Job Description
Location: Berkshire, United Kingdom
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000per annum, negotiable depending on experience
We are looking for a confident and energetic full-time Housekeeper for a high-net-worth family in Berkshire. Working as part of a team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of the house, making sure everything is clean and tidy and kept to a very high standard under the guidance of the House Manager.
Duties will include general cleaning of bedrooms, bathrooms, and common areas as well as laundry and ironing. You should also feel comfortable cleaning antiques, chandeliers, silver, and brass including the maintenance of fine art, carpets, and antique furnishings. In addition, you will be confident in preparing meals for the family as required, and be comfortable working around family pets, and with young children.
The role will be suited to a team player who can work well with other staff and is also able, and willing, to follow guidance from the House Manager to ensure the needs of the principals are always met. The family look after their employees very well and there is proven longevity in the existing team. We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and support this close-knit team.
You should be highly discreet, trustworthy, and be able to remain calm and professional at all times. With a kind and caring disposition, you will provide a warm and welcoming approach to any guests at the property and be a pleasure to have around. Flexibility is a must in this role, as well as a ‘can-do’ positive attitude.
This could be a live-in or out position, typically working from 09:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday, with an hour’s paid lunch break - some evening and weekend work will be required when the principals are in residence. If you choose to live in, accommodation will be provided on-site (at a very subsidized cost) and family and pets are welcome. You may also be required to travel to the principals’ other residences occasionally, within the UK.
Additional benefits include a free daily lunch, excellent pension (15% with no contributions required by the employee), private health insurance, 25 days of annual leave with annual increases (plus bank holidays), a retail discount scheme, as well as other fantastic perks.
DUTIES TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
· The cleaning and upkeep of all bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, and reception rooms
· Carpet and curtain cleaning, and knowledge of delicate furnishings and surfaces
· Chandelier, antiques, and fine artwork care
· Silver and brass polishing
· Laundry, ironing, and wardrobe management
· Ad-hoc duties such as dry cleaning and running errands
· Confident in family cooking and meal preparation
· Stock management
· Liaising with contractors
· Front-of-house duties and welcoming guests
· Pet care
· Security - responsibility for locking and unlocking the property
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
· Prior housekeeping experience within a private household
· Fluency in spoken English
· Hardworking and dedicated
· Unflappable, discreet, and honest
· Good time management and good communication
· Self-motivated and able to work alone, as well as part of a team
· High attention to detail and exacting standards
· Well-presented, professional, and discreet
· Warm, friendly, and approachable
· Happy in the company of children and pets
· Trustworthy and reliable
· Eligibility to work in the UK
· Excellent checkable references
· A clean DBS check or willingness to undertake one
· Full clean UK driving license
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Housing allowance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: EA10
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