Domestic Couple Housekeeper/Gardener £75K Suffolk

  • Job Reference: AJCRB
  • Date Posted: 31 January 2025
  • Recruiter: Aunt Jessica Cares
  • Location: Suffolk/Essex Boarders
  • Salary: £65,000 to £75,000
  • Bonus/Benefits: £75,000 gross per annum + Large Lodge House
  • Sector: Domestic Staff
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Duration: Permanent

Job Description

Full-time Live-in Domestic Couple

 Working Hours: 5 Day working week 

 Salary on offer: £65,000 to £75,000 per annum

 Location: Suffolk -  small estate on the Suffolk/Essex borders

Accommodation: 2 Bed Lodge House

Start Date: March/April 2025

Housekeeper-Cook & Gardener/Handyman/Driver for Manor House in Suffolk

Our clients, located in the beautiful Suffolk countryside, are seeking an experienced Domestic Couple to work as Housekeeper-Cook and Gardener/Handyman/Driver to assist in the smooth running of their Grade II listed property. 

Key Responsibilities:

Cleaning Duties:

  • Clean all areas of the 15th Century Manor House, including living spaces, bedrooms, and bathrooms and kitchen area - General housekeeping: cleaning, laundry, and ironing
  • Changing of bed linens.
  • Care for fine furnishings and delicate surfaces.

Laundry and Ironing:

  • Manage laundry, including washing, drying, folding, and ironing.
  • Identifying items of clothing that require dry cleaning.

Property Maintenance & Gardening
• Overseeing minor repairs, maintenance tasks, and upkeep of the property.
• Managing the one acre formal garden and outdoor spaces, ensuring they remain tidy and presentable.

Cooking:

  • Good home cook to cook meals for the two Principals (Chef employed for dinner parties)

Candidate Requirements:

  • Must have 4+ years’ experience in working in private households.
  • Skills: A mix of housekeeping, cooking, maintenance and gardening skills.
  • Teamwork: Ability to share duties effectively and intuitively with your partner or co-worker
  • Driver: At least one driver is required - Full UK Driving Licence
  • Pet-Friendly: Comfortable with dog care and walking.
  • Energy & Personality: Warm, professional, and flexible, with a "can-do" attitude.
  • Excellent checkable references.
  • Excellent English