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Role: Live in Domestic Couple (House Manager/Handyman & Housekeeper/Cook)

Poppy Lane Placements Ltd

England

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

Job summary

A placement agency for domestic roles is seeking a Live in Domestic Couple to manage a family estate in Berkshire. Responsibilities include property management, cooking, and household maintenance. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience working with high-net-worth families and demonstrate strong teamwork abilities. This is a long-term position offering a modern accommodation with utilities covered.

Benefits

Modern detached house accommodation
All utilities covered
Long-term role

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of experience working as a Domestic Couple for HNW families.
  • Willingness to obtain an up-to-date DBS check.
  • Excellent contactable references.

Responsibilities

  • Manage property maintenance and household repairs.
  • Organize contractors for various household services.
  • Cook family-style meals and manage cleaning duties.

Skills

Property management
Household maintenance
Cooking Mediterranean/English dishes
Dog care
Teamwork
Job description

Role: Live in Domestic Couple (House Manager/Handyman & Housekeeper/Cook)

Location: Listed Country House, Berkshire

Accommodation:Modern detached house with 4 /5 bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Kitchen, Dining room, private entrance and garden(utilities covered)

Start: ASAP

We have a wonderful opportunity for a Domestic Couple to work for a family on their beautiful listed estate in Berkshire
The House Manager/Handyman will be responsible forproperty management and household maintenance/repairs. This candidate should be highly competent and hands-on – ensuring gutters, drains, windows are all cleaned, maintained and repaired. They will also organise contractors for Electrical services, Plumbing, Wi-Fi, Security, Lift & Gates, Pool, Tennis Court, and Pumps. In addition, supervising deliveries and orders and car maintenance and servicing

The Housekeeper/Cook will help with cleaning (including antique furniture and leather, carpets, wooden and stone flooring). They will manage laundry and ironing – and also cook family-style healthy Mediterranean / English dishes. They will also help harvest fruit and veg from the walled garden and orchard when required

The requirement is to work regular weekends and have 2 consecutive weekdays off (with one weekend off per month)

Jointly, the Couple will help with some outdoor cleaning, some dog walking (and care when the Clients are overseas), and looking after 8 hens!

This is a lovely opportunity for a professional, discreet and experienced couple in a long-term role, in a beautiful area of the country. There is a small, household team in place to work alongside (including a cleaner, and gardeners), so we are looking for a couple who are themselves very much team players

Accommodation offered is a Modern detached house with 4/5 bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Kitchen, Dining room, private entrance and garden; Garage; Central Heating and log burning stove (all utilities paid). The household is non-smoking

To be considered for this role you must;

  • Have 5-10 years of experience working as a Domestic Couple for HNW families, and excellent longevity in positions
  • Possess (be willing to get) an up-to-date DBS check
  • Have excellent contactable references
  • Be eligible to work within the UK
  • Have a valid passport

To apply for the position please send your CV to info@poppylaneplacements.com

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