LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER & GARDENER COUPLE FOR LARGE HOUSE IN HERTFORDSHIRE/NORTH LONDON

45.000 £

Description

Cheerful, mature couple sought to help in large house in Hertfordshire/North London., This is a long term, live-in position and applicants would preferably have had experience of similar work. Duties include general housekeeping, making sure the house is kept clean and tidy, laundry, shopping, dog walking, maintenance and care of about 6 acres of grounds, maintenance of cars and occasional driving. Basic handyman skills are required, as is good command of English. IT skills would also be useful. Non-smokers preferred and the job isn’t suitable for applicants with children or pets. Very importantly, applicants must be animal/dog lovers as we have 5 dogs who will be in your care when we are away., Accommodation is a completely separate one-bedroom cottage with garden and it is fully furnished if required. We would also help towards moving costs., Salary is £45,000 with 4 weeks paid holiday after a reasonable period and a pension contribution. All household bills and car/transport costs are paid for (other than food). Housekeeper is a part-time position and hours would be 8.30 until about 1.00. Gardener/handyman hours would be 8.30-4.30/5. Both 5 and a half days a week., We are a cheerful, easy-going, discreet couple and would like you to be the same.