Domestic Couple-Housekeeper, Family Cook, Gardener, Handy-Person
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| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | North Oxfordshire |
| Area | Oxfordshire, England |
| Sector | Couples - GardenerCouples - HousekeeperCouples - DriverCouples - CookCouples - Handy-Person |
| Salary | Negotiable based on experience |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | |
| Job Ref | CC2395 |
| Job Views | 783 |
- Description
- NORTH OXFORDSHIRE
COUPLE
HOUSEKEEPER -FAMILY COOK
GARDENER /HANDYPERSON /DRIVER
Daily working hours 9am to 5pm
Active, flexible, country loving couple required for large family home- a six-bedroom, six-bathroom property which is kept to immaculate standards.
The housekeeper will be required to run and manage this beautiful home on a day to day basis, which includes all hands on general household cleaning to a high standard, this will include the polishing and care of antique furniture, polishing silver and family laundry, shopping and fresh family cooking.
You will need to be organised, efficient and enjoy country life.
Partner will be required to care for 6 acres of grounds which includes pasture, lawns, and a small copse. There are 2 herbaceous borders, roses, hedges to trim and pruning. A horticulturist is not required, but a good maintenance/ hobby gardener who loves to maintain and keep the gardens neat and tidy. You will need to be able to drive a tractor and use machinery to top the paddocks etc. In addition, you should have good DIY skills, care for the outdoor swimming pool and deal with fence repairs. You will also care for the cars and be willing occasionally to undertake airport runs and station pickups.
A good sense of humour and a genuine love of dogs is essential. The family have a young Labrador who is exercised at both ends of the working day, one-hour morning and evening, this task can be shared between the couple.
Salary Negotiable depending on experience. Lovely 2 bedroom furnished cottage, no dependent children, or cats, but a well-behaved dog may be considered.
2 days off each week usually Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The house is busier at weekends than during the week as 2 grandchildren visit regularly.
This is a long-term position, requiring commitment and flexibility. Fluent English and ideally both to drive. Minimum 5 yrs experience in a domestic Country position preferred (CC2395)