London, Greater London, England
Facilities
Contract | Full Time
ASAP
26/09/2024
24/10/2024
Handy Person - House Person
Location : London, N6 4AA
Salary: £30,000 - £50,000 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.