Junior Housekeeper based in Surrey – Start ASAP

SignatureStaff; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A large estate in Surrey seeks a junior housekeeper to join their team. The role involves traditional housekeeping tasks, caring for delicate items, and assisting with meal preparation. The ideal candidate will communicate well, be a team player, and have a love for animals. Training will be provided, making this a great opportunity for someone looking to start their career in private households.

Benefits

Extensive training and supervision

Living accommodation provided

Qualifications

• Looking for a long-term role in private households.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the team.

Responsibilities

• Traditional housekeeping tasks including cleaning and mopping.
• Taking care of art, antiques, and delicate flooring.
• Laundry, ironing, and meal preparation assistance.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Animal Lover

Job description

A very large estate in Surrey is on the hunt for a junior housekeeper to join their housekeeping team.

The ideal candidate will be a clear communicator with their superiors, and a good team player.

Duties required include:

• Traditional housekeeping such as cleaning, mopping, vacuuming and dusting
• Taking care of precious art, antiques and expensive flooring throughout the home
• Stock checks of all cleaning products and actioning as necessary
• Laundry and ironing care, including wardrobe management and dealing with expensive and delicate garments
• Helping with meal preparation and washing up after mealtimes
• Tidying and organising the home to a high standard

The hours of the role are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5/6pm. If the candidate is required to work during the weekend, the client is willing to provide days off in lieu.

The junior housekeeper will receive extensive training and supervision from the senior and head housekeepers, therefore the ideal candidate will be someone who is looking to better or start their career in private households and grow within the team. The family are looking for a candidate who is on the hunt for a long-term role so they can become an extension of the family.

The family have a beagle, therefore an animal lover essential, and a driver is beneficial for the candidate’s sake due the remote location of the client’s home. Furthermore, for candidates that wish to live in,a flat with a shared living/kitchen area and private en-suit bedroom will be provided (you will only be sharing with one other housekeeper) although it is not essential for the candidate to live in if they are based locally.

Please see further details below:

Start: ASAP

Location: Surrey

Days/Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm (with weekend flexibility)

Salary: Depending on Experience+ all living costs

Please apply with your updated CV if you are interested.