Role: Domestic Estate Couple (Housekeeper/Cook & Groundsman/Handyman)

Poppy Lane Placements Ltd; Bruton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Une agence de placement recherche un couple domestique expérimenté pour gérer une propriété récemment rénovée à Bruton, Somerset. Le poste implique la gestion d'une maison de six chambres, l'entretien des jardins, la cuisine et le soin des animaux. Ce rôle exige une flexibilité, une attention méticuleuse aux détails et une expérience significative dans un environnement domestique.

Benefits

Logement fourni

Environnement de travail flexible

Qualifications

• 5+ ans d'expérience en tant que couple domestique dans un foyer privé.
• Permis de conduire britannique complet et propre.
• Fluente en anglais.

Responsibilities

• Gestion complète d'une maison de 6 chambres et entretien des jardins.
• Préparation des repas et gestion des courses.
• Soins aux animaux de la famille et conduite.

Skills

Gestion de propriété

Entretien de jardin

Soins aux animaux

Cuisine

Chauffeur

Gestion de la sécurité

Education

Certificat de travail avec tronçonneuses

Job description

Hours: 45 hours per week

Location: Bruton, Somerset

Contract:Permanent

Accommodation:A newly renovated one-bedroom cottage

Start: Flexible

We are seeking an experienced and flexible Domestic Couple for a recently refurbished Estate property inBruton, Somerset

The Couple (comprisingHousekeeper/Cook & Groundsman/Handyman) will offer sole charge management of a large 6-bedroom house and maintenance of garden (and 3 cottages, pool & outbuildings). The Family are London-based so tend to use the residence occasionally, on weekends and for extended breaks. This is a full-time Live-in position, 5 days per week with weekends off (except when family are in residence when working flexibly around their schedule is expected)

The Couple should be active and motivated whilst beingdiscreet and hands-on – able oversee all aspects of running the property, ensuring the highest standards and meticulous attention to detail. The Family are unable to accommodate any dependents, and this is a non-smoking household. Dog and pet care is also required for this role

Housekeeper Duties include:

• Cooking and Meal Preparation(preparing breakfast, lunch, and dinner when family are in-residence
• Assisting with the preparation (and sometimes cooking) for large groups on special occasions
• Managing online and local food shopping
• Cleaning to a high standard throughout the property
• Caring for delicate art pieces, specialist finishes, silverware, china, antiques, and other items
• Organizing and taking care of all household laundry, linens, and wardrobe management
• Setting tables and serving food and drinks
• Greeting and serving guests
• Gardening – Watering, Weeding, trimming, mulching, and maintaining hedgerows and trees and mowing lawns to a high standard. Also assisting with landscaping or planting projects, while taking initiative with new greenery. Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of the property grounds
• Ensuring the welfare and care of animals, including feeding, walking, vet appointments, and overall care of the family’s dogs
• Chauffeuring the family, and washing and polishing prestige cars
• Experience (and the relevant certification) for working with chainsaws and familiarity with other agricultural machinery
• Managing the heat system, fire and security systems, CCTV/Intercom systems and Pool maintenance
• Liaising with contractors and tradespeople
• Lifting and operating heavy equipment, and storing and caring for garden and pool furniture
• Cleaning entrances, poolside areas, and removing dirt from walkways, pavements, and driveways
• Performing daily checks on plant rooms and estate security systems (CCTV, intercom, fire systems)

To apply for this role you must;

• Be eligible to work in the UK
• Be fluent in the English Language
• Have Full clean Uk driving license
• Have a valid DBS check or be willing to obtain one
• Have excellent contactable references
• Have 5+ years’ experience working as a Domestic Couple within a private household

To apply for the position please send your CV to [e-mail]