Description
This is a stunning role in a beautiful location for an authentic appreciative employer 2 bed cottage
Pro-active and experienced live-in couple to take care of running a beautiful country estate in a rural location in Essex- a Couple happy to ensure the house and grounds are well maintained and looked after. As a groundsman / handyman you will be required to be hands on with the maintenance of the grounds and general DIY duties. Ideally you will have a strong maintenance background. Plan and execute projects within the Estate
- Ensure well-manicured lawns
- Woodland & paddock management
- Swimming Pool and Tennis Court Maintenance
- Garden Maintenance
- Use and Maintenance of garden machinery
- General interior and exterior DIY and maintenance
- Deal with contractors
- Care of the dogs when required
- Security of the property
As a Housekeeper you should be hands on and required to keep the interior of the household to a high standard.
- Keeping refrigerator clean and discarding out-of-date items
- Cleaning the aga, defrosting the fridge & deep freeze,
- Tidying and cleaning bathrooms, bedrooms and living areas
- Cleaning unused rooms on a less frequent basis
- Polishing brass and silver, antiques and fine furniture
- Collecting, washing, ironing and returning laundry. Hand washing delicate items
- Managing the wardrobe
- Arranging dry-cleaning
- Answering door and telephone
- Watering household plants and flower arranging
- Carrying out occasional shopping