Maintenance Specialist, Private Family Office
Location: London and Surrey (properties across both regions)
Employment type: Full-time, permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, with some weekend availability
Salary: £65,000 per annum plus company van
Experience: Minimum 2 years in a maintenance role
About the Role
A private family office is looking for a skilled, hands-on Maintenance Specialist to take ownership of the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of a prestigious property portfolio across London and Surrey.
You’ll bring a broad range of practical trade skills and the confidence to identify, troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues independently. Where a job falls outside your expertise, you’ll source the right specialist contractor, arrange the work and oversee it through to completion, making sure everything is finished to a high standard and on time.
This role suits someone reliable, resourceful and proud of their work, who enjoys variety and takes real ownership of the properties in their care.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out general repairs and maintenance across carpentry, plumbing, electrical and decorating
- Complete scheduled maintenance tasks across indoor and outdoor areas
- Conduct preventative maintenance and flag when items need upgrading or replacing
- Source, instruct and manage specialist contractors, overseeing work to completion
- Liaise with the wider team to ensure projects are delivered on time
- Deliver high-quality decorating across a range of spaces, including:
- Surface preparation to an exceptional standard (sanding, filling and priming)
- Paint, wallpaper and specialist decorative finishes
- Polished plaster and other high-end finishes where required
About You
- Proven experience in a maintenance role (minimum 2 years)
- Strong practical skills across multiple trades
- Good working knowledge of common electrical and mechanical items and how to repair them
- Excellent problem-solving, decision-making and attention to detail
- Strong time management, with the ability to prioritise effectively
- Clear, confident communicator with colleagues at all levels
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
Requirements
- Full, clean UK driving licence with experience driving vans
- References required
- Enhanced DBS check required
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV to info@silksluxurylifestyle.co.uk quoting Maintenance Specialist. Due to the nature of the role, all applications are handled in strict confidence
