Maintenance Assistant/Wedding Porter

Company: Country House Weddings Ltd
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Location: Chelmsford
Job Description:

Part‑Time Maintenance Assistant / Wedding Porter – Leez Priory

Do you take pride in preserving the charm and elegance of historic buildings?

We’re looking for a Part‑Time Maintenance Assistant / Wedding Porter to join our team at Leez Priory, helping keep our stunning wedding venue in excellent condition and ready for every event.

This is a hands‑on, varied role combining general maintenance with event support, playing a key part in delivering a seamless experience for our wedding couples and guests.

Hours: Part‑time, weekends on rota + call‑outs as required

Key Responsibilities

General Maintenance

  • Carry out daily checks to ensure the smooth operation of the building, grounds, and equipment
  • Complete basic repairs including painting, decorating, and general DIY tasks
  • Monitor and maintain essential systems (e.g., drains, bins, gas/kerosene levels, bio units)

Event & Venue Support

  • Support wedding and events teams with room setup and turnaround
  • Move furniture and equipment as required for events
  • Assist housekeeping, bar, and operations teams where needed

Venue Presentation & Safety

  • Maintain high standards across all public areas, ensuring the venue remains clean, tidy, and presentable
  • Promote guest safety by placing signage (e.g., wet floors, maintenance areas)
  • Carry out checks to ensure a safe environment at all times

Specialist Tasks

  • Assist with hot tub cleaning and maintenance to ensure a high‑quality guest experience

About You

  • Practical and hands‑on with strong DIY/maintenance skills
  • Physically able to move furniture and support event setup, proactive, reliable, and takes pride in maintaining high standards
  • A strong team player with good communication skills
  • Flexible and happy to support across departments when needed

What We Offer

  • Wagestream access – flexible access to earnings
  • Free on‑site parking
  • Twice‑yearly team events
  • Employee referral scheme

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Posted: July 6th, 2026