Job Ref: MAI3835
Branch: Estelle Manor
Location: Estelle Manor, Eynsham Park, North Leigh, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 6PN
Salary/Benefits: £42,000 per annum OTE
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 40
Posted date: 26/06/2026
Closing date: 26/07/2026
Who are we?
Estelle Manor is a rural retreat set on an 85-acre estate in Oxfordshire. The manor has four restaurants, an extraordinary 3,000 sq metre Roman-inspired spa- Eynsham Baths, 108 bedrooms and a gym with class studios and padel courts. Plus, there’s a kids’ club for the little ones and a workspace.
The Role:
The French Polisher is responsible for maintaining the manors interior and exterior finishes, ensuring all maintenance work is completed to a high standard while delivering excellent service to guests and colleagues. The role supports the safe, efficient, and professional upkeep of the property through preventative and reactive maintenance activities.
Who we are looking for?
- Experience in painting, decorating, and maintaining interior and exterior finishes, including woodwork, walls, floors, doors, and furniture.
- Ability to carry out preparation, painting, varnishing, oiling, and spray painting to a high standard.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations, building compliance requirements, and safe working practices.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to complete preventative and reactive maintenance tasks and maintain accurate records.
- Excellent customer service skills with a professional, proactive approach to supporting both hotel guests and colleagues.
The on target earning potential for this role is £42,000 per annum - comprising a base salary of £39,000, plus a qualified estimate of £3,000 in gratuities and service charge*.
What’s in it for you?
At Estelle, we prioritize your well-being and growth, offering a range of perks to enrich your experience. Enjoy exclusive staff rates, biannual socials, and Estelleversary surprises. Nurture your well-being with stocked colleague spaces. Engage in forums shaping The Estelle Way. Utilise the provided uniforms and onsite seamstress support. Join us for a fulfilling journey where you are valued, supported, and celebrated.
Here at Estelle, we want to create a unified culture and sense of belonging throughout. We have a range of perks and benefits at your fingertips:
- Biannual company socials plus smaller social and sports groups.
- Exclusive staff rates and FB discounts across sister properties.
- Estelleversary gifting for all employees.
- Colleague spaces stocked with food, drinks and a selection of juices, teas and coffees.
- Goes without saying but we will feed you during your shift.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Added protection of our pension, health cash plan and life assurance schemes.
- 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which increases with length of service.
- Colleague Forums and Sustainability Committees to help create The Estelle Way.
- Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme.
- Uniform provided, cleaned, and pressed.
- Onsite seamstresses to ensure your uniform is fitted and repaired.
About gratuities service charge:
- Gratuities (tips) and service charge are paid on a pro-rata basis regardless of your role.
- It is estimated that in 2026, our full-time employees can expect to receive in the range of £3,000 in addition to their annual salary.
