Gardener and Housekeeper Couple

ECG Limited; St. Martin's; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run estate on St Martin’s in the Isles of Scilly is seeking a dynamic couple to fill a long-term Gardener and Housekeeper role. Responsibilities include general gardening, household management, and guest accommodation preparations. The ideal candidates will have multi-skilled experience, a full UK driving license, and a passion for outdoor work. This unique position offers a combined salary of £50,000 plus accommodation in a stunning coastal environment.

Benefits

Fully furnished one-bedroom accommodation

All bills included except electricity

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence (or equivalent) is required.
• Chainsaw experience and basic skills in car maintenance, plumbing, electrical work, or joinery are advantageous.
• Positive, flexible attitude with adaptability to various tasks and seasonal demands.

Responsibilities

• Perform general gardening tasks like lawn care and hedge cutting.
• Manage household duties including light property maintenance and housekeeping.
• Prepare guest accommodations and assist with luggage.

Skills

Practical, multi-skilled experience in property maintenance

Strong understanding of housekeeping

Physical fitness

Excellent attention to detail

Proficiency with hand and power tools

Good English communication skills

Tools

Tractors

Lawnmowers

Strimmers

Hedge trimmers

Job description

Job Summary

A warm and welcoming family based on St Martin’s in the Isles of Scilly are seeking a dynamic, self‑motivated, and hands‑on couple to join them for a rewarding, hardworking, and fun‑filled role in a truly unique island setting. This is a long‑term position, and the owners are looking for a hardworking and friendly couple who will become part of their happy family.

Garden and Property Overview

The gardens encompass approximately 6 acres surrounding the main house, boasting stunning coastal views. Key areas include a productive kitchen garden with greenhouse, expansive formal lawns, cut flower garden, pool garden, and beachfront garden. With the Isles’ subtropical microclimate, experience with tropical and exotic plants is essential.

Responsibilities

• General gardening tasks: lawn care, hedge cutting, maintenance of the vegetable garden and greenhouse, pruning, compost management, and swimming pool maintenance.
• Household duties: light property maintenance, window cleaning, rubbish and recycling removal, general housekeeping, and guest preparation.
• Guest accommodation: cleaning on changeover days, inventory checks, reporting maintenance issues, and welcoming guests while assisting with luggage.
• Household management: routine cleaning of all living spaces and bathrooms, laundry and linen care (including ironing and bed‑making), and upkeep of kitchen and communal areas.
• Support the busy family and manage a flexible workload across the main residence and a two‑bedroom rental cottage let weekly from April to October.

Qualifications & Experience

• Full UK driving licence (or equivalent). Practical, multi‑skilled experience in both property maintenance and gardening.
• Strong understanding of housekeeping and the ability to maintain high standards independently.
• Physical fitness, passion for outdoor work, and excellent attention to detail.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools (tractors, lawnmowers, strimmers, hedge trimmers). Chainsaw experience and basic skills in car maintenance, plumbing, electrical work, or joinery are advantageous.
• Positive, flexible attitude with the ability to adapt to a wide range of tasks and seasonal demands.
• Good English communication skills and consistent hardworking, enthusiastic approach.

Benefits & Conditions

• Fully furnished one‑bedroom barn conversion with open‑plan kitchen, lounge, dining area, separate bedroom, modern shower room, Wi‑Fi, and TV.
• Secluded gardens with outdoor furniture, and no‑smoking accommodation.
• All bills included except electricity, which will be covered by the successful candidates.
• Flexible working hours based on duty split; statutory holiday entitlement on a weekly basis.
• Candidates will be subject to extensive reference checks, DBS check, and signing an NDA.
• Peak summer season: please refrain from taking annual leave during busy periods, with exceptions considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Salary & Location

SALARY: £50,000 combined salary + accommodation
LOCATION: St Martin’s, Isles of Scilly
JOB No: EC68827

How to Apply

If this Gardener and Housekeeper Couple is of interest, please contact Sophie Sharpe on 01233 733510 or email [e-mail]. To apply you will need a Candidate Registration.

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