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Couple Job

  • Sector: Private Households & Estates
  • Function: Couple
  • Contact: Lesley Jones
  • Contact Phone: +441315565139
  • Start Date: January 2025
  • Location: Argyll and Bute
  • Salary: £60,000 GPA
  • Job Ref: 117322
  • Contact Email: lesley@greycoatlumleys.co.uk

Couple Job - Housekeeper/Domestic Help and Caretaker – Argyll Scotland

Greycoat Lumley’s client are seeking a Couple for a Privately owned estate in Argyll which is the home of the Principals and also open to the public.

Applicants must be able to work in a formal environment and commit long term to the role.  This is a wonderful opportunity to work and live in a stunning location with plenty of outdoor activities, water sports, restaurants and hotels close by.

Housekeeper Duties Include:

The work entailed is varied and interesting and the primary responsibilities will be maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and order in the property

  • Housekeeping - Maintaining the private apartments in pristine condition at all times.

  • Turn down of guest bedrooms when necessary.

  • All laundry pertaining to family and private side.

  • Care of antiques, artwork and fine furnishings.

  • Flower arranging.

  • Helping at Family and events.

  • Winter/Spring deep clean

  • Fire safety & First Aid

  • Servicing and housekeeping of a selection of holiday cottages located on the Estate

  • Occasional childcare and pet care.

  • Maintaining confidentiality at all times.

Caretaking Duties Include: 

  • Some internal and external light maintenance, repairs and painting

  • Public and private security protocol and systems

  • Attending to open fires, heating system and alarms

  • Fire safety & first aid

  • Janitor duties

  • Taking appropriate action in the property in the event of an emergency, fire/security officer

  • Some driving and light maintenance of vehicles

  • Risk Assessment compliance. good health & safety knowledge, including an ability to work safely at height

  • Refuse disposal

  • Assist with deliveries

  • Helping at Castle functions and occasional butler duties

  • Routine inspections of both Castle and Castle grounds

  • The ability and willingness to adapt and embrace an evolving set of tasks is paramount

  • Winter/Spring Cleaning

  • Occasional dog sitting and walking

  • Working with the general public and high net worth guests

  • Maintenance and upkeep of a selection of holiday cottages

  • Maintaining confidentiality at all times

The above list is not exhaustive and requires a flexible approach.

No pets allowed.

Salary: £60,000 GPA for Couple

Hours:  45 per week – with flexibility required

Accommodation:   A modern, part furnished two-bedroomed flat.  Council Tax, electricity, heating and telephone rental will be paid by the employers.

Job Number: 117322

Start:  January 2025