Dylan Collard
Lostwithiel,Cornwall
Summary
Personal Profile
Reliable and hardworking Estate Maintenance/ care take with experience in groundskeeping, all repairs, and general upkeep of residential and commercial properties. Skilled in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and presentation. Able to work independently or as part of a team, with a strong work ethic and practical problem-solving skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Estate Maintenance / Caretaker
Mr K Grant-Dalton
St Antony, Roseland, Cornwall
11.2007 - 12.2025
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene of Manor House and Holiday cottages.
- Provided assistance for family when in residence.
- Carried out routine inspections, addressing potential issues early on.
- Implemented fire safety measures, reducing risk of incidents.
- Conducted risk assessments, promoting health and safety standards.
- Forestry.
- Maintain all estate machinery.
- Ensured safety of the building by conducting regular security checks.
- Repaired minor electrical faults for safer user experience.
- Handled plumbing issues swiftly; avoided disruption in water supply.
- Facilitated arrangements for events, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
- Managed inventory of supplies.
- Accepted deliveries of goods and conveyed to appropriate storage areas.
- Undertook decoration and improvement works to guarantee impeccable presentation of premises.
- Removed trash collected from within buildings and transported to nominated point for collection by refuse contractors.
- Improved grounds appearance through regular grass cutting, weed killing and seasonal pruning.
- Contacted appropriate services in event of fire, break-ins and other emergencies.
- Sustained building functionality by conducting plumbing, unblocking drains and other minor repairs.
- Operated heating and hot water supply plant in line with instructions and carried out frost precaution procedures.
- Directed contractors for site repairs and recorded work performance after completion.
- Maintain boats and moorings
- Supervised contractors during maintenance work to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Managed building grounds through regular gardening and litter picking.
- Coordinated cleaning staff to maintain good building hygiene standards.
Estate maintenance
Alan Mcdonald
Doonside Estate , South Ayrshire
04.2005 - 11.2007
- Performed regular maintenance.
- Carried out routine maintenance on equipment to ensure its longevity.
- Performed landscaping duties to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the property.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, safeguarding residents and property.
- Managed to keep the swimming area pristine.
- Maintained pool water quality by testing and adjusting chemical levels.
- Pruned overgrown shrubs, enhancing the garden's overall look.
- Performed regular lawn mowing to maintain a neat appearance.
- Managed tool, equipment and material inventory to support availability.
Head gardener / Maintenance
Dataworks
Peebles, The Scottish Borders
05.1999 - 10.2005
- General maintenance of grounds, house and forestry.
Education
GCSEs -
Redruth Secondary school
Redruth, Cornwall 09.1984 - 07.1989
Skills
- Land management
- Property maintenance
- Professionalism and attention to detail
- 25 years experience on a variety of agriculture machinery
Affiliations
- Surfing, walking an socialising.
Accomplishments
- Being a member of the coastguards.
- Cornish mine rescue.
Timeline
Estate Maintenance / Caretaker
Mr K Grant-Dalton
11.2007 - 12.2025
Estate maintenance
Alan Mcdonald
04.2005 - 11.2007
Head gardener / Maintenance
Dataworks
05.1999 - 10.2005
GCSEs -
Redruth Secondary school
09.1984 - 07.1989