Estate Valeter

Heveningham, Suffolk, IP19

The employer

Wilderness Reserve is an 8000-acre estate of woodland, lakes and rolling pasture, sprinkled with an eclectic collection of historic and traditional Suffolk properties. Lovingly restored by artisans, each home has unique character.

From the grand Grade II listed manor house and restored 15th century barn, to charming, thatched cottages and romantic retreats, Wilderness Reserve is a long-term conservation and restoration project - protecting English nature and breathing new life into historic properties. It is unlike anything or any place you’ve ever been before.

The job

As Estate Valeter, you will be solely responsible for the washing and valeting our fleet of estate vehicles including Land Rover Defenders, Morris Minor Travellers, brand new electric BMWs, and more. You’ll prepare vehicles to the highest of standards for which you will be provided all necessary products and equipment. You’ll work closely with our inhouse mechanics in the identification of maintenance issues and personally tend to any light maintenance e.g. replacing bulbs, checking tyre pressure, washer fluid etc.

What you'll need

Experience in automotive care or a passionate enthusiast looking to turn a hobby into a career
Excellent attention to detail and be a perfectionist in your work
Self-starter, able to prioritise workload
A full clean UK driving licence

Where you'll be based

The estate spans 8000 acres, from Heveningham to Sibton to Yoxford, you will be based in Heveningham

What you'll receive

£24,000 per annum
Full time employment, working 40 hours per week Monday-Friday
28 days annual leave

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.