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