Property & Farm Maintenance Operative

Ifyou'rethe kind of person people call when something breaks, leaks, sticks, or justneeds doing- this might be your ideal role.

We'relooking for a skilled and practicalProperty & Farm Maintenance Operativeto join the team atRotherfield, a beautiful working estate with a mix of residential, agricultural, and operational buildings.You'llbe thefirst point of callfor building and farm maintenance across the estate, trusted to spot problems early and respond quickly when things go wrong.

No two days are the same, andthat'sexactly the point.

Responsibilities include but not limited to

• Carrying out a wide range ofplanned and reactive maintenance tasks, including:

• General building works

• Plumbing and drainage (includingreactive and emergency plumbing)

• Joinery, tiling,paintingand decorating

• Paving, external works and minor groundworks

• Completingplanned preventative maintenancein line with set programmes

• Providing general facilities support, such as furniture assembly and removals,siteand grounds clearance, and keeping work areas safe and tidy

• Working independently or as part of a team to deliver repairs efficiently and to agreedKPI/SLA timescales

• Managing and prioritising your own workload, using IT systems to record work completed and associated costs

• Communicating clearly and professionally with building occupiers to minimise disruption

Safety, vehicles & equipment

• Carrying out regular safety checks on work vehicles,maintainingrecords, and keeping vehicles clean, secure, and roadworthy

• Ensuring tools, machinery, and equipment are properlymaintained, stored, and used safely

• Following health and safety policies,identifyinghazards, and completing point-of-work risk assessments

Developing others

• In time,you'lltake responsibility for anapprentice, sharing your skills and experience with an up-and-coming Maintenance Operative

• There may also be opportunities to work withyoung people in our Alternative Provision, teaching basic maintenance and practical life skills

• Experienced(5+ years)in plumbing and general building maintenance

• Practical, proactive, and comfortable acting on your own initiative

• Ability tocommunicate effectively and kindly withothers/customers

• Organised, reliable, and calm under pressure - especially in emergency situations

• Happy to turn your hand to whatever the day requires(indoors and outdoors)

• Willing to support and mentor others as the role develops
• Open to transitioning to on-site accommodation within 1-2 years if required by the role

Why Rotherfield?

• Work on a stunning, varied estate where your skills genuinely matter
• A role with trust, responsibility, and long-term potential
• The chance to pass on knowledge and make a positive impact beyond the tools

If you take pride in practical work, enjoy variety, and want a role that's about more than ticking boxes, we'd love to hear from you.

• Generous employer pension contributions

• Employee Assistance Program (confidential counselling service)
• Annual health checks
• Designated woodland access for team use
• Discounted accommodation available on beautiful estate in South Downs
• Great team!

For a position description please contact the Estate Office on .

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 5PM FRIDAY 13TH MARCH 2026