Live-in Estate Gardener & Housekeeper (Animals + Grounds)

Katherine Shields Private Staff Ltd; Winchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A private household in the UK seeks an experienced Domestic Couple for a hands-on role maintaining the property and caring for pets. Candidates must be energetic, enthusiastic, and ideally dog lovers. The position involves housekeeping, gardening, and caring for four dogs, two cats, and other animals. A two-bedroom cottage is available as accommodation. Looking for a December 2025 / January 2026 start.

Benefits

Accommodation provided

Pet friendly

Qualifications

• Animal lover essential to assist with dogs, cats, and donkeys.
• Ideally both must drive; car provided for work use.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and highly flexible.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the property and grounds to a high standard.
• Assist with food preparation and shop for groceries.
• Care for pets including dogs, cats, and donkeys.

Skills

Time Management

Customer Service

Hotel Experience

Hospitality Experience

Residential Cleaning

Education

Housekeeping

Job description

A private household in the UK seeks an experienced Domestic Couple for a hands-on role maintaining the property and caring for pets. Candidates must be energetic, enthusiastic, and ideally dog lovers. The position involves housekeeping, gardening, and caring for four dogs, two cats, and other animals. A two-bedroom cottage is available as accommodation. Looking for a December 2025 / January 2026 start.