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SalaryDomestic Couple in Oxfordshire – Exterior Maintenance, £70-80k gpa
We have a wonderful opportunity for a top domestic maintenance couple to join our client's beautiful property in Oxfordshire. The property sits on 15 acres of land and includes stables, as well as separate accommodation on the property, independent from the main house.
The Principal's two youngest children attend a nearby boarding school and will be using the property for weekends and leisure. There is one other Domestic Couple at the property who focus on the interior of the property, so this position will be focused on the exterior, with duties such as gardening and maintenance. There will also be some housekeeping duties to support the requirements of the household, particularly when the Principal is in residence. You should be happy to assist as needed and work as a team with the other household couple, providing cover when they take leave, to ensure security of property and general property checks.
Key Duties:
Maintain property grounds, heavily focused on gardening duties
Maintenance of the exterior facilities
Handling and maintaining relevant machinery and equipment.
Mowing, hedge trimming, strimming, general tidying.
Minor property maintenance.
Housekeeping duties to support the other couple with the requirements of the family.
Errands/Driving may be required when the family is in residence.
Additional requirements:
Previous experience in a similar role within a private household setting
Experience in a gardening/maintenance-focused position
Valid and clean UK driving license (at least one of the couple must drive)
A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to manage workload
Fluent English
Additional training would be favoured (spraying, chainsaw, etc.).
Only non-smoking candidates will be considered
Start date: Approx. June 2024 (Flexible for an earlier start if needed)
Salary: £70k-80k gpa DOE
