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Join us for the 2026 season at Travelbound's amazing Chateau Du Molay in Northern France! Travelbound specialise in offering residential school trips to groups from all over the world! This role will be based at our truly idyllic, 18th Century Chateau, situated in Normandy, France. Renowned for its history, beautiful towns and sandy beaches, in your down time you will have the chance to explore everything Normandy has to offer! Or, if you fancy something different on your day off you can jump on the train and be in central Paris within a couple of hours! A season at Chateau Du Molay will give you the opportunity to build on your hospitality skills and make memories which will last a lifetime. With an international customer base and team of around 20 staff members from across Europe and the world, there is a unique opportunity to practice your French and English language skills!
Job Responsibility:
Unblocking toilets/sinks/water run-offs
Fixing leaky taps
Dealing with leaks
Making and repairing bunk beds
Clearing bedding on changeovers
Driving
Refreshing the paintwork in guest bedrooms
Building a new breakfast bar for the restaurant
Upkeep of the Chateau building and grounds
Upkeep and inspection of tennis court and swimming pool
Collecting deliveries from the local town
Collection of new staff from the ferry port
Requirements:
Previous handyperson experience, trades background or estates management experience is essential
Qualifications are a bonus but not essential, but a good working knowledge of plumbing, electrics, carpentry, and painting/decorating is essential
Excellent attention to detail and take pride in their work
Resourceful to get the job done (the Chateau is based in a rural part of France!)
Prepared to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in, sometimes in different departments within the Chateau
Have a calm and helpful approach to problems that arise, often with no notice and sometimes out of hours
Hard working, yet efficient, and able to work on your own initiative when required
Full, clean driving licence
Conversational English is essential, French speaking is a bonus
You must be 18 to apply
Due to Brexit implications, applicants will need to hold EU documentation e.g., EU passport, EU Work visa, French residency permit or Carte de Sejour
Nice to have:
French speaking is a bonus
Qualifications are a bonus
The chance to extend right through until October 2026
What we offer:
All meals – even on your days off if you live on site
Free on-site shared accommodation
Option to live off-site if you live locally
Uniform
Insurance
Access to on-site facilities including: staff bikes, outdoor swimming pool (May- Sept), BBQ, discounted drinks in the Chateau bar
Maintenance training once at the Chateau
Role progression and the chance to return for future seasons
Further seasonal opportunities with our sister brands Skibound in the French Alps