Private Housekeeper

5 months ago

Wellingborough, United Kingdom Ovation Group Full time

The main role will be overseeing the smooth running of the house which included hands-on housekeeping, laundry and ironing, general daily house cleaning and seasonal cleaning requirements. Reporting directly to the family you will be an integral part of a family unit and team who are all hands-on to help and keep the home running effectively and in pristine condition.

A ‘can-do’ attitude is an essential requirement for this role with an excellent attention for detail. The family are looking for someone who will remain long-term and who will enjoy working in a large, busy but stunning country home. There are no pets to care for at this property.

**DUTIES TO INCLUDE**:

- All cleaning duties to include bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen and dining areas as well as living areas and unused rooms
- Laundry and ironing - collecting, washing, ironing and wardrobe placement - hand washing some items
- Cleaning replenishment and ordering to ensure adequate stock of household cleaning products and essentials
- Changing bed linens
- Keeping a clean and tidy and organised kitchen with shopping lists and cooking essentials topped up. Keeping fridges and freezers organised, clean and
- Cooking and baking from time to time for the family - understanding of food safety and hygiene and allergies will be required and an interest in cooking is desirable
- Organising waste and recycling
- Polishing brass and silver, antiques, and fine furniture (occasional)
- Setting tables & assisting with service at events (occasional)
- Keeping patios, entrances, and steps clean and tidy, interior window cleaning
- Ad-hoc errand running and grocery shopping; receiving deliveries

**ESSENTIAL CRITERIA**:

- Experience in a similar role within a private household
- Flexibility in terms of duties and changes of schedules
- Team player with a positive, can-do attitude
- Excellent communication skills
- Very high attention to detail
- Good standard of written and spoken English
- Trustworthy and able to handle confidential information appropriately
- Longevity as demonstrated by previous employment
- Able to prioritise and multitask effectively
- Right to work within the UK
- Live within a commutable distance from Woodford, Northamptonshire with UK driving license
- Excellent checkable reference

Location of the job: Northamptonshire

Minimum experience Level for this job: 2 Years working as a professional housekeeper

Days required: 5 days per week

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

**Salary**: £14.00-£15.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Wellingborough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Housekeeping: 2 years (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person

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