At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle diverse maintenance tasks on a beautiful working estate, from plumbing to painting.
- Company: Join Rotherfield, a stunning estate with a mix of residential and agricultural buildings.
- Benefits: Enjoy a generous pension, health checks, woodland access, and discounted accommodation.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor apprentices and work with young people.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while enjoying a varied role in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in plumbing and building maintenance, proactive and reliable.
The predicted salary is between 28350 - 34650 £ per year.
If you're the kind of person people call when something breaks, leaks, sticks, or just needs doing — this might be your ideal role. We're looking for a skilled and practical Property & Farm Maintenance Operative to join the team at Rotherfield, a beautiful working estate with a mix of residential, agricultural, and operational buildings. You'll be the first point of call for 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, and that's exactly the point.
Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:
- Carrying out a wide range of planned and reactive maintenance tasks, including:
- General building works
- Plumbing and drainage (including reactive and emergency plumbing)
- Joinery, tiling, painting and decorating
- Paving, external works and minor groundworks
- Completing planned preventative maintenance in line with set programmes
- Providing general facilities support, such as furniture assembly and removals, site and grounds clearance, and keeping work areas safe and tidy
- Working independently or as part of a team to deliver repairs efficiently and to agreed KPI/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, maintaining records, and keeping vehicles clean, secure, and roadworthy
- Ensuring tools, machinery, and equipment are properly maintained, stored, and used safely
- Following health and safety policies, identifying hazards, and completing point-of-work risk assessments
Developing Others:
- In time, you'll take responsibility for an apprentice, sharing your skills and experience with an up-and-coming Maintenance Operative
- There may also be opportunities to work with young people in our Alternative Provision, teaching basic maintenance and practical life skills
Requirements:
- Experienced (5+ years) in plumbing and general building maintenance
- Practical, proactive, and comfortable acting on your own initiative
- Ability to communicate effectively and kindly with others/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
Benefits:
- 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 01420 588207. APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 5PM FRIDAY 13TH MARCH 2026
Property & Farm Maintenance Operative employer: ROTHERFIELD FARMS LLP
Join Rotherfield, a stunning estate where your skills as a Property & Farm Maintenance Operative will truly shine. With a supportive work culture that values trust and responsibility, you'll enjoy opportunities for personal growth, including mentoring apprentices and engaging with young people. Benefit from generous employer contributions to your pension, access to beautiful woodland, and discounted accommodation, all while working in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.
