Caretaker for Private House and Estate maintenance. Live-in role – with part time employment options for partner. - Ref 1658 Date: January 5, 2026

Caretaker for Private House and Estate maintenance.

Live-in role – with part time employment options for partner.

Location: Frickley Estate, Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Start date: March 2026

Accommodation: Rent-free, spacious 3-bedroom flat included

Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

Frickley Estate is a family-run, rural working estate farmed in-hand, with parkland, arable land, woodland, rental properties and farm tenants.

This hands-on role is responsible for the security and caretaking of the private house, maintenance of gardens and estate properties, and working alongside the family and other estate employees.

The accommodation provided is a spacious three-bedroom first-floor flat, with its own garden and parking, located in the wing of Frickley Hall.

There is also the option for your partner to work either by supporting with domestic duties and/or, if qualified, assisting with book keeping / admin in the estate office.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Caretaker

• Live-in position

• Caring for the family dogs

• Ensuring the security of the house and responding to urgent issues

Grounds and Gardens
• Maintenance of lawns, hedges and gardening duties

Maintenance and Repairs

• Undertake day-to-day maintenance and minor repairs including basic plumbing, minor joinery, painting, decorating and general fixing

Estate Work

• Minor repairs to rental properties

• General fencing repairs

• Forestry maintenance including logging and basic chainsaw work

Compliance / Administration

• Supporting compliance with Health & Safety regulations and basic estate administration

Customer Service & Liaison

• Providing a friendly and professional point of contact when required

• Responding to requests from estate personnel and contractors

• Liaising with external contractors and overseeing works where appropriate

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Partner Role (Optional)

Domestic Help

• Domestic help in the house (circa 15 hours per week)

Office Support

• Part-time book keeping / admin support in the Estate Office (circa 8 hours per week)

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Person Specification

Essential

• Discretion and trustworthiness essential

• A “can-do” attitude, flexibility, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Strong practical and hands-on skills

• Full driving licence

• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing a high-quality service

• Previous caretaking experience is preferable but not essential

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Benefits

• Rent-free accommodation (three-bedroom flat with garden and parking)

• Community charge and water rates paid for

• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Competitive salary

• Vehicle provided for work use

• Tools and machinery provided

How to Apply

If interested in this role, please forward your CV and references to:

Charlie Warde-Aldam

Clayton and Frickley Farms

The Estate Office

Frickley Hall

Doncaster

DN5 7BU

Email: frickleyoffice@gmail.com

Role to commence: March 2026