Caretaker / Driver Job

Caretaker / Driver Job - Nr Clitheroe, Lancashire 

Our client is looking for an experienced Caretaker / Driver to take on a role looking after a large family home near Clitheroe, Lancashire.  The property is classic and modern in style so needs someone who is able to look after fine fabrics and finishes and who has a keen eye for detail.  The client is also considering Couples for this role to also cover Housekeeping as below and can offer a separate one bed accommodation 

The family have school aged children and dogs.  Gardening, cleaning and childcare staff are also employed.

Duties will include:

Houseman / Handyman / Driver / Gardener

  • Household security
  • Managing plant room
  • Managing servicing
  • Property maintenance
  • DIY, painting and decorating
  • Driving (including evenings)
  • Looking after the household vehicles
  • Helping the Gardeners if needed
  • Clearing ice / snow in the winter
  • Bringing in logs for fires / laying fires
  • Wine cellar management

Housekeeper (if employing a couple or single separate Housekeeper)

  • Hands on cleaning
  • Laundry
  • Ironing
  • Overseeing cleaners
  • Some occasional family cooking
  • Shopping
  • Running errands
  • Household administration
  • Meeting and greeting guests and serving tea and coffee
  • Wardrobe management
  • Keeping a household inventory (lightbulbs etc)

 

This will be a full-time role, working mainly Monday to Friday with some flexibility needed on evenings and weekends

Separate one bed accommodation is provided next to the main house - all utility bills covered by the employer - the Caretaker role could be live in or daily if you are based locally

Start ASAP / willing to wait for the right candidates

£35,000+ per candidate based on experience