A lovely young family are looking for a Domestic Couple to take care of their beautiful home in Surrey. They have 3 children aged 12, 8 & 4 years old and 2 dogs and a cat. This is a main residence but the family do travel a lot to their other homes.
This is a fully staffed household that includes 2 Chefs, 2 Nannies, House Manager and Gardener.
They are looking for a Housekeeper & Maintenance / Handyman to complete their team of staff.
Maintenance duties
- Identifying and undertaking basic household maintenance tasks
- In the event an issue requires specialist contractors, assist with access, supervise and support minor maintenance jobs.
- Car valeting including inside cleaning.
- Looking after the dogs by taking them out for regular walks and responsible for giving food/water.
- Responsible for the day-to-day security of the property in the family’s absence
- Ad hoc driving if required for making purchases related to property.
- Support the external gardening contractors if any. General maintenance and upkeep of the landscape including lawn mowing and trimming of hedges.
- Cleaning and maintaining water fountains, external kitchen equipment and furniture
- Ensure the daily use equipment is in working order and is serviced regularly.
Housekeeping duties
- Day to day cleaning of the property including Bedrooms and Reception rooms, Toilets & Lounges
- Making beds
- Regular dusting, mopping, hovering of carpets and upholstery.
- Deep cleaning as and when required.
- Laundry – Washing of bed linen, towels, client’s clothes as desired by the client.
- Ironing
- Maintain stock of all required cleaning material and equipment.
- Maintain a record of all expenses/purchases for client approval with invoices and quotes.
- Ensure the daily use equipment is in working order and is serviced regularly.
- Employee will be provided with access fobs and keys for various sections of the household which must be kept safe and returned at the end of employment.
Working days: Monday to Friday
Hours: 8:30am – 5:30pm
Driving: ideally at least one can drive, but not essential
Accommodation: bedroom ensuite with a separate entrance and access to a staff kitchen and dining room.
Salary: £75,000 gross per annum, negotiable for the right couple
Start: November
Consultant: Georgia Lester
Vacancy: 180886