25 September 2026
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Estate Carpenter & General Builder
Helmingham, Suffolk, IP14

The employer
The Tollemache family home for over 500 years, Helmingham Hall, sits within 5,600 acres in Suffolk, farmed both in-hand and by a small number of longstanding tenants. A significant residential property portfolio sits alongside a number of historically older farm buildings, comprising both in hand and let dwellings, many of which are listed. Helmingham Hall itself is known for its stunning, award-winning gardens set within an ancient 400-acre deer park and its growing events, hospitality and leisure business
The job
As Carpenter/Joiner/General Builder you will report to the Estate Foreman as an integral member of a small in-house team of three, as well as approved contractors.
You will undertake a wide variety of tasks usually associated with a traditional agricultural estate, such as roof repairs, the joinery of windows and doors, fitting kitchens, bathroom tiling, decorating, clearing drains and gutters, as well as providing regular practical support to the Hall and Events teams.
Many estate properties are listed or period properties and, as such, a consistently high standard of workmanship and professionalism must be achieved.
What you'll need
Time served practical experience in property maintenance, including general building work, carpentry & joinery, and basic plumbing skills.
Skilled at building and maintaining good relationships with residential and agricultural tenants.
An appreciation of, and experience working on, period properties and historic buildings
Good attention to detail
Positive and flexible attitude, with the ability to think laterally and to problem solve
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Willingness to support the activities of the various departments across the estate.
Full driving licence and transport
Where you'll be based
The estate office, located at Helmingham Hall in beautiful surroundings
What you'll receive
£32,000 - £34,000 per annum dependent on experience
Working Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm with a 30 minute lunch break
Company pension
Private healthcare
Staff discount
28 days annual leave including bank holidays
Find out more
To discuss this position in more detail, please send your CV to martin@martin-salter.com or call 07983 967143.
All communication will be treated in complete confidence.