Hands on Maintenance/Estate Mgr & Housekeeper/Cook couple, £80k gross pa

Hands on Maintenance/Estate Manager & Housekeeper/Cook couple, 4 bed cottage, £80k gross pa

Full time Katherine Shields Private Staff Ltd United Kingdom

Job Information

Job Opening ID ZR_872_JOB

Domestic Couple

Work Experience 4-5 years

City West Berkshire

Job Description

Hands on Maintenance/Estate Manager & Housekeeper/Cook couple sought for Berkshire (RG7)

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 gross per annum (combined depending on experience)

Working Hours: 5 days per week, 08:00 - 17:00 (including some weekends)

Accommodation: 4-bedroom cottage with private garden & garage, bills included

Overview

An experienced domestic couple is sought to support a relaxed household at a beautiful 6-bedroom Georgian home set within a 150+ acre estate in Berkshire. This is a long-term, live-in role working alongside an established estate team. The position combines housekeeping, family cooking and estate/grounds support.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily housekeeping and occasional deep cleaning
• Care of high-value art and antiques
• Family laundry
• Preparing simple, healthy family meals using produce from the kitchen garden and orchard
• Optional support in the gardens if desired
• Assisting with general grounds and garden maintenance across the estate
• Supporting the Farm Manager and Head Gardener
• Assisting the Estate Manager with general maintenance coordination
• Occasional tasks such as log preparation, car and window cleaning, and upkeep of facilities including the gym and indoor pool

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience working together as a domestic couple in a private household
• One partner with strong housekeeping and family cooking experience
• One partner experienced in grounds, gardening or general estate maintenance
• English speaking, reliable and trustworthy
• Comfortable working in an informal household environment
• Non-smokers with excellent references

Accommodation

A modern, independent 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom cottage on the estate with private access, garden and garage. All household bills included (excluding food). Pets and dependants considered