Description
We are looking for someone who will enjoy a wide variety of tasks - housekeeper and driver, care of gardens twith verifiable references DBS certification. Candidates will be British or need to have full rights to work in the UK and speak excellent English - you are living in a small village so an understanding of the customs and culture of village life and need to be drivers with a car
The role is so lovely looking after the property and the grounds as if it were your own with love and care and in collaboration with the owners for whom it is a peaceful wildlife sanctuary.
We are looking for candidates that are friendly, approachable, honest and trustworthy. Candidates who will support the principals, and work together as a team, with a can do attitude and who love country life and wildlife. deer, badgers, foxes, ducks and 27 birdfeeders!
Overnight guests and dinners once a month 6-8 people and maybe once or twice a year a year bigger event, 40 people. Help and prep with dinners and serving please- enjoy Cooking family style food once or twice a week or a little batch cooking –helping with luggage ideal
Well behaved dog welcome sorry no cats
Looking after the smooth running both inside and out of the Hall and its grounds. Garden trees flowers –hands on handyman - Caretakers of property when principal absent.All General Housework & Cleaning 5 bed 4 bath – some of this is rarely used guest accommodation.
Keep all areas of the house clean, neat and tidy
Dust/hoover all rooms regularly as required
Carry out laundry and ironing inc bedlinen and table
Check sinks, basins and toilets, flush, check for leaks
Help with meal preparation Occasional help with cooking in the week family meals or any entertaining
Periodically deep clean each room (on a rota you set)
Including interior windows
Ensure heating/hot water is working
Occasional driving – shopping, station drop offs – care of the cars
Help with garden watering all year round (topiary and some planters)
Take any dry cleaning to local company
Ensure washing machines/dryers etc are working correctly
Ensure house is ready for owners’/guests’ arrival eg heating on/hot water/all TV’s in working order
Moping floors
Silver brass polish
Greeting guests making welcome
General Shopping
Ensure that all household supplies are kept updated
Ensure basic grocery list is kept updated
Carry out a full food shop prior to owners arrival or as needed
Ensure good stock of lightbulbs
Placing household orders and keeping track of expenses for each property??
Driving – driving and care of the vehicles.
Gardens and any outbuildings. Grounds and garden pool care. Ensure garden is cared for improved maintained and kept neat and tidy be aware of birds so hand cut during nesting - Clearing leavesWashing patios changing lightbulbs Ponds and knowledge of plants and aquatics useful- Horticultural knowledge useful
Dog Sitting/Walking feeding/walking gorgeous labs
Security Be available to admit authorised contractors and visitors Gates Check alarm panel has no faults d– report if necessary Check there are no smoke alarm faults– report if necessary. Check CCTV Caretaking when principals are away and dog sitting c=and care.