A private family are seeking a Live-in Domestic Couple to join a small team at their private estate in Staffordshire.

Previous experience working in private house is desirable, although not essential.

The Couple will be required to travel internationally with the family.

Housekeeper Duties:

Working alongside 2 other Housekeepers.

Duties included but not limited to:

• Basic food preparation
• Packing and unpacking for travel
• Housekeeping – cleaning all public and private areas
• Deep cleaning of the family home
• Organising the kitchen
• Laundry and ironing
• Ensure toiletries and provisions are replenished
• Keeping courtyards and immediate areas around the house clear
• Changing linen and towels in bedrooms
• Waste management
• Animal care
• Occasional childcare duties
• Travel with the family across Europe and US

Houseman Duties:

The Houseman will be responsible for the maintenance and security of the property as well as assisting in the garden.

Duties included but not limited to are:

• Interior and exterior basic maintenance
• Alarms and security
• Vehicle maintenance and management
• Taking care of outbuildings
• Ad-hoc DIY and maintenance
• Liaising with contractors
• Running errands
• Interior and exterior painting and specialist treatment of surfaces
• Basic plumbing
• Basic electrical maintenance
• Monitor garden lights and replace bulbs when required
• Check, clean, and unblock gutters
• Mowing the lawns
• Repairing burst pipes
• Animal care
• Experience with cattle desirable but not essential
• Travel with the family across Europe and US

The ideal Couple will be hardworking and efficient, with a keen eye for detail and discretion an absolute must.

Days/Hours: The basic working hours are 40-50 hours per week, Monday – Friday.  However, when the family are in residence, the Couple will be required to work weekends with additional time off in the week. There will be occasional travel to the principal's other property in the UK.

Accommodation: Long-term, a spacious apartment on the estate. Nice sized kitchen, lounge, & bathroom.  Non-smokers. No dependants please.

Salary: £60,000-£70,000 Gross DOE (Annual Performance Bonus Review provided at 12 months)