Assistant Housekeeper of Small Estate in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

Job Status

Closed

Reference Number

004030

Job Title

Assistant Housekeeper of Small Estate in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire - £12.50 per hour

Job Description

A lovely couple (with 2 children living at home – 13 and 16 years old) are looking for a reliable Part Time Live-out Housekeeper to help them manage the upkeep of their beautiful small estate. The role is primarily hands-on housekeeping with some additional driving, and pet care.

Both principals work 3 days in London, but the Head Housekeeper would always be on-site for direction. We are looking for an all-rounder, someone who is friendly, dependable and proactive - who takes pride in their work.

MAIN DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:
• Ensuring a high standard of cleanliness is achieved throughout the estate, including that the immediate outside areas are neat and tidy on a daily basis (such as pool areas etc.)
• All types of cleaning and tidying – bathrooms, bedrooms & living areas.
o Ensuring that any rubbish is discarded properly.
o Making of beds as required, taking care of turning around guest accommodation.
o Filling & replenishing supplies such as toilet tissue, soap etc.
o Ironing & washing, loading and unloading the dishwasher.
o Cleaning of on-site rental property when vacant.
• Reporting any maintenance problems to Head Housekeeper.
• Accepting deliveries to the property.
• Cross-country dog walking & animal cleaning-out/care (1 dog & 2 rabbits)
• Running errands including collecting dry cleaning, post office runs & others (vehicle available).
• Occasional help with special events.
• Other ad hoc duties as directed and which might reasonably be regarded as within the nature, responsibilities and grade of this post, and as directed by the Head Housekeeper.

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED BY JOB HOLDER:
• Previous experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Full UK driving license.
• DBS check at offer stage + 2 references.
• Have good attention to detail & high standards of cleanliness.
• Ability to work on own initiative and juggling priorities.
• Utmost confidentiality, discretion and diplomacy.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, time management and conscientiousness.
• Please note there is a physical aspect to this role – as the job will include some lifting, and working across multiple levels.

Area

Northamptonshire

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