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Travelbound 2026 Maintenance Assistant (EU Passport Holder). Join us 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. 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.
Job Responsibility:
General upkeep of Chateau building and grounds
Basic maintenance issues
Unblocking toilets/sinks/water run-offs
Fixing leaky taps
Dealing with leaks
Making and repairing bunk beds
Clearing bedding on changeovers
Driving
Refreshing paintwork in guest bedrooms
Building a new breakfast bar for the restaurant
Upkeep of tennis court and swimming pool
Collecting deliveries from local town
Collection of new staff from ferry port
Requirements:
Previous handyperson experience, trades background or estates management experience is essential
Strong skills in painting, decorating, and plastering (must-have)
General working knowledge of plumbing, electrics, and carpentry
Excellent attention to detail and take pride in their work
Resourceful to get the job done
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
Full, clean driving licence
Conversational English is essential
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
What we offer:
All meals – even on days off
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 chance to return for future seasons