good practical DIY skills
• Pleasant and personable personality
• Excellent time management
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Honest with a good attitude
• Dress smartly and respectably at all times
• In good health
• Excellent contactable references
• Clean DBS check (or willing to undertake one)
• Clean driving licence

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.