Private Household Driver / Handyman (144jc) - London based with travel to Gloucester

  • Job Reference: 144jc
  • Date Posted: 12 May 2026
  • Recruiter: Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd
  • Website: https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/
  • Location: London based with travel to Gloucester -
  • Salary: £58,000 to £60,000
  • Bonus/Benefits: Circa £60,000 + Benefits
  • Sector: Real Estate & Property
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

Job Description

Private Household Driver / Handyman (144jc) - London based with travel to Gloucester - Circa £60,000 + Benefits

Ex-Mil Recruitment is working with a high-profile private client seeking a professional, discreet and highly dependable Driver / Handyman to support a Principal and family across residences in London and Gloucestershire.

This position would particularly suit a veteran from a disciplined operational background who is confident working independently, takes pride in presentation and standards, and is comfortable operating within a private household environment.

The successful candidate will become a trusted member of the household team, responsible for chauffeuring duties, vehicle management, property maintenance and practical day-to-day support.

This is a varied and rewarding role requiring flexibility, discretion, initiative and a “can-do” attitude.

The client is looking to appoint someone quickly, with availability to start in early June highly desirable.

The Role is broken down into 2 areas’

Chauffeur Duties

- Safely transport the Principal and family members to and from appointments, meetings and social engagements

- Maintain full responsibility for the household vehicle fleet, approximately 10 vehicles’, including luxury vehicles

- Ensure all vehicles are presented to an exceptional standard at all times

- Carry out routine vehicle inspections and basic maintenance checks

- Coordinate servicing, MOTs and vehicle-related administration

- Plan routes effectively, accounting for traffic and changing conditions

- Assist passengers with luggage and personal belongings

- Provide a professional, discreet and reliable service at all times

- Remain flexible to changing schedules and last-minute requirements

- Ensure confidentiality and professionalism are maintained at all times

Handyman / Estate Support Duties

- Conduct routine maintenance and minor repairs across the Principal’s properties

- Support with practical household and estate-related tasks

- Undertake basic gardening and external upkeep duties

- Liaise with contractors, suppliers and tradespeople to ensure work is completed to a high standard

- Assist the wider household team where required

- Help maintain the overall presentation and smooth operation of the properties

Candidate Requirements

- Full clean UK driving licence

- Previous chauffeur, driving, security, estates or household experience advantageous

- Comfortable driving luxury and high-value vehicles

- Strong practical maintenance and handyman skills

- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

- Trustworthy, discreet and professional

- Able to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing priorities

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills

- Smart personal presentation

- Flexible approach to working hours and travel between locations

- Self-motivated with a proactive mindset

- Available to commence employment in early June

- AS MOST OF THE ROLE IS BASED IN LONDON, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN A REASONABLE COMMUTE OF THE CITY OF LONDON.

What’s on Offer

- Circa £60,000 salary

- Long-term stable opportunity within a professional private household

- Varied and hands-on role

- Opportunity to work in a trusted position with significant autonomy

- Supportive working environment

- Mixture of London and countryside working locations, with 75 to 80% being London.

If you are an organised, dependable and service-driven individual with a military background and enjoy working in a varied role requiring professionalism, flexibility and discretion, we would like to hear from you.

For more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd on 0333 202 6500, or jc@ex-mil.co.uk or via the website www.ex-mil.co.uk

https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/8395/private-household-driver-handyman