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Couples Job

  • Sector: Private Households & Estates
  • Function: Couple
  • Contact: Laura Harrall
  • Contact Phone: +441298600414
  • Start Date: As soon as the right candidate is found
  • Location: Stamford
  • Salary: £70,000+ GPA
  • Job Ref: 125998
  • Contact Email: laura@greycoatlumleys.co.uk

Live In Couple Job - Maintenance and Housekeeping - Nr Stamford Lincolnshire - 1 bed cottage accom - £70,000+ GPA

Our client is looking for an experienced Couple to join a small existing team of staff looking after a large private residence near Stamford.  The main house is a large period property and there are additional properties on the estate which would also come under the remit of the couple. 

There are extensive grounds and gardens but a team of gardeners is in place to look after the outside areas so no gardening will be involved in this role.  The property does also host a small number of weddings each year but these are not held within the house but in the grounds and external contractors manage most elements of the events.  The owners are normally in residence 7 months of the year. 

Due to the focus on property maintenance in this role it would be preferable if the candidate has a background in a trade or building.

Duties will include:

  • Hands on cleaning
  • Laundry and ironing
  • Housekeeper to work alongside two other Housekeepers looking after both the main house and guest properties which are used occasionally
  • Experience with the care of antiques and fine furniture 
  • The Housekeeper must be happy to work at heights as there are tall ceilings, windows and also chandeliers to clean with the use of ladders
  • Property maintenance of the main house and additional buildings on the estate
  • Monitoring any maintenance requirements and reporting to the owner
  • Carrying out hands on property maintenance
  • Must have strong skills and knowledge of electrics and plumbing - ideally from a trades background
  • Must be happy to work at heights, clearing gutters, carrying out minor roof repairs for example
  • Dealing with trades and contractors as and when required
  • Managing household utilities and ensuring that regular servicing is carried out
  • Assisting when there is a wedding with car parking signs
  • Laying fires and stocking up logs
  • Occasional dog sitting
  • Property security
  • Driving
  • Running errands

This will be a full-time role normally Monday to Friday with some occasional flexibility needed on weekends

Cottage provided on the estate - large one bed / bathroom upstairs with kitchen diner, living room and additional bathroom downstairs with room for a sofa bed.  All bills paid by the employer - sorry no pets or dependants.

Immediate start - will wait for the right candidates

£70,000+ GPA