Housekeeper Job

Greycoat Lumleys; Bromyard; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper for a charming rural estate near Bromyard. This role offers the opportunity to maintain a variety of properties, ensuring they are clean, tidy, and ready for family visits. You will be responsible for hands-on cleaning, personal laundry, and running errands, all while providing a welcoming environment for the family. Flexibility in hours is available, allowing you to work between 18 to 35 hours per week, with overtime opportunities during family visits. If you're passionate about creating a clean and organized space, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping with a focus on maintaining cleanliness in diverse properties.
• Ability to manage laundry and run errands efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on cleaning of properties and preparing for family visits.
• Monitoring maintenance issues and dealing with contractors.

Skills

Cleaning

Laundry Management

Errand Running

Basic Cooking

Communication

Education

Excellent References

Enhanced DBS Check

Tools

Own Car

Job description

Housekeeper Job - Nr Bromyard, Herefordshire - 18 - 35 hours per week - £15+ per hour

Our client is looking for an experienced Housekeeper to look after a small rural estate near Bromyard, Herefordshire. The estate is on the Herefordshire / Worcestershire border and about 20 mins from both Hereford and Worcester. There are both domestic and commercial properties on the estate (farmhouse, cottage, barn conversion and additional classroom building). The main house is a part-time residence to a family with school-aged children, with the other properties on the estate being used for business purposes all year round.

This role will be varied. You will need to look after the main family home, keeping it clean and tidy, and preparing it for use when the family visits. You will also be required to clean and be responsible for the barn conversion building and classroom, cleaning the office space, cleaning the bedrooms when they have been used during the courses, and clearing the dining room area when it’s been used.

Duties will include:

1. Hands-on cleaning of the properties on the estate
2. Preparing the main house for family visits and looking after the family when they are in residence
3. Personal laundry - bedding is sent out
4. Running errands
5. Monitoring and reporting any maintenance issues
6. Dealing with trades and contractors
7. Shopping and provisioning, both shopping locally and online
8. Basic cooking would be a bonus

Driver with own car is essential.

Excellent references and Enhanced DBS check required.

The client is looking for someone to work a minimum of 18 hours per week up to 35 hours per week (the same amount of hours each week) depending on the candidate.

18 hours per week - Hours will be over 3 days per week, 6 hours per day (ideally Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8am to 2pm but there is flexibility) OR 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am to 3pm. The client will also consider candidates who are available for hours somewhere in between these two structures - please apply with your availability.

Overtime will also be required, including working on weekends when the family is in residence, but plenty of notice will be given.

Immediate start but will wait for the right candidate.

£15.00+ per hour (Employed or Self-employed both considered).