Live-out Maintenance Manager/Handyman in Central London

We are seeking a professional and experienced Maintenance Manager/Handyman to work across multiple properties in Marylebone and Fitzrovia for a high-profile private client.

Schedule: The position is permanent, live-out, full-time: Monday to Friday from 8. 30 am till 5.30 pm with some support on weekends as needed           

Duties

• Perform general handyman duties, including minor repairs and preventative maintenance throughout the property.


• ⁠Conduct regular inspections of lighting, AV/IT systems, electrical systems, breakers, mechanical equipment, and household infrastructure.


• Identify, report and assist in resolving faults and defects, liaising with contractors and vendors where required.


• ⁠Assist with painting, decorating, and seasonal maintenance projects.

Exterior Maintenance

• ⁠Conduct regular inspections of roofs, windows, gates, drains, stone walls, pathways, railings, fencing, and other external areas.


• Sweep, wash and maintain terraces, entrances, outdoor furniture, and external fixtures to a high standard.


• ⁠Maintain the rubbish and recycling areas, including waste separation, bin cleaning, and breaking down cardboard and packaging.


• Assist with driveway, pathway, and general estate upkeep.

Landscaping Support

• ⁠Support the gardening team as required, including leaf blowing, dead-heading, irrigation checks, watering plants, maintaining potted plants, and basic weeding.


• Monitor the condition of external planting and report any issues requiring specialist attention.


• Vehicle & Household Support


• Assist with vehicle cleaning, presentation, and basic maintenance checks.


• Provide driving support and run errands for the household as required.


• Assist the housekeeping team with moving furniture, heavy lifting, event set-up, and other support duties when needed.


• Maintain a clean and organised garage, storage, and staff areas.

General Estate Support

• Assist with pool maintenance and routine equipment checks.


• ⁠Support the Maintenance Manager with vendor coordination, project work, and the day-to-day upkeep of the estate.


• ⁠Undertake additional duties as reasonably required to support the smooth operation of the household and estate.

Personal Attributes & Expectations

• Strong work ethic with a hands-on approach and willingness to undertake both routine and physically demanding tasks.


• Positive, can-do attitude with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and household needs.


• ⁠Able to use initiative, exercise good judgement, and solve problems proactively with minimal supervision.


• Takes genuine pride in their work and maintains high standards of presentation, organisation, and attention to detail.


• No task is considered too small or too large. Willing to support the wider team wherever required.


• ⁠Practical, resourceful, and solutions-focused, with strong common sense and the ability to anticipate issues before they become problems.


• Friendly, approachable, and professional, with the ability to work effectively within a small and close-knit team.


• ⁠Reliable, trustworthy, discreet, and highly dependable.


• Comfortable taking ownership of tasks and seeing them through to completion.


• Flexible and willing to assist outside of normal duties when required, including occasional emergency call-outs or urgent household requests.

Candidate Requirements

• Full, clean UK driving licence.


• Previous experience in a similar Houseman, Groundsman, Maintenance Assistant, Caretaker, Facilities Assistant, or private household support role preferred.


• Ability to provide verifiable employment references covering the last five years.


• Clear background check with no unspent convictions.


• ⁠Legally entitled to work in the UK.


• Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.

Start: ASAP

Salary: Negotiable, approx. £50K gross annual

Unless otherwise specified a minimum of 3 years relevant experience is required to receive the advertised rate of pay

Randolphs is an employment agency and employment business authorised to advertise the role on behalf of our client