Caretaker/Maintenance Person - Fulltime, flexible days, permanent

We are looking for a well-organised, calm, responsive and flexible person to join our team. This role is vital to the effective operation of our various properties. The main focus is the general maintenance of Sharpham House, the Coach House and Barn retreat centres, enabling the smooth running of retreats, responding to maintenance issues, moving furniture during changeovers and supporting the
wider staff team.

You will carry out regular weekly tasks such as boiler maintenance, reading and noting electric (monthly) and water (weekly) meters, carrying out weekly fire alarm testing in 2 properties, checking our summer woodland retreat centre and burial ground as well as works in our 2 holiday lets. You will identify problems and advise your line manager when external contractors are needed. During maintenance weeks you will help with redecoration and other improvements.

This is a varied role, within a small team, in an organisation that benefits over 3,000 visitors annually. There can be no better environment to work in than the one offered at Sharpham.

About you

This is a role for someone who is physically fit, well organised, proactive, has excellent communication skills and the ability to work on their own initiative, as part of a small team. You will have previous relevant experience and able to manage various priorities and always achieve high standards. A general oversight of maintenance will be necessary including tasks such as changing light bulbs, painting, jet washing, patching drywall, fixing locks and minor plumbing. Flexibility, commitment, a good work ethic and a sense of humour
will be vital.

An interest in the Trust’s charitable work and mindfulness would also be an advantage. Staff are able to
access the Trust’s programme of courses and retreats.

Job description and how to apply

Download and read through the job description (here as PDF, here as Word.doc)

To apply, download our application form (here as PDF, here as Word.doc) and return to [email protected]

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion. Providing this information is entirely voluntary and kept strictly confidential for monitoring purposes. Please download and return the ethnic background form (here as PDF, here as Word.doc) at your discretion. 
 

Closing Date: 9am on Friday 4 December 2026

Interviews: Monday 14 December 2026