Jobs and Careers

Knockerdown regularly has job and career opportunities. You will find a list of our latest positions on this page

General Maintenance Assistant

General Maintenance Assistant Role

We are looking for a reliable practical and enthusiastic General Maintenance Assistant to join our friendly team at Knockerdown Cottages.

  • Location: Knockerdown Cottages, Near Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1NQ

  • Hours: Monday & Fridays (8 hours per day). Additional weekend and holiday cover required.

Main Duties

  • General maintenance and repairs within our holiday cottages

  • Basic plumbing, decorating and minor repairs

  • Distribution and movement of linen between cottages

  • Gardening and general ground maintenance

  • Assisting with the maintenance of our indoor swimming pool (full training provided)

General Maintenance Assistant Role

About You

  • Practical with good DIY and maintenance skills

  • Physically fit and happy carrying out manual work

  • Reliable, trustworthy and punctual

  • Able to work independently and use your own initiative

  • Flexible and willing to assist with occasional weekend and holiday cover when required

We can offer you regular Monday and Friday working, full training where required with a friendly, supportive team and a varied role in a beautiful countryside setting.

For further information or to apply, please contact us by emailing hello@knockerdowncottages.co.uk or ring the office on 01629 540525.

We are always looking for part time cleaners

Part Time Cleaners

We are looking for cleaners to join our growing housekeeping team. You will be based at Knockerdown Cottages, working on our events spaces and 16 holiday cottages. 

Part-time flexible work mainly on Mondays and Fridays but additional days in the week may be available. Hours are usually between 10am and 3pm. Additionally there may be weekend work at our weddings and corporate events.

A keen eye and attention to detail are a must but no previous housekeeping or cleaning experience is necessary as full training will be provided. Competitive rates of pay

Call 01629 540525 for further information or submit a job enquiry below.

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