Live in Couple Job in Hertfordshire
A fantastic opportunity to work for a lovely Couple who live on a 400 acre Farm in Hertfordshire. The main property consists of large 4 bedrooms with outbuildings. Their daughter lives nearby with 3 children aged 11 & 9 year old twins. The garden consists of 1 acre of formal garden with a walled garden, greenhouse & polytunnel.
A Gardener & Gamekeeper are also employed.
The principals are looking for a Live In Couple to cover the following:
Duties
The Gardner /Handyman duties include most aspects of maintaining the grounds and outbuildings
More specifically your duties include:
- Garden maintenance
- Greenhouse maintenance
- Pond maintenance
- Sowing, planting and trimming for the seasons
- Operating and maintaining garden machinery and equipment
- Maintaining security of the grounds
- Liaison for visiting contractors, tradesmen and deliveries
- Pest control when required
- Driving duties (stations runs and taking the principal to appointments)
- Handyman duties (basic repairs & DIY)
- Keeping gutters and drains clear
The Housekeeper duties :
- Keeping the house clean and tidy
- Laundry and ironing
- Preparing simple meals for the couple
- Shopping and running errands
- Going to help the daughter nearby with housework and babysitting, when required
- Managing the house
The ideal couple would be friendly, patient, flexible and easy going. Someone who enjoys family cooking is a bonus.
Accommodation: 4 bedroom cottage with own garden. Pets will be considered
Working days & Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week with flexibility
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 gross per annum combined
Start Date: Flexible for the right couple
Responsible Consultant: Georgia Lester
Job ID: 113269