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Live in Couple Job

  • Sector: Private Households & Estates
  • Function: Couple
  • Contact: Georgia Lester
  • Contact Phone: +442072339950
  • Start Date: September / October
  • Location: Hampshire
  • Salary: £50,000 GPA
  • Job Ref: 162670
  • Contact Email: georgia@greycoatlumleys.co.uk

Live in Couple Job in Hampshire 

A lovely returning client of Greycoat are looking for a kind, flexible, and family-orientated couple to join them in their beautiful home in Hampshire, set in 8/9 acres of land. This is very much a long-term position, and they are looking for a couple who will become part of their happy family. They have 3 children aged 12, 10 & 6 years old and a Dog.

They are looking for a full time Gardener/Handyman/Groundsman, and a part time Housekeeper. 

Duties to include but not limited to:

Gardener/Handyman/Groundsman duties:

  • General gardening, weeding, watering etc.

  • Planting and nurturing the large kitchen garden and fruit cage 

  • Garden maintenance duties such as lawn mowing, strimming, trimming

  • Upkeep of the borders, hedges and shrubs

  • Pruning roses and fruit trees

  • Mulching 

  • DIY and basic interior and exterior maintenance

  • Swimming pool maintenance

  • Occasional driving duties

  • Dog care

Housekeeper duties:

  • Keeping the house clean, tidy and in order

  • Laundry, linen, and ironing 

  • Occasional Mother's help and support

  • Occasional babysitting

  • House and dog sitting when the family are away

The most important part for the family is to find the right couple for them, who are warm, kind and family-orientated, as well as flexible and discreet. And who are equally dedicated and looking for a long- term position with this happy and supportive family. They also want them to love the countryside and be happy and connected to the lovely area where the family live.

Start date: September / October, but flexible for the right couple

Working week:

·         Gardener/Handyman/Groundsman: Monday to Friday: 8am – 4/5pm (40 hours a week)

·         Housekeeper: 4 days a week, 8:30am – 12:30/1pm (20 hours approx. a week)

Accommodation: Pretty 2-bedroom lodge at the end of the drive, with own garden - bills included (excluding Telephone/Internet) 

Salary: £50,000 GPA – depending on experience

Driving: Essential, ideally both 

Responsible consultant: Georgia Lester

Vacancy number: 162670