Gardener/housekeeper (Couple) Ref 1198

Experienced Couple required for country house on the Cambridgeshire/Essex/Suffolk border.

We are looking for a couple who can work approx. 35 hours with the flexibility to cover a variety of duties within the house and around the property.

There will be further hours available at certain times such as when specific projects are taking place or when managing the Airbnb.

Accommodation in a self contained one bedroom apartment is offered along with a competitive salary. There is a garden available and an area to grown vegetables.

The Position will involve:
- Gardening - all grass cutting using sit on mower, strimming, hedge cutting, edging, pruning, planting etc
- Driving - airport runs and driving to shooting venues
- Car cleaning
- Leaf Blowing, swimming pool maintenance, drive maintenance
- Wood chopping and storing
- Internal and external painting plus DIY
- Housework - kitchen and dog room cleaning ( there is a cleaner for most of the main house)
- Ironing and basic sewing
- Brass and silver polishing
- Internal window cleaning
- help with entertaining ( mostly weekends or lunchtime during the week)
- Dog and house sitting
- Assisting with Airbnb

The previous couple of 3 years shared the roles between them and are sadly leaving due to a change in their personal circumstances.

We are looking for a reliable, polite couple with a good work ethic and with easy to get along with personalities..

Car drivers essential and non smokers only.

References will be requested.

Tel Jackie 07979 501997

**Job Types**: Permanent, Part-time

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Haverhill, Suffolk: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- are you happy to live on site and cover house sitting and dog care on occasions

**Experience**:

- gardening/grounds maintenance: 5 years (required)
- housekeeping: 5 years (required)

**Language**:

- english (required)

Licence/Certification:

- driving licence (required)

Work Location: One location