Houseman / Property All-Rounder (Live-Out)

Location: Oxshott, Surrey
Days: Monday – Friday
Hours: 8:00am – 6:00pm (with flexibility when required)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 DOE

Position Overview

A warm and welcoming family based in Oxshott is seeking an experienced, hands-on Houseman / Property All-Rounder to assist with the upkeep and smooth running of their substantial eight-bedroom family home.

This is a varied and rewarding role for a proactive, practical, and technically minded individual who takes pride in maintaining exceptionally high standards. The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day maintenance of the property, support the family with a range of household tasks, and assist with driving and animal care duties as required.

The role would suit an energetic and resourceful candidate who enjoys working in a busy private household environment and is happy to take ownership of a broad range of responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Property Maintenance & Household Support
• Managing the general upkeep and presentation of the eight-bedroom property to a high standard
• Carrying out basic painting, decorating, DIY, plumbing, and electrical maintenance tasks
• Monitoring the property and proactively identifying maintenance requirements
• Managing and troubleshooting household AV and smart home systems
• Liaising with and overseeing external contractors when required
• Assisting with household projects and ad hoc maintenance tasks

Grounds & Estate Maintenance

• Overseeing the gardener who attends the property on a weekly basis
• Maintaining the gardens during the remainder of the week
• Monitoring and maintaining irrigation systems
• Assisting with swimming pool maintenance, including cleaning and basic repairs as required
• Supporting general outdoor upkeep to ensure the grounds remain well presented throughout the year

Animal Care

• Feeding the family's three dogs daily
• Caring for the family's chickens, including feeding and cleaning the coop on a weekly basis

Driving & Family Assistance

• Providing chauffeur services for the family when required
• School runs and transportation of the children, including collections from boarding school
• Driving the family to appointments, events, and social engagements
• Planning efficient routes and ensuring smooth travel logistics
• Assisting with practical household tasks, including assembling furniture, cots, toys, and other household items

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working within a private household, estate, or property maintenance role
• Strong practical skills, including basic plumbing, electrical work, painting, decorating, and DIY
• Technically minded with confidence managing AV and household systems
• Experience maintaining gardens, irrigation systems, and swimming pools advantageous
• A proactive, enthusiastic, and hands-on approach
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working around animals and assisting with their care
• Full clean UK driving licence essential
• Positive attitude and willingness to support wherever required

Additional Information

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated candidate seeking a long-term position within a friendly family household. There is significant scope for growth and increased responsibility for the right individual.