Live in Couple Job in Wiltshire
We have a fantastic position working for a single principal at his beautiful 2,000 acre estate in Wiltshire. This is a weekend residence, and the client resides in London during the week. The main property has 7 bedrooms. The client has 3 grown up children who will visit on occasion and 2 dogs. Also employed are two daily cleaners, a gardener, estate manager and other general estate staff.
We are looking for an experienced Housekeeper/Cook & House Manager/Chauffeur/Maintenance Couple who are discreet, organised, professional, good communicators and team players.
Duties to include:
- Keeping the house clean and tidy
- Laundry and ironing
- Shopping and running errands
- Preparing simple meals for the principal when he is in residence (Fridays to Mondays)
- Preparing meals for when the principal has guests at the weekends
- Front of house duties (greeting guests, serving drinks etc)
- Chauffeur duties
- Vehicle maintenance (arranging MOTs, keeping them clean and tidy)
- Dog care (the 2 dogs always reside in the country)
- Maintaining and managing the wine cellar
- Household maintenance duties (minor repairs and basic DIY)
- Laying fires
- Occasional help in the garden when required
- Security, point of calls for the alarm systems
- House and pet sitting when the principal is away
Start date: ASAP
Accommodation: a 3-bedroom detached cottage about a 5 minute walk from the main house. Pets may be considered for the right couple.
Working days: 5 days a week to include weekends. Tuesdays & Wednesdays off. When the principal is away, you can take weekends off.
Driving: Ideally both, but at least one must be a confident driver
Salary £75,000 - £85,000 gross per annum, negotiable, depending on experience.
Vacancy number: 149830
Consultant: Georgia Lester