Domestic Couple
  • England,South East,Kent
  • full-time
  • £60,000 - £70,000 per annum
Job Description:
Live In Couple Job in Kent
A fantastic position to work for a lovely client of Greycoat’s who are looking for a new Couple (Housekeeper & Gardener) to join them as their Couple of over 25 years is retiring! The family reside in a 6-bedroom listed property on 9 acres. They have 3 grown up daughters who visit on occasion. Although this is the main residence, the principals also spend time at their other properties in London and the Caribbean.
The established garden compromises of lawns, formal garden, kitchen garden, greenhouse, swimming pool and tennis court. Outside contractors are enlisted for certain jobs.
The ideal couple will be hardworking, proactive, easy going and reliable. Someone with plant and flower knowledge is highly desirable
Main Duties
*All housekeeping duties to include cleaning, laundry and ironing
*General tidying
*Polishing silver
*Care of antiques and fine fabrics
*Wardrobe management
*Taking deliveries and running errands
*Managing the property
*Gardening duties to include informal and formal gardening
*Swimming pool and tennis court maintenance
*Greenhouse and kitchen garden maintenance
*Use and maintenance of garden machinery
*Household maintenance duties (basic DIY and minor repairs)
*Security when the family are away
Accommodation: 3-bedroom semi-detached cottage with a small private garden and driveway. The cottage next door is used by the principal as an office. Pets will be considered.
Working Week: Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week
Start date: January
Driver: Essential one must drive
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 gpa, depending on experience
Responsible Consultant: Georgia Lester
Job ID: 116705
Job number 1743066
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Company Details:
Greycoat Lumleys
Company size: 20–49 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
Greycoat Lumleys are an international recruitment agency, setting the standard in top quality staffing for private households and estates, corporate e...
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