Housekeeper
7 days ago
Our client who has a large estate near Burford is looking for a pro-active, personable and hands on Housekeeper to join a team of two other housekeepers and a Head Housekeeper. Must have relative prior experience, fine attention to detail and be comfortable working a part of a small housekeeping team.
The housekeeper will ensure the house is always clean, tidy and welcoming. They may also undertake some light outdoor duties such putting out rubbish, keeping outdoor pool, sauna and games areas tidy.
**Duties outlined but not limited to**:
- All housekeeping duties for a large 10 bedroom house and separate 10 guest house
- All cleaning duties to include bathrooms, bedrooms and living areas as well as unused room
- Changing bed linen frequently
- Setting tables
- Clean, tidy and restock kitchens after meal
- Keeping refrigerators clean, organised and fresh
- Laundry - Collecting, washing, ironing and returning laundry to the appropriate place. Hand washing delicate items
- Managing the wardrobes
- Answering telephone and door
- Greeting guests, making guests welcome, offering drinks, assisting with packing and un-packing
- Keeping patios, entrances and steps clean and tidy
- Watering household plants and flower arranging
- Grocery shopping running errands
- Taking deliveries
- Feeding and care of dogs and cats
- Polishing brass and silver, antiques and fine furniture
- Cleaning windows inside
**Requirements and skills**
- Proven experience as a Housekeeper within a private household or similar
- Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance
- Prioritisation and time management skills
- Working efficiently without compromising quality, by yourself or as part of a wider housekeeping team
- Must demonstrate initiative and flexibility
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ideally you will be able to drive and have access to your own car
Hours: Rota: 5 days a week and a weekend working on rotation is expected ( on rotation with the other housekeepers)
**Salary**: circa £38,00 gross per annnum
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**Salary**: From £38,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Burford, Oxfordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
**Experience**:
- Cleaning: 1 year (preferred)
**Language**:
- English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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