Maintenance Assistant

Holmewood Hall

Maintenance Assistant

Salary Not Specified

Holmewood Hall, Hampton Hargate, City of Peterborough

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 2 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 48e2e92b39ae4013993280b435383320

Full Job Description

We are looking for a Maintenance Assistant to join the team at Holmewood Hall. It is a busy role with the requirement to work some weekends on a rotated basis, working with the Head of Maintenance you will maintain daily checks to ensure the good running of the building and equipment. You will be reliable and professional and an all-round team player

Duties to include

  • Assisting in keeping public areas tidy and well-maintained

  • Maintenance tasks such as painting, decorating, general plumbing, carpentry, tiling.

  • Basic maintenance skills to assist with maintenance tasks as needed, general DIY skills, changing light bulbs

  • Helping housekeeping, bar, and banqueting staff to set up rooms or move furniture

  • Ensuring the safety of guests by, for instance, placing and removing signage that indicates wet floors or paint

  • Physical strength and endurance for carrying and moving large items

  • Good listening skills to adequately gauge and anticipate the needs of guests and wedding requirements

  • Excellent verbal skills to effectively communicate with co-workers, colleagues and guests

  • Daily checks such as gas and kerosene levels, drains, bins, general grounds duties

  • Weekly checks such as fire alarm, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers etc.

  • Hot tub cleaning and maintenance

    A stunning Tudor Gothic-style mansion, surrounded by 10 acres of manicured grounds and parkland, steeped in history and exuding elegance, Holmewood Hall is the perfect venue for a wedding. With a striking red-brick exterior, there is an abundance of beauty and charm throughout the whole house and has a beautiful ceremony room boasting an 18-carat gold leaf ceiling, multiple reception rooms, a great bar and disco room, and also ample accommodation for guests to stay the night.


  • Our beautiful wedding venue had its first wedding in 2019 and has been offering dream weddings ever since. Part of the Country House Weddings portfolio of hand-picked wedding venues, with more than 30 years of experience offering perfect weddings to couples, our exclusive-use, all-inclusive wedding packages take care of your wedding day from start to finish, overseen by our expert team.

    From specialist wedding Chefs, experienced Personal Wedding Managers and a fantastic wait team, to knowledgeable grounds teams and passionate housekeepers, our teams pride themselves on providing a top-quality service that helps make our weddings a success.