Hampton Castle is a historic, 600-year-old castle with extensive grounds, gardens, and buildings. Backed by new investment, we’re expanding our existing maintenance team to ensure the estate is cared for to the highest standard.

We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Estate Maintenance Officer to play a hands-on role in keeping the castle and wider estate in excellent condition. You’ll work on a wide range of maintenance tasks, focusing on joinery and carpentry, and support new development projects on the estate.

What you’ll be doing

• Repairs & Carpentry – Carry out joinery and carpentry tasks throughout the castle and wider estate.
• General Maintenance – Assist with decorating, basic plumbing, and other maintenance tasks as required.
• Grounds Upkeep – Support the upkeep of the estate grounds, including basic landscaping and other routine tasks.
• Health & Safety – Ensure all work complies with health & safety standards and procedures.
• Contractor Coordination – Liaise with specialist contractors to ensure work is completed to a high standard.
• Record Keeping – Keep maintenance records updated and prioritise tasks effectively with our systems.

What you’ll need

• Strong experience in carpentry/joinery, with broader skills in general building repairs.
• Strong organisational skills and a proactive, self-motivated approach.
• Trustworthy and detail-oriented, with consistently high standards of work.
• Some mechanical maintenance knowledge (advantageous but not essential).
• Basic IT skills to update and manage maintenance records.

The details

• Hours: Full-time, 5 days per week, including some weekend days
• Salary: £30,000-£35,000
• Location: Hampton Castle, Herefordshire