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Live in Gardener/Handyman/Houseman/Driver Job

  • Sector: Private Households & Estates
  • Function: Gardener, Handyperson
  • Contact: Georgia Lester
  • Contact Phone: +442072339950
  • Start Date: Flexible
  • Location: Somerset
  • Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 GPA
  • Job Ref: 151852
  • Contact Email: georgia@greycoatlumleys.co.uk

Live in Gardener/Handyman/Houseman/Driver Job in Somerset

This is a fabulous opportunity to work for a lovely client of Greycoat’s at her Estate which has a private river frontage (with fishing rights), mill and weir and therefore it is important is someone is comfortable near water. The grounds cover about 4 acres, most of which is informal with meadow and Arboretum.

This flexible position to provide support, but does not need to be full time, but full-time employment is available to secure the right candidate.

The client is looking for an all-rounder who can turn their hand to gardening, maintenance duties, light housekeeping and driving etc.

The ideal candidate would be honest, trustworthy, competent, switched on and able to take initiative.

Responsibilities:

  • Garden maintenance duties such as lawn mowing, hedge trimming, watering, weeding, pruning etc (the grounds are currently managed in approx. 10 hours a week)
  • Use of a chainsaw to cut up firewood
  • Handyman duties (minor repairs and DIY)
  • Liaising with contractors and tradespeople
  • Rubbish disposal
  • Gutter & Window cleaning
  • Assist with housekeeping such as; assistance with laundry, changing bed linen & hoovering (approx. 3-5 hours a week)
  • Driving duties (runs into Bath and to the station and sometimes into London/airports )
  • Occasional food shopping and running local errands
  • Collecting post and taking deliveries
  • Security and housesitting when the client is away

Accommodation: A luxurious 1-bedroom detached property (1,500sq) with river frontage and a small private courtyard. Pets and a partner would be considered.

Working days & hours: Monday to Friday: 20-40 hours a week, depending on the right candidate. Occasional weekend work might be required.

Driving: Full clean driving licence is necessary for the role and you must be a very confident driver

Start: Flexible for the right candidate

Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 gpa, based on a 40-hour week. Salary is negotiable for part time candidates.

Consultant: Georgia Lester

Vacancy number: 151852