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Location

Buckinghamshire | United Kingdom

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Job description

Maintenance Man/Driver & Housekeeper/Cook Couple for Buckinghamshire Estate

We have a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Housekeeper/Cook and Maintenance Man/Driver Couple for a large country estate in Buckinghamshire. You will be responsible for the upkeep and cleanliness of this large country property, ensuring exacting standards are always maintained. This is a lovely, down-to-earth couple who treats their staff exceptionally well and they are looking to hire an enthusiastic Domestic Couple who are energetic and motivated.

The Housekeeper/Cook’s duties will include general and deep cleaning, making beds, changing linens, laundry, and ironing. You will also be required to do all the grocery shopping, cooking all the principals’ meals and overseeing the part-time cleaner. The Maintenance Man/Driver will be responsible for the general maintenance tasks on the estate, laying fireplaces, and errand running, security, small repairs/DIY, and working alongside the gardeners and external contractors where required. You should be comfortable driving luxury vehicles as the family own a Rolls Royce and a Range Rover.

Other responsibilities will include feeding the principals’ animals which include 9 alpacas, 2 donkeys, 2 dogs and a cat. When the principals are in residence, you will only be required to feed them on your working days unless the principals are away for the weekend. Being hardworking, affable, and friendly with a willingness to learn and muck in where required are essential requirements for this role. Reporting to the principals and the Estate Controller, the family are hoping to find proactive candidates who are also good at following instructions and are strong team players.

Working hours will be Monday to Friday from 8am-5pm with a lunch break, and Saturday mornings (maximum 2 hours), with flexibility required to undertake occasional evening driving/catering duties. Due to the rural location of the property, both candidates must be drivers plus a love for country pursuits are a must. The accommodation provided is a lovely modern private 2-bedroom cottage on the property, unfortunately no pets or children can be accommodated. Other benefits include 22 days of annual leave + bank holidays.

DUTIES TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
• Cleaning including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, changing beds, cleaning bathrooms and kitchen
• Cooking healthy, nutritious meals
• Grocery shopping and other ad-hoc duties
• Making beds and changing bed linen
• Polishing brass and silver, antiques, art, and fine furniture
• Laundry care, including ironing and handling delicate fabrics
• Working as part of a team, assisting with household maintenance and DIY (e.g., light bulb replacement, loose tap fixings, paint touch up etc.)
• Laying fires, ensuring walkways and driveways are clean and tidy
• Driving and assistance in caring for the cars
• Errand running & pet care
• House sitting when the principals are away & estate security

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
• Good knowledge of housekeeping with prior private household or chalet management experience
• Friendly, down-to-earth, and approachable
• Team players with a willingness to learn and muck in where required
• Fluency in English and good communication skills
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Hardworking and dedicated
• Hands-on, can-do attitudes
• Driving license for both candidates
• Excellent checkable references

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Salary

£95k per annum