Domestic Couple Required in Mid Berkshire – ASAP Start 

Description

Our client is searching for a Domestic Couple to join a team on a large family estate, ensuring the smooth-running operation of the household and grounds.

Highlights:

Start: ASAP
Location: Mid Berkshire
Working Hours: 5-day week (45 hours) with weekend work required. Days off mid-week.1 weekend off a month
Salary: £70,000+ gross per annum

Overview:

The property has 6-bedrooms and 8-bathrooms. The family are searching for an active, energetic and enthusiastic couple who will cover the household duties and aspects of garden maintenance. It would suit a couple who are a strong team and enjoy living in the countryside.

Duties included but not limited to:

Housekeeping:

Day to day cleaning and occasional deep cleans
Family laundry, ironing and bed linens
Providing healthy meals throughout the week, specifically family style meals over the weekends whilst the extended family are visiting, utilising the estate’s kitchen gardens and harvesting fruit from the orchards
Caring for and preserving high value antiques and artwork
Overseeing the care of the dogs and hens

Gardening/maintenance:

Assisting with the general maintenance and repairs of the house
Please note – this is a very active and physical role e.g climbing ladders
Servicing the tennis court and maintaining the indoor pool
Providing updates of the estate and supporting the Farm Manager and Head Gardener
Preparation of fire logs
Ensuring the cars and house windows are cleaned regularly

Benefits:

Modern 4-bedroom detached cottage with a private driveway and garden within walking distance to the main property
All bills (council tax and utilities) paid for
Dogs welcome

Key Criteria:

Both candidates need to be confident drivers
Horticulture qualifications are not essential although experience in ground maintenance is
C1 English required
Non-smokers
No dependents (children) to follow

If you are interested in this lovely new role, please apply with your up-to-date CVs. Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Ad ID: 5418072320