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Live in Couple Job

  • Sector: Private Households & Estates
  • Function: Couple
  • Contact: Georgia Lester
  • Contact Phone: +442072339950
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Location: Surrey
  • Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 GPA
  • Job Ref: 142217
  • Contact Email: georgia@greycoatlumleys.co.uk

Live in Couple Job in Surrey

We have a fantastic position to work at a Principal’s second residence in Surrey. They are looking for a Live in Handyman/Housekeeper Couple.

The estate comprises of 25 acres which include a mixture of woodland, grassland and beds. Currently employed is a team of 4 gardeners, another Handyman and a Live in Housekeeper so you must be happy to work in a team.

Handyman Duties:

Reporting to the Property Manager, the handyman will:

  • Be familiar with the equipment installed in the property and be able to solve urgent issues and deal with regular/ongoing maintenance of the building and its fabric.

  • Carry out basic interior checks and maintenance, including:

    • Daily, weekly, monthly checks

    • Changing lightbulbs

    • Decorating

    • Carrying out small repairs

    • Basic electrical works, changing fuses, plugs, etc.

    • Basic plumbing, tap washers, leaks, etc

    • Assisting Housekeeper with heavy or difficult jobs

    • Maintain and care for pool

    • Joint care of pets, shared with other staff

  • Carry out basic exterior checks and maintenance:

    • Clearing gutters

    • Pressure washing paving and property exterior

    • Paint exterior walls as and when required

    • Repointing paving, paving repairs

    • Splitting wood and care of fireplace including restocking supplies

    • Cleaning of BBQs including keeping stocks of supplies

  • Security duties, including locking/unlocking, setting/un-setting alarms, use of CCTV and Entryphone systems and receiving deliveries

  • Responding to alarms and taking appropriate action

  • Run and update the property inventories in cooperation with the Property Manager

  • Oversee Contractors as directed

  • From time to time will be used as a driver of family members, employees, moving items between properties and running errands

  • Check and carry out basic maintenance of property vehicles    

  • Weekly test of fire alarm

  • Health and safety checks and following safe working practices

  • Responding to client requests when in residence

  • The handyman will carry out other duties as may be specified by the Client or Property Manager

Housekeeper/Gardener duties:

Reporting to the Property Manager, the housekeeper (gardener) will engage in all aspects of housekeeping and garden upkeep, including but not limited to:

  • Thorough cleaning of the property

  • Vacuuming and cleaning of floors, carpets and rugs

  • Dusting and polishing of all surfaces

  • Laundry and ironing, organising dry cleaning

  • Care of fine china, silver and crystal

  • Maintain adequate supply of household cleaning products

  • Run errands for the client

  • Receive and supervise contractors

  • Household shopping online and shops

  • Some care of animals (walks, visits to vet etc)

Gardening:

  • Care of all houseplants

  • Mow lawns around the property to the highest standards

  • Apply fertilisers and lawn treatments

  • Prune and maintain shrubs, trees, and herbaceous plants

  • Plant a variety of trees, shrubs, and plants as agreed

  • Maintain the tennis court

  • Perform pond maintenance

  • Seasonal leaf clearance

  • Working independently and as part of wider maintenance team as required

Start: ASAP

Accommodation: spacious 1 bedroom apartment above garage with separate entrance, main double ensuite bedroom and large open plan sitting/dining. All bills are covered. No pets

Driver: the Handyman must be a confident driver

Hours of work: 40 hours per week, 5 days a week with 2 days off (weekend or weekdays) - on rota with other staff to provide 7 days’ cover per week

Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 gpa, depending on experience

Consultant: Georgia Lester

Vacancy Number: 142217